Abstract: Provided is a method for automatically calibrating wireless frequency offsets. The method includes following steps: a wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) wireless transmission module monitors or scans a specific data packet of an access point (AP); the Wi-Fi wireless transmission module acquires a frequency offset between a central frequency of the Wi-Fi wireless transmission module and a central frequency of the AP according to the specific data packet; the Wi-Fi wireless transmission module executes frequency offset tracking according to the frequency offset to control the Wi-Fi wireless transmission module to calculate a central frequency according to a frequency offset acquired for a surrounding AP of the Wi-Fi wireless transmission module in such a way that each of the calculated central frequency and the frequency offset for the surrounding AP is in a preset standard, and adjusts the central frequency of the Wi-Fi wireless transmission module according to the calculated central frequency.

Abstract: A malware detection system based on stored data that analyzes an electronic message for threats by comparing it to previously received messages in a message archive or to a contacts list. Threat protection rules may be generated dynamically based on the message and contacts history. A message that appears suspicious may be blocked, or the system may insert warnings to the receiver not to provide personal information without verifying the message. Threat checks may look for unknown senders, senders with identities that are similar to but not identical to previous senders or to known contacts, or senders that were added only recently as contacts. Links embedded in messages may be checked by comparing them to links previously received or to domain names of known contacts. The system may flag messages as potential threats if they contradict previous messages, or if they appear unusual compared to the patterns of previous messages.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for transmitting data in a battery management system (1) having at least one main control device (2) and a number of module control devices (6-1, 6-2, . . . , 6-n) which transmit measurement values to the main control device (2) via a communications channel (5). One of the module control devices (6-1, 6-2, . . . , 6-n) is a reference module control device. The method comprises the method steps: a) the reference module control device transmits a reference measurement value on the communications channel (5), b) the module control devices (6-1, 6-2, . . . , 6-n) determine differential values of their own measurement values to the reference measurement value, c) the module control devices (6-1, 6-2, . . . , 6-n) transmit the differential values of their own measurement values to the reference measurement value on the communications channel (5) and d) the main control device (2) reconstructs the measurement values of the module control devices (6-1, 6-2, . . .

Abstract: A serial packet sync encoder is used to encode a serial packet sync datastream. In an embodiment, the serial packet sync datastream is made up of the packet sync vector and a unique preamble bit sequence that is preselected. In another embodiment, the serial packet sync datastream is made up of a non-unique bit sequence. A serial packet sync transmitter is used to transmit the serial packet sync datastream. A serial packet sync receiver is provided for receiving the serial packet sync datastream. In an embodiment, the serial packet sync transmitter and the serial packet sync receiver are shift registers. In this way, the serial packet sync datastream can be transmitted and received using only a single pin. The serial packet sync datastream is useful for providing an indication that an event, such as a grant arrival, has occurred. A preamble comparator is provided to compare the received serial packet sync datastream and the preselected preamble to determine if the two match.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining a home node address in a packet switched network comprising nodes. The method comprises the steps of a first node sending to a first home node of a home network a request containing information about a home address of a mobile node to determine whether a binding with said home address indicating a registration of said mobile node at the first home node exists; the first home node receiving the request, said first home node comprising a stored binding table; determining whether the binding with said home address exists in any home node of the home network; and if the home address of the mobile node is in the binding table of any of the home nodes in the home network, the first node receiving a reply comprising the address of the home node with said binding.

Abstract: Systems and methods of generating quick paging messages having nearly unique identifiers and variable capacity are described. The system generates a quick paging message identifying an access terminal to indicate the presence of a scheduled paging message for that access terminal. The system generates a quick paging notification for each access terminal having a scheduled paging message and generates a compressed nearly unique identifier of each access terminal that is notified in the quick paging message. The compression technique can vary based on the number of bits allocated to the quick paging message as well as the number of access terminals notified in one quick paging message.

Abstract: A vehicle messaging method (600) and system (100) can include any number of data sources (101-103), an interface (104) that formats messages and addresses from the data sources, and a corresponding number of messaging servers (111-113) that receive targeted messages intended for a predetermined subset of subscribers associated with a vehicle identification number (VIN). Each messaging server can include a corresponding controller (121-123) programmed to assign (604) targeted messages to a predetermined channel and encode (606) the addresses of the targeted messages to the predetermined subset of subscribers using a VIN or portion thereof. The controller can be further programmed to transfer (608) the targeted messages and addresses to a satellite uplink (107) and satellite (110) via a messaging uplink interface (106) for retransmission and reception by a plurality of selective call receivers 109 addressable individually using a predetermined VIN or portion thereof.

