Showing papers on "Cover (telecommunications) published in 2005"

Digital Crossroads: American Telecommunications Policy in the Internet Age

Abstract: Telecommunications policy profoundly affects the economy and our everyday lives. Yet accounts of important telecommunications issues tend to be either superficial (and inaccurate) or mired in jargon and technical esoterica. In Digital Crossroads, Jonathan Nuechterlein and Philip Weiser offer a clear, balanced, and accessible analysis of competition policy issues in the telecommunications industry. After giving a big picture overview of the field, they present sharply reasoned analyses of the major technological, economic, and legal developments confronting communications policymakers in the twenty-first century.Since the passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, when Congress fundamentally reoriented the existing regulatory scheme, no book has cogently explained the intricacies of telecommunications competition policy in the Internet age for general readers, students, and practitioners alike. Digital Crossroads meets this need, focusing on the regulatory dimensions of competition in wireline and wireless telephone service; competition among rival platforms for broadband Internet service and video distribution; and the Internet's transformation of every aspect of the telecommunications industry, particularly through the emergence of "voice over Internet protocol" (VoIP). The authors explain not just the complicated legal issues governing the industry, but also the rapidly changing technological and economic context in which these issues arise. The book includes extensive endnotes and tables that cover relevant court decisions, FCC orders, and academic commentaries; a glossary of acronyms; a statutory addendum containing the most important provisions of federal telecommunications law; and two appendixes with information on more specialized topics. Supplementary materials for students are available at http://spot.colorado.edu/ weiserpj.

Covers having RFID functionality for portable electronic devices

Abstract: A cover for electronic hand-held devices providing RFID-operability and/or other functional keypad overlay to extend or expand the operation of the device to permit the user to perform additional actions or transactions facilitated by the RFID-operable cover. Method of using the cover for conducting business transactions are also included.

Electronic payment terminal with active cover

Abstract: An apparatus useful in facilitating commercial transaction payments as a secured electronic payment terminal and a thin keyboard cover. The keyboard cover is adjustably attached to the electronic payment terminal so that the keyboard cover can alternatively serve to cover the keyboard or to swing away from the keyboard to provide a security panel. The keyboard cover is “active,” in that it incorporates a data communicator for transmitting or receiving data from an outside source. In one embodiment, the data communicator includes a signature pad. The keyboard cover is removable from the electronic payment terminal for maintenance and/or replacement without having to access the internals of the electronic payment terminal, including its electronic circuitry.

Information transmission and steganography

Abstract: Recently there has been strong interest in developing models of steganography based on information theory. Previous work has considered under what conditions the security of the stegosystem can be guaranteed and the number of bits that can then be embedded in a cover Work. This work implicitly assumes that the hidden message is uncorrelated with the cover Work, the latter simply being used to conceal the hidden message. Here, we consider the case in which the cover Work is chosen such that it is correlated with the covert message. In this situation, the number of bits needed to encode the hidden message can be considerably reduced. We discuss the information that can then be transmitted and show that it is substantially greater than simply the number of embedded bits. We also note that the security of the system as defined by Cachin need not be compromised. However, the Shannon security may be compromised, but it remains unclear to what extent. Experimental results are presented that demonstrate the fundamental concepts.

Scalable Infrastructure for Distributed Sensor Networks

Abstract: This is the only book to cover infrastructure aspects of sensor networks in a comprehensive fashion. The only other books on sensor networks do not cover this topic or do so only superficially as part of a less-focussed multi-authored treatment.

Joint cover in aircraft

Abstract: A joint cover in an aircraft has a clamp section and a cover section for covering a joint. The clamp section is used to mount the cover section over the joint. The joint cover conceals the joint and secures the joint from intrusion of foreign objects. One example presents information to passengers, incorporating visual displays or other devices within the cover section. For example, the joint cover may include a cover section and a clamp section of an elastic material that deforms under pressure, concealing the joint even during compression and decompression of the aircraft, which causes movement of the panels defining the joint.

