Abstract: A method to improve the updating of firmware in a firmware updating system, uses serially-sent data packets containing the update and data. The firmware updating system includes storage, including an expander/switch, a baseboard manager controller (BMC), and a storage interface. A universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) for serial communication in the expander/switch is initialized and firmware updating instruction is sent to the expander/switch by the BMC. The firmware data packets are sent to the expander/switch by the BMC. A serial instruction to reset is sent to the expander/switch by the BMC and the BMC ends a communication with the UART serial. A firmware updating system applying the method is also provided.

Abstract: A split structure design for an internet of things (IoT) device including a control IoT device (CID) and a sensor IoT device (SID). An example of an apparatus provides a CID including a power transmitter to power a SID through a barrier and a control data transceiver to communicate with the SID through the barrier. The CID includes a power adjustor to increase a power transmission to the SID in steps, and an intermodule communicator to determine if communications have been established with the sensor IoT, and, if not, instruct the power adjustor to increase the power transmission to the SID by a step.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a front-mounted display utilized to enhance the installation of a display on an electronic gaming device. The systems and methods may allow for easier installation of a display on the electronic gaming device via a front-mounted display. One or more electrical interconnection points may be electrically connected with one or more electrical attachment points to form one or more electrical connects between the electronic gaming device and one or more displays.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a snap-and-click display utilized to enhance the installation of a display on an electronic gaming device. The systems and methods may allow for easier installation of a display on the electronic gaming device via a snap-and-click display.

Abstract: A method of using an electronic device is provided. The method includes displaying a first input region corresponding to a first language or symbol set through a first or second display of an electronic device and displaying a second input region corresponding to a second language or symbol set through the first or second display. In addition, other embodiments can be made.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a front-mounted display utilized to enhance the installation of a display on an electronic gaming device. The systems and methods may allow for easier installation of a display on the electronic gaming device via a front-mounted display. One or more electrical interconnection points may be electrically connected with one or more electrical attachment points to form one or more electrical connects between the electronic gaming device and one or more displays.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a snap-and-click display utilized to enhance the installation of a display on an electronic gaming device. The systems and methods may allow for easier installation of a display on the electronic gaming device via a snap-and-click display.

Abstract: A voice communication unit for communicating through a barrier is provided, enabling handicapped persons to use the device, and comprising an outer audio unit, an inner audio unit, an outer audio frequency modulation loop, and an infrared audio frequency transmitter. The outer audio unit comprises an outer voice sensing device configured for sensing voice at an outer side and generating voice signals for an inner side and an outer voice reproducing device configured for reproducing voice at the outer side from voice signal from the inner side. The outer audio frequency modulation loop is configured for activating and delivering the voice signals to an external hearing aid device having a Telecoil. The infrared audio frequency transmitter is configured for activating and delivering the voice signals to an external hearing aid device having an infrared detector.

Abstract: Provided is a method for operating a wireless terminal. In the method, an event is detected through a user interface. Location information is detected through a wireless channel in response to the event detection. The detected event information and the detected location information are outputted to the user interface.

Abstract: A method of storing streaming physiological information obtained from a medical patient in a multi-patient monitoring environment includes receiving identification information, retrieving parameter descriptors, creating a round-robin database file, receiving a data stream, and using a predetermined data rate to map the data stream to locations in the round-robin database file.

Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for identifying an object placed on a clear surface. An indication is received that an object has been placed on the surface. A plurality of physical characteristics are identified that are associated with the object. Using the plurality of physical characteristics, a data structure is searched to determine the existence of a single object with physical characteristics that matches the plurality of physical characteristics. Responsive to a match, a determination is made as to whether the single object has an associated presentation. Responsive to an existence of the associated presentation, the associated presentation is presented to a user through the clear surface on which the object has been placed.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and media are provided for transmitting a message received from a paging network on a paging device to wireless or other electronic devices. The paging device establishes a radio connection with the wireless device and transmits the received messages to the wireless device through the established radio connection. In response to receiving a message from the paging device, the wireless device sends an acknowledgment to the paging network that the message was received and displays the message.

Abstract: Systems and methods for indicating the status of a battery in a portable computing device are disclosed. The methods include retrieving battery status data from a basic input-output system (BIOS) on the computing device, and comparing the retrieved battery status data to a predefined battery status threshold stored on the computing device. Based on the comparison of the battery status data to the predefined battery status threshold, a battery status indicator may be provided to an applications program on the computing device. The battery status data is reflective of a characteristic of the battery, such as battery voltage. A system according to the present invention includes a computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions for performing a method according to the present invention.

Abstract: Systems and methods for indicating the status of a battery in a portable computing device are disclosed. The methods include retrieving battery status data from a basic input-output system (BIOS) on the computing device, and comparing the retrieved battery status data to a predefined battery status threshold stored on the computing device. Based on the comparison of the battery status data to the predefined battery status threshold, a battery status indicator may be provided to an applications program on the computing device. The battery status data is reflective of a characteristic of the battery, such as battery capacity. A system according to the present invention includes a computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions for performing a method according to the present invention.

Abstract: A wireless remote control system within a power supply or telecommunications module. A user simply plugs the power cord or telecommunication line of their device, such as a computer or appliance, into the outlet of the module. The user is then able to dial a pager number that is already pre-programmed. The paging service then transmits a signal to a radio frequency (“RF”) receiver in the module. The signal is then decoded and sent to a processor. The processor then causes a relay to open or close in accordance with the decoded signal to activate the power supply or to turn the power off to the electronic device or to connect or disconnect the telecommunications line.

Abstract: A selective call radio receiver with an external connection function, includes a connection section, a normal message storage section, a transfer message storage section and a control section. The connection section is connected with an external unit. The normal message storage section stores normal messages and the transfer message storage section stores transfer messages. The control section classifies a reception message into the normal message and the transfer message based on a header data of the reception message to store in one of the normal message storage section and the transfer message storage section in accordance with the classification. Also, the control section transfers the transfer messages from the transfer message storage section to the external unit through the connection section in response to a transfer instruction.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved message distribution system, for use in a wireless messaging system, that is capable of allowing a subscriber of the wireless messaging system to review stored wireless messages sent to the subscriber. The message distribution system comprises: 1) a first I/O interface capable of receiving a message retrieval request from the subscriber; and 2) a message retrieval controller coupled to the first I/O interface capable of determining an identity of the subscriber from identification data contained in the message retrieval request, retrieving a data record associated with the subscriber, the data record containing one or more of the stored wireless messages, and transferring to the subscriber one or more selected portions of at least one of the stored wireless messages.

Abstract: In order to provide a radio selective calling receiver that can display a message in language at the current location without making a user recognize the current location, character fonts are automatically switched on the basis of the area information contained in a reception signal.