Showing papers on "Cover (telecommunications) published in 2004"

Electronic device cover with embedded radio frequency (rf) transponder and methods of using same

Abstract: A changeable cover (100) for an electronic device and method of using same in a payment system is provided. The cover (100) has a transponder (110) responsive to interrogation by an electric field. The cover provides an electronic identification number and other information in response to the interrogation signal. Also provided is a system for making payments, comprising at least one mobile station (4) which has an associated cover (100) for providing local data transfer. The system also comprises at least one point of sale terminal or the like, which has a second transceiver for providing data transfer.

System and method of making payments using an electronic device cover with embedded transponder

Abstract: A changeable cover for an electronic device and method of using same in a payment system is provided. The cover has a transponder responsive to interrogation by an electric field. The cover provides an electronic identification number and other information in response to the interrogation signal. Also provided is a system for making payments, comprising at least one mobile station ( 4 ) which has an associated cover ( 100 ) for providing local data transfer. The system also comprises at least one point of sale terminal or the like, which has a second transceiver for providing data transfer.

Protection shell for portable video-audio device

Abstract: A protection shell for portable audio device comprises a carry and a cover. The topside of the carry is open, and the bottom has a slot for passing wires of the visual/audio device. The carry is pivotally moveably connected with the bottom of the cover. When the cover and the carry closing, they can be locked by their locking elements, and the cover and the carry can form a protecting shell for a portable audio device. The protection shell is no need to open while using the visual/audio devices or transferring data with others. Thereby, the protection shell is suitable for protecting portable visual/audio device.

Methods of operating a reservation system using electronic device cover with embedded transponder

Abstract: A changeable cover for an electronic device and method of using same in a payment system is provided. The cover has a transponder responsive to interrogation by an electric field. The cover provides an electronic identification number and other information in response to the interrogation signal. Also provided is a system for making payments, comprising at least one mobile station (4) which has an associated cover (100) for providing local data transfer. The system also comprises at least one point of sale terminal or the like, which has a second transceiver for providing data transfer.

Appliance cover method and system

Abstract: A cover embedded with functions is provided to add functionality to an appliance. The cover includes a connection associated with the cover to connect to a peripheral port of the appliance, electronics and logic embedded into the cover that utilizes the connection to operate and provide one or more functions to complement operation of the appliance and a mechanism that removably couples the cover to the appliance.

Transparent cover with access to multi-way navigation assembly

Abstract: A cover for an electronic device made of a transparent material and having a form factor that protects function buttons of the device from inadvertent actuation. The cover has an opening of a size, shape and location to afford access to an interface device for multi-way navigation with the cover in place. Protrusions in tabs at the sides of the cover snap into cutouts located midway along the side of the electronic device and may be used to hold the cover in place. The cover may be stored on the back of the device while the device is in use. The transparent nature of the cover affords viewing of a display screen with the cover in place.

Belt covering for a mobile station and method of using the same

Abstract: A mobile station including a cover assembly and a wireless telecommunications signal receiving and generating assembly. Included in the cover assembly is a belt that substantially extends around the signal receiving and generating assembly, and a connector to hold the belt closed about the signal receiving and generating assembly. The belt includes a pair of side edges which define side openings through which the signal receiving and generating assembly can be accessed. Advantageously, the belt is easily exchanged with other belts so as to vary the appearance of the mobile station. Further, the side edges are easily gripped by a user holding the mobile station. In another aspect, the belt includes an integrated key pad which overlies a plurality of key contacts of the signal receiving and generating assembly.

Harmonized adaptive arrays

Abstract: A system and method for harmonizing adaptive arrays for wireless communication systems. The system includes a basis beam that receives packet transmissions from stations. The system determines the angle of arrival of the packet transmissions and forms a select beam to cover at least one of the stations.

Function specific interchangeable cover piece for a mobile communication device

Abstract: An interchangeable cover piece for a mobile communication device such as a cellular telephone replaces the standard cover piece to enable the mobile communication device to provide a specific functionality such as Global Positioning System (GPS) position location and mapping functionality associated with the interchangeable cover piece.

