Showing papers on "Cover (telecommunications) published in 2007"

Data Hiding: Current Status and Key Issues

Abstract: Image steganography is a covert communication method that uses an image as the cover to hide the truth from potential attackers that some secret message hidden in the image is being transported. When we appreciate the astonishing beauty of a world famous picture in its digital form on the computer, it is hard to imagine that the picture might actually be working as a messenger, carrying some invisible important secret message along with it. In other words, steganography is a collection of cryptographic techniques that provide protection to the secret message by offering it the appearance of an image. In this survey paper, our focus is on the development and current status of steganographic techniques for grayscale images. We shall separately introduce schemes with high hiding capacities and schemes with high imperceptibility. The advantages and disadvantages of those schemes will be closely analyzed, offering directions for our future research efforts.

Implementation of LSB Steganography and Its Evaluation for Various Bits

Abstract: Steganography is the art of hiding information in information is gaining momentum as it scores over cryptography because it enables to embedd the secret message to cover images. Steganographic techniques offer more promise in digital image processing. The Least Significant Bit embedding technique suggests that data can be hidden in the least significant bits of the cover image and the human eye would be unable to notice the hidden image in the cover file. This technique can be used for hiding images in 24-bit, 8-bit or gray scale format. We emphasize strongly on image Steganography providing a strong focus on the LSB techniques in image Steganography. This paper explains the LSB embedding technique and presents the evaluation results for 2,4,6 Least significant bits for a .png file and a .bmp file.

Access station for building monitoring systems

Abstract: An external access station for interfacing with existing building monitoring systems to obtain data and control at least some of the systems for use by first responders to an emergency. The access station includes a protective enclosure recessed into a building exterior wall or adjacent kiosk housing a panel PC and touch screen display viewable upon opening a locked cover.

Portable electronic device

Abstract: A portable electronic device comprises a body, a cover, an input interface, a display, an image capture device and a fixing arm. The cover is rotatably connected to the body. The input interface is disposed on the body. The display is disposed on the cover. The image capture device is disposed on the cover. When an image medium is fixed on the fixing arm, the image capture device captures image data from the image medium.

Cover Set Problem in Directional Sensor Networks

Abstract: A directional sensor network consists of a number of directional sensors, which can switch to several directions to extend their sensing ability to cover the interested targets in a given area. Because a directional sensor has a smaller angle of sensing range or even does not cover any target when it is deployed, how to cover the interested targets becomes a major problem in directional sensor networks. In this paper, we address the directional cover set problem (DCS) of finding a cover set in a directional sensor network, in which the directions cover all the targets. We propose both centralized and distributed algorithms for the DCS. We also introduce two applications that utilize these algorithms to extend the network work time while maximizing the coverage of the targets. Simulation results are presented to demonstrate the performance of these algorithms and the applications.

Ink tank having integrated rfid tag

Abstract: An ink tank includes a reservoir body for containing an ink supply. The reservoir body has a top opening. A top cover is attached to the reservoir body to close the top opening. The top cover has an outer surface. The top cover is formed from a molded material. An RFID tag is integrated into the top cover by one of insert molding the RFID tag in the top cover when the top cover is molded or securing the RFID tag in a recessed region of the top cover.

Apparatus and method for communicating packet data control channel in a mobile communication system

Abstract: A base station transmission apparatus for transmitting MAC (Medium Access Control) ID (Identification) information indicating a terminal to receive transmission packet data and length information of the transmission packet data in a mobile communication system for high-speed packet transmission, having an encoder for encoding a bit stream indicating the MAC ID information and generating coded symbols; a Walsh cover section for Walsh-covering the coded symbols from the encoder with a Walsh code based on the length information; and a Walsh spreader for spreading the Walsh-covered symbols from the Walsh cover section with a predetermined Walsh code.

A connector for use in terminating communications cables

Abstract: A connector for use in terminating communications cables including electrical contacts (42) arranged to receive wires (30) of a communications cable (60), at least one cover (12, 22) pivotally connected with the connector and having wire-receiving spaces (14, 24), wherein the cover is arranged to move pivotally to bring wires positioned in its wire-receiving spaces into engagement with the contacts (42).

A metal cover for a radio communication device

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal cover (1) for a radio communication device. The metal cover (1) comprises a through non-conductive hole forming a slot (4; 10) through the metal cover (1), and a radio frequency feed (6, 7; 8, 9), wherein the radio frequency feed (6, 7; 8, 9) is arranged across the slot (4; 10) to feed the slot (4; 10) as a slot antenna for the radio communication device.

