Other

At&t Intellectual Property I, L.p.

Michael P Millard

Ryan McKenney

Jeremy Keith Raines

Howard Melamed

Gary A Minker

Stevan Melamed

A radio frequency spectrum management system and method for detecting and redirecting interfering radio frequency signals includes one or more radio frequency spectrum management device, each device having an antenna to scan a device area of influence and detect interfering radio frequency signals. A radio frequency spectrum management device also includes a controller to analyze detected interfering radio frequency signals and to delineate operative parameters for redirecting clearance signals. A radio frequency transmitter transmits redirecting clearance signals over the device area of influence via the antenna, in accordance with the operative parameters for redirecting clearance signals delineated by the controller. A radio signal amplifier boosts a redirecting clearance signal to a predetermined clearance signal amplitude.

Radio frequency spectrum management system and method

A method includes presenting, at a called communication device, first location information corresponding to a first location of a caller communication device. The first location information is presented before an incoming communication is answered. The method also includes presenting, at the called communication device, second location information in response to the incoming communication being answered. The second location information corresponds to a second location of the called communication device.

System and method for providing location information

The invention is a device for multi-band, multi-channel, wireless communications that automatically provides signal amplification when and where necessary, and that automatically avoids harmful interference to base stations and other parts of the communications infrastructure. The invention is a unique combination of an adjustable gain, bidirectional amplifier, a GPS receiver, a processor, and one or more removable, non-volatile, updatable memory devices. Alternatively, the memory can be an internal device accessible via an electronic port such as a USB. In either case, the memory stores comprehensive information that determines if, and how much, amplification is necessary at a particular location sensed by the GPS receiver. The device also includes a dedicated apparatus that permits a deactivation by remote control in the event of a malfunction.

Intelligent signal booster

In a particular embodiment, a method includes presenting, at a first communication device, first location information after an incoming communication is answered. The first location information corresponds to a first location of the first communication device. The method further includes presenting updated first location information, at the first communication device, prior to the incoming communication being terminated.

A system and method for providing location information is provided. The system may include a communication device. The communication device may include a communication interface to receive a notice of an incoming communication. The communication device may also include a display to display a representation of a present location of a calling party and to display a representation of a location of the communication device.

The invention is a device for multiband, multi-channel, wireless communications that automatically provides signal amplification when necessary, and that automatically avoids harmful interference to base stations and other parts of the communications infrastructure. The device is especially suitable for, but not limited to, cellular and PCS bands and channels. The invention is a unique combination of a bidirectional amplifier, a GPS receiver, a processor, and a removable, updatable memory. The memory stores comprehensive information that determines if amplification is necessary at a particular location sensed by the GPS receiver. Because the memory is removable and updatable, it therefore provides protection against piracy and unauthorized and improper use.

Multi-band, multi-channel, location-aware communications booster

An insertable flashlight adapter device for use in an ordinary flashlight having a lamp includes a disc-like shaped housing unit. Electronic circuitry is disposed within the housing unit for selectively operating the flashlight in at least three different modes. The electronic circuitry has a voltage comparator for determining which one of the at least three different modes the flashlight is being operated. The electronic circuitry also has logic and control means for selectively interrupting current to the flashlight lamp so as to cause the at least three different modes of operation. The logic and control means includes a first timer for monitoring a first time interval between mode changes in the voltage comparator and a second timer for monitoring a second time interval between a power-ON and power-OFF state of the flashlight lamp. As a result, the adapter device has eliminated the need of modifications to make an ordinary flashlight operate selectively in the different modes of operation and to maintain the lifespan of the original ON-OFF switch.

Growing community of inventors

Deerfield Beach, FL, United States of America

Michael P Millard