Abstract: A modular vehicle sound system that can be upgraded or reconfigured by changing a plug-in module. In the advanced-capability embodiments the invention combines the functions of a vehicle data bus interface, a digital signal processor, and an amplifier. In the advanced-capability embodiments the invention provides a wireless interface with a separate digital device that can be used to control the inventive amplifier.

Abstract: A vehicle seat including: a decorative body attached to a side portion of a seat cushion and including a first locking portion provided to a rear side and a second locking portion provided to a front side; and a cushion side frame including a first locked portion and a second locked portion, wherein the first locking portion is configured to restrict the decorative body from moving in a seat width direction and allow a front end portion side of the decorative body to be pivoted in an upper and lower direction about the first locked portion when the first locking portion is locked to the first locked portion from the front side, and wherein the second locking portion is configured to be locked to the second locked portion from an upper side when the front end portion side of the decorative body is pivoted downward.

Abstract: An automobile seat includes a right seat, a center seat, and a left seat. The center seat includes a center seat cushion and a center seat back having one end rotatably supported for reclining to the side of the center seat cushion and raising therefrom. A belt is attached to the center seat back, while being grasped by a hand of a passenger for reclining to the side of the center seat cushion to be brought into abutment on the skin of the seat cushion. The thus configured automobile seat reduces fricative sound generated by collision and friction between the center seat back and the center seat cushion owing to movement up and down of the automobile in the reclined state, resulting in alleviated discomfort given to the passenger.

Abstract: A secure short-distance-based communication and enforcement system validates users in a validation and enforcement area and can check if users in the validation and enforcement area have been validated. A flow of visual objects may be programmed into an enforcement computer, and used for the validations.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for setting and executing a function profile in a mobile communication terminal to manage its battery usage. The method includes determining whether a function profile setting function is set; selecting, if a function profile setting function is set, a specific function and executing the function according to a set function profile. Therefore, each function of the mobile communication terminal can be executed in an optimal function profile which in turn reduces unnecessary power consumption of the mobile communication terminal.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for using erasure to improve signal decoding when data is impacted by an interference event. Embodiments may include receiving in an RF receiver a desired on-channel signal that includes an information signal modulated on to the desired on-channel signal; generating a sampled received signal with an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter; detecting an interference event using an interference detector as well as generating a mask based on the interference event; processing the sampled received signal using the mask to generate decoding data for use by a soft decoder; and, providing the decoding data to the soft decoder.

Abstract: A vehicular communication apparatus establishes, by a narrow area communication channel establishment unit, a narrow area communication channel to a cellular phone that is brought into a vehicle compartment, and establishes a wide area communication channel to an access point outside of a vehicle. Upon detecting a stop condition of the vehicle by using a stop detection unit, the vehicular communication apparatus disconnects the narrow area communication channel by using a narrow area communication channel disconnection unit.

Abstract: In an example, a processing device sends, to a remote network device, a request for an application of a mobile device to utilize a resource of a vehicle head unit, the request including a first profile of the vehicle head unit and a second profile of the mobile device. Responsive to sending the request, the processing device receives an instruction from the remote network device, the instruction to be executed by embedded software of the vehicle head unit so as to enable the application to utilize a resource of the vehicle head unit.

Abstract: A mobile router having a session proxy module is disclosed. The session proxy module may act as a proxy (such as a TCP proxy) for all sessions (e.g., TCP sessions) going through the mobile router. That is, for example, when a local end-user seeks to establish a TCP session from their local end-user device (such as laptop) with a destination (such as a third party server), the session proxy module may (1) terminate the TCP session coming from the local end-user device and (2) establish a TCP (or some other protocol) session on the backhaul interface with the destination. That way, all end-user traffic between the end-user and the destination may be transparently routed through the mobile router.

Abstract: A communication system of a motor vehicle is provided. The communication system includes a vehicle operating unit, a vehicle output unit, and an interface computer. The interface computer is connected to the vehicle operating unit and the vehicle output unit. The interface computer is implemented for the purpose of connecting a mobile terminal to the vehicle operating unit and the vehicle output unit such that information from the mobile terminal is displayable on the vehicle output unit and the mobile terminal is operable via the vehicle operating unit.

