Abstract: A method in which a User Equipment (UE) measures a downlink signal in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method includes receiving information about a Beam Direction Pattern (BDP) of the downlink signal and measuring the downlink signal based on the information about the BDP. The information about the BDP includes an index of a subframe in which the downlink signal is to be transmitted using a specific BDP and includes an identifier (ID) of the specific BDP. The BDP of the downlink signal is switched according to the subframe index based on the information about the BDP.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a millimeter-wave wireless point-to-point or point-to-multipoint communication network in which the different atmospheric absorption rates of different millimeter-wave frequencies are utilized to improve communication performance of the entire system. The network comprises one or more communication systems operating at a millimeter-wave frequency, in which each system is comprised of at least one or more point-to-point or point-to-multipoint radio transceivers. In various embodiments, the different atmospheric absorption rates of different millimeter-wave frequencies are used to reduce electromagnetic interference, to compensate for changing path-loss conditions, and/or to optimize inter-link interferences to enhance communication performance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating multiple transceivers concurrently in a 5 GHz wireless frequency band. A wireless device includes at least a first transceiver and a second transceiver, and operates the first transceiver in a first sub-band of the 5 GHz wireless frequency band. The wireless device selects a second sub-band of the 5 GHz wireless frequency band based at least in part on the first sub-band, and operates the second transceiver in the second sub-band while concurrently operating the first transceiver in the first sub-band. For example, the second sub-band may be frequency separated from the first sub-band by at least a threshold frequency gap.

Abstract: An antenna device includes a conductor surface in which an opening having an open edge portion in communication with the outside is provided, a feed element including a first coil connected to the feed element and a second coil magnetically coupled to the first coil, a first mounting portion disposed in the open edge portion and connected to a first end of the second coil, and a second mounting portion disposed in the open edge portion in a state isolated from the first mounting portion and connected to a second end of the second coil. The first mounting portion and the conductor surface are directly or indirectly conducted to each other, and the second mounting portion and the conductor surface are directly or indirectly conducted to each other. A loop is defined around the opening through the first mounting portion, the second mounting portion, and the second coil.

Abstract: According to the presently disclosed subject matter there is provided a wireless device system-architecture and a wireless device including a plurality of functional layers each of the functional layers comprising one or more respective layer elements where the plurality of functional layers being operatively connected and ordered as a cascade of functional layers for data-transfer from one layer to its one or more adjacent functional layers. The architecture further includes one or more matrix-switches, each matrix-switch operatively connected between each two functional layers in the cascade of functional layers.

Abstract: The present invention sets forth a method and apparatus for controlling terminal's access to a wireless network. When PCC rules in PCRF or account expense information in OCS have been updated, the PCRF or OCS will notify a MDM server; the server determines access status of application(s) based on information in the notification and notifies the terminal; the terminal will update locally stored access status of the application based on access status of the application contained in the received notification message; when an application on the terminal initiates a request to access the wireless network, the terminal determines whether it is rejected or allowed to access the wireless network based on the locally stored access status of the application.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for a mobile communications unit of a motor vehicle, having a first mobile communications module for a mobile communications transmission according to a first mobile communications standard, a second mobile communications module for a mobile communications transmission according to a second mobile communications standard and a reading unit for reading identification data from a chip card. For a reliable mobile communications connection, both for telephony and for the transmission of other digital data using control devices and personal computers, the circuit arrangement is configured to operate the two mobile communications modules simultaneously, and the reading unit is configured for the simultaneous operation of the two mobile communications modules to receive identification data from two subscriber identification modules from the same chip card and to transmit the identification data of a respective subscriber identification module to one of the two mobile communications modules.

Abstract: Systems and methods for remote controlling of vehicles are described. Systems and methods may include a plug and play device. Systems may include a receiver; a programmable microprocessor in communication with the receiver; and a switch in communication with the programmable microprocessor. The switch may operate one or more systems of the vehicle. The receiver may send a signal to the preprogrammed microprocessor upon receiving an incoming communication from a network. The signal may include a unique user identifier, and the preprogrammed microprocessor may read and process the unique user identifier to control one or more vehicle systems.

