Abstract: A method and system for providing wireless backhaul channels for use in a cellular radio network is disclosed wherein any of the subscriber terminals can be used as a backhaul terminal thus dispensing with the need for a dedicated backhaul terminal. In the preferred embodiment, the backhaul channel is integrated with the data channels provided for network payload communications, with the backhaul data being allocated the highest data priority and a traffic scheduler allocating the backhaul data time slots for transmission accordingly. This has the advantage that the bandwidth required for backhaul can be dynamically assigned to cope with the network loading at any time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a telecommunication network said network comprising at least one subscriber (S1, . . . , S4), said at least one subscriber (S1, . . . , S4) being associated with at least one fixed telephone device (FT) and at least one mobile communication device (MD) said network comprising means for determining availability of at least one fixed telephone means (FT) and at least one mobile communication device (MD) associated with at least one subscriber (S1, . . . , S4). THe invention facilitates advantageous integration of the mobile telecommunication devices and the fixed telephone devices of a local network.

Abstract: A sending subscriber system may participate in a wireless network by generating a message to transmit in a wireless network, identifying a local wireless subscriber system with which communications may be established, and determining whether to use the wireless local subscriber system as a relay.

Abstract: In a wireless communication system (200) having a transceiver comprising a transmitter and a receiver, a multiple antenna system comprises two receive antennas (224,226) connected with a spatial distribution topology to reduce multi-path, and third transmit antenna (228) connected to the transmitter. The wireless communication system may be a wireless local loop (WLL), or a wireless local area network (WLAN). The wireless communication system may suitably operate at frequencies from 2.4 GHz, including in the 5 GHz band.

Abstract: A method of transmitting data from a transmitter towards a receiver, comprising the steps of: forming a plurality of ordered data units each comprising a part of a data message; transmitting at least some of the data units in order, identifying a discard status in respect of the data message; and if a subset of the data units including the final one of the data units and at least one other of the data units has not been transmitted: indicating that the data message is to be discarded and specifying the identity of the final one of the data units; and transmitting only the final one of the data units from the said subset.

Abstract: User traffic and signaling/control data are routed in wireless systems having an integrated wireless local area network and cellular network. The signaling/control data may include an alert of an incoming mobile terminated session that is transmitted to the user equipment based on the type of user equipment and the level of integration. User traffic is also routed to the user equipment based on the type of user equipment and the level of integration.

Abstract: A Bluetooth-wireless docking station for use with a Bluetooth-enabled cellular mobile handset, which docking station allows mobility to the cellular mobile handset rather than having to be fixed stationarily in the docking station, which docking station couples standard POTS telephone sets, or POTS-like telephone units, connected to in-premises wiring, to the cellular, or cellular like, network. The cellular mobile handset may be used to make or receive calls remote from the docking station, while the docking station communicates with the Bluetooth-enabled cellular mobile handset via a Bluetooth-wireless transceiver using Bluetooth-wireless air-interface protocol.

Abstract: A system for providing displays to consumers in an outdoor retail area of a retail store. The system includes an antenna for receiving signals. A control unit connected is communicatively coupled to the antenna to receive the signals and to generate display signals from the signals. A display is mounted proximate a retail station. The display receives the display signals from the control unit and provides a display to consumers. A display communications path communicatively couples the display to the control unit. The display communications path is external to a retail communications path connecting a retail station in the outdoor area to the retail store.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and signal-bearing medium for determining that a tablet electronic device is docked to a docking station. Upon detection, a scratchpad application is started. When a telephone call occurs, a telephone message pad application is started. In this way, an application is automatically selected for the tablet electronic device.

Abstract: A system and method for dynamically establishing optimum audio quality in an audio conference is disclosed. A connection with one or more remote communication devices is initially established. An available data rate associated with the connection is then determined. Next, a bandwidth is assigned based on the available data rate. Finally, the assigned bandwidth is adjusted according to the available data rate.

Abstract: A broadband service communication system using an MV cable for conveying RF signals in a network segment, which includes a distribution center (PLT controller) and a plurality of power line telecommunication (PLT) stations. The PLT controller has a distribution modem for conveying downstream and upstream RF signals to and from the PLT stations through the MV cable via couplers. Each PLT station has a modem for conveying the downstream and upstream RF signals via couplers and for conveying media signals to one or more customer premises equipment (CPE) via, e.g. wireless links. The PLT controller controls each PLT station regarding upstream communications transfer of all downstream communications and also controls. The PLT controller can be connected via a router to a WAN to convey media signals to and from the WAN. Repeaters and interlinks are used to join multiple network segments.

Abstract: Interconnecting broadband wireless with local telephone serving area interfaces provide an ability to establish a broadband communication system that delivers high speed Internet access over customer telephone lines unable to get such access through traditional telephone company systems. The present invention discloses how to interconnect a wireless-enabled terminal node to the telephone company serving area interface. How wireless terminal nodes are linked to the Internet using a plurality of microwave relays providing access, distribution and transport, as well as interconnect to the Internet. The terminal node provides Internet access to a variety of devises, including computers, computer networks, personal digital assistance, Internet appliances, telecommunications handsets, entertainment equipment and any other device serving as an information source and sink that is connected to the customer's home or office by two wire twisted copper pair or similar connections with a differing number of wires.

Abstract: One or more controls producing control signals for electrical apparatus are disposed at the face of an electronic display screen which display graphics pertinent to the operation of the controls. Controls having a cap which is slidable along a track include a tongue in the track connecting with signal producing components at an off screen location thereby enabling use of a track of minimal bulk. Controls having slidable caps or turnable knobs and controls such as joysticks and switches snap engage at the face of the screen enabling easy replacement and movement to different locations on the screen. Control signals may be transmitted to an off screen location without use of conductors extending along the screen.

Abstract: A system for (and a method of) selectively establishing communication with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number during a disaster or disaster recovery period. The method can offer disaster recovery to an enterprise depending upon its size, financial well-being and desired capabilities. For example, the enterprise has the option of owning or renting all of the equipment required so that it may perform disaster recovery on its own and with little outside intervention. The enterprise may own some or none of the necessary equipment and contract with a service bureau so that the bureau provides recovery equipment when needed. The system also provides for roll call, priority preemption and seamless switching services to and from circuit and packet communication devices.

Abstract: An improved WLAN solution for embedded systems incorporating optimized partitioning; it reduces power consumption and systems cost by up to 50%. All silicon gates associated with the redundant RISC processor, redundant SRAM and flash memories used in prior art WLAN solutions are eliminated. The invention includes a low gate count PHY Accelerator ASIC, a dual core processor (DCP), a portion of the PHY in software, and an innovative software MAC architecture supported by minimal hardware acceleration. The DCP is a standard off-the-shelf component incorporating DSP and RISC processors. It executes software portions of the MAC and PHY. The DCP communicates with the PHY Accelerator through a novel parallel interface that improves throughput while reducing processing requirements on DCP. Also, the PHY accelerator, or certain portions of it, may be embedded into the DCP. Invention includes a novel “resource utilization scheme”, whereby the various DCP resources get judiciously re-deployed.