Abstract: A cigarette lighter adapter (CLA) is provided with a main body configured to be connected at one end thereof to a vehicle cigarette lighter socket or auxiliary power socket. The main body of the cigarette lighter adapter is also connected to one end of a coaxial cable. The other end of the coaxial cable is preferably terminated with a standard low cost DC connector for connection to a portable media player (e.g., with integrated or separate satellite radio receiver) or other content source that provides a frequency modulated (FM) radio frequency signal with audio content onto the coaxial cable 60. The FM signal is amplified by an amplifier in the main body of the CLA and then injected into the vehicle power system through the contacts in the mechanical housing of the main body and the vehicle cigarette lighter socket.

Abstract: An apparatus and media are provided for more effectively utilizing modems in a WiMAX environment. The apparatus connects a computing device to a network-based information system through at least a first WiMAX modem that is located within the apparatus. A second WiMAX modem can be removably coupled to the apparatus so as to connect the first computing device to the network in combination with the first WiMAX modem. In the event the second WiMAX modem is removed, network connectivity provided by the first WiMAX modem is maintained.

Abstract: Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate enabling multiple address access between two or more networks. A home agent can update a binding cache with a particular proxy binding update (PBU) to include two or more network gateway IP addresses associated with a user equipment (UE) within two or more networks or systems. When the UE in idle mode moves between networks or systems to which registration has occurred, an attachment procedure is not performed since the home agent includes the network gateway IP addresses related to such UE. Thus, inter-system idle mode mobility is enabled without having to perform a full attachment, re-registration, or de-registration based on the network location of the UE.

Abstract: Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate increased communication channel bandwidth efficiency in association with scheduled time periods that allocate channel access to particular stations. According to various aspects, systems and methods are described that facilitate providing and/or utilizing reverse direction grants in connection with scheduled channel access. Such systems and/or method can mitigate an amount of unused channel access time after a station completes data transmission prior to an end of the allocated period.

Abstract: A system provides closed-loop gain control in a WCDMA mode and open loop control in an EDGE/GSM mode. Gain control is distributed across analog devices and a digital scaler in a wireless receiver. In the WCDMA mode, a loop filter generates an error signal that is forwarded to analog and digital control paths. The analog control path includes a first adder, a programmable hysteresis element, and a lookup table. The analog control signal is responsive to thresholds, which when used in conjunction with a previous gain value determine a new gain value. The digital control path includes a second adder, a programmable delay element, and a converter. A control word is responsive to a difference of the error signal, a calibration value, and the analog control signal. Blocker detection is provided in the WCDMA mode of operation. A controller sets system parameters using a state machine.

Abstract: A slave device is charged directly from a cellular phone. The slave device can be charged along with the cellular phone or from the internal battery of the cellular phone. When the slave device is connected, a “click” sound is played through an enunciator of the cellular phone.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for a handover procedure of a user terminal (UE) on radio interfaces from a source base station (SBS) to a target base station (TBS) whereby the target base station (TBS) sends out user data to the user terminal (UE) before reception of a message indicating the termination of the handover procedure (HO Complete), the user terminal (UE) uses an uplink feedback for sending at least one message (Feedback) associated to the downlink transmission of said user data to the target base station (TBS), and the target base station (TBS) uses said at least one message (Feedback) associated to the downlink transmission of said user data as an indication of the presence of the user terminal (UE) within the range of the target base station (TBS), a base station (BS1-BS8) and a network (CN) therefor.

