280 results about "Walkie-talkie" patented technology

A system for exchanging GPS or other position data between wireless devices for purposes of group activities, child location monitoring, work group coordination, dispatching of employees etc. Cell phones and other wireless devices with GPS receivers have loaded therein a Buddy Watch application and a TalkControl application. The Buddy Watch application communicates with the GPS receiver and other wireless devices operated by buddies registered in the users phone as part of buddy groups or individually. GPS position data and historical GPS position data can be exchanged between cell phones of buddies and instant buddies such as tow truck drivers via a buddy watch server. Emergency monitoring services can be set up with notifications to programmable individuals in case an individual does not respond. Positions and tracks can be displayed. TalkControl simplifies and automates the process of joining talk groups for walkie talkie services such as that provided by Nextel.

A personal portable integrator is used to integrate the services of an arbitrary audio delivery device such as an MP3, CD, DVD, radio, or other media player, with the services of an arbitrary two-way communication device such as a mobile phone, or a two-way radio such as a walkie talkie, citizen band radio (e.g. CB), HAM radio, marine or aviation radio, and the like. The portable integrator receives and provides input and output signals from both the audio delivery device and the two-way communication device, thereby enabling a user to listen to music or other audio material and receive and place phone calls on a mobile phone simultaneously. The portable integrator provides these services by switching between the audio and communication devices, mixing signals received therefrom, and optionally enabling a user to reduce the volume or mute the signals as desired.

The present invention is directed to systems and methods for encoding and retrieving information from a variety of sources using novel search techniques. The systems and methods of the invention are capable of extracting all types of structural and relational information from a query or a source data allowing for the recognition of subtle differences in meaning. The capability of discerning subtle differences in meaning that are beyond the search systems and methods presently available, the invention described herein is capable of repeatedly providing accurate and meaningful responses to a diverse set of queries. Particular embodiments of the present invention include walkie-talkie-type telephone interfaces where the user may speak directly to the present invention and receive a spoken response relevant to any provided enquiry.

A method and apparatus that identifies and safely couples an insertably-removable auxiliary device (IRAD) to a processor so that games can be played over a communications link without damaging the IRAD or the processor. An auxiliary connector, into which the IRAD is inserted, is not connected to the processor until after the identity of the IRAD is determined. The processor resides in a communications device, such as a wireless telephone, walkie-talkie, toy, or the like. Upon the activation of an auxiliary mode, a user is prompted to insert an IRAD into the auxiliary connector. An IRAD used to play a game can be an auxiliary keypad, an auxiliary processor, an auxiliary display, a supplemental program module that stores computer-readable code, an electronic board game, an auxiliary graphical user interface (GUI) (e.g., auxiliary steering wheel, auxiliary joystick, virtual reality viewer), or a headset including a microphone and speaker.

An embodiment of the invention provides a wireless in-ear utility device that rests in the user's ear canal near the user's eardrum. The in-ear utility device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart in-ear utility device, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.

A docking station is provided, which functions to enable landline telephones connected to the docking station to send and receive “walkie-talkie” or “push-to-talk” (PTT)-type messages via a mobile telephone docked in the docking station. A processor of the docking station is programmed to recognize that when a predefined key of a landline telephone is used, the call is a PTT-type call. The predefined key functions in a manner similar a PTT button on a conventional PTT-type mobile telephone. However, unlike for conventional PTT-type calls, the user need not keep the predefined key pressed when speaking.

The invention is a multifunctional law enforcement tool, which includes several of the tools needed by law enforcement and security personnel. In one embodiment, the multifunctional tool comprises a flashlight, deterrent spray dispenser and removable cartridge housing. The cartridge housing is an open bay on the tool, and is adapted to receive cartridges which allow the user to fire non-lethal rounds such as bean bags, rubber balls, O.C. powder, multiple probe neuromuscular disruption rounds, and many other projectiles. Inserted cartridges also fire tactical rounds such as colored smoke, breach rounds, and concussion rounds. In addition, the tool may optionally include LED light, stun gun, stun projectile, glass breaker, I.D. card holder, pistol mount, laser sight, and audio microphone or audio/visual camera. Additionally, a standard defense, ballistic defense and/or electrified “stun” shield may be attached to the tool. Additionally, a handle canister with dual bladders creating a deterrent spray stun mechanism may be provided. Additionally, other optional equipment, for example, a walkie talkie, telephone, safety strap, video display screen and Global Positioning System may also be added to the tool.

