Abstract: A method, in particular for a battery management system, is described. According to one exemplary embodiment, the method comprises providing a digital message which comprises a multiplicity of frames, wherein the multiplicity of frames comprises an ID frame, at least one data frame and a checksum frame. The checksum frame includes a checksum value which has been calculated based on the data included in the other frames. The method further comprises generating a CAN message, wherein the data included in the data frame(s) and the checksum frame are inserted into a data field of the CAN message and wherein an identifier included in the ID frame is inserted into an ID field of the CAN message. The method further comprises transmitting the CAN message via a CAN bus line and receiving the CAN message and reconstructing the digital message.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece prevents the internal time from shifting because time information for correcting the internal time cannot be received. The electronic timepiece includes: a timekeeper; a receiver; an operating device; an automatic reception controller; a time adjuster; and a reception setter configured to selectively set a first automatic reception prohibition mode that prohibits operation of the automatic reception controller and is cancelled by a single operation of the operating device, and a second automatic reception prohibition mode that prohibits operation of the automatic reception controller and is cancelled by a specific operation of the operating device that is different from the operation that cancels the first automatic reception prohibition mode.

Abstract: An elevator communication system includes at least one ethernet bus segment, a controller communicatively connected to the at least one ethernet bus segment, and a plurality of elevator system nodes communicatively connected to the at least one ethernet bus segment. The controller is configured to determine a fault situation in the elevator communication system and cause reduction of the data communication via the at least one ethernet bus segment based on the fault situation.

Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure teaches a system configured to receive from a device a request for content including an identifier of a first set of dictionaries available locally at the device. The system is also configured to select a second set of dictionaries to compress content requested by the device based at least on the set of dictionaries available at the device, the second set of dictionaries selected from a third set of local system dictionaries available at the system.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece includes a display section capable of displaying reception state information based on the strength of a received satellite signal or the number of captured satellites during the execution of a reception process. In a case where a predetermined period has elapsed with no acquisition of time information or position information since the reception process started, the reception state information is displayed on the display section, and in a case where the time information or the position information has been successfully acquired within the predetermined period since the reception process started, the reception state information is not displayed on the display section but the reception process is terminated.

Abstract: Network apparatuses and a message providing method are provided. A network apparatus includes a processor, network interface, and display screen. The processor executes a message transmission application. The network interface transceives at least one message of the message transmission application. The display screen displays a window of the message transmission application. The window includes at least one icon and the at least one message. The processor determines that a selected icon of the at least one icon corresponds to a selected message of the at least one message. The processor derives at least one keyword by analyzing the selected message according to a semantic analysis rule corresponding to the selected icon. The processor derives at least one recommended message by searching a database according to the at least one keyword. The display screen displays the at least one recommended message.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating and/or displaying a user information collection are described herein. The user information collections include relevant information for a user of one or more devices. More specifically, the relevant information in the user information collections can include user directed advertisements. User information collections improve a user's ability to accomplish tasks, save money, and/or get desired products and/or services as opposed to just viewing content. Additionally, the user information collections reduce or prevent unwanted data from being added to the user information collections improving the usability of the data in the user information collections and improving user interactions with the device.

Abstract: A system and method for uniquely self-identifying a controller functionally connected to a communication network of at least two controllers, the system comprising the at least two controllers, each controller having a random code generator configured for generating a resident identification code, a transmitter, a receiver and a volatile memory. The transmitter is configured for broadcasting the resident identification code to the communication network. The receiver is configured for receiving an external identification code broadcasted from another controller and storing the external identification code in the volatile memory. The external identification code is compared to the resident identification code and if a match exists, the resident identification code is replaced by another resident identification code determined in the controller. The resident identification code is broadcasted to the communication network otherwise.

Abstract: A paging system that allows a paging device to page a pager via a signaling channel of a communication network to which the pager is coupled. An alerting server that is part of the paging system receives a paging request from the paging device and converts the paging request to a paging message that is then transmitted over the signaling channel to the pager device. In response to the paging message, the pager device transmits a contact message indicating reception of the paging message and starts a timer for a defined time period during which the pager device is to transmit an acknowledgment message over the signaling channel to the alerting server which informs the paging device that the page has been properly received.