Abstract: A wireless communications device and method for providing an output signal. The device includes a control unit for controlling the operation of the wireless communications device; a selection element connected to the control unit and configured to allow selection of several modes of output coupling for generating the output signal of the device; and, a processor connected to the control unit for processing a received signal with parameters selected according to a selected mode of output coupling. The several modes of output coupling correspond to several modes of input operation for a hearing aid to improve coupling between the device and the hearing aid.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for more effectively utilizing modems in a WiMAX environment, so as to improve network connectivity while providing access for both fixed as well as portable computing devices. The apparatus connects one or more computing devices to a network-based information system through at least a first WiMAX modem that is located within the apparatus. A second WiMAX modem can be removably coupled to the apparatus so as to improve network connectivity and operability. In the event, the second WiMAX modem is removed and coupled to a portable computing device, network connectivity provided by the first WiMAX modem is maintained.

Abstract: An auxiliary interface device, comprising an electronic circuit to interface to the signal output of a signal source, said signal source developing or receiving more than one signal, and providing for the user selection of at least one of the signals in deference to the others so that said apparatus provides for the selection of at least one special signal having predetermined characteristics, a detector which recognizes the presence of the at least one said special signal when present or part of a signal developed by the apparatus to which said auxiliary interface device is connected, said detector being able to distinguish between said at least one special signal and other signals ordinarily present or developed by the apparatus to which said auxiliary interface device is interfaced, a signal switch to substitute at least one auxiliary signal in place of a signal output by the apparatus to which said auxiliary interface is interfaced, said signal switch being configured to substitute said at least one auxil

Abstract: A system and method for extending alerts for a wireless device. A media player equipped with a wireless ringer is linked with a media player through a wireless connection. Playback of media content on the media player is interrupted to play an alert in response to the wireless ringer receiving an indication of an incoming communication from the wireless device. The alert is played on the media player in response to interrupting playback of the media content in order to inform a user of the incoming communication.

Abstract: An accessory for a digital music player establishes bidirectional communications between the digital music player and a remote receiver. The bidirectional communication channel allows song information such as the title, artist and album to be transferred from the digital music player to the remote receiver. This information is then displayed by the remote receiver. The accessory also transmits an FM audio signal to the receiver based upon an audio signal received from the digital music player such that music from the player can be played over the remote receiver. The bidirectional communication channel allows the controls of the remote receiver's controls to be used to control the music being played by the digital music player. The commands and digital information are preferably transferred between the digital music player and the remote receiver in accordance with a Radio Data System or Radio Broadcast Data System format.

Abstract: A method for automatically switching an incoming call signal output mode in a mobile communication terminal is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of determining whether or not a present incoming call signal output mode is a vibration mode when receiving incoming call, driving a vibrator to output vibration if it is determined that the present incoming call signal output mode is set to the vibration mode, detecting an intensity of actual vibration of the terminal via a vibration detection sensor when the vibration is output, followed by calculating transfer energy using the intensity of the actual vibration on the terminal, and automatically switching the incoming call signal output mode from the vibration mode to a ringtone mode according to comparison of the calculated transfer energy with a reference value. With the method, a user can easily recognize the incoming call signal.

Abstract: Improved electrical connector apparatus including a wireless transceiver is disclosed. The wireless transceiver is configured to pass signals between the terminals of the connector and an external device. In one embodiment, the device comprises a complementary wireless transceiver with a PC or other computerized device. In another embodiment, the connector comprises an RJ45 modular jack, and the wireless transceiver comprises a Bluetooth transceiver. In yet another embodiment, an 802.11 transceiver is used. In yet a further embodiment, an ultrawideband (UWB) interface is used.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for processing a multimedia broadcasting in a portable terminal having a navigation module, while a vehicle is being driven. The method includes steps of: proceeding to a vehicle driving mode, if it is recognized that the vehicle is currently being driven when the multimedia broadcasting data is outputted; confirming at least one vehicle driving function set as the vehicle driving mode in the vehicle driving mode and driving navigation module, and then acquiring vehicle driving information; and reflecting the acquired vehicle driving information in the vehicle driving function and then outputting the multimedia broadcasting data after applying the vehicle driving function to the multimedia broadcasting data.