Generating stylistically relevant placeholder covers for media items

Abstract: Stylistically relevant cover images for media items are generated based on metadata for the media items. The cover images are placeholders that visually represent the media items until original cover images (if any) are found. In one implementation, the cover images incorporate design elements like font, background art, color schemes, and layout that are chosen from a collection of such elements based on the metadata. The cover images are therefore unique and stylistically relevant to corresponding media items.

Data entry terminal having flexible, transparent front cover

Abstract: A durable, clear, protective cover for a device having a touch screen, keypad, or other user interface. The cover protects the device without interfering with the ability to use the device. The protective cover is constructed by vacuum-forming a thin sheet of transparent polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) on the front and at least a portion of the sides of a mold made of the target device. Accordingly, the protective cover made from a single piece of material will have the topography matching the device, which facilitates in the continued usability of the device when the protective cover is disposed on the device. Furthermore, the protective cover fits securely on the device such that no adhesives or other mechanisms are required to secure the protective cover onto the device, nor are any tools required to install or remove the protective cover.

Removable cover for an electronic device

Abstract: Described is an electronic device which includes a body, an optical opening in the body and a removable cover. The body contains an optical scanner and a slot for a removable integrated circuit (“IC”) card. The optical opening provides an optical path from an external environment to the optical scanner. The removable cover which, when in a closed position coupled to the body, covers the slot and the optical opening. The cover includes a cover opening extending therethrough and, when the cover is in the closed position, the cover opening is aligned with the optical opening to permit light to enter and exit therethrough.

Method and apparatus for protecting self service terminals from fraud and tampering

Abstract: An antifraud device for use with a self service terminal having a fascia formed with an entry slot accessed by a bank card and a keypad has a control system for disabling the terminal in the event of tampering. A cover overlying the entry slot has an opening aligned with the entry slot of the card reader. The cover has a selected thickness thereby allowing the card to pass through it without allowing additional travel should something capable of reading the card be placed over the cove the entry slot. The cover has a breakaway contact adapted to sense unauthorized removal. A detector is provided to sense the presence of an unauthorized object proximate to the entry slot or keypad or both. A control system responsive to the breakaway contact and detector disables the terminal if the cover is removed or if the entry slot is covered by an unauthorized reader.

Decorative Removable Helmet Cover

Abstract: The invention comprises a decorative removable helmet cover that covers a helmet snugly. The cover can be made of one or multiple sections. On the cover is displayed logos or patterns that make the wearing of helmets more acceptable and attractive for activity doers, without creating a situation of the material flapping around and causing noise or distractions.

Lightweight privacy cover for displayed sensitive information

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer products are provided for preventing display of sensitive information. Displayed information may be designated as sensitive information and may be covered from display on a computer screen display by an opaque covering. The sensitive information covering may be removed to expose the underlying information in response to minimal user action. Uncovered sensitive information may be automatically re-covered according to a number of triggering mechanisms.

Housing for monitor

Abstract: A housing for monitor is disclosed to have a plurality of open chambers at the back side in communication with the inside space thereof for accommodating a respective electronic device of the electric module mounted in the inside space, and a cover fastened to the back side for covering the open chambers respectively for allowing quick performance of the repair or replacement of the electronic devices accommodated in the open chamber without dismounting the housing.

A method for transmitting multiple streams in wireless broadcast networks

Abstract: Accordingly, a method and apparatus are provided to convert received content into a first stream and a second stream, to transmit said first stream using a first tone and to transmit said second stream using an orthogonal scheme. A layering scheme is used to transmit the base stream covering a smaller area and an enhanced stream is used to cover a large utilizing orthogonal scheme.

A private key acquiring method for use in set-top box

Abstract: This invention relates to cell phone cover private key acquiring method, which comprises the following steps: a, operator runs the staring to the cover before the usage; b, in the operation, the cover management module has newest computer common formula software into machine case to provide the common private keys; c, in each starting, the management module receives the download keys and checks the cover software to ensure the legal identity and computes the common keys by use of the pre-stored hardware and software; d, after that, it uses the hardware and software information to compute common keys to get the private keys for decoding to realize the display.

