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The present invention provides systems and methods for improved data communication between communication terminals such as a base station and an unmanned aerial vehicle. In some instances, the systems and methods described herein provide robust transmission uplink data such as control data and wideband transmission of downlink data such as image data or other sensor data, while avoiding interference between the uplink data transmission and the downlink transmission.

Optical fiber-based distributed antenna systems that support multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) antenna configurations and communications. Embodiments disclosed herein include optical fiber-based distributed antenna system that can be flexibly configured to support or not support MIMO communications configurations. In one embodiment, first and second MIMO communication paths are shared on the same optical fiber using frequency conversion to avoid interference issues, wherein the second communication path is provide to a remote extension unit to remote antenna unit. In another embodiment, the optical fiber-based distributed antenna systems may be configured to allow to provide MIMO communication configurations with existing components. Existing capacity of system components are employed to create second communication paths for MIMO configurations, thereby reducing overall capacity, but allowing avoidance of frequency conversion components and remote extension units.

Apparatus and methods facilitating a distributed approach to performance and functionality testing of location-sensitive wireless data communication systems and equipment are described. A plurality of test units, geographically distributed at arbitrary points in a three-dimensional volume surround the system or equipment under test. Each test unit generates test stimuli and records responses from the device under test, and emulates the effects of changes in spatial location within an actual wireless network environment. A central controller co-ordinates the set of test units to ensure that they act as a logical whole, and enables testing to be performed in a repeatable manner in spite of the variations introduced by the location sensitive characteristics of wireless data communication networks. The central controller also maintains a user interface that provides a unified view of the complete test system, and a unified view of the behavior of the system or equipment under test. For diagnostic purposes, the recorded responses may be regenerated to view any defects as many times as necessary to correct them. Alternatively, each test unit may have either wired network interface units, instead of a wireless interface unit to test systems or equipment forming part of a wired network portion in the wireless data communication system.

An access point device and system that offers Wi-Fi access and is easily integratable into its environment is provided. The access point device and system is advantageously well suited for integrating operative aspects of a Wi-Fi access point in a wall using, for example, standard switch and outlet boxes and / or standard wall plates. The access point device and system can advantageously be well suited for incorporating a wiring structure such as, for example, a 110 block or the like, suitable for use in connecting to a wired network. Further, the access point device and system may beneficially permit the integration of complementary connections within the access point including, for example, data, voice, video, CATV or other like connection types.

Methods and systems are provided for increasing application performance and accelerating data communications in a WAN environment. According to one embodiment, a method is provided for securely accelerating network traffic. One or more tunnels are established between a first wide area network (WAN) acceleration device, interposed between a public network and a first local area network (LAN), and a second WAN acceleration device, interposed between a second LAN and the public network. Thereafter, network traffic exchanged between the first LAN and the second LAN is securely accelerated by (i) multiplexing multiple data communication sessions between the first LAN and the second LAN onto the one or more tunnels, (ii) performing one or more of application acceleration, transport acceleration and network acceleration on the data communication sessions and (iii) performing one or more security functions on the data communication sessions.

Methods and apparatus for providing personalized content to a user of a wireless network include establishing an anonymous user identifier and delivering the user identifier to a content provider. Based on the user identifier, communication with a predetermined data source is established or predetermined data content is selected. In some embodiments, a device identifier is provided in addition to the user identifier and device specific, personalized content is delivered to the user. In one example, a device identifier and a user identifier are based on a mobile station serial number and a subscriber identity module, respectively, and are used in an HTTP header. The anonymous user identifier can be based on a subscriber identity module (SIM) serial number, or a hash of the SIM serial number so that user information such as a user phone numbers is not available to content providers.

Methods and apparatus for providing personalized content to a user of a wireless network include establishing an anonymous user identifier and delivering the user identifier to a content provider. Based on the user identifier, communication with a predetermined data source is established or predetermined data content is selected. In some embodiments, a device identifier is provided in addition to the user identifier and device specific, personalized content is delivered to the user. In one example, a device identifier and a user identifier are based on a mobile station serial number and a subscriber identity module, respectively, and are used in an HTTP header. The anonymous user identifier can be based on a subscriber identity module (SIM) serial number, or a hash of the SIM serial number so that user information such as a user phone numbers is not available to content providers.

