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Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances using short-wavelength UHF radio waves in the industrial, scientific and medical radio bands, from 2.400 to 2.485 GHz, and building personal area networks (PANs). It was originally conceived as a wireless alternative to RS-232 data cables.
Wireless media system and player and method of operation
ActiveUS20060258289A1Easy to useMultimedia data browsing/visualisationPayment architectureUltra-widebandSecure communication
A wireless media player and a related system and methodology are disclosed. One aspect of the wireless media player system pertains to a virtual connector system, apparatus, and method for the automatic establishment of wireless connectivity with other electronic devices. In one embodiment, the media player device employs the use of integrated Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to exchange communication settings, media capability, and other parameters with an external device that also has integrated RFID technology. The automatic exchange of settings and other information via a proximity-based RFID data exchange allows a media player to quickly establish a secure communication link with another device via a commonly supported wireless protocol such as Ultra Wideband (UWB) or Bluetooth. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of using the captured media capability of the connecting device to customize certain menu options and software parameters in the media player.
Owner:SYNDEFENSE
Wireless smart card and integrated personal area network, near field communication and contactless payment system
A wireless smart card having a personal area network transceiver, such as a Bluetooth transceiver, to couple the wireless smart card with a mobile communication device, and a near field communication (NFC) and radio-frequency identification (RFID) transceiver to couple the wireless smart card to a wireless transaction device, and a transponder with a secure element to allow secure communications between the mobile communication device with the wireless smart card and the wireless smart card and the wireless transaction device is described. The wireless smart card allows, for example, contactless payment through a Bluetooth-enabled mobile communication device without modification to the mobile communication device.
Owner:WIRELESS DYNAMICS
Method and apparatus for registering a mobile device with a gaming machine
InactiveUS20060189382A1User identity/authority verificationCard gamesComputer hardwareCommunications system
Disclosed are methods, apparatus, and systems, including computer program products, implementing techniques for securing a gaming machine for a player of the gaming machine using a mobile device such as a cell phone associated with the player. A player input requests securing of the gaming machine. Responsive to the player input, an access code and a security code are retrieved. The access code defines an access point of a communication system. The security code is specific to a game play session for the player at the gaming machine. The retrieved access code and security code are provided for the player. When the mobile device accesses the communications system and submits the security code, a secure signal is sent to the gaming machine, instructing the gaming machine to enter a remote game play state. The gaming machine can be released from the remote game play state responsive to a releasing event. In one implementation, a wireless interface enables communication between the mobile device and gaming machine according to a wireless protocol such as Bluetooth.
Owner:IGT
Universal personal identifier for accessing patron information at a gaming venue
InactiveUS20050054438A1Easy to rememberApparatus for meter-controlled dispensingVideo gamesCard readerBluetooth
A method and apparatus for associating a patron with wagering game play at a gaming machine in a server-based gaming network is disclosed. The method includes associating a unique patron identification with the patron, establishing a patron account for the patron where the patron account is identified by the unique patron identification, associating the gaming machine with a universal personal identifier device for receiving a universal personal identifier having a patron identification where the universal personal identifier device is capable of detecting and transmitting the patron identification, receiving the patron identification, comparing the patron identification to the unique patron identification, and enabling collection of patron accounting data resulting from wagering game play if the patron identification matches the unique patron identification. The universal personal identifier device may be a card reader, a touch screen, a biometric device, a Bluetooth™ module device, a microchip scanner, or a combination thereof.
Owner:BALLY GAMING INC
Diagnostic radio frequency identification sensors and applications thereof
ActiveUS20060290496A1Low costDevices with bluetooth interfacesBurglar alarm mechanical actuationPower sensorPoint of care
An integrated passive wireless chip diagnostic sensor system is described that can be interrogated remotely with a wireless device such as a modified cell phone incorporating multi-protocol RFID reader capabilities (such as the emerging Gen-2 standard) or Bluetooth, providing universal easy to use, low cost and immediate quantitative analyses, geolocation and sensor networking capabilities to users of the technology. The present invention can be integrated into various diagnostic platforms and is applicable for use with low power sensors such as thin films, MEMS, electrochemical, thermal, resistive, nano or microfluidic sensor technologies. Applications of the present invention include on-the-spot medical and self-diagnostics on smart skin patches, Point of Care (POC) analyses, food diagnostics, pathogen detection, disease-specific wireless biomarker detection, remote structural stresses detection and sensor networks for industrial or Homeland Security using low cost wireless devices such as modified cell phones.