Abstract: A system digitally retransmits an emergency alert message to a plurality of recipients. A specialized category of recipients, which function to combat an emergency, receive specialized instructions to coordinate and handle an emergency situation. The digitally retransmitted emergency alert message includes a specialized unique code for each of the specialized category of recipients, along with specialized instructions along with an uncoded generic public or private emergency alert message. Each of the receivers of specialized category of recipients decodes the message pertinent to that recipient upon receipt of a matching specialized code programmed within the receiver. The generic uncoded public emergency message is received by all generic devices without specialized codes. The emergency alert message is devoid of additional information which, when present, could be burdensome. This implementation is optimized to provide very rapid alerts for specific message types e.g. earthquakes.

Abstract: A compartment storage container for use in a collective objects management system with remote location of compartments containing sought objects. Each compartment has an address decoder with a unique address electrically connected to an electrical input connector which supplies compartment search signals to the container. Each compartment has an LED indicator which is activated when a compartment search signal specifies a compartment address which matches the address of an address decoder in the container. Each container has an electrical output connector which can be connected to the electrical input connector of another container so that several containers can be connected to one another. Each container can be removably installed in a cabinet drawer and electrically connected to conductive support rails in the drawer to communicate with a cabinet based collective objects management system.

Abstract: A system digitally retransmits an emergency alert message to a plurality of recipients. A specialized category of recipients, which function to combat an emergency, receive specialized instructions to coordinate and handle an emergency situation. The digitally retransmitted emergency alert message includes a specialized unique code for each of the specialized category of recipients, along with specialized instructions along with an uncoded generic public or private emergency alert message. Each of the receivers of specialized category of recipients decodes the message pertinent to that recipient upon receipt of a matching specialized code programmed within the receiver. The generic uncoded public emergency message is received by all generic devices without specialized codes. The emergency alert message is devoid of additional information which, when present, could be burdensome. This implementation is optimized to provide very rapid alerts for specific message types e.g. earthquakes.

Abstract: Systems and methods for addressing pagers are described. The pagers are reprogrammable and can be assigned identifiers as required. Pagers may be automatically assigned one of a plurality of identifiers. Thereafter, the assigned identifier may form the basis of a unique network address that allows the pagers to communicate wirelessly with a network in order to receive information commands and pages. The assigned identifier is maintained on the pager and can be presented on a display for identification of the pager. The assigned identifier can be transmitted to the pager by a charging unit when the pager is connected to the charging unit and can be calculated using the location of a port at which the pager is connected to the charging unit.

Abstract: Systems and methods for addressing pagers are described. The pagers are reprogrammable and can be assigned identifiers as required. Pagers may be automatically assigned one of a plurality of identifiers. Thereafter, the assigned identifier may form the basis of a unique network address that allows the pagers to communicate wirelessly with a network in order to receive information commands and pages. The assigned identifier is maintained on the pager and can be presented on a display for identification of the pager. The assigned identifier can be transmitted to the pager by a charging unit when the pager is connected to the charging unit and can be calculated using the location of a port at which the pager is connected to the charging unit.

Abstract: An external speaker/microphone apparatus for a radio transceiver includes a speaker, a microphone, a push-to-talk switch, and an emergency switch. The apparatus further includes an encoder module operatively coupled to the push-to-talk switch and the emergency switch and configured to generate a digital identification each time the push-to-talk switch is pressed, and a digital emergency signal and digital identification when the emergency switch is pressed. The apparatus also includes a connector configured to operatively couple audio to the speaker from the transceiver, a combination audio signal from the microphone and the encoder module to the transceiver. The connector is further configured to operatively couple the push-to-talk switch and the emergency switch to the transceiver so that the transceiver is switched to a transmit mode when either the push-to-talk switch or the emergency switch is pressed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a distributed paging system. The distributed paging system includes a combined data and digital audio network and a plurality of paging system consoles. Each paging system console includes an operator interface to select one or more paging destinations and is arranged to transmit data packets including paging destination data across the network. A number of addressable amplifier modules are provided in communication with the network and are responsive to the data packets. Each of the amplifier modules has an associated address and is arranged to operate according to whether paging destination data contained within the data packets relates to the associated address.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for distributing urgent public information. For example, one exemplary of the invention provides a method for providing an alert to a subscriber. The exemplary method comprises receiving an alert message from at least one alert source. The alert message often will be pertinent to at least one of the subscribers. The alert message can comprise an alert and associated alert information. The alert information can provide information about the alert such that the information can be analyzed determine whether a particular subscriber likely should receive the alert. Other embodiments provide systems, which can be used to perform the methods of the invention.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for distributing urgent public information. For example, one exemplary of the invention provides a method for providing an alert to a subscriber. The exemplary method comprises receiving an alert message from at least one alert source. The alert message often will be pertinent to at least one of the subscribers. The alert message can comprise an alert and associated alert information. The alert information can provide information about the alert such that the information can be analyzed determine whether a particular subscriber likely should receive the alert. Other embodiments provide systems, which can be used to perform the methods of the invention.