Abstract: A device determines whether a PTT application is authenticated to access a first API and a second API, and prevents the PTT application from accessing the first and second APIs when the PTT application is not authenticated. The device permits the PTT application to access the first and second APIs when the PTT application is authenticated, and modifies, via the first API, a timer that dictates when the device checks for traffic received from a network. The device establishes, via the second API, a data connection with the network, and determines, based on the data connection, a QoS framework for the network. The device utilizes the PTT application and the timer to establish a PTT session with another device via the network, and prioritizes, based on the QoS framework, PTT traffic provided in the PTT session with the other device.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a terminal capable of establishing multiple communication sessions with a public network proxy through different access networks. The terminal actively communicates with the public network proxy to control which of the multiple communication paths are active, as well as control the transition from actively using one communication path to using another. The public network proxy facilitates data and voice sessions between the terminal and any number of other communication devices. In one embodiment, the communication sessions are reserved tunneling sessions, and the terminal cooperates with the public network proxy to effectively control how many tunneling sessions are established, how many tunneling sessions are active at any given time, and the transition from one tunneling session to another for active communications. Each of the communication or tunneling sessions may be established over different access networks using different communication technologies and protocols.

Abstract: Message notifications to an accessory from a mobile communication device are provided according to some embodiments of the invention. When a message such as a text message, email, and/or voicemail is received at a mobile communication device, the mobile communication device can notify an attached accessory that a message has been received. In response, the accessory can request the full message, media associated with the message, an attachment to the message, and/or an audio/video stream of the message for presentation to a user.

Abstract: An automated technique is discussed for processing audio data and generating one or more actions in response thereto. In particular embodiments, the audio data can be obtained during a phone conversation and post-call actions can be provided to the user with contextually relevant entry points for completion by an associated application. Audio transcription services available on a remote server can be leveraged. The entry points can be generated based on keyword recognition in the transcription and passed to the application in the form of parameters.

Abstract: Providing personalized content comprises discovering personal information using an electronic device. Services information related to the personal information is obtained using the electronic device. Personalized content is provided based on applying the services information to the personal information.

Abstract: An accessory system for a two-way radio allowing for touch-free push-to-talk (PTT) function, the system includes a detachable accessory to the two-way radio receiver, wherein the accessory can be a headset, an earphone, or a speaker microphone. The system also includes a user-wearable wrist band having a magnet to trigger a magnetic sensor located in the accessory when the wrist band is moved within close proximity to the magnetic sensor, thereby turning on the PTT function.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) having reduced single-ended capacitance. In one embodiment, the VCO may include a transformer, a capacitor bank, and a gain stage. The transformer may include a primary inductor and a secondary inductor, and the secondary inductor may be inductively coupled to the primary inductor. The capacitor bank may be coupled to the secondary inductor and may provide a majority of a total capacitance of the VCO. The gain stage may be coupled to the primary inductor and configured to receive a supply signal and to drive a differential current in the primary inductor, thereby inducing an output signal across the secondary inductor having a frequency equal to a resonant frequency of the VCO.

Abstract: A server downloads a code image to remote devices so that the remote devices are performing properly in accordance with an updated version of the code image. The server may include an application server that targets devices and informs the targeted devices about a multicasting session. The targeted devices subsequently join the multicast session supported by a multicasting server and extract the code image from the multicast session. After the multicast session has been completed, the downloading center polls the targeted devices to determine which devices have successfully downloaded the code image. The server may repeat the download to devices that did not successfully download the code image by subsequently scheduling a subsequent multicasting session or by individually sending the code image to the devices. Portions of the code image may be sent in multicasting messages based on a depth level and interval.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining whether to enable a functionality of a battery powered device upon connection to a battery is embodied by providing at least one voltage threshold in a memory of the battery that corresponds to a usable operating range limit of the battery and that is accessible by the battery powered device. Upon connection to the battery, the battery powered device acquires the voltage threshold or thresholds from the battery and programs itself with the threshold or thresholds. The battery powered device then compares a voltage of the battery to the threshold or threshold to determine whether the enable the functionality.