Abstract: An emoticon input method and mobile terminal are provided. A message writing display is provided for a user. A character input menu for inputting characters and an emoticon input menu for inputting emoticons are displayed along with the message writing display. When the user selects the emoticon input menu, an emoticon input mode is entered. A plurality of emoticon groups is displayed in the emoticon input mode. Each of the plurality of emoticon groups includes a plurality of emoticons. When an emoticon group is selected from among the plurality of emoticon groups, a plurality of emoticons included in the selected emoticon group is displayed. When at least one emoticon is selected from among the plurality of emoticons included in the selected emoticon group, the at least one emoticon selected by the user is displayed as part of a message.

Abstract: A method of controlling a first electronic device having a display includes, in a time mode, controlling analog watch hands disposed over the display to display a time on a watch dial that includes the display, and in response to receipt of an input to enter a display mode, rotating the watch hands to new locations relative to the display such that display of the time utilizing the watch hands is discontinued and displaying information on the display, wherein rotating the watch hands comprises rotating the hands to the new locations to avoid obscuring the information on the display.

Abstract: An intentional presence system in accordance with the present invention includes a transmitting device at a first physical location that is responsive to a command intentionally initiated by a first individual at the first physical location to develop a presence signal intended for a second individual at a second physical location. The intentional presence system further includes a receiving device located at the second physical location which is receptive to the presence signal and which is operative to generate an indication to the second individual of the first individual's presence with respect to the transmitting device.

Abstract: A method to elicit a behavior in response to a simplex communication signal comprises receiving, at a receiver device, an encoded simplex communication signal from a transmitter device, the simplex communication signal including an identifier. The method further comprises referencing a stored program in the receiver device to a stored program block corresponding to the identifier. The receiver device then initiates execution of the program block and renders a behavior in accordance with or corresponding to the program block corresponding to the simplex communication signal. The receiver device includes a program database, wherein the receiver is programmed to reference a stored program block of the program database corresponding to the identifier. The receiver device also includes mechanisms to enable a behavior in accordance with the program block to be audibly and visibly perceived.

Abstract: A method of facilitating a telephonic response to an electronic message is described. The method includes determining at least one telephone number from a received electronic message, and assigning the determined telephone number dynamically to a button on the telephone to provide a speed dial button on the telephone. Determining the telephone number may include comparing an electronic mail address in an address field of the electronic message with a telephone directory to determine a telephone number associated with the address. If the electronic message is a text or a voice message, determining the telephone number may include parsing a body of the message to determine a telephone number, if present, which has been included into the body of the text message.

Abstract: An approach for providing content transmission upon placement of a call on hold is disclosed. A data communications system includes a proxy server that is configured to receive a message from a first client indicating the hold condition of a Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) call with a second client. The system also includes a content server (e.g., music server) that is configured to transmit the content stored therein to the second client in response to a request message from the server.

Abstract: A system includes a wireless device (101) and at least one stimulator pad (400, 500). The stimulator pad (400, 500) has a set of electrodes (404) that are in communication with the wireless device (101). The stimulator pad (400, 500) is worn on the skin of a user. The wireless device (101) is operable to receive an incoming signal and to place an electric potential on the conductors (404) so that various areas of the user's body are stimulated and the user will receive notification of the incoming signal in a completely silent manner. The pad (400) can be either wired or wireless and can be used to deliver therapeutic body stimulation as well. In another embodiment, the wireless device (101) controls at least one stimulator pad (400, 500) independent of any incoming signal received.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for implementing a heuristic user interface for a mobile device that assists a user with the management and utilization of contact identifiers (e.g. phone numbers, facsimile numbers, email addresses and uniform resource identifiers (URIs)). Content stored on or being processed by a mobile device is analyzed for the presence of predetermined classes of contact identifiers. When a contact identifier belonging to one of the predetermined classes is encountered, it is presented to the user of the mobile device on the display screen and the user interface of the mobile device is provisioned (e.g., softkey assignments and screen displays) for the particular class of contact identifier encountered. The encountered contact identifiers may be used as direct contact identifiers or indirect contact identifiers. Direct contact identifiers are used to initialize the appropriate application for the class of identifier encountered (e.g.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing bandwidth use in a portable device is provided. A method of using a storage module in a device comprises receiving data in the device and identifying a code in the data. The method further comprises replacing the code in the data with corresponding terms in the storage module, prior to displaying the data.

