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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7280828 | Service grant for GSM wireless networks based on signal strength A system and method for selectively granting access to GSM wireless service based upon signal strength is provided. A base station may measure uplink signal strengths of bursts transmitted by a mobile station on a RACH, a SDCCH, or a TCH, and determine downlink sign... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7277718 | Methods and apparatus for formatting information for a communication The invention provides an apparatus and method for formatting information for a communication. The apparatus has an interface to receive an identifier that identifies at least one physical property or capability of a communication device or an identifier that identi... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7269164 | Wireless adjunct to PBX system A wireless adjunct for routing communications data between a switching unit and a radio transmit point over a packet based network. The wireless adjunct includes a switching unit interface, a network interface, and a processor. The switching unit interface is for co... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7257401 | Messaging service for communications devices Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for delivering a message to a communications device. One method migrates a subscriber's communications device to a Global System for Mobile communications network. The subscriber's communications device is migrated from a Time D... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7242930 | System and method for increasing transmission capability A system for transmitting signals in a multi-sector wireless communications system. The system includes a first signal source associated with a first sector for generating a first signal, a first Auto Tune Combiner for processing the first signal, a second signal so... | 07/10/2007 |
| 6831609 | Auxiliary antenna for wireless handset An auxiliary antenna for adapting a wireless handset for use with a hearing aid is provided. The auxiliary antenna is placed in a location that is away from the hearing aid such that signals transmitted from the antenna do not interfere with the transmissions of the... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6788256 | Concealed antenna assembly A concealed antenna assembly includes a base aligned with and attached to a ceiling, a planar sign having a transparent front and back face and an interior surface, a planar antenna concealed within the planar sign, and a light source for illuminating the sign. The ... | 09/07/2004 |
| D495686 | Auxiliary antenna for an internal antenna handset | 09/07/2004 |
| 6760408 | Systems and methods for providing a user-friendly computing environment for the hearing impaired A program enhancer system and method for embedding hearing-impaired friendly information into an existing computer program is provided. The existing computer program contains program information that is translated into a format usable by a hearing-impaired user. The... | 07/06/2004 |
| D490071 | Auxiliary antenna for a fixed antenna handset | 05/18/2004 |
| D488148 | Auxiliary antenna for a fixed antenna handset | 04/06/2004 |