An intelligent voice signal pattern identification system device comprises a box body 10, wherein the box body 10 is provided with a cavity, and a voice acquisition module 1, a voice identification module 2, a central processor 3, a wireless signal transceiver 4, a display screen 8, a memorizer 33, a network module 31, a memory card 32, a loudspeaker 35 and a power supply 9 are arranged in the boxbody 10, the voice acquisition module 1 comprises a microphone 11, a wireless interphone 12 and a fixed voice recorder 13, the voice identification module 2 comprises a voice input unit 20, a voice preprocessing unit 21, a voice signal feature extraction unit 22, a feature matching judgement and classification unit 23, voice signals are acquired by the voice acquisition module 1, the acquired signals are processed by the voice identification module 2, data signals are saved by the memorizer 33, the man-machine interaction operating process and result output visualization are displayed by a display screen 8. Therefore, people identifies voice signals more conveniently.

An embodiment of the invention provides a wireless in-ear utility device that rests in the user's ear canal near the user's eardrum. The in-ear utility device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart in-ear utility device, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.

An embodiment of the invention provides a resiliently deformable and flexible in-ear sound device having stretchable electronic circuitry. The in-ear sound device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart earplug, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.

This application is for an audio message-driven customer interaction queuing system for retail, help desk or any public web page in a support context, allowing web page visitors to utter questions into a browser-resident recorder application similar to a Walkie-Talkie. These questions then queue along with originating web page information and are distributed to customer service agents. These agents can then research the question, using the web page as reference, and respond with an audio message, played upon the recorder application by the user after some brief service interval. The invention includes client, server and agent elements. The Client resides in a standard browser on a PC. The Client as initially instantiated consists of a Macromedia Flash interface driving an ActiveX control and JavaScript using audio encoding/decoding codecs. The Server consists of Java Servlets, Enterprise Java Beans, a web and application server and generic database technology. The Agent consists of a browser partitioned into areas to accommodate customer URL viewing, Connection Management (to service multiple customers concurrently), and a Client for message playback/record/send functions.

The nature of this invention is a pocket for a cell phone/s or portable CD player that fits snug against the hip, has a secure closure and is quickly accessible. Loss or breakage of the delicate plastic clip that hold the cell phones in place will not occur. Millions of people walk around with their CD player in their hand, which is uncomfortable, inconvenient and dangerous. The pocket allows a music device to be carried and used without implementing the hands when listening to music. The earplug connection is at a perfect relaxed distance from the user's ear/s. This invention will become a standard for everyone in the world who uses cell phones and portable CD players and wants the convenience of a pocket positioned on the hip more easily accessible to the hands, eyes and ears. No pockets currently exist like this type located on the hip area of clothing. The two cell phone pockets (one on each hip) for those who need two cell phones or one pocket can be used for a small digital music player when not using both pockets for cell phones.

This shows how versatile the pocket can be. The two cell phone pockets can be made for use on the same side of the pants (one cell pocket at the hip and one cell pocket just above the knee), which allows users quick access while sitting down on a bus, car, plane or train. If someone is sitting next to you, you can switch your cell from your hip are to the pocket just above the knee and make access more comfortable for you and you will not disturb the person next to you. The front cell pocket can be manufactured to set on the front thigh area as a top cell phone pocket. The pocket has dual functions and can also be used as a pager pocket. It can be manufactured on both sides of right and left top thigh area.

The walkie-talkie pocket is the larger version of the cell phone pocket and is to be used by maintenance workers, police and security guards with larger radios and a taller antenna. No pocket exists to accommodate that size electronic and would also be located on the hip and there would no longer be a need for a belt or clip on the radio.

The cell phone and CD player pocket is unisex on slacks, jeans and pants. Also, it will be on dresses, skirts, jackets and coats located on the hip and on the top front chest area on coats, shirts and blouses.

Televisions, computers, computer devices, facsimile machines, radios, telephones, walkie-talkies, are used to view, listen to and communicate with individuals in the television studio who, as the secondary program, are watching a primary program (sports, news, commercials, awards, etc.) and discussing those events along with any other topic they choose to. The listening/viewing audience is able to enjoy the primary and secondary programs with two televisions, or one television with picture in picture capability, or a television and a computer. The secondary program commentators and viewing/listening audience may use phones, walkie-talkies, computers, computer devices, and facsimile machines to communicate with each other concerning the primary programming, which could consist of any life event or topic they choose.