Abstract: A vehicular audio/visual system that receives a transmitted electric wave of video or sound, and that outputs the electric wave by switching to an output mode corresponding to user's instruction from among output modes corresponding to multiple types of media includes: a positional information detecting unit that detects positional information of a vehicle; a receiving area storage unit that stores at least one of an area in which the electric wave can be received and an area in which it is difficult to receive the electric wave; a receiving area determination unit that refers to the receiving area storage unit on the basis of the detected positional information and determines whether the electric wave can be received; an output mode switching unit that prohibits an output mode that outputs the electric wave as video or music from being entered when it is determined that the electric wave cannot be received.

Abstract: An interface is for connecting a first electronic component to a network of a plurality of electronic components. The first electronic component is implemented as a telecommunication terminal. A second electronic component connected to the network is implemented as a reproduction or processing device for data of the telecommunication terminal. The interface transmits the data between the reproduction or processing device and the telecommunication terminal.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide for an apparatus and method for input/output management in a mobile environment. One embodiment includes a mobile unit comprising at least one processor, a data bus interface and a computer readable memory persistently storing a unique hardware identification. The mobile unit can receive a wireless signal and, based on the wireless signal, communicate a set of data across the data bus. The persistent unique hardware identification of the mobile unit is used to restrict access to data received at the mobile unit via the wireless signal.

Abstract: Power management features of a reader device control an amount of electrical energy supplied to the reader device. The power management features include several power control categories that a user may select to affect an amount of power consumed by the reader device. One power control category controls power consumption based on a genre of an electronic book being processed by the reader device. Another power control category controls power consumption based on a time of day an electronic book is being processed by the reader device. Power control instructions that control how much power a reader device consumes may also be generated based on a characteristic of a user's interaction with the device.

Abstract: A multimedia device comprises a host, which comprises a connection unit, a control unit for controlling connection of the connection unit to an external mobile electronic device to charge the connected mobile electronic device and to transmit multimedia music from the connected mobile electronic device to a FM channel of a car audio radio system for broadcasting, and a display unit controllable by the control unit to display the current operation status of the control unit, and a holder member coupled to the host and radially adjustable for securing the host to a cup holder for motor vehicle.

Abstract: An instrument panel for a vehicle that includes a screen that is operable to display at least one object, and wherein the object automatically changes in size when the vehicle changes between a drive mode and a park mode.

Abstract: A dial system for steering wheel of an automobile includes two dials respectively mounted on the steering wheel and each having a first housing and a dial set received in the first housing. The dial set includes a number button and multiple functional buttons partially extending the first housing for being operated. A circuit board is received in the first housing for wirelessly transmitting signals when the buttons are operated. A second housing is mounted to the first housing to form a space for receiving the dial set and the circuit board. A battery seat with a battery is laterally inserted into the space for providing power to the circuit board. A controller is disposed on the automobile for receiving and processing the signals from the first dial and the second dial.

Abstract: An accessory-type GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver comprises a mobile terminal side plug connector, and a cradle/hand-free side receptacle connector disposed substantially opposite thereto. The GPS receiver further comprises a power supply that receives power from a mobile terminal power charge line being operatively coupled between the mobile terminal side plug connector and the cradle/hand-free side receptacle connector. The plug connector is used to pass GPS data directly to a mobile terminal. The receptacle connector is used to pass non-GPS data to the mobile terminal via the plug connector.

Abstract: A mobile stabilizing seat is composed of a seat body, a driving stabilizing set, and a cover. The seat body is provided with a block partitioned into containing slots at a periphery of the block, and a periphery of the seat body is formed with a plurality of opening slots. The driving stabilizing set is mobile assembled with a gear on the seat body, and the gear is gnawed with a plurality of stabilizing members below each of which is provided with a pillar. Each pillar is sheathed with an elastic member which is one end transfixed into the containing slot partitioned at the periphery of block, for enabling each stabilizing member to be mobile stabilized. The cover is assembled on the seat body. Accordingly, the mobile stabilizing seat proves a design of perfect driving and robust stabilizing, which is easily and quickly assembled, firmly stabilized, and used conveniently.