Cover for a video game controller

Abstract: A cover for customizing and providing improved comfort and feel of a hand-held video game controller. The controller cover is an easily attachable and removable soft cover made of cloth, vinyl, leather, or the like, configured to conform to the size and shape of particular models of video game controllers. Openings in the surface of the cover allow for ready access to control actuators. In a preferred embodiment, the cover is provided with padded material such as neoprene or other compressible foam in proximity to the game controller handles, and the cover is ergonomically padded to provide an improved grip, improved gaming performance and a minimization of hand muscle fatigue even during a protracted period of continuous use.

Television display cover

Abstract: A television display cover for covering the screen of a plasma or LCD screen when the television is not in use. The cover can be converted from existing frames, framed art, or mirrors already contained in a users' home or wall or panel for attachment of the display cover. Support brackets are secured to a wall or recessed surface. The support brackets are secured to the display cover via some attachment means. The cover can then be pivoted to an open or closed position to either expose the television display or cover it up.

Communication terminal equipped with a replaceable cover and method of changing themes of communication terminal using the same

Abstract: Disclosed are a communication terminal equipped with a replaceable cover and a method of changing themes of the communication terminal using the same. The replaceable cover according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a cover body; and a memory card, fixed to an inner surface of the cover body, for providing display registration information to the communication terminal, wherein the memory card is directly connected to a connector of the communication terminal when the cover is mounted to the communication terminal, and wherein themes of the communication terminal can be changed by replacing the cover according to the display registration information provided by the memory card.

Video game system auxiliary cover system

Abstract: A system by which interchangeable covers are provided for video game consoles and controllers to provide a wide variety of appearances is disclosed. It is envisioned that the system would be customized to work with popular video game consoles. To change the appearance of an existing console, the user would simply snap the new cover over or on the existing manufacturer's cover. The cover would be specifically designed to accommodate all access panels, buttons, cooling vents, connection ports and the like. The new covers would be specifically designed to go with a specific game or be of a more generally styled theme. The game controller covers are two halves that snap around the controller yet expose all control buttons and surfaces. It is also envisioned that an LED lighting system could be embedded in the controller case cover to add an interesting artistic touch by way of case illumination.

Method and system for inventory control

Abstract: A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for inventory control of items in a location are disclosed. In an embodiment, this comprises an identification tag associated with a transaction authorizing some items to be removed from the location, such as a purchase, an identification tag reader configured to read the identification tag and placed to cover a portion of the location, and a computer configured to process information including the identification tag read by the reader and take action in response, such as issuing an alert. The inventory control system may be further configured to detect when the identification tag is brought back into the location.

System and method for a configurable portable information handling system cover switch delay

Abstract: Power down to a reduced power state, such as a standby or off state, of an information handling system is delayed by a user-configured time after detection of closing of the cover of the information handling system. In one embodiment, a cover delay module associated with the BIOS of the information handling system delays communication of the detection of the closing of the cover from the BIOS to a power manager of the operating system that commands the reduced power state. In another embodiment, the cover delay module integrates with the operating system power manager.

Design and implementation of a secret key steganographic micro-architecture employing FPGA

Abstract: In the well-known "prisoners' problem", a representative example of steganography, two persons attempt to communicate covertly without alerting the warden. One approach to achieve this task is to embed the message in an innocent-looking cover-media. In our model, the message contents are scattered in the cover in a certain way that is based on a secret key known only to the sender and receiver. Therefore, even if the warden discovers the existence of the message, he will not be able to recover it. In other words a covert or subliminal communication channel is opened between two persons who possess a secret key to reassemble its contents. In this article, we propose a video or audio steganographic model in which the hidden message can be composed and inserted in the cover in real-time. This is realized by designing and implementing a secret key steganographic micro-architecture employing field programmable gate arrays FPGA.

Communique system for multicasting in cellular communication networks

Abstract: The communique system for cellular communication networks operates with existing cellular communication networks to provide communique communication services to subscribers. The communique can be unidirectional (broadcast) or bidirectional (interactive) in nature and the extent of the communique can be network-wide broadcast or narrowcast, where one or more cells and/or cell sectors are grouped to cover a predetermined geographic area or demographic population or subscriber interest group to transmit information to subscribers who populate the target audience for the narrowcast transmissions.