A mobile device with walkie-talkie functionality initiates a half-duplex transmission, which prompts a transmission request to be sent to a server mediating audio transmissions within channels of the network. The server receives the transmission request and determines if the requested channel is currently busy. An access grant or refusal message is sent to the mobile device accordingly. The access grant message may accord rights to a channel to the mobile device until the audio transmission has been sent, at which point a transmission completion message may be sent to the server. The access refusal message may also detail a list of alternately available channels and/or automatically tune the mobile device to one of said alternately available channels.

The invention discloses an auditory canal control device. The auditory canal control device has a function of outputting a predefined control signal by the predefined behavior acts of an external auditory canal of a human body for detecting the inferior maxilla of the human body instead of manual operations, can be used together with equipment required to input information manually such as a mobile phone, a wireless intercom and the like, can fulfill the aim of realizing control instead of the manual operations if double hands of the user are not free and effectively overcome the technical shortcomings of other non-manual operation control technologies such as a voice recognition control technology, and moreover, can be widely applied to other intelligent control equipment instead of the manual operations.

A multi handset telephone system with a wireless telecom/doorbell module. The telecom/doorbell module has similar electronics as a cordless handset that includes audio and RF link with a base unit. A speakerphone functionality of a wireless telecom/doorbell audio processor is used to provide an intercom audio conversation. The wireless intercom/doorbell module is battery powered that is either charged by an AC adapter or by an existing doorbell wiring. The wireless intercom/doorbell module also work in parallel with the existing bell wiring. When a page key is pressed, the module pages the telephone system and shorts the doorbell wiring to make an existing bell ring. The doorbell module is coupled with a camera.

The bidirectional monitor and control system is composed of the monitor and control mechanism (MCM) at railroad junction (RJ), relay facility, MCM on rail vehicle, and central processing mechanism. MCM) at RJ transfers the collected situations to the signal transmission mechanism at RJ. Passed through relay of repeater facilities, or turning transmission, the said collected situations are transmitted to MCM on rail vehicle, and displayed through screen. Through microwave, bidirectional transferred situations of train and commands of driver are transferred to signal reception device at RJ; and using signal process device makes RJ know the distance between the train and RJ, and makes guardrail act, red or green lights bright, and alarm sound hoots. Using walkie-talkie, dispatcher in central dispatching room tells driver the status at RJ so as to make dual monitors. The invention lets driver know status at RJ, as well as lets RJ know the distance so as to solve safety issue at RJ.

A wireless intercom having a microcontroller that is programmed to place the intercom into a power saving sleep mode unless actively receiving or transmitting signals. The microcontroller of the intercom is interconnected to a transceiver for sending and receiving digital data packets, and to a code for converting the digital packets to analog sound signals, and vice versa. The intercom awakens periodically to determine whether any appropriate transmissions have been received. Unless the signals detected by the intercom include the appropriate identification, the intercom is placed back into sleep mode.

Provided is a portable device using a digital walkie-talkie module, which includes: a radio frequency unit which forms a call channel based on a mobile communications system; a digital walkie-talkie module which forms a communications channel based on a public frequency band; an input unit which generates an input signal for activation of at least one of the radio frequency unit and the digital walkie-talkie module; an audio processing unit which outputs at least one of an audio signal received by the radio frequency unit and an audio signal received by the digital walkie-talkie module, and collects an inputted audio signal and sends the collected audio signal to one of the radio frequency unit and the digital walkie-talkie module; and a controller which controls processing of a digital signal sent from the digital walkie-talkie module and outputs the processed digital signal to the audio processing unit, or to process an inputted audio signal and send the processed audio signal to the digital walkie-talkie module.

The present invention relates to a system and method for digitally demodulating FM signals in a digital wireless walkie-talkie system. In order to be compatible with the problem of analog FM demodulation in a digital mobile walkie-talkie system, in the present invention, the data sampling module first The input analog FM signal is sampled, and then the carrier removal module performs carrier removal processing on the data to be demodulated, and then the baseband analysis module analyzes the IQ two-way carrier signal to restore the modulated signal, and finally the low The pass filter module performs low pass filter to output the demodulation result signal. The clock module, carrier removal module, baseband analysis module, and low-pass filter module in the system can be realized by one FPGA. The invention realizes the compatibility of the analog FM demodulation in the digital mobile walkie-talkie system, realizes the digital processing of the analog signal, thereby achieving the purpose of enhancing the anti-interference ability of the signal and the like.