Abstract: A robot apparatus having a robot and a controller for controlling the robot. The apparatus has a diagnosing computer connected to the controller and acquiring a state quantity of the robot. An analyzing computer is provided remotely from the robot and has a control parameter adjuster for adjusting a control parameter of the robot, and a communicating function of connecting the computers. The state quantity is transmitted to the analyzing computer by the communicating function and a control parameter of the robot is obtained based on the state quantity. The control parameter is transmitted to the controller through the diagnosing computer to control the robot.

Abstract: A data transmission and reception system and method that make it possible to transmit and receive more types of information without changing the existing communication system include a broadcasting base station which has a subID adding unit, which arranges in the transmission data region the subIDs of the transmission data arranged in the transmission data region, and a transmission processing unit, which performs transmission processing on the transmission data as data transmission cycles.

Abstract: A client/server based system provides an integrated messages system for a user having access to accounts on a number of different terminal communication devices, including at least one wireless terminal device. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes an agent that formats messages according to the formatting requirements of a receiving terminal device. The agent is connected to a wireless communications server and is adapted to receive and distribute messages, such as e-mail, from and to a multiplicity of senders and recipients, such as terminal devices interconnected over a network. Messages received from a terminal device and intended for a user may be forwarded to the user by the agent via a wireless communications server and wireless terminal device. The system enables the user to receive the incoming message and to reply to such a message or to generate an original message.

Abstract: A selective calling receiver includes first and second tables and a control section. The first table stores in advance setting information for automatically stopping sound generation and switching to another alert operation. The second table stores in advance setting information for continuous sound generation. The control section generates an alert instruction determined on the basis of the setting information stored in the first table or that stored in the second table in response to a received radio signal containing an ID number. A method of switching the alert operation of the receiver is also disclosed.

Abstract: A medical system that allows a medical device to be controlled by one of two input devices. The input devices may be consoles that contain handles and a screen. The medical devices may include robotic arms and instruments used to perform a medical procedure. The system may include an arbitrator that determines which console has priority to control one or more of the robotic arms/instruments.

Abstract: A wireless communication device (32) within a wireless on-call communication system (10) includes a device receiver (92) for receiving an on-call message (36), a device processor (98) coupled to the device receiver (92) for processing the on-call message (36); a device memory (100) coupled to the device processor (98) for storing the on-call message (36); and an on-call application (108) coupled to the device processor (98) having an on-call schedule (80) for defining an active time period (126) and an inactive time period (128). The device processor (98) processes the on-call message (36) during the active time period (126) and discards the on-call message (36) during the inactive time period (128).

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for displaying informational messages communicated by wireless apparatus to selected ones of a plurality of display devices (16) and displayed in a sequence of such informational messages, having message sources (18, 20, 22) such as news and advertising sources that create a plurality of message records (34) which each have a cap code (36), a pin code (37) which identifies one of a plurality of message memory slots associated with the particular display device (16) to receive the message, a message (38) and at least one display characteristic (40) for the message. The cap code (36) uses conventional messaging apparatus to designate the display devices (16) to receive a particular message record (34).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for demodulating a communication signal transmitted at a first rate is provided, wherein the communication signal includes a plurality of addresses and corresponding data packets. The demodulating method includes the steps of receiving the communication signal at a user terminal, identifying which of the plurality of data packets are destined to the receiving user terminal, and demodulating, at a second rate less than the first rate, only the data packets identified as being destined to the receiving user terminal.

Abstract: A transmitted signal including a message and address data is received. A plurality of sets of assigned address data is stored. A received message is stored when an address data in a received transmitted signal agrees with any of the stored assigned address data sets. A user is alerted when a command signal causes the message to be read from storage. A counter counts the number of times the message is received when the address data in the received transmitted signal agrees with one of the assigned address data sets. The count is compared to a reference. An alarm issues when the count exceeds the reference.

Abstract: A first portable messaging unit (PMU) (122) sends (502) address information to a second PMU through a wireless messaging system, and the second PMU receives (504) the address information. In response, the second PMU makes a check (506) of whether information identical to the address information is stored in its address book (230) and then processes (508-516) the address information in a predetermined manner dependent upon the result of the check.

Abstract: A mobile terminal receives a paging call signal including call identification information defining identification conditions and when at least one piece of reference identification information thereof fulfills the identification conditions, the mobile terminal identifies that the received paging call signal is a call signal intended for the same. The at least one piece of reference identification information includes variable identification information. The mobile terminal receives GPS signals to determine the position of the same for changing the variable identification information based on a result of the determination of the position thereof. A mobile communications system using the mobile terminal is also provided.

Abstract: The first frame of a paging slot (405) contains a portion of every page's (401-404) address. Likewise, the second, third, and fourth frames of the slot (405) contain a second, third, and fourth portion from each of the paging addresses. Address information is organized in the atomic frames of the slot (405) in such a way that the information in the earliest frame gives the mobile a high probability that it can determine that no messages directed to it are present in the slot. After receiving a first frame, a mobile station uses known partial address comparison techniques to determine if the mobile station has a page pending.