Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To intuitively locate articles. SOLUTION: An object locator system generates an audio signal, as if it is emanating from the object, as a user varies angular orientation and distance from an object or site to be located within an area. A computer linked to an access transceiver receives transmissions from a user wearing a headset including a transceiver and electronic compass. The compass provides a signal indicative of the user orientation. An access transceiver receives the signal, and calculates the location of the user based on the time difference of arrival of the RF signal and triangulation of the user movement. Based on the angular orientation, as well as horizontal and vertical distance of the object or site relative to the user, the computer maps the location information into sound in the form of pulse amplitude or frequency modulated sound. The audio signal is perceived by the user as emanating from the object or site. COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and apparatus for performing out-of-band management and monitoring for communications with access points used relating to a wireless local area network. SOLUTION: In a wireless data communication system, there is provided a method for performing out-of-communication band management and other communications with access points. This system operates under a first protocol such as IEEE802.11 protocol to provide a wireless data communication. The access points are provided with a second wireless module for performing a wireless data communication using a second protocol such as 'Bluetooth(R)'. A wireless terminal operating as a 'Bluetooth(R)' master can access a processor in the access point to perform management of communication and other communications relating to the operation of the access point.
Abstract:
The device has an image-processing unit reading encoded data of an image as well as extracting a portion of another image from an imager (12) to generate extracted portion data. The extracted portion corresponds to a person, whose identity is to be authenticated. A processor compares the data with the stored biometric data is located based on the data read from an image of the person. An independent claim is also included for a method for authenticating identity of a person using a portable device.
Abstract:
Described is a system and method for detection using an ultrasonic wave. The system may include a first arrangement and a second arrangement. The first arrangement may include a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter transmits an ultrasonic wave along a surface on which items are to be stored and the receiver receives the wave after it has passed over the surface. The second arrangement receives from the first arrangement data corresponding to properties of the received wave. The second arrangement compares the properties of the received wave to properties of the transmitted wave to generate current condition value. The second arrangement determines based on the current condition value and calibration data a current condition state corresponding to a degree of the surface currently occupied by the items. The calibration data includes at least one calibration value and a corresponding calibration condition state.
Abstract:
Described is a system and method for detection using an ultrasonic wave. The system may include a first arrangement and a second arrangement. The first arrangement may include a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter transmits an ultrasonic wave along a surface on which items are to be stored and the receiver receives the wave after it has passed over the surface. The second arrangement receives from the first arrangement data corresponding to properties of the received wave. The second arrangement compares the properties of the received wave to properties of the transmitted wave to generate current condition value. The second arrangement determines based on the current condition value and calibration data a current condition state corresponding to a degree of the surface currently occupied by the items. The calibration data includes at least one calibration value and a corresponding calibration condition state.
Abstract:
Described is a system and method for detection using an ultrasonic wave. The system may include a first arrangement and a second arrangement. The first arrangement may include a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter transmits an ultrasonic wave along a surface on which items are to be stored and the receiver receives the wave after it has passed over the surface. The second arrangement receives from the first arrangement data corresponding to properties of the received wave. The second arrangement compares the properties of the received wave to properties of the transmitted wave to generate current condition value. The second arrangement determines based on the current condition value and calibration data a current condition state corresponding to a degree of the surface currently occupied by the items. The calibration data includes at least one calibration value and a corresponding calibration condition state.
Abstract:
Described is a method for detecting a link fault between a first access point and an infrastructure, the first access point providing a wireless connection for a station to the infrastructure and suspending communication between the station and the first access point. A wireless connection is then established between the first access point and a second access point, wherein the second access point has an active link to the infrastructure. Infrastructure frames are received at the first access point from the second access point, the first access point storing the infrastructure frames in a queue. Communication is resumed between the first access point and the station, the first access point transmitting the infrastructure frames to the station.
Abstract:
In a wireless data communications system a method is provided for conducting out-of-band for management and other communications with access points. The system operates under a first protocol, such as IEEE 802.11 protocol to provide wireless data communications. The access points are provided with a second radio module for conducting wireless data communications using a second protocol, such as Bluetooth. A wireless terminal, operating as a Bluetooth master can access the processor in the access point to conduct management and other communications relating to the operation of the access point.
Abstract:
In a wireless data communications system a method is provided for conducting out-of-band for management and other communications with access points. The system operates under a first protocol, such as IEEE 802.11 protocol to provide wireless data communications. The access points are provided with a second radio module for conducting wireless data communications using a second protocol, such as Bluetooth. A wireless terminal, operating as a Bluetooth master can access the processor in the access point to conduct management and other communications relating to the operation of the access point.
Abstract:
Described is a system and method for detection using an ultrasonic wave. The system may include a first arrangement and a second arrangement. The first arrangement may include a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter transmits an ultrasonic wave along a surface on which items are to be stored and the receiver receives the wave after it has passed over the surface. The second arrangement receives from the first arrangement data corresponding to properties of the received wave. The second arrangement compares the properties of the received wave to properties of the transmitted wave to generate current condition value. The second arrangement determines based on the current condition value and calibration data a current condition state corresponding to a degree of the surface currently occupied by the items. The calibration data includes at least one calibration value and a corresponding calibration condition state.