Multiple persistency provisioning and/or customization of mobile electronic devices using smart covers

Abstract: A cover of a mobile electronic device is provided with data or location information for retrieving the data, to provide or customize a plurality of functionality of the mobile electronic device, including at least a first provision or customization that is semi-persistent, conditionally effective when the cover is not mated with the device after an initial mating. In various embodiments, the mobile electronic device includes a repository to store the data associated with the semi-persistent provisions or customizations, and facilities for a user to select a previously mated cover, and/or a function associated with a previously mated cover. In various embodiments, the cover may be a housing cover or an accessory cover.

A progressive secret reveal system based on SPIHT image transmission

Abstract: In this paper, a novel secret-revealing system is proposed. The proposed system directly embeds a secret message in an encoded cover image. The set partitioning in hierarchical trees (SPIHT) technique is employed to encode the cover image. The bit stream of a list of significant pixels encoded during the SPIHT encoding process is exploited to hide the secret message. The hiding capacity of each SPIHT encoding stage is determined according to the number of extracted significant coefficients. In addition, an adaptive embedding mechanism is designed to increase the hiding capacity with little loss of image quality. To sum up, three characteristics are achieved in this system. First, a secret message is directly embedded in a SPIHT-encoded cover image. Second, the compression rate of the cover image is adaptive. Third, the hidden secret message is extracted progressively during the SPIHT decoding process.

Remote control apparatus for a saddle-type vehicle

Abstract: A remote control apparatus for a light vehicle having an engine, a movably mounted saddle-type seat, and a storage box positioned below the seat, the remote control apparatus including a portable transmitter and a receiver, wherein the portable transmitter is provided to be carried by a user remotely from the vehicle, and is operable to send signals to the receiver. The receiver is disposed in one of the storage box and the seat so as to be protected from adverse environmental conditions, and receives the signals from the portable transmitter. When a signal received by said receiver is a predetermined ID signal, the remote control system operates to enable at least starting of the engine. Thus it is unnecessary to cover the receiver with a cover member made of a synthetic resin material as has conventionally been done, and accordingly the conventional necessity for re-adjustment of the receiver having the cover member applied thereto is eliminated, while still assuring reliable, water-proof performance of the receiver.

Slidable cover assembly for merchandise carrying vehicle platforms

Abstract: A slidable cover assembly for merchandise carrying vehicle platforms is described. The cover assembly comprises a pair of opposed end support frames and a plurality of intermediate frames, each having a top carriage for displacement on a central horizontal top center beam member secured to the platform. Each end support frame and intermediate frames have a top tapered roof truss structure and opposed depending side members. The side members have a side rail engaging carriage at a lower end thereof for displaceable support engagement with a side rail secured to opposed sides of the platform. A tarp is secured to the end support frames and intermediate frames and displaceable therewith from a collapsed condition to an extended condition. Tarp displacement mechanisms are provided to displace the tarp side walls outwardly of the intermediate frames when the frames are displaced closer to one another from the extended condition to the collapsed condition. The end support frames have a vertical connecting wing flange disposed vertically along at least a portion of the opposed depending side members and adapted to be detachably secured to a locking mechanism secured to stationary opposed bulk head frames of the platform.

Key Distribution in Systems for Selective Access to Information

Abstract: A combination of stateless and state-full techniques enable reduced overall key management messages. A set of encryption keys is created based on a stateless subset cover scheme, where each user is associated with a leaf in the subset cover scheme. A state key and a corresponding state representing a subset of users that have the state key and a subset of users that do not have the state key is established, and a subset cover based on information representative of the established state is determined. Finally, a group key management message can be determined at least partly based on the calculated subset cover. The introduced state opens up for efficient subset cover calculation, reducing the size of the key management message.

Mobile communication terminal

Abstract: A mobile communication terminal with an acoustic chamber for a hands-free speaker. The acoustic chamber is closed or sealed by a removable lid that checks or mates with the chassis or with rear cover of the terminal. The removable lid is arranged to be secured in a releasable manner, allowing access to the acoustic chamber for repairing or replacing the speaker.