The present invention is directed to systems and methods for automated evaluation of sponsorship proposals, management of active sponsorship programs and measurement of the performance of the sponsorship programs. The system provides a desktop application server, which facilitates communication with sponsor users, and a portal application server, which facilitates communication with property users. The portal application server facilitates collection of the sponsorship proposal information from the property users. The desktop application server provides a plurality of web applications that facilitate objectives alignment of the sponsorship proposals, scoring and evaluation of the sponsorship proposals, management of the leverage and activation of the sponsorship assets, as well as applications for cost / value measurement of the sponsorship programs, subjective measurements of their performance and measurement of the return-on-objective of the sponsorship programs.

This invention relates to a method, a computer program product, an apparatus and a system enabling a communication between a first electronic device and a compatible second electronic device via the identification (ID) pin of a serial interface of the first electronic device.

A system [100] for facilitating wireless data communication may include an operations center [110] configured to implement access control rules [305] within an emergency zone [200] and an access device [130 / 310] configured to provide data access to a network [320] for user devices [140] and emergency devices [210]. The access device [130 / 310] may include a memory [340] configured to store the access control rules [305] that provide preferential access to the network for the emergency devices [210] within the emergency zone [200].

A networked computing system that is capable of detecting and coordinating the distribution of burdensome media content. The networked computing system includes one or more sending devices, one or more receiving devices, and a data communications network capable of facilitating data communications amongst all networked computing devices. In response to a sending or receiving device generating a data transfer request, an automatic determination is made as to whether the media content is burdensome to a portion of the data communications network over which the media content is to be transferred. The automatic determination may be made by a sending device, a receiving device, or another local network resource (such as a gateway). The determining device may then coordinate the media content transfer based on characteristics of the media content and available network resources.

A computer-implemented system for patient information management, including at least one database having a plurality of data fields populated with patient data, clinician data, physician data, healthcare provider data, device data, medical data, health data, presentation data, identification data, administrator data, or any combination thereof. The system provides a patient information interface in communication with the at least one database for selectively and dynamically presenting data fields to the users that are configured for access to the interface. A set of program instructions is configured to facilitate communication of data between at least one patient device and the system. A communication for patient information management and a method of facilitating the secure transmission of data of a patient device over a network to a patient management system are also disclosed.

An apparatus and methods for enhanced data communications and control between a vehicle and a remote data communications terminal are disclosed. The apparatus preferably includes a first protocol converter adapted to be positioned in communication with at least one electronic subsystem of the vehicle, a first transceiver, a first requestor, and a first buffer. The apparatus also preferably includes a second transceiver, a second protocol converter, a second requestor, and a second buffer. The first protocol converter converts data of a vehicle communication protocol to data of an over-the-air communication protocol. After the first requestor opens a window in an over-the-air communication channel between the vehicle and the remote data communications terminal, the first transceiver in the vehicle wirelessly transmits data over-the-air from the vehicle to the second transceiver in the remote data communications terminal preferably not using the over the air communication protocol. When the vehicle is not transmitting data via the first transceiver, data received from the remote data communication terminal and stored in the first buffer is then transferred to the at least one electronic subsystem of the vehicle. Also, when the remote data communication terminal is not transmitting data via the second transceiver, data received from the vehicle and stored in the second buffer is then transferred to other portions of the remote data communication terminal.