Owner:ALTIVERA
Wireless electronic couponing technique
InactiveUS7308254B1Easy to carryReadily availableDiscounts/incentivesSpecial service for subscribersThe InternetDisplay device
An electronic couponing technique includes transferring coupon information, which may include a coupon ID (identification) to a first portable terminal and storing same therein. The portable terminal displays a representation of the transferred coupon information on a display thereof. The stored coupon information may be transferred from the portable terminal to another terminal for redemption. The stored coupon information may also be transferred from the portable terminal to another portable terminal. Various schemes may be used to transfer the coupon information including a Bluetooth low-range radio link or an optical bar code scanner scanning an optical bar code or an infrared link or a wireless link from the portable terminal. The Internet or wireless LAN (Local Area Network) may also be used in transferring the coupon information to and from the various terminals.
Owner:NOKIA CORP
Accessing a vehicle using portable devices
ActiveUS20130099892A1Electric signal transmission systemsKey distribution for secure communicationBluetoothBiological activation
A primary portable device can access a vehicle by transmitting an activation message including a vehicle access credential to the vehicle. The primary portable device can additionally enable a secondary portable device to access the vehicle by transmitting the vehicle access credential to the secondary portable device. The connections between the primary portable device, secondary portable device, and vehicle can be based on a short-range wireless protocol, such as Bluetooth or Bluetooth LE.
Owner:APPLE INC
Remote phone manager
ActiveUS20110059769A1Eliminate dependenciesTransmission systemsCurrent supply arrangementsAccelerometerApplication software
According to certain aspects, the invention allows a person to manage some of the functions of a cell phone without having to actually have the phone in her hands. For example, the invention allows the user to know of the incoming call and further allows the user to send a user-specified message to the caller and / or otherwise manage how the call should be handled through a remote device. In certain embodiments, the invention is comprised of: a decorative watch-like or bracelet-like case; a decorative wrist band; a vibrating incoming call indicator; a partial or full face display; touch screen input capability, accelerometer for wrist flick input capability, and / or side buttons for user inputs; a Bluetooth antenna; a Bluetooth transmitter and receiver; a rechargeable battery; a connector or wireless charging element; a display / general purpose control unit with firmware; and standard Bluetooth link and application software on an associated cellular phone.
Owner:PRUNOLO
RFID device, system and method of operation including a hybrid backscatter-based RFID tag protocol compatible with RFID, bluetooth and/or IEEE 802.11x infrastructure
ActiveUS20030104848A1Near-field transmissionMemory record carrier reading problemsTransceiverAntenna impedance
An RFID system includes a hybrid backscatter-based RFID tag protocol-compatible with existing 802.11x / Bluetooth Standards as well as RFID standards. The tag is linked to a multi-protocol Interrogator via a generated RF Continuous Wave (CW) field. The tag includes an antenna coupled to an RFID and a Bluetooth / 802.11x transceiver section. A Protocol Processor services RFID and transceiver sections and is coupled to the antenna via a backscatter switch. The Interrogator can switch the tag to an RFID backscatter radiation mode where the processor switches the antenna impedance to reflect the CW signal. For transceiver operation the processor switches antenna impedance in synchronization with a frame organized bit stream. For reception, the RFID section utilizes demodulation techniques, typically Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK), and provides a wake up mode within a predetermined distance of the Interrogator. The transceiver may operate in a backscatter or regular mode as directed by an Access Point.
Owner:GOOGLE TECH HLDG LLC
Method And Apparatus For Completing A Transaction Using A Wireless Mobile Communication Channel And Another Communication Channel
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for completing a transaction using a wireless mobile communication channel and another communication channel, particularly another communication channel that provides for near field radio channels (NFC), as well as other communication channels, such as Bluetooth or WIFI. The present invention also provides a method of completing a transaction in which a management server assists a transaction server and a point of sale terminal in forwarding transaction information to a hand-held mobile device, with the transaction having originated from the hand-held mobile device. There is also provided a hand-held mobile device that wirelessly communicates between a secure element and a radio element that are associated with the hand-held mobile device.
Owner:FISHER MICHELLE
Wireless location determining device
ActiveUS7155238B2High positioning accuracyPosition fixationRadio/inductive link selection arrangementsWide areaTransceiver
The present invention discloses a system and a method to locate moving objects, such as people, pets and vehicles, over a wide area, by attaching small wireless devices, such as Bluetooth transceivers, to said objects and determining the location of said devices. The location of said wireless devices is determined by achieving ad-hoc short range wireless connectivity between said devices and communication devices such as Bluetooth enabled mobile phones that pass by, where said latter communication devices can be located by other means, such as GPS or network-based techniques.