Abstract: A communication device is described comprising a receiver configured to receive a radio signal from another communication device via a communication channel; a detector configured to detect the presence of an impairment of the communication channel; a determiner configured to determine a type of the impairment of the communication channel; and a transmitter configured to transmit an indication of the type of the impairment of the communication channel to the other communication device.

Abstract: Provided is a method of an electronic device. The method includes selecting first information included in a first program and second information included in a second program. The method also includes converting the selected first and second information according to a transmission mode of short range communication. The method further includes generating third and fourth information, respectively. The method includes transmitting the third and fourth information to an opposing electronic device using the short range communication.

Abstract: A portable radio includes a display component configured to display information on a top section of the portable radio. The display component also includes a housing, wherein a top section of the housing is coupled to a bottom section of at least one of an antenna and a knob. The portable radio also includes an interface connector having a top section coupled to a bottom section of the housing of the display component. A bottom section of the interface connector is coupled to a hardware attachment on the top section of the portable radio.

Abstract: A communication system includes: a first communication device carried by a user and including a first intra-body communication unit configured to carry out data communication with the second communication device via the user's body, and a charge control unit configured to control a charge amount on the body surface; and a second communication device including a capacitive touch panel, an intra-body communication antenna, a second intra-body communication unit configured to carry out data communication with the first communication device via the body, and an intra-body communication control unit configured to perform control to increase signal strength of a signal received at the second intra-body communication unit when a measured value of the signal strength is lower than a predetermined threshold under a condition that user's touch operation on the touch panel is started.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for detecting radio accessories within a communication system formed of a radio, a primary accessory and a secondary accessory. The secondary accessory comprises a resistor network which switchably couples parallel resistors in response to a bias input generated from either a microphone bias voltage or speaker bias voltage of the primary accessory. Various parallel combinations of the resistors indicate the secondary accessory type. Control logic in the primary accessory determines the type of secondary accessory by comparing digital signals representative of the current sourced through the resistor network (175) to predetermined values stored in look-up table. The utilization of the microphone bias and/or speaker bias of the primary accessory advantageously negates the need for any additional pins or complex circuitry at the primary accessory.

Abstract: A wireless communication device including an integrated processing circuit and a first memory is provided. The integrated processing circuit includes a processing unit capable of processing a wireless communication signal and a radio frequency (RF) unit capable of performing a conversion between a radio frequency (RF) signal and a baseband signal, wherein the wireless communication signal is one of the RF signal and the baseband signal. The first memory is coupled to the integrated processing circuit. The first memory is capable of storing data used by the processing unit, wherein the integrated processing circuit and the first memory are packaged in a single semiconductor package.

Abstract: Various technologies described herein pertain to providing spectrum utilization feedback from a whitespace device. A database query for a set of available channels in a spectrum (e.g., broadcast spectrum, etc.) during a time period can be transmitted from the whitespace device to a regulatory authorized database system. The database query includes data that specifies a set of channels used by the whitespace device during a previous time period prior to the time period. Responsive to the database query, a response can be received at the whitespace device from the regulatory authorized database. The response indicates the set of available channels in the spectrum during the time period, where the available channels are unassigned to licensees at a location of the whitespace device during the time period. Moreover, the whitespace device is configured to opportunistically communicate in the spectrum over one or more of the available channels.

Abstract: A communication system (100) formed of a portable radio (102) and radio accessory (106) is provided in which the accessory (106) provides emergency strobe and flashlight modes, the flashlight mode further providing a low battery indicator. Strategic control of lighting triggers and patterns allows for a single high intensity LED (132) to be used for both emergency strobe and flashlight modes, with minimized impact on battery life.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle having a data communications bus extending throughout the vehicle, and an audio entertainment system coupled to the data communications bus may include a vehicle wireless transceiver and a vehicle controller to be coupled to the data communications bus. The vehicle controller may be configured to determine and send a vehicle speed alert via the vehicle wireless transceiver, and selectively set the audio entertainment system to link with the vehicle wireless transceiver in a hands-free mode. The system may also include a mobile device to be carried by a user remote from the vehicle that may include a remote wireless transceiver configured to link wirelessly with the vehicle wireless transceiver. The mobile device may also include a remote controller cooperating to command, based upon receiving the vehicle speed alert, the vehicle controller to set the audio entertainment system into the hands-free mode.