Enhancing Database Access Control by Facilitating Non-Key Related Cover Stories

Abstract: This paper presents an extension to a Multi-Level Secure (MLS) data model that requires the classification of data and users into multiple security levels. In MLS systems, cover stories allow information provided to users at lower security levels to differ from information provided to users at higher security levels. Previous versions of the MLS model did not permit cover stories for key attributes, because the key is used to relate the various cover stories for a particular entity. We have extended the MLS model to include non-key related cover stories so that key attributes can also have different values at different security levels. In this paper we describe the necessary model changes and modifications to the relational algebra, which are required to implement non-key related cover stories. We demonstrate the improvements made by these changes and discuss the implementation and performance of a system based on the described concepts.

Non-sealed park actuator guide for hybrid transmission and method

Abstract: This invention relates to an actuable park pawl system for a hybrid electro-mechanical transmission located in the end cover portion of the transmission housing. The end cover portion is configured to cover the park pawl system and ancillary components such as the actuator guide. This enables the actuator guide to be an open-ended structure. A method of securing a park engagement system with an open-ended actuator guide in a vehicle transmission is further provided.

Cover for protecting intravenous entry site

Abstract: A cover for preventing wetness or contamination of an intravenous site is disclosed. The cover is manufactured in a variety of sizes and can fit on any extremity of the human body.

Allowing multi-hops in cellular networks: an economic analysis

Abstract: Extending the coverage of cellular networks in an ad hoc fashion appears as a promising solution for the future. This paper considers the economic aspects of such an hybrid network, especially focusing on incentives: what subscription discount should be granted to users who accept to transfer traffic with respect to users who refuse it? Does offering such an option improve the net benefit of a wireless Internet access provider?Based on models for user preferences, we establish that allowing multi-hops in cellular networks can actually be profitable to the provider, especially in densed regions, since it permits to install fewer access points to cover a region, and that economy in terms of installation and maintenance costs exceeds the eventual loss in revenue due to fee discounts.

Cover for a vehicle media device

Abstract: A cover for a vehicle media device, wherein the media device comprises a console and a display attached to the console, comprises a first part having a first opening for receiving the console, and a second part coupled to the first part and covering a side of the display. The first part is coupled to the console using a snap-on mechanism or an adhesive.

Storage vessel for delivery and delivery system

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To surely deliver an article to a receiver, by easily and surely authenticating that a cargo receiver is the designated receiver, when delivering an important article desired to be delivered only to the receiver. SOLUTION: A carriable storage case 1 has a storage part 1b and a cover body 1a, and stores the article to be delivered, and is characterized by having a communication card 12 for receiving a deposit signal transmitted from a cellular phone 51 of depositor and a reception signal transmitted from a cellular phone 52 of the receiver, an input means 15 for the depositor to input an input signal, a storage means 16, a locking means 18 for putting the cover body 1a and the storage part 1b in a locking state or an unlocking state, and a control means 17 for controlling so as to put the locking means 18 in the locking state when recognizing that the deposit signal and the input signal of the storage means 16 are stored and controlling so as to put the locking means 18 in the unlocking state when recognizing that the reception signal and the input signal of the storage means 16 coincide. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Cover for infant incubator

Abstract: An infant incubator cover has a coverable opening located through the top portion of the incubator cover. A cover panel is locatable over the opening to allow the user to cover and uncover the opening. The incubator cover may be held in place by using straps or bands to securely fasten the cover to the incubator, while allowing the panel to be removed or folded back to allow access to the infant.

Hybrid electro-mechanical transmission park system and method of assembly

Abstract: This invention relates to the housing of a hybrid electro-mechanical transmission consisting of park pawl system located in the end cover portion of the transmission housing. The end cover portion is configured to cover the park pawl system and allow access to the components of the park pawl system for assembly or service even as the end cover portion remains attached to the main housing of the transmission. Beyond providing coverage to the park pawl system, the end cover portion also provides structural support to a main housing portion during operation of the transmission. A method of assembling a park pawl system between main and end cover portions of a transmission housing is also provided.