Self monitoring pool cover system

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and a method for monitoring a working status such as detecting a fault condition of a pool cover assembly for a swimming pool. The system comprises a pool cover assembly and an alarm apparatus operably connected to the pool cover assembly. The alarm apparatus continuously produces at least one humanly perceptible indication corresponding to a working status of the pool cover assembly. The system may include a key switch operably connected to the pool cover assembly for turning on and shutting off the pool cover assembly. A plurality of sensors operably connected to the alarm apparatus and the pool cover assembly may be provided. Each of the plurality of sensors is capable of detecting a working status of the pool cover assembly, producing a signal corresponding to the working status, and sending the signal to the alarm apparatus. The alarm apparatus includes at least one alarm-producing device, a receiver operably connected to the plurality of sensors for receiving the signals, a processor operably coupled with the receiver for processing and recognizing the received signals, and software operably coupled with the processor enabling the alarm-producing device to produce the humanly perceptible indication corresponding to the recognized signal. The alarm-producing device may be an audio device, a visual device, or a combination thereof.

Air bag device for protecting pedestrian

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a air bag device for protecting a pedestrian capable of shortening the time from the beginning of inflation to the completion of the inflation of the air bag as short as possible SOLUTION: The air bag device M1 for protecting the pedestrian has a control unit 17, the air bag 20, an inflator 22, a moving unit 30 of a cover material 27 for making the release out of the air bag 20 from an receiving area 25 smooth, and an extracting unit 34 for the air bag 20 The control unit 17 is constructed so as to be able to detect two stages of detection consisting of contact detection capable of predicting the contact of a vehicle V with the pedestrian and approaching detection detecting the approach of the pedestrian prior to the contact detection corresponding to input signals from a sensor The moving unit 30 and the extracting unit 34 are operated by the control unit 17 having detected the approach of the pedestrian The inflator 22 is operated by the control unit17 having detected the contact with the pedestrian COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

A hierarchical protocol for increasing the stealthiness of steganographic methods

Abstract: We present a new protocol that works in conjunction with information hiding algorithms to systematically improve their stealthiness. Our protocol is designed to work with many digital object types including natural language text, software, images, audio, or streaming data. It utilizes a tree-structured hierarchical view of the cover object and determines regions where changes to the object for embedding message data would be easily revealed by an attacker, and are thus to be avoided by the embedding process.The protocol requires the existence of a heuristic detectability metric which can be calculated over any region of the cover object and whose value correlates with the likelihood that a steganalysis algorithm would classify that region as one with embedded information. By judiciously spreading the effects of message-embedding over the whole object, the proposed protocol keeps the detectability of the cover object within allowable values at both fine and coarse scales of granularity. Our protocol provides a way to monitor and to control the effect of each operation on the object during message embedding.

Method for deploying vehicle transport covers

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system of deploying a washable vehicle cover that provides for the cover to be refurbished and re-used as a new cover. Specifically, the system of the present invention deploys a washable cover by first sending the cover to a vehicle manufacturer for protecting the shipment of the vehicles from the manufacturer. The manufacturer sends the covered vehicle to a destination where the cover is removed, and sends the used cover to the cover supplier. The cover supplier inspects and repairs any damage to the cover, then washes the cover so that the cover is as suitable for re-use as a new cover. Finally, the washed cover is sent to the manufacturer to repeat the cycle.

Design and implementation of a secret key steganographic micro-architecture employing FPGA

Abstract: In the well-known "prisoners' problem", a representative example of steganopphy, two persons attempt to communicate covertly without alerting the warden. One approach to achieve this task is to embed the message in an innocent-looking cover-media. In our model. the message contents are scattered in the cover in a certain way that is based on a secret key known only to the sender and receiver. Therefore, even if the warden discovers the existence of the message, he will not be able to recover it. In other words a covert or subliminal communication channel is opened between two persons who possess a secret key to reassemble its contents. In this article, we propose a video or audio steganagraphic model in which the hidden message can be composed and inserted in the cover in real-time. This is realized by designing and implementing a secret key steganographic micro-architecture employing Field Programmable Gate Arrays FPGA.