Abstract: A transceiver system to detect and transfer information from a capacitive based communication system to a personal electronic device having near field communication capabilities includes a transceiver. The transceiver includes a first near field communication device and a signal detection and decoding circuit coupled to the first near field communication device. The signal detection and decoding circuit is tuned to detect a capacitive signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal for Push To Talk (PTT) and a method for processing missed call information thereof, which allows a receiver to check why an originator requested the PTT telephone call during the absence of the receiver through missed call information. The missed call information includes the voice of the originator requesting the PTT call, and the voice of the originator is output when confirmation of the missed call information is requested.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a retro-directive array that facilitates a tracking operation. This retro-directive array includes a first antenna configured to receive an input signal which is substantially circularly polarized from a tracking device. The first antenna separates the input signal into two signal components (e.g., Ex and Ey) associated with different orthogonal polarizations, wherein the two signal components comprise a quadrature signal wherein Ey=j·Ex. The retro-directive array also includes a bi-directional quadrature gain (BQG) module coupled to the first antenna which is configured to boost the quadrature signal. It additionally includes a second antenna which configured to transmit the boosted quadrature signal to the tracking device.

Abstract: An embodiment is directed to switching between server-arbitrated group communication sessions at an access terminal (AT) within a wireless communications system. The AT participates in a first group communication session when it receives an announce message announcing a second group communication session, acquires priority levels for the first and/or second group communication sessions and determines whether to switch between sessions based on the priority level(s). In another embodiment, the AT participates in a given processing task (e.g., a gaming session, a voice call, a group session, etc.) when it receives an alert that relates to a group communication session. If the alert is specially configured to force the given access terminal to drop the given processing task, the AT drops the given processing task irrespective of whether the AT later joins the announced group communication session.

Abstract: A method and system to provide ad-hoc push-to-talk calls between a plurality of users in a wireless packet data telecommunications network are described. The system may include: a wireless communication network including push-to-talk (PTT) functionality, with a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Proxy Server; a SIP Registrar and Location Server operable to store contact addresses of active mobile devices; a Realtime Transport Protocol (RTP) Media Gateway (PTT Server) operable to function as a call endpoint for each of a plurality of mobile devices wherein the plurality of mobile devices may be segmented into membership groups, the PTT Server further operable to multicast a communication from one member of the group to the other members of the group; and an Internet Protocol (IP) network interconnecting the SIP Proxy server, the SIP Registrar and Location Server, and the PTT Server.

Abstract: An intelligent terminal that allows for replacement of a wireless communication device by a user is disclosed, which comprises an intelligent terminal body and the wireless communication device having a SIM card. The wireless communication device is detachably inserted in a slot of the intelligent terminal body and connected to the intelligent terminal body via an interface, and the outer surface of the wireless communication device matches with the outer surface of the intelligent terminal body, such that the wireless network accessing function of the ultra-thin intelligent terminal is ensured even when no WiFi or 4G network resources are available. Meanwhile, this intelligent terminal can prevent the wireless network accessing device from being subjected to external impact and the consequent damage on the interface. Moreover, the detachable wireless communication device also makes it convenient for the user to choose different kinds of wireless network accessing devices freely.

Abstract: A wireless transmission device includes an audio fetching module, a storage module, a processing module and a wireless transmission module. The processing module electrically connects to the audio fetching module and the storage module, and the wireless transmission module electrically connects to the processing module. The audio fetching module acquires an audio signal. The processing module either stores the audio signal in the storage module or reads out the stored audio signal when being enabled. The wireless transmission module enables the processing module and transmits the stored audio signal according to the transmission enabling signal.

Abstract: A method for using legacy Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Peer-to-Peer (P2P) simultaneously is provided. The method includes entering a device discovery process of Wi-Fi P2P, if use of a Wi-Fi P2P function is requested while using a legacy Wi-Fi function, acquiring a Group Owner (GO) right of Wi-Fi P2P in the device discovery process, performing a listen state over the same channel as a channel where the legacy Wi-Fi function is in use, through the acquisition of the GO right, and performing a search state over a social channel of Wi-Fi P2P, and repeating the listen state and the search state until the device discovery process is ended.