Countering statistical disclosure with receiver-bound cover traffic

Abstract: Anonymous communications provides an important privacy service by keeping passive eavesdroppers from linking communicating parties. However, using long-term statistical analysis of traffic sent to and from such a system, it is possible to link senders with their receivers. Cover traffic is an effective, but somewhat limited, counter strategy against this attack. Earlier work in this area proposes that privacy-sensitive users generate and send cover traffic to the system. However, users are not online all the time and cannot be expected to send consistent levels of cover traffic, drastically reducing the impact of cover traffic. We propose that the mix generate cover traffic that mimics the sending patterns of users in the system. This receiver-bound cover helps to make up for users that aren't there, confusing the attacker. We show through simulation how this makes it difficult for an attacker to discern cover from real traffic and perform attacks based on statistical analysis. Our results show that receiver-bound cover substantially increases the time required for these attacks to succeed. When our approach is used in combination with user-generated cover traffic, the attack takes a very long time to succeed.

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

Electronic device charger

Abstract: An energy storing exterior cover for a user electronic device comprising an integrated energy store and an energy transfer interface for transferring energy electrically to a user electronic device when covered by the cover.

Wall-mounted scoreboard

Abstract: A wall mounted scoreboard is sized and configured to be used in a home or commercial establishment. The scoreboard includes a back cover, a cover panel and a display panel. The back cover has a front open face and the cover panel is applied over the front face of the back cover. The display panel is interposed between the back cover and the cover panel. The display panel has changeable indicators arranged in information blocks that are in registry with the windows in the cover panel. The cover panel includes graphics which display a designator for each information block, the designators corresponding to game data. The scoreboard includes a wireless receiver and a control. The wireless receiver receives status information broadcast wirelessly from a game in progress and the control causes the display panel to display the status information thereon within the information blocks.

A secure wallet

Abstract: A secure wallet comprising a casing (2) defining at least one recess for receiving credit cards, a cover (4) movable relative to the casing between a closed position in which the cover prevents removal of the credit cards and an open position in which removal of the credit cards is possible. A locking means (12) is provided for releasably securing the cover in the closed position, and a biometric reading device (6) for reading a physical characteristic of a user and producing data corresponding to that characteristic. Processing means are provided for storing and processing data, the processing means connected to the biometric reading device (6) and the locking means (12), and the processing means being arranged so that when the characteristic of a user who is determined by the processing means to be authorised to open the wallet is detected, the locking means (12) is released such that the cover (4) is moveable to the open position allowing retrieval of the credit cards from the recess.

Talking Memory Book

Abstract: The talking memory book has front and rear covers, a plurality of pages bound between the covers, and an audio system and audio system control panel, preferably mounted in the rear cover, for recording and playing back a recorded message. The audio system control panel includes electrical switches connected to the control circuit for triggering the audio system to record or play back a message associated with the at least one page. The audio system can also be configured as a digital audio system to accept downloaded audio files.

Method and apparatus for electrical box repair cover

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an electrical box repair cover have been described. A cover may be secured to an electrical box by various techniques including straps, clamps, etc. Additionally the cover may secure electrical devices to the electrical box.

Security sensing module envelope

Abstract: A circuit module for user data entry is provided with a cover in electrical communication with the circuit module. The cover has a plurality of circuit elements and circuit traces which result in particular electrical characteristics sensed by the circuit module.

Transform domain steganography in DVD video and audio content

Abstract: This paper is dealing with steganography in DVD content. Classical steganography concerns itself on ways of embedding a secret message in a cover message such as a video stream or audio recording. The embedding is typically parameterized by a key. Without knowledge about this key, it is difficult for a third party to detect or remove the embedded material. Once sicret information was embedded in the cover object, this material is called a stego object [1], [2]. We embed a binary image in both video frames and audio tracks. This modification ensures higher payload and security.

Case For An Audio Or Video Player

Abstract: The invention relates to a case for an audio or video player having a front cover and a back cover, each having an inside wall and an outside wall. A speaker is placed between the inside and outside walls of the front cover, a cord is placed between the inside walls for connecting the speaker to the player through the inside wall of the front cover, and the speaker includes an output facing toward the outside wall. The speaker facing outwards permits the player to be heard when the case is closed without sacrificing sound quality.

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and information processing program

Abstract: An apparatus selects a cover layout type to be used during bookbinding processing from among a plurality of cover layout types, and determines page data to be laid out in a cover area, from among page data included in original data. The apparatus lays out the determined page data in the cover area according to the selected cover layout type, and generates a print job based on the original data and a result of laying out the determined page data in the cover area.