Method of hiding information in agglutinative language documents using adjustment to new line positions

Abstract: Information hiding technology embeds information using the redundancy of information contained in cover data. Therefore, many information-hiding techniques for cover data with a lot of redundancy, such as images or sound signals, have been proposed. Most proposed information hiding techniques that set document to cover data tampered with layouts between spacing and words. In this paper, a new information hiding technique for agglutinative languages like Japanese or Korean that have no spaces between morphemes is proposed. By the proposed technique, digital documents are set to cover data and secret data is embedded by making the position of the new-line code inserted into document correspond to secret data. The technique can also be applied to plain text like an e-mail, which does not have layout information. Because the technique does not change the content of the cover data at all, the technique can be used not only as steganography aiming at performing secret communication but also as digital watermarking. Moreover, the technique has the feature whereby embedded data remains also in the printing output.

Integrated access cover

Abstract: Integrated access cover arrangements for use in a portable computing devices, where the portable computing devices include a processor and are configured to house a user accessible component are presented including: a base configured to be coupled to the portable computing device; an integrated access cover housing a keyboard, the integrated access cover being slidingly connected with the base and configured to be disposed in at least a closed position and an open position with respect to the base, the user accessible component being hidden from a user when the integrated access cover is disposed in the closed position, the user accessible component being accessible by the user when the integrated access cover is disposed in the open position. In some embodiments, arrangements further include: a drive mechanism for translating the integrated access cover. Advantages include the ability to utilize lower profile configurations while maintaining functionality.

Comparison and combination of multiband classifiers for landsat urban land cover mapping

Abstract: In this paper we provide a first assessment of the characterization of an urban and suburban area using Landsat multispectral data. We first analyze classification algorithms, in particular the spectral angle mapper and the fuzzy ARTMAP neural networks, may help in recognizing the classes of urban land cover. Then, we try and combine the classification maps using and comparing different existing approaches, like majority voting and opinion pools, and proposing a new one, named best partial accuracy combination.

Remotely controlled automatic vehicle cover

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for remotely controlling a vehicle cover that extends and retracts the cover automatically. The apparatus for remotely controlling a vehicle cover comprises, a plurality of covers for covering a vehicle, a plurality of wires for guiding the cover to extend and retract from and to a housing, a plurality of reel tables placed on the vehicle to route and secure the wires and the cover; and a control module comprising. The control module comprises at least one motor for extending and retracting the covers by controlling the wires; a means for receiving wireless control signals from a user operated remote control means; and a means for interpreting and implementing the signals.

Digital still camera and mobile device which can perform radio communication

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To add a radio communication function only when it is required, and to prevent an operation feeling from changing depending on presence/absence of the radio communication function. SOLUTION: A cover member 30 removable for a camera body by opening/closing for exposing/covering a part of a camera body 1 is provided with a radio communication unit. By exchanging the cover member with the communication unit with a regular cover member without a radio communication unit to be equipped, the radio communication is enabled. As the cover member 30, e.g. a cover of a battery box and a cover of a connector portion can be used. If the camera body is made an electromagnetic shield structure, and as for the cover member 30 with communication unit, if a portion except a communication antenna portion 34a is made an electromagnetic shield structure, a reliable electromagnetic shield effect can be achieved without deteriorating a transmission/reception performance by the antenna 34a. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Configurable gaming button

Abstract: A input device includes a user-engageable member associated with a signal generator. At least two elements of information are associated with the input device, each of which may be selectively rendered visible or readable to the user of the device based upon a color of light used to illuminate the information. In one form, the input device is a push-button of a gaming machine. Information associated with a button cover is illuminated with one or more LEDs. Combinations of colors of the information and emitted light are chosen so that elements of the information can be selectively rendered visible, permitting the configuration of the button to be changed, such as based upon a particular game to be presented.