Owner:DAAK WIRELESS FUND
Systems for wireless authentication based on bluetooth proximity
InactiveUS20110215921A1Electric signal transmission systemsNear-field transmissionComputer networkBluetooth
A method and apparatus for wireless authentication, secure automatic access to application and to systems and for providing an alarm to users upon detecting that a monitored device is not within a desired proximity using a BLUETOOTH apparatus are described.
Owner:OPTIMA DIRECT LLC
System and method navigating indoors and outdoors without GPS. utilizing a network of sensors
ActiveUS20070001904A1Improve abilitiesAccurate locationDirection finders using radio wavesParticular environment based servicesUrban areaBluetooth
The navigation system method described herein could guide people around urban environments, detect guide and navigate them to destinations, add-on to the portable phone. We have focused on the task of detecting and navigating even in situations in which Global Positioning Systems (GPS) cannot provide this information, such as when the person is indoors or in crowded urban areas where there is no line of site to the GPS satellites. The information will be received directly from RF sensors and will display on the existing cellular phone as Bluetooth application
Owner:BLUE UMBRELLA LLC
Wireless security module
ActiveUS7350230B2Digital data processing detailsComputer security arrangementsTelecommunications networkComputer module
A wireless security module (20) adapted to authenticate a mobile device (16), such as a mobile telephone, thereby to allow communication between the mobile device and a terminal (12), such as a self-service terminal. The wireless security module (20) is paired with the mobile device (16) and is adapted to send an authentication signal to the mobile device (16) or the terminal (12) using a wireless communication path, such as a telecommunications network or an IR link or a Bluetooth connection.
Owner:NCR CORP
Interoperability for bluetooth/IEEE 802.11
InactiveUS7046649B2Cheap and small hardware designAvoid spreadingMultiplex communicationNetwork topologiesCommunications systemTransceiver
The key of the invention is to introduce an interoperability device in a communication system which integrates an IEEE 802.11 transceiver and a Bluetooth transceiver. The device prevents that one transceiver is transmitting while the other is receiving, which would cause interference at the receiving transceiver. In addition, the device preferably prevents that both systems are transmitting at the same time to avoid interference at the receiving device(s). Optionally the device prohibits simultaneous reception of both transceivers. In that way the radio receiver can be shared between the devices, allowing a cheaper and smaller hardware design.
Owner:AVAGO TECH INT SALES PTE LTD
Method and apparatus for registering a mobile device with a gaming machine
InactiveUS20070021198A1User identity/authority verificationCard gamesComputer hardwareCommunications system
Disclosed are methods, apparatus, and systems, including computer program products, implementing techniques for securing a gaming machine for a player of the gaming machine using a mobile device such as a cell phone associated with the player. A player input requests securing of the gaming machine. Responsive to the player input, an access code and a security code are retrieved. The access code defines an access point of a communication system. The security code is specific to a game play session for the player at the gaming machine. The retrieved access code and security code are provided for the player. When the mobile device accesses the communications system and submits the security code, a secure signal is sent to the gaming machine, instructing the gaming machine to enter a remote game play state. The gaming machine can be released from the remote game play state responsive to a releasing event. In one implementation, a wireless interface enables communication between the mobile device and gaming machine according to a wireless protocol such as Bluetooth.
Owner:IGT
Dual mode wireless data communications
A dual mode mobile unit is arranged to communicate in either a first or second data communications standard, such as combined Bluetooth and 802.11 operation. An interface unit converts received Bluetooth or 802.11 format signals into 802.11 frame format data signals to be provided to a digital signal processor which is programmed to process signals in either standard. The dual mode mobile unit can operate in the 802.11 standard to reserve a time interval for Bluetooth activity during which other 802.11 units will avoid-transmissions to avoid interference.