Abstract: Each of a plurality of wireless communication units (102) is pre-programmed (402) with a plurality of orthogonal codes corresponding to a plurality of canned messages, the plurality of orthogonal codes chosen such that when a group of different canned messages are received simultaneously by a wireless processing device (104), thereby producing an interference symbol pattern, the interference symbol pattern provides a non-zero probability of correctly decoding at least some of the group. A portion of the plurality of wireless communication units then detects (404) a triggering event. Each of the portion selects (406) one of the plurality of canned messages as a selected message to be transmitted in response to the triggering event, and transmits (408) one of the plurality of orthogonal codes corresponding to the selected message during a randomly-selected slotted-aloha time slot.

Abstract: A remote reporting unit, such as freight trailer monitoring device, generates a number of different status messages representing conditions such as door open, latitude, longitude, battery condition, and the like. The remote unit combines the status messages into an optimized output. Optimization is implemented by applying a predetermined mapping scheme to convert the status message's values into a consolidated output. Having optimized the message, the remote unit transmits the consolidated output in the form of a “feature code” such as a code prefixed by star (*) or another conventional prefix. Telephony equipment that receives the feature code via the cellular telephone network interprets the feature codes by reversing the re-mapping process.

Abstract: A method for receiving messages in an appliance such as a clock radio modified to retrieve messages from a remote computer, converting the retrieved messages into corresponding audio messages, generating a wake up signal to the user at a selected time in the radio appliance, starting the delivery of the audio messages from a speaker in the radio appliance in response to the generated wake up signal, and receiving audible commands in the radio from the user to control delivery of the messages. In a first embodiment, these method steps are performed in the radio appliance and, in a second embodiment, a remote computer performs all of the messages except delivery of the audio messages and receiving audible commands which occur at the appliance. Where two or more appliances are used, audio commands can cause the delivery of messages to stop in one appliance and resume in another appliance.

Abstract: The present invention is a wireless device, such as a pager, that has an identity, such as a frequency and a capcode. The wireless device is provided for notifying a user of a message, such as a telephone number, directed specifically to the identity of the wireless device. The wireless device includes a housing, a display attached to the housing, a driver connected to the display for causing indicia to appear on the display, a controller, such as a microprocessor, connected to the driver for sending to the display a signal comprising indicia to appear on the display, a memory, and a receiver connected to the controller for receiving a page signal directed specifically to the identity of the wireless device and for communicating the page signal to the controller. When the controller receives the page signal received by the receiver, the controller sends to the driver a signal comprising the advertising indicia for causing the display to display the advertising indicia.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for providing priority messages to a plurality of wireless devices for notifying respective users of the wireless devices of the priority message. The method comprising the steps of providing for receiving a priority message from an authority; providing for assigning a priority identifier to the priority message; and, providing for transmitting the priority message to the plurality of wireless devices. The priority identifier will cause the priority message to receive priority status once received by the plurality of the wireless devices.

Abstract: An image communication terminal having a reception section for receiving a paging signal and image data based on the paging signal, a storage section for storing data, and a control section for controlling to store the image data based on the paging signal in the storage section when a predetermined mode is set.

Abstract: The present invention is a wireless device, such as a pager, that has an identity, such as a frequency and a capcode. The wireless device is provided for notifying a user of a message, such as a telephone number, directed specifically to the identity of the wireless device. The wireless device includes a housing, a display attached to the housing, a driver connected to the display for causing indicia to appear on the display, a controller, such as a microprocessor, connected to the driver for sending to the display a signal comprising indicia to appear on the display, a memory, and a receiver connected to the controller for receiving a page signal directed specifically to the identity of the wireless device and for communicating the page signal to the controller. When the controller receives the page signal received by the receiver, the controller sends to the driver a signal comprising the advertising indicia for causing the display to display the advertising indicia.

