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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110165857 | Managing presence information in a communications system The present solution relates to a method for providing an enhanced communication service in a communications system. In the method, if it is detected in a network apparatus (that presence data received from a user terminal comprises modified presence information related... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110081881 | Feature Management of a Communication Device A system and method for the real-time management of a device, and more particularly to the establishment and enforcement of policies or rules associated with the feature or functions that may be performed with the device. Modern communication devices are capable of many... | 04/07/2011 |
| 20110059757 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC DELIVERY OF 411 CALLER INFORMATION A client application on a mobile handset that identifies a short message service (SMS) messages in a 411 format and extracts the caller identification information in the SMS message. The client application presents a query on the display or keypad of the mobile handset ... | 03/10/2011 |
| 20100217662 | Presenting Sponsored Content on a Mobile Communication Facility A computer-implemented method for positioning targeted sponsored content on a cellular phone includes the steps of (a) assessing a likelihood of an interaction by a user of the cellular phone with a sponsored content to be presented to the cellular phone, wherein the as... | 08/26/2010 |
| 20100203861 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OPERATIONAL MODE THEREOF The present invention may include a communication unit and a camera unit, and there may be provided a portable electronic device configured to activate the camera unit in a state that a first mode of the communication unit is activated and a second mode thereof is deact... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100137006 | COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE WITH VEHICLE INTERFACE AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH A communication device includes a wireless telephony transceiver for communicating first data with a wireless telephony network. A millimeter wave transceiver communicates second data with a vehicle via a millimeter wave communication path. A processing module executes ... | 06/03/2010 |
| 20090325534 | Self-test method for a vehicular telematics unit A self-test methodology verifies the satisfactory operation of an installed vehicular telematics unit using a signal processor of the telematics unit. The test can be initiated at any time by a vehicle occupant or a remote call center. When testing is initiated, the tel... | 12/31/2009 |
| 20090318076 | REMOTELY CONFIGURABLE WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM FOR AN ESTABLISHMENT A remotely configurable wireless intercom system and method for an establishment having a staff. A base station is connectable to a wide area communication network. A plurality of headsets are in two-way wireless communication with the base station. Wireless communicati... | 12/24/2009 |
| 20090042532 | DETERMINING A RECEIVING QUALITY IN A RADIO COMMUNICATION DEVICE A radio communication device including a receiver configured to receive radio signals, a measurement circuit configured to measure the receiving quality of received radio signals, and a controller configured to control the measurement circuit such that a first measureme... | 02/12/2009 |
| 20090023417 | MULTIPLE INTERACTIVE MODES FOR USING MULTIPLE EARPIECES LINKED TO A COMMON MOBILE HANDSET The present invention discloses a mobile communication system that includes a mobile handset and at least two wireless earpieces. The mobile handset can be configured to conduct voice communications with remotely located devices over a mobile telephony network. The wire... | 01/22/2009 |
| 20090004996 | PTT architecture A communication system comprising: at least one first communication device configured to communicate in half duplex mode using a first encoding-decoding format; at least one second communication device configured to communicate in half duplex mode using a second encodin... | 01/01/2009 |
| 20080301314 | Auxiliary Content Handling Over Digital Communication Systems A broadcaster prepares primary content session stream data, and auxiliary content files, such as subtitle text. The auxiliary data may be provided using a two-level structure. Here, the first level can be is a file having plural entries each with a control information i... | 12/04/2008 |
| 20080267009 | Containerized Geophysical Equipment Handling and Storage Systems, and Methods of Use Systems and methods for marine seismic cable deployment and retrieval are described. One system comprises a plurality of portable containers, each container temporarily storing a marine seismic component, at least some of the containers able to be removably fastened to ... | 10/30/2008 |
| 20080248777 | Apparatus and method for communicating in a high noise, multiple-recipient environment An apparatus and method for communicating in a high noise, multiple-recipient environment, such as a convoy or other collection of vehicles or personnel operating in adverse conditions. A plurality of user terminals is provided. For example, each vehicle in a military c... | 10/09/2008 |
| 20080227427 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCY SITUATION FROM A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE A method and system for responding to an emergency situation from a mobile communication device (100) is provided. The method includes initiating (306) a call to an emergency services number using a first modem (202) of the mobile communication devi... | 09/18/2008 |
| 20080182546 | Mobile phone capable of making internet calls, system and method using the same The invention relates to mobile phone capable of making internet calls, a system and a method for making internet calls via a computer by the same. The system includes a computer installed with communication software and a mobile phone capable of making internet calls. ... | 07/31/2008 |
| 20080153452 | DUAL DISPLAY, DUAL KEYPAD, AND DUAL PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURE FOR POWER CONSERVATION FOR WIRELESS TERMINALS A mobile information device (MID) incorporates a handset having a primary applications processor, a primary display, a primary input keyboard, a second input keypad, a second display having reduced functionality from the primary display and a card interface. A miniaturi... | 06/26/2008 |
| 20080153428 | Apparatus and method for transmitting/receiving feedback information in a mobile communication system using array antennas Provided is a method for transmitting feedback information by a receiver in a mobile communication system that performs multiplexing transmission using array antennas. The method includes determining a weight set for maximizing a data rate among at least one weight set ... | 06/26/2008 |
| 20080133421 | WIRELESS PAYMENT METHOD AND SYSTEMS A method for conducting a transaction is disclosed. The method includes using a first portable electronic device, and directly transmitting a request for payment to a second portable electronic device through a wireless link. Then, the second portable electronic device ... | 06/05/2008 |