Method and device for monitoring suspicious file start

Abstract: A method for monitoring doubtful file start-up includes interception program start-up operation to obtain expansion name and file name of file to be started up checking whether these is a possibility to use expansion name or file name of file to cover true file type of the file objectively or not and sending alarm information to user if it is then deciding whether start-up course is to be continued or not by user.

TV Latex Remote Cover

Abstract: A cover for a wireless remote control unit includes a pocket for enclosing the wireless remote control unit and a slot to allow the wireless remote control unit to access the pocket of the cover. The cover is formed from flexible material to allow a single button of the wireless remote-control unit to be depressed. The flexible material may be latex free. The slot may extend in a traverse direction, and the slot extends in a longitudinal direction.

Slide-cover mobile phone with dual antenna

Abstract: The utility model relates to a sliding cover mobile phone, in particular to a sliding cover mobile phone provided with double antenna, which comprises a top cover, a lower cover and a mobile phone element. The top cover is sliding connected with the lower cover by a metal sliding track, the top cover is provided with a first aerial, the lower cover is provided with a second aerial, the first aerial and the second aerial are respectively connected with a duplexer (or switch) of a mobile phone circuit by a transmission line. The aerial of the utility model is good in function, thereby increases the quality of connection of the mobile phone at the weak signal environment, resolves the problems of that the aerial of the prior single antenna sliding cover mobile phone is bad in function, thereby the quality of connection is bad at the weak signal environment, call success rate is low and call failing rate is high.

Car cover and deployment system therefor

Abstract: A protective flexible car cover that is attachable to and detachable from a foldable deployment rod, which facilitates deploying and removing the car cover from a vehicle, is disclosed. The attachment of the car cover to the deployment rod is effected by fasteners. The car cover has magnets or weights around its periphery to help hold the cover in place while being deployed and after deployment. Additional panels on the underside of the car cover and at the rear of the car cover are provided which can be held in place by the side doors of the vehicle or by the trunk lid.

Automatic open-close system

Abstract: This invention relates to automatic switch system for one turnover electron device for automatic switch electron device top cover, wherein, the switch system provides one top cover signal through one trigger module and one open signal; by one detect module to detect electron device use status through electron device and to output one top close signal when electron device is set with time; then sending the output top cover close signal by detect module to one dynamic deceive to open or close the electron device top cover.

Captions treater for image display and method thereof

Abstract: The invention discloses a captio processing device and method for video display units and the device comprises the parts of: input data processor; memory; controller; and video processor. And its advantages and effects: 1. as compared with the existing method of forcing to cover part of a picture by OSD, able to make users learn languages in a more natural picture; 2. able to construct better audio-visual conditions in broadcast, such as news programs or teleplays, static or having more backgrounds; 3. improving users'satisfaction.

Portable terminal device and cover

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily change setting in accordance with a cover attached to a portable terminal device by reflecting information acquired when the cover is attached as setting information without forcing a user to perform operation SOLUTION: The portable terminal device 11 includes an external interface 101 for communicating with the cover 21 attached to the surface of a casing in a freely detachable way and a CPU 102 for controlling the execution of various functions, the portable terminal device 11 acquires custom data stored in a memory 202 of the cover 21 through the external interface 101 and an external interface 201 connected to each other when the cover 21 is attached to the portable terminal device and presents to the user a standby image and an incoming tone, an operating tone and an output sound of an alarm or the like, designs of menu icons, a flickering pattern of a LED, font types of characters to be used for various applications or the like as the setting information in a selectable way, by referring to the acquired custom data COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Matchbooks having advertising media

Abstract: Improved matchbooks having separable message sheets are provided for. The novel matchbooks each comprise a comb of matches having a plurality of matches and a cover. The cover is attached to and folded over the comb such that the cover substantially encloses the comb when the cover is in a first closed position and permits a consumer to access the matches in the comb when the cover is in a second open position. The cover has igniting material on the cover on which the matches may be struck and ignited. The matchbooks also have a message sheet providing a substrate on which a message may be imprinted. The message sheet is separably connected to the cover such that the message sheet is separable from the cover. Thus, the message sheet may be removed from a novel matchbook by a consumer without compromising the integrity of the matchbook.

Motor vehicle securing and releasing device, has transceiver arrangement with antennas covering interior and/or parts of external space of vehicle, where device determines and displays location of transmitters to user

Abstract: The device has mobile identification transmitters carried by a user, and a transceiver arrangement attached/connected to a motor vehicle. The arrangement includes antennas (A1-A3), which cover an interior and/or parts of an external space of the motor vehicle for data exchange with the identification transmitters, where the device determines a location of one identification transmitters and displays the location to the user. The identification transmitters are provided for transmitting signals i.e. optical and/or acoustic signals, perceptible by the user.