Abstract: A pager having customized page alert for customizing messages when a page is received. The pager having customized page alert includes a housing having a substantially rectangular configuration. The housing has a top surface and a bottom surface, a peripheral wall extending between a periphery of the top surface and a periphery of the bottom surface. The peripheral wall, the top surface and the bottom surface define an interior space of the housing. A display screen is coupled to the top surface of the housing. The display screen is for displaying a visual representation signal. A speaker and a microphone are mounted within the interior space of the housing. A receiving means is operationally coupled to a processing means. The receiving means is adapted for receiving the signal from the tower. The receiving means and the processing means are mounted within the interior space of the housing. The processing means is operationally coupled to the display screen.

Abstract: A communication apparatus of the present invention displays, in its stand-by state, particular callers' name belonging to a preset group and the latest messages respectively corresponding to particular callers' names continuously on a display 6. On the receipt of a radio signal, a message conversion section 12 converts it to a received message. A comparison and controller 5 determines whether or not the converted message includes any one of the particular callers' names registered previously at a RAM (Random Access Memory) 8. If the answer of this decision is positive, the latest message corresponding to the particular caller's name and also stored in the RAM 8 is updated. Thereafter, a group name to which the particular caller's name belongs, all of the particular callers' names belonging to the group and the latest messages respectively corresponding to all of the particular callers' names are displayed on the display 6.

Abstract: A first pager is disclosed, which comprises: a paging signal receiving circuit; a display for displaying the data in the paging signal; and a sound generation circuit for successively generating one of a predetermined number of different tones in accordance with each of codes in the data. The frequency is controlled to provide at least a portion of a chromatic scale in accordance with each of codes or the sound generation circuit generates one of the voice tones selected in accordance with the each of the codes.

Abstract: A method for receiving and processing an incoming message in a wireless messaging terminal is disclosed. In particular, the method includes providing a receiver which receives the message and a memory for storing the message. The method further includes matching the message with a pre-recorded voice prompt stored in the memory and retrieving the voice prompt from the memory. In addition, the method includes playing the voice prompt as an audible alert signal through an audio output device.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a communication system which makes it possible not only to reproduce a great variety of longer-time response messages but also record the other party's longer-time messages. This invention is characterized by comprising means for judging whether or not a portable communication unit has received a call from the other party via the wireless interface of a personal computer and the wireless interface of the portable communication unit and means for, if it is judged that there has been a call from the other party, transmitting the response message recorded in the personal computer to the other party.

Abstract: A method and apparatus in a selective call communication system is used for transmitting a message of a message type selected from non-maildrop and maildrop (504), wherein the message of maildrop type includes one of a plurality of categories of information. The controller (112) of the system is used for identifying the one of the plurality of categories of information to a user. The controller (112) transmits the message with an identifier (412, 414) for identifying one of a plurality of icons corresponding to the one of the plurality of categories of information. A selective call receiver (122) receives and decodes the message and the identifier (412, 414). The display (324) of the selective call receiver (122) is used for displaying the one of the plurality of icons, in response to receiving the identifier (412, 414).

Abstract: A method of transmitting a position of a traffic information, in particular a traffic obstruction on a traffic way in digital coding messages includes using for coding and decoding of messages transmitter- and receiver- side location data banks, coding a rough position of a traffic information by referencing to the traffic way and at least one location contained in the location data bank on the traffic way, and additionally to the location, transmitting a section part between the position and the location.

Abstract: If a received signal includes a message signal following the address of the pager concerned, a decoder section decodes the message signal and a control section stores it in a memory section together with a reception time. At this time, the control section judges whether the message signal includes a sender identification code or a consecutive transmission code. If either code exists, the control section stores it in the memory section together with the message. The control section reads message data from the memory section, and a display control section controls a display section to display the message. If the message includes a sender identification code or a continuous transmission code, the control section searches for messages to be displayed together with the current message from among the other messages stored in the memory section, and the display control section controls the display section to display the found messages en bloc.