The invention provides an intelligent family monitoring system, comprising a sensor subsystem, a data centralized processing system and a terminal display control system, wherein the sensor subsystem acquires and transmits data to the data centralized processing system by a wireless communication module in the sensor subsystem; the data centralized processing system carries out processing on the data, and transmits the data to the terminal display control system by a wired and / or wireless mode; and the data centralized processing system receives an instruction of the terminal display control system, transmits the instruction to the sensor subsystem, and controls a sensor unit in the sensor subsystem. The intelligent family monitoring system has the advantages that the information acquisition is comprehensive and comprises electrical energy monitoring, safety monitoring and environment monitoring of doors, windows, drawers, cabinet doors and the like; data communication is convenient and comprises wired and wireless modes according to the prior art; and the data display and control terminal is diversified and comprises a computer, a mobile phone and other terminals with the communication function.

Multiple TCE entries at the same indices in multiple, same size TCE tables are mapped to facilitate data communication between a self-virtualizing IO resource and a logical partition. First and second TCE tables used by an adjunct partition that interfaces a self-virtualizing IO resource with a logical partition may be identically sized, so that whenever a DMA operation between the self-virtualizing IO resource and the logical partition is desired the same TCE entries in the first and second TCE tables may be used to perform a redirected DMA operation, and without the need to perform hashing or other mapping algorithms to map to the respective TCE entries in the respective TCE tables.

An artificial light system that emulates daylight. The system includes at least one light engine, a light diffuser and a controller that is configured to generate light engine control signals based upon geographic location data. The light engine control signals are used to tune at least one of intensity, color temperature and directionality.

A system and method for connecting a global positioning system (GPS) device with a digital image processing device and inserting position information stored in the GPS device into an image file taken by the digital image processing device are provided. The system includes: a digital image processing device that photographs an image, generates an image file and stores the same; and a GPS device that stores position information according to signals transmitted from a GPS satellite at a predetermined time interval. When the digital image processing device and the GPS device are interconnected, the digital image processing device receives position information, which corresponds to time information on an image file stored in the digital image processing device, from the GPS device and inserts the position information into the image file.

A wall-mounted docking station for a portable computer connects the portable computer to a media entertainment system. The media entertainment system can have multiple zones throughout a room and / or a building, and can play audio, video, images, or other media stored on the portable computer to any zone or a combination of zones. Preferably, the docking station also provides power to the portable computer, and could optionally provide both power and data connectivity over a power line.

Multiple translation control entries (TCEs) at the same indices in multiple, same size TCE tables are mapped to facilitate data communication between a self-virtualizing input / output (IO) resource and a logical partition. First and second TCE tables used by an adjunct partition that interfaces a self-virtualizing IO resource with a logical partition may be identically sized, so that whenever a direct memory access (DMA) operation between the self-virtualizing IO resource and the logical partition is desired the same TCE entries in the first and second TCE tables may be used to perform a redirected DMA operation, and without the need to perform hashing or other mapping algorithms to map to the respective TCE entries in the respective TCE tables.

A cellular communication system (100) comprises a first base station (103) which schedules resource for a user equipment (101). When receiving a resource allocation message, the user equipment (101) transmits a first message comprising a transmit indication to a plurality of base stations (103-109) wherein the transmit indication is indicative of a subsequent transmission of a second message. The user equipment (101) then proceeds to determine a transmit format for the second message; and to transmit the second message to the plurality of base stations (103-109) using the transmit format. When receiving the transmit indication, the plurality of base stations (103-109) proceed to configure their receivers to receive the second message. The first message may be transmitted in a control channel and the second message may be transmitted in a user data channel. The invention is particularly applicable to a High Speed Uplink Packet Access HSUPA service in a UMTS cellular communication system and may facilitate soft handover.

Apparatus, and an associated method, for allocating data to communication channels of a multiple-input communication system and to select power levels at which the data is caused to be communicated upon the communication channels. Data allocation is made responsive to communication quality indications that identify communication conditions on the different ones of the channels. Data allocation and power level allocation is made to achieve best a selected performance parameter.

A method and system for efficient extended data communications using a GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) carrier network. In a communications system having a server and client device coupled by a GPRS network, a communication session is initiated by the client. A combination of data packet transmission frequency adjustment and the transmission of “keep alive” packets are used to prevent carrier network time-out of the communication session. In multiple server environments such as those using load sharing, a queuing mechanism is provided for outbound messages to client devices.