| 20080096517 | Intelligent Device Integration using RFID Technology A method of integrating devices using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology can include receiving a notification, from a communication system, of an incoming communication directed to a first communication address. An intended recipient of the communication c... | 04/24/2008 |
| 20080092081 | Mobile terminal and idle screen display method for the same A mobile terminal and idle screen display method for the same are provided. The mobile terminal includes a memory unit for storing an idle screen image, a display unit for displaying the idle screen image, an input means for generating a selection signal to select a zon... | 04/17/2008 |
| 20080076381 | Method and System for Connecting People in an Internet-Type Telecommunication Network A method of connecting people (A, B, C, D) in a telecommunications network includes a step (E10) of creating two or more groups (G1, G2) of people as a function of their profiles. It sets up (E20) successive interviews (EAB, E... | 03/27/2008 |
| 20080075184 | Transmission of ACK/NACK Bits and their Embedding in the Reference Signal Transmitting a ACK/NACK response in a wireless cellular network by mapping the data value into a cyclic shifted version of a reference signal. A subframe is formed with a plurality of symbols with certain symbols designated as reference signal (RS) symbols. The receiver... | 03/27/2008 |
| 20080070542 | Power Allocation in a MIMO System without Channel State Information Feedback A telecommunication network component, comprising: a memory configured to store instructions, and a processor configured to execute the stored instructions, the instructions comprising: determining a plurality of power allocation adjustments for signals transmitted via ... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080064360 | Compact display unit The specification and drawing figures describe and show a compact display unit that includes a mobile application server. The mobile application server is mounted in the vehicle for receipt and transmission of the communications. The mobile application server is operati... | 03/13/2008 |
| 20080064361 | NON-HOMOGENOUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BASE STATIONS A network reconfigurator (26) is provided for use in a telecommunications network (20) comprising a network (24) of radio base stations configured for providing radio access service to the telecommunications network for wireless stations (30)... | 03/13/2008 |
| 20080045177 | System and Method for Configuring Wireless Communication Devices System and method for configuring wireless communication devices. According to an embodiment, the present invention provides a system for customizing. The system includes a user interface for displaying information. The system includes a user input for receiving one or ... | 02/21/2008 |
| 20080032680 | Movement Activated Key Guard A user is prevented from accidentally activating a mobile telephone (101). By detecting a change of state of motion of the telephone, followed by determining an absence of user-induced activity in the telephone and, depending on the detected change of state of mo... | 02/07/2008 |
| 20080032665 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INDICATING PRESENCE FOR AN ONLINE SERVICE WITH A MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE BASED ON MOVEMENT A mobile telecommunications device is disclosed. The mobile telecommunications device may be configured for use with an online service provider. The mobile telecommunications device may include a processor. The mobile telecommunications device may include memory in elec... | 02/07/2008 |
| 20080014482 | Mobile terminal equipment using fuel battery and fuel battery system for mobile terminal equipment Mobile terminal equipment is provided with a battery receiving chamber for using a fuel battery cell unit including a hydrogen storage alloy container, a pressure adjusting valve, and a fuel battery cell. A fuel battery system for mobile terminal equipment is further pr... | 01/17/2008 |
| 20080014999 | Hand held apparatus and flip device thereof A hand held apparatus includes a base, a foldable cover, a positioning seat, an elastic surface and a cam. The positioning seat is mounted on the base. The elastic surface is mounted on the base. The cam is mounted on the foldable cover and touches the elastic surface. ... | 01/17/2008 |
| 20080003974 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING NETWORK PERFORMANCE IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM A method and apparatus is disclosed for method and apparatus for maintaining network performance in a communication system. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a network management system (NMS) that manages operations... | 01/03/2008 |
| 20070298755 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BACKUP COMMUNICATION SERVICES A method and apparatus is disclosed for backup communication services. An apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a wireless interface having a detection module to detect an interruption in a portion of communication ser... | 12/27/2007 |
| 20070298756 | OPTIMIZED ACQUISITION METHOD Provided are apparatuses and methods for transmitting and receiving option information corresponding to a program or service such as within electronic service guide (ESG) information. The option information may include user selectable options or predetermined options an... | 12/27/2007 |
| 20070293184 | Method And Device For Ensuring The Operating State Of A Mobile Electronic Terminal Device The present invention provides a method and a device for ensuring the operating state of a mobile electronic terminal device in connection with hot-swapping of a removable storage medium, wherein the mobile electronic terminal device comprises an interface for connectin... | 12/20/2007 |
| 20070293185 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED MEDIUM ACCESS CONTROL SUB-LAYER A communication system which has a plurality of mobile terminals and a base station, each of the mobile terminals and/or base station comprising a medium access control sub-layer, upper layers of the medium access control sub-layer, and a lower layer of the medium acces... | 12/20/2007 |
| 20070287407 | Universal radio module A universal radio module for cellular communications devices is provided. The module can be plugged into any appropriately configured host device to supply the host device with cellular communication capability. The module can comprise three logical module-to-host inter... | 12/13/2007 |
| 20070287408 | Multimedia data communication method and system The present invention discloses a multimedia processing system for communicating data among a baseband module, an image sensor module, and at least one display module in a wireless mobile phone. The multimedia processing system further comprises a serial baseband interf... | 12/13/2007 |
| 20070281660 | Handset with Docking Headset A system is provided that includes a base unit that is operable to transmit data wirelessly. The system includes two or more headsets each operable for wireless communication. At least one of the headsets is operable for wirelessly communicating with the base unit. The ... | 12/06/2007 |
| 20070275689 | Method for Dimensioning Hardware Components for Base Stations of Cdma Communication Networks The invention relates to a method for dimensioning hardware components for base stations of CDMA communication networks, especially hardware components of a UMTS base Station (node B). The number of hardware components, that is Channel elements (CE) and modems (M), requ... | 11/29/2007 |