Abstract: Disclosed is an information communication terminal having a configuration in which it is possible to prevent a wrong operation of the information communication terminal due to an unconscious operation of an input equipment during operating an audio output equipment. That is, the information communication terminal includes a controller. The controller operates a detection sensor that detects an object approaching during operating the audio output equipment. And the controller controls a status of being input into the input equipment based on a detected result of the detection sensor.

Abstract: Communication between chips is provided using a transmission line. Any one of the chips may tap into the transmission line, and communicate with another chip tapped into the transmission line by transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal to the other chip via the transmission line or receiving an RF signal from the other chip via the transmission line. The transmission line may include a microstrip transmission line, a waveguide, a stripline transmission line, or another type of transmission line. The chips may use the transmission line to communicate data, control and/or clock signals with one another.

Abstract: In systems and methods of talk group communication, a group PTT call is established between a originating wireless device and recipient wireless devices. A group identifier of the PTT call group is provided to the recipient wireless devices indicating that the PTT call involves a call group without indicating an identifier of originating wireless device. In an embodiment, when the group PTT call is terminated, a response call request is received based on the group PTT call from one of the plurality of recipients and a bilateral PTT call is established between the one of the plurality of recipients and the originating wireless device. In an embodiment, a response is received based on the group PTT call from one of the plurality of recipients, the group PTT call is terminated, and a bilateral PTT call is established between the one of the plurality of recipients and the originating wireless device.

Abstract: There are provided measures for terminal mobility state detection. Such measures may exemplarily include acquiring a statistical metric of measurements of a signal strength of a terminal with unknown speed over a predetermined time period, comparing the acquired statistical metric with mobility patterns stored in a database, each of said mobility patterns exhibiting a relationship between previously acquired statistical metrics of signal strength measurements of terminals with a specific terminal speed class, and determining a terminal speed class of the terminal according to a best match between the acquired statistical metric and the mobility patterns on the basis of the comparison.

Abstract: A smart case configured to encapsulate a mobile communication device. The smart case includes a radio embedded in the case for selectively enabling the encapsulated mobile communication device to communicate over a wireless network using either the radio embedded in the case or the Wi-Fi and/or cellular radio in the communication device itself. In alternative embodiments, either a hard switch, a soft switch, or both, is provided for switching between either the radios(s) embedded in the smart case or the internal radio(s) in the mobile communication device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus receive first input through a touch screen and communicate over a cellular network responsive to the first input. The method and apparatus receive second input through the touch screen and use the second input to control, through a wireless network other than the cellular network, an image displayed on a screen of a second device.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for automatically connecting a short range wireless network in a portable terminal. The method for automatically connecting a short range wireless network in the portable terminal includes, when registering to an Access Point (AP), storing location information of the AP. The method also includes obtaining location information of the terminal. The method further includes controlling an activation cycle of a communication module by comparing the location information of the terminal and the location information of the AP.

Abstract: An electronic device may include a dielectric substrate, an electronic circuit supported by the substrate, for processing data, and a communication unit having an antenna. The communication unit may be mounted to the substrate in communication with the electronic circuit for converting between a first EHF electromagnetic signal containing digital information and a data signal conducted by the electronic circuit. The electromagnetic signal may be transmitted or received along a signal path by the antenna. An electromagnetic signal guide assembly may include a dielectric element made of a dielectric material disposed proximate the antenna in the signal path. The electromagnetic signal guide may have sides extending along the signal path. A sleeve element may extend around the dielectric element along sides of the dielectric element. The sleeve element may impede transmission of the electromagnetic signal through the sides of the dielectric element.

Abstract: An inductor layout (200, 300, 400) comprising a first inductor (210, 310, 410) and a second inductor (220, 320, 420). The first and second inductors (210, 310, 410; 220, 320, 420) are electrically and magnetically independent inductors concentrically arranged on an integrated circuit 800. At least one of the first and second inductors (210, 310, 410; 220, 320, 420) is a multi-loop inductor with a first axis (226a, 316a, 326a, 416a, 426a) of symmetry.