Owner:SYMBOL TECH LLC
Object detection system
InactiveUS6624752B2Memory record carrier reading problemsCo-operative working arrangementsThe InternetComputer terminal
Owner:BLUELON
Internet-of-things and android system based intelligent home system and control method
InactiveCN102882752ARealize automatic arming and disarmingReduce complexityData switching by path configurationAutomatic controlWeb service
The invention discloses an internet-of-things and android system based intelligent home system which comprises a control host and a plurality of terminal devices. The control host is provided with a high-performance arm processor, a touch screen and an android operation system, supports zigbee, blueTooth, wifi (wireless fidelity), 3G (the third generation) communication, is provided with a built-in web server and a built-in database, has functions of display, operation, control data storage, server, energy management, and particularly has functions of automatic control, hand-operated control, voice control and remote control. The terminal devices include a sensor terminal, a security terminal and a control terminal, are provided with independent processors and network addresses, have functions of data acquisition, data transmission, instruction receiving, transmitting and processing and IO (input / output) control, and support one or multiple wireless communication manners of zigbee, blueTooth, wifi and 3G.
Owner:TIANJIN GUANGHONG TECH
Apparatus for and method of bluetooth and wireless local area network coexistence using a single antenna in a collocated device
ActiveUS20090137206A1Clean voice” performanceSubstation equipmentRadio/inductive link selection arrangementsTelecommunicationsTransfer mode
A novel and useful apparatus for and method of providing a mechanism for achieving coexistence between a Bluetooth system and WLAN system collocated in the same communications device such as a mobile terminal. The coexistence mechanism of the present invention functions to monitor WLAN and Bluetooth system activity, determine the access priority of both WLAN and Bluetooth systems, predict Bluetooth high priority packet transmission patterns, allocate bandwidth to both the Bluetooth and WLAN systems in accordance with the traffic patterns predicted, and switch the antenna and control the Bluetooth and WLAN power amplifiers when required.
Owner:TEXAS INSTR INC
Fashion eyewear frame that houses circuitry to effect wireless audio communication while providing extraneous background noise cancellation capability
An eyewear with communications capability to pair with a Bluetooth enabled device and equipped with noise cancellation software. The earpieces are connected to a retraction wheel by a flexible cord. The cord winds about the wheel to retract the earpiece and unwinds to extend the earpiece to its operative position. A retractable button may be pressed to urge the retraction wheel to rotate to wind the cord about it under spring force.
Owner:TRI SPECS
Method and apparatus for registering a mobile device with a gaming machine
InactiveUS7699703B2User identity/authority verificationCard gamesComputer hardwareCommunications system
Disclosed are methods, apparatus, and systems, including computer program products, implementing techniques for securing a gaming machine for a player of the gaming machine using a mobile device such as a cell phone associated with the player. A player input requests securing of the gaming machine. Responsive to the player input, an access code and a security code are retrieved. The access code defines an access point of a communication system. The security code is specific to a game play session for the player at the gaming machine. The retrieved access code and security code are provided for the player. When the mobile device accesses the communications system and submits the security code, a secure signal is sent to the gaming machine, instructing the gaming machine to enter a remote game play state. The gaming machine can be released from the remote game play state responsive to a releasing event. In one implementation, a wireless interface enables communication between the mobile device and gaming machine according to a wireless protocol such as Bluetooth.
Owner:IGT
Linking security association to entries in a contact directory of a wireless device
InactiveUS20050266798A1Unauthorised/fraudulent call preventionEavesdropping prevention circuitsSecurity associationBluetooth
A system, apparatus and method for relating a security association to a contact in a namespace familiar to the user, and using this association to make access control decisions. An identifier of a first device is received at a second device. Using the identifier, the second device locates a contact entry corresponding to the identifier in a contact directory. A contact name associated with the identified contact entry is presented to the user of the second device to facilitate user authorization of the wireless proximity connection. An authorization identifier, e.g., a Bluetooth link key, is associated with the contact entry if authorized by the user of the second device. A wireless proximity connection, e.g., a Bluetooth connection, is established between the first and second devices in response to associating the authorization identifier with the entry. When subsequent wireless proximity connection are attempted between the first and second devices, the connection may be automatically established.
Owner:NOKIA SOLUTIONS & NETWORKS OY
Communication between a host device and an accessory via an intermediate device
A host device and an accessory exchange information (e.g., commands and data) via an intermediate device. The host device and accessory can each connect to the intermediate device through a direct wired path and can exchange commands and data with the intermediate device. The host device and the accessory can also “tunnel” information to each other through the intermediate device, by packaging the tunneled information as a payload of a command recognizable by the intermediate device; the intermediate device can repackage and forward the payload. In some embodiments, the tunneled information relates to configuring a wireless link (e.g., a Bluetooth pairing) between the host device and the accessory.
