Plantronics, Inc.

Other

Steve C Evans

Mark Clark

Stephen V Cahill

Ilia Langouev

Barry J Lee

Keith Derrick

Allen L Hollister

A method is disclosed for wireless density-based on-the-fly codec and radio frequency link type selection. The method includes storing a link quality value, and scanning a plurality of timeslots across a plurality of wireless carriers. The method also includes calculating, based on the scanning, an average radio frequency density level for a time period. Still yet, the method includes calculating a current density level based on the link quality value and the average radio frequency density level. Further, the method includes selecting, based on the current density level, a codec from a plurality of stored codecs. The selected codec is associated with a link type. Moreover, the method includes receiving a command to open a wireless link, and, in response to the command, opening the wireless link using the selected codec and the associated link type.

Wireless density-based on-the-fly codec and radio frequency link type selection

Methods and apparatuses for mobile communication device configuration are disclosed. In one example, communications are established with a computing device and a use region is identified. A mobile communication device configuration profile is selected corresponding to the use region and implemented at a mobile communication device.

Location based mobile communications device auto-configuration

Methods and apparatuses for multiple RF band operation in mobile devices are disclosed. In one example, a method for dual radio frequency band operation includes operating a mobile communication device in a first radio frequency band, monitoring a RSSI associated with the mobile communication device, and switching operation of the mobile communication device to operation in a second radio frequency band responsive to the RSSI crossing a threshold RSSI value.

Multiple RF band operation in mobile devices

Wireless audio headset systems and methods for automatically activating target application programs on an attached processor-based host are disclosed. The system generally includes a headset base to communicate with the host executing a headset integrator application, a wireless headset in wireless communication with the headset base and configured to transmit audio signals to and from the headset integrator application via the headset base, and a program activation mechanism provided by the wireless headset that, upon activation of the mechanism, activates a target application program on the processor-based host via the headset base and the headset integrator application.

Wireless headset systems and methods for activating application programs on processor-based host

Methods and apparatuses for determining the wearing status of body worn devices are disclosed. In one example, RSSI values are processed to identify the wearing status of a body worn device.

Device wearing status determination using RSSI

The present invention provides a solution to the needs described above through a method and apparatus for a wireless network. The network includes a first wireless device and a second wireless device. The first wireless device comprises a transceiver for receiving and transmitting signals utilizing a wireless air interface and communication protocol. The second wireless device is capable of communicating with the first wireless device using the wireless air interface and communication protocol. The second wireless device is further capable of receiving and transmitting signals utilizing an IEEE 802.11 wireless protocol. The network further includes a wired device for communicating with the second wireless device utilizing the IEEE 802.11 wireless protocol.

Method and apparatus for a wireless network

A system and method for small built-in antennas that can be incorporated into short range communication devices such as cordless headsets are disclosed. The antenna is a built-in bifurcated inverted F antenna. The antenna generally includes two signal radiating and receiving arms of substantially equal electrical length extending generally parallel to each other along a longitudinal length of the antenna, the arms defining an opening therebetween extending along the longitudinal length of the antenna, a signal component in communication with the two arms for transmitting and receiving signals between the two arms and a signal contact of the wireless communication device, and a grounding component in contact with a grounding plane for grounding the antenna. The antenna may include an extension sloped relative to the grounding plane and extending between the grounding component and the arms to minimize the profile of the antenna. The wireless device may further include a printed circuit board onto which the antenna is secured. The device may also include a control in communication with the printed circuit board and extends through the opening between the two arms such that the control is symmetrically arranged relative to the two arms, approximately on a center line extending the longitudinal length of the device. The antenna is optionally tuned for a 1900 MHz or a 2400 MHz frequency band.

Bifurcated inverted F antenna

A handle and post assembly with a plurality of attachments including a straight post with an elongated cylindrical configuration having a first lower end with a threaded periphery and a second upper end including a bore formed coaxially therein with a threaded inner surface. Further provided is a plurality of attachments each with a bore formed coaxially therein with a threaded inner surface for releasably engaging the threaded first end of the post. The attachments include a digging attachment, a raking attachment, and a sweeping attachment. Further provided is a handle with a T-shaped configuration having a straight horizontally oriented bar and a short vertically oriented bar integrally coupled at the first end thereof to a central extent of the horizontally oriented bar. The vertically oriented bar further has a second end with a threaded periphery for releasably engaging the threaded bore of the second end of the post.

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Aptos, CA, United States of America

Steve C Evans