An apparatus and methods for enhanced data communications and control between a vehicle and a remote data communications terminal are disclosed. The apparatus preferably includes a first protocol converter adapted to be positioned in communication with at least one electronic subsystem of the vehicle, a first transceiver, a first requestor, and a first buffer. The apparatus also preferably includes a second transceiver, a second protocol converter, a second requestor, and a second buffer. The first protocol converter converts data of a vehicle communication protocol to data of an over-the-air communication protocol. After the first requestor opens a window in an over-the-air communication channel between the vehicle and the remote data communications terminal, the first transceiver in the vehicle wirelessly transmits data over-the-air from the vehicle to the second transceiver in the remote data communications terminal preferably not using the over the air communication protocol. When the vehicle is not transmitting data via the first transceiver, data received from the remote data communication terminal and stored in the first buffer is then transferred to the at least one electronic subsystem of the vehicle. Also, when the remote data communication terminal is not transmitting data via the second transceiver, data received from the vehicle and stored in the second buffer is then transferred to other portions of the remote data communication terminal.

A system and method for connecting a global positioning system (GPS) device with a digital image processing device and inserting position information stored in the GPS device into an image file taken by the digital image processing device are provided. The system includes: a digital image processing device that photographs an image, generates an image file and stores the same; and a GPS device that stores position information according to signals transmitted from a GPS satellite at a predetermined time interval. When the digital image processing device and the GPS device are interconnected, the digital image processing device receives position information, which corresponds to time information on an image file stored in the digital image processing device, from the GPS device and inserts the position information into the image file.

A computer-implemented method for facilitating a negotiation for at least one item or service for at least one user. The method includes dynamically adjusting the duration of at least one phase of the negotiation and / or the offer price of the item or service based at least in part upon data that is existing or obtained during the at least one phase of the negotiation. A negotiation system and negotiation control interfaces are also disclosed.

The present invention relates to a system and methodology facilitating network communications between network components operative between a local network and a higher-level, remote, and / or information network in an industrial controller environment. The system includes a data exchange module that maps one or more remote network protocols to one or more local network protocols. The data exchange module can include one or more mapping components that map a plurality of control protocols communicated over an information network to a local protocol that can be subsequently employed to communicate data to a plurality of local network devices in the industrial controller environment.

A mobile terminal and controlling method thereof are disclosed. The present invention includes a user interface unit configured to receive a user input and a user action, a controller configured to generate a first gallery including a first image saved in the mobile terminal included in a first application and generate a second gallery in response to the user input or the user action by linking the first application to a second application based on printing information on the image, the controller controlling an image printing by controlling a connection to a printable device, an output unit configured to output a second image of the generated second gallery, and a transmitting unit configured to transmit a signal including the outputted second image and a request for printing the second image to the connected printable device.

Methods and systems are provided for increasing application performance and accelerating data communications in a WAN environment. According to one embodiment, a method is provided for securely accelerating network traffic. One or more tunnels are established between a first wide area network (WAN) acceleration device, interposed between a public network and a first local area network (LAN), and a second WAN acceleration device, interposed between a second LAN and the public network. Thereafter, network traffic exchanged between the first LAN and the second LAN is securely accelerated by (i) multiplexing multiple data communication sessions between the first LAN and the second LAN onto the one or more tunnels, (ii) performing one or more of application acceleration, transport acceleration and network acceleration on the data communication sessions and (iii) performing one or more security functions on the data communication sessions.

Identification and tracking of hollow pipes at a site where the hollow pipes are to be stored or interconnected, such as an oil drilling site where the aforesaid hollow pipes are to be connected and the drillstring of pipes is to be inserted into a drilled hole on solid ground or under a deepsea drilling platform is achieved. Each hollow pipe is provided with a low frequency radio frequency identification (RFID) tag attached to the pipe's outer surface. The RFID tag is operable at a low radio frequency not exceeding 1.0 megahertz and may be disposed within a recess in the pipe's outer surface. A tracking system provides communication be the tags and a reader.