Abstract: A current output circuit includes a current mirror circuit that has first and second transistors in each of which a source is connected to a reference voltage, and that outputs a current which is proportional to a drain current of the first transistor, from a drain of the second transistor; a switch that turns ON/OFF the current output of the current mirror circuit; a third transistor in which a gate is connected to a gate of the second transistor; and a bias circuit that applies a first voltage to a drain of the third transistor. The bias circuit switches the first voltage to two different voltages in synchronization with opening/closing of the switch.

Abstract: A first radio receives, via a land mobile radio (LMR) radio frequency transceiver, a first transmission of an LMR call from a source transmitting radio transmitted on a first LMR frequency for re-transmission to one or more destination radios. The first radio measures a first measured signal level of the first transmission and receives, via a first short-range RF transceiver from a second radio, a second measured signal level of the first transmission as measured by the second radio. The first radio compares the first measured signal level and the second measured signal level and determines, based on the comparing, how the LMR call should be routed from the source transmitting radio to the one or more destination radios via the first and second radios. The first radio then transmits, via the first short-range RF transceiver, a corresponding instruction indicating a result of the determining to the second radio.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application relate generally to electronic hardware, computer software, wireless communications, network communications, wearable, hand held, and portable computing devices for facilitating communication of information and presentation of media. An electrically conductive substrate, such as a sheet of metal or metal alloy, for example, includes an active antenna formed by a slot or opening formed in the substrate, and also includes at least one separate passive slot or opening (e.g., a passive slit) formed in the substrate. The active antenna may be intentionally detuned from one or more target frequencies (e.g., 802.11, 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz) such that the active antenna is not optimized (e.g., is not tuned) for the one or more target frequencies. One portion of the active antenna may be electrically coupled with a ground potential. Another portion of the active antenna may be electrically coupled with a RF receiver, transmitter, or transceiver.

Abstract: Adapters (10) for use with portable electronic communications devices (12) such as cellular phones, smart phones, and personal digital assistants can facilitate use of the devices (12) in half-duplex communications modes such as push to talk (PTT) and land portable radio (LMR). The adapters (10) can include a case (18) configured to receive the communications device (12), and a button or key (40) mounted on the case. The key (40) communicates with the communications device (12) when the communications device (12) is disposed in the case (18), and is operable to generate on a selective basis an input corresponding to a transmit command that causes the communications device (10) to transmit. The adapters (10) can also include a speaker module and a microphone that communicate with the communications device (10) via a connector (28) on the case (18), or wireless transceivers (41a, 41b).

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for antenna selection for different radio access technologies. An apparatus can include a plurality of antennas and a plurality of radio access technology modules each configured to communicate according to a different radio access technology. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to switch communication circuits of each of the radio access technology modules to communicate via a corresponding one or more of the plurality of antennas. The apparatus further includes a switching manager configured to manage a plurality of switch configurations each defining a mapping between each of the radio access technology modules and the antennas. The switching manager is further configured to store a switch configuration used for a first radio access technology module and cause the controller to maintain the switch configuration in place in response to a network handover. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided to allow the reception and/or transmission of data signals at two different frequency bands. The apparatus includes a waveguide (4) which has a first section (6) of larger cross sectional area for receiving and/or transmitting the lower frequency band signals, and a reducing section (8) which leads to a section with a reduced cross sectional area in comparison to the first section (6) and this allows the receipt of the higher frequency band signals. In one embodiment sections of the waveguide can be rotated to allow the apparatus to be adjusted to any particular orientation to suit the particular circular polarity trans mission type at the location at which the apparatus is provided at that time.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for negotiating a communication link between first and second near field communication (NFC) devices is disclosed. A third NFC device is placed in close proximity with a first host device operatively containing the first NFC device to determine communication information including at least one of a communication mechanism and a data transfer protocol usable by the first host device. The communication information usable by the first host device is stored in a portable device operatively containing the third NFC device. The third NFC device is momentarily placed in close proximity with the second NFC device. The stored communication information of the first host device is transferred from the portable device to a second host device operatively containing the second NFC device.