Abstract: A dedicated short-range communication on-vehicle apparatus easily attachable on a wind shield of the motor vehicle includes an antenna, a radio module, a data processing unit and others contained in a single box-like housing. The antenna (8) has directivity in a predetermined orientation. The radio module (10) performs transmission/reception of radio wave with road-side radio equipment through the antenna (8). The data processing unit (11) processes data transferred through the radio module (10). The box-like housing (4) houses the antenna (8), the radio module (10) and the data processing unit (11) en bloc. The box-like housing (4) is fixedly attached onto a windshield (3) of the motor vehicle at a mounting plate (4a) of the housing (4) on the antenna radiation side by an adhesive member (30). A radio wave aperture portion of the mounting plate (4a) is made of a radio wave transmissible material.

Abstract: A mobile communication terminal and an operation method thereof are provided. The terminal includes: a detachable display window detached from a main body, for performing short-range wireless communication with the main body; and the main body for performing the short-range wireless communication with the detachable display window, wherein the detachable display window has a liquid crystal display (LCD) wireless communicating unit for providing a wireless communication depending on a short-range wireless communication protocol, and a LCD for displaying the predetermined image.

Abstract: An image inputted from a camera input part 8 or the like is displayed on a display part 6 and converted through an analysis process such as latter recognition of the image in an image analysis part 7 to code data. A check is then made as to whether the code data obtained contains any identification code (or identification symbol or letter) registered in a memory 4, and data subsequent to each identification code is extracted and registered for each item in the data base. When the code data fails to contain identification code or data of each item, a key input part 9 edits the code data. Also, with data without any identification code, designation by cursor is made on display, and the data part is extracted and registered for the corresponding item.

Abstract: In code division multiple access communication systems, there are three levels for updating locations of dormant mobile stations (MSs) and setting up fast call. In sector and are levels, the dormant MS send a layer 2 message containing a message type and MS identifier to a base transceiver station (BTS). Since the message is associated with the sector where the MS is located, the network is aware of the MS's location from the updated location. The dormant MS sends to the BTS a reconnect message containing a message type and an MS identifier. The MS's dormant to active state transition is initiated by the MS. In the communication network, sub-packet zone ID is broadcasted in the overhead message. The MS reports its location change on R-CSCH and the network with the BSC level control can page the MS within the zone where the MS sends the report.

Abstract: A method for performing a handover based on a compressed mode and a common frequency of neighbor cells is disclosed. The method for performing a handover includes the steps of: a) measuring the signal intensities of a common frequency of a source base station and a target base station, wherein the signal intensity is measured by the mobile station based on a downlink compressed mode; b) determining whether a handover is necessary or not, based on the signal intensities of the common frequency; c) if the handover is necessary, at the source base station, allowing the mobile station to perform intra cell hard handover from a frequency used for communication between the mobile station and the source base station to the common frequency; and then d) allowing the mobile station to perform a soft handover from the source base station to the target base station based on the common frequency.

Abstract: The invention reduces the time required for automatically searching for channels on a device receiving channels of various widths. The invention proposes a channel detection process which carries out successive passes with frequency spacings corresponding to channels of a specific width. During each pass, only the channels corresponding to the specific width are searched for. The invention also pertains to a multichannel reception device comprising the means required for the operation of the process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to secured wireless handsets that discourage or reduce unauthorized removal, loss, or theft of a handset, while allowing the person to communicate hands free. In an embodiment the wireless handset includes a first attachment of a T-nut secured the wireless handset. The T-nut is attached to the cradle by a threaded bolt. A second attachment secures the cradle to a designated communication site such as in a vehicle. In another embodiment, the first attachment includes a security block for obstructing the release mechanisms of a latch on the cradle to secure the wireless handset to the cradle. The secured wireless handsets described are also applicable to non-vehicular communication sites where wireless handset removal from the communication site is a concern.