Owner:APPLE INC
Location determination of low power wireless devices over a wide area
ActiveUS7502619B1Low powerLow costEnergy efficient ICTFrequency-division multiplex detailsBluetoothCellular telephone
The present invention discloses a method and system for location determination of low power wireless devices, over a wide area, utilizing a multitude of communication devices operating on a WAN (Wide Area Network) which can detect signals transmitted by said nearby low power wireless devices, and report this detection to a control station over the WAN. Said station can further locate the reporting communication device by present art methods such as “network based” or “handset based”, and consequently locate the nearby wireless device. Due to the short range nature of the wireless device transmissions, and dynamic mobility of these devices, it is crucial to establish a swift ad-hoc connection between a wireless device and a nearby communication device, still, in order to save battery power and avoid inefficient and interfering transmissions, communications between a wireless device and a communication device are not initiated unitl a sensor comprised in the wireless device detects and a communication device. In a preferred embodiment, the wireless device is Bluetooth and the communication device is a Bluetooth enabled mobile / cellular phone and the sensor detects radiation emitted by the mobile device on non Bluetooth bands.
Owner:MOBIT TELECOM
Wearable tactile navigation system
InactiveUS20080120029A1Navigational calculation instrumentsPosition fixationTactile perceptionGps navigation
The wearable tactile navigation system frees you from requiring to use your eyes as there is no display, all positional information is conveyed via touch. As a compass, the device nudges you towards North. As a GPS navigator, the device orients you towards a landmark (i.e., home) and lets you feel how far away home is. A bluetooth interface provides network capabilities, allowing you to download map landmarks from a cell phone. The bidirectional networking capability generalizes the device to a platform capable of collecting any sensor data as well as providing tactile messages and touch telepresence. The main application of the device is a wayfinding device for people that are blind and for people that suffer from Alzheimer's disease but there are many other applications where it is desirable to provide geographical information in tactile form as opposed to providing it in visual or auditory form.
Owner:ZELEK JOHN S +1
Remote viewing system
InactiveUS20060156361A1For signal receptionColor television detailsClosed circuit television systemsBluetoothVideo image
A remote viewing system is disclosed for providing video and / or audio surveillance of an entry or doorway of a building. The system is provided within the panels of the entry or doorway door. A video camera is positioned within the panels to obtain video images of the entryway or doorway and to transmit them via Bluetooth wireless connection to a remote viewing station. The Wireless driver for the camera can be located in or adjacent to the door panel. Video and audio data can be transmitted from the driver to any of a variety of Bluetooth enabled electronic devices, including PCs, PDAs, cell phones, and the like.
Owner:PLASTPRO 2000
RFID device, system and method of operation including a hybrid backscatter-based RFID tag protocol compatible with RFID, bluetooth and/or IEEE 802.11x infrastructure
ActiveUS7215976B2Near-field transmissionMemory record carrier reading problemsTransceiverAntenna impedance
Owner:GOOGLE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LLC
Method for controlling insulin pump using Bluetooth protocol
A method for controlling an insulin pump using the Bluetooth protocol. The method comprises allocating IDs to insulin pumps and blood sugar level measuring devices, respectively; checking, in a corresponding insulin pump, whether or not blood sugar level data is inputted from a blood sugar level measuring device having a corresponding ID; cumulating inputted data and judging whether or not abnormality occurs; generating a command to allow the insulin pump to operate as it is, when abnormality did not occur; generating a command to change an insulin injection amount of the insulin pump when abnormality occurred, and then, returning to the third step; and determining a system to be out of order when data is not inputted in the checking step, and generating an alarm so that a qualified person can visit a corresponding patient to have a trouble to be directly addressed.
Owner:CHOI SOO BONG
Apparatus for and method of bluetooth and wimax coexistence in a mobile handset
A novel and useful apparatus for and method of Bluetooth and WiMAX coexistence. The invention provides a system approach to achieving coexistence between Bluetooth and WiMAX transceivers collocated in a mobile terminal. The coexistence mechanism of the present invention is particularly suited to operation of WiMAX in the 2.3 GHz and 2.5 GHz frequency bands. In operation, the coexistence mechanism of the present invention utilizes multiple algorithms depending on the capabilities of the Bluetooth peer and the power save support level of the WiMAX base station. In the example embodiment presented herein, the coexistence mechanism is implemented in the MAC layer of the Bluetooth and WiMAX radio modules.
Owner:TEXAS INSTR INC
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