Abstract: A new and significantly improved approach for controlling the transmission power in the uplink direction of a CDMA-based radio system is disclosed, which provides a transmission power control even with regard to an overall link quality substantially involving a real time reaction on changes in the environment. A CDMA-based radio system is described which comprises an inner power control loop for adjusting the transmission power between a user equipment and at least one base station based on the signal to interference ratio to ensure that the signal to interference ratio is similar to a target signal to interference ratio at least within a predefined range and an outer power control loop for adjusting the target signal to interference ratio based on the link quality to ensure a target link quality necessary for fulfilling a predetermined quality of service in view of link quality at least within a predefined range.

Abstract: A demonstration system of an electronic equipment. The electronic equipment includes first and second operation units which are arranged on a front panel of the electronic equipment. In the first operation unit, there are provided display device, various operation keys, demonstration key, light receiving part, and opening/closing key. In the second operation unit, there are provided an operation key and a display device. The demonstration key is an input key for giving a command to start a demonstration of the electronic equipment. A display demonstration, in which the display devices are used, and a movable section demonstration, in which the first and the second operation unit are operated, are continuously conducted.

Abstract: A communication system and methods are disclosed for use with vehicles. The communication system permits toll-free, local communication between people in two different vehicles using communicators that are synchronizable to a common operative channel or frequency with low-noise.

Abstract: A portable cellular telephone, has two separable parts, one for performing subscriber interface functions and another for performing transmitting and receiving functions on a cellular telephone network, the parts being in bidirectional communication with each other when separated. The part for performing interface functions is adapted for wireless communication with a further station or network.

Abstract: A cellular telephone (102) in a vehicle includes a data carrier system comprising a first semi-permanent Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) (200) selectively couplable to the cellular telephone (102) and a second SIM (300) selectively couplable to the cellular telephone (102) in preference to the first SIM (200), the first SIM (200) being arranged to be decoupled from the cellular telephone (102) when the second SIM (300) is coupled to the cellular telephone (102). During a predetermined period of time, the cellular telephone (102) is arranged to be ensured of a supply of power and the second SIM (300) is arranged to be decoupled from the cellular telephone (102), thereby causing the first SIM (200) to be coupled to the cellular telephone (102) for the execution of a task requiring the first SIM (200).

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes, an electronic apparatus main unit, a front panel attached at the front of the electronic apparatus main unit detachably from the electronic apparatus main unit. The electronic apparatus has a driving section provided at the electronic apparatus main unit to drive the front panel, a main-unit-side communications element to perform signal communications to/from the front panel, a battery provided at the front panel for storing power fed from the electronic apparatus main unit, a panel-side communications element to perform signal communications to/from the main-unit-side communications element. The electronic apparatus has a controller for controlling the driving section in order for the driving section to drive the front panel in a state where recharging of the front panel is allowed in case the charge voltage of the battery has dropped below a preset reference value.

Abstract: An audio apparatus for a vehicle made up of a car-mounted audio apparatus 100 and portable audio apparatuses 200a and 200b transmits/receives contents data such as music via radio communication. As a communication system for this in-car radio communication, a short-distance data communication system is used, which allows the apparatuses to recognize and authenticate one another and perform data communication with one another in the vehicle. Received music data is reproduced/output in real time.

Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft arrangement and method relies on matching vehicle identifiers upon detection of vehicle battery cycling to confirm whether or not the component being protected is still resident in an authorized vehicle. The arrangement and method further includes a facile way for authorized personnel to override the protection mechanism using code word entries retrievable from a component manufacturer generated database.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wireless communication device that attaches using magnetic force in whole or part to an article of manufacture, or other material having a magnetic surface portion. The wireless communication device contains a form of a magnet to provide magnetic force and attraction. A magnet can be a natural magnet, electromagnet or other type of material having magnetic properties. The wireless communication device may be detached from the article by altering the magnetic force created by its associated magnet. Altering is accomplished by using an external device or a device internal to the wireless communication device. The wireless communication device is also operable to receive and communicate information regarding the article to which it is attached remotely for identification, informative, and tracking purposes.