221 |
Electronic device |
US11301426 |
2005-12-13 |
US07672641B2 |
2010-03-02 |
Huinan J. Yu; Roger W. Ady; Jason E. Jordan; Aroon V. Tungare |
An electronic device (100) having at least a first portion (102) and a second portion (104) is disclosed. The first portion is joined to the second portion by a mechanical connection. The electronic device (100) includes a first communication unit (106) present on the first portion (102), and a second communication unit (108) present on the second portion (104). The first communication unit (106) and the second communication unit (108) provide a first link for internal data communication between the first portion (102) and the second portion (104), when communicatively engaged with each other. Further, at least one of the first communication unit (106) and the second communication unit (108) provide a second link for external data communication with an external device when the first communication unit (106) and the second communication unit (108) are not communicatively engaged with each other. |
222 |
Method for Measuring Information of Technical and Biological Systems |
US12527378 |
2008-02-14 |
US20100036615A1 |
2010-02-11 |
Ralf Otte |
The invention relates to a method for measuring potential information of a biological or technical system. The aim of the invention is to receive signals using less energy. To achieve this, random generators are used as receivers of low-energy quanta, since the random generators can be regarded and implemented as antennae and receivers of signals of this type. The extensive natural transmission range of low-energy quanta can also be used to receive potential information from systems. |
223 |
Communications unit, communications facility, management device, communication system, and electric field communication device |
US10521601 |
2003-07-17 |
US07551893B2 |
2009-06-23 |
Masaaki Fukumoto; Toshiaki Sugimura |
Communications control apparatus CCUn involved in unitary tile carpet CPn has functions of performing communication with communications terminal TRX and wired communication with other communication control apparatus CCUn in adjoining tile carpet CPn. Each tile carpet CPn is laid out on the floor and connected to adjoining tile carpet CPn via connector CNn. Thus, a plurality of tile carpet CPn forms local area network LAN. Communication terminal TRX functions as a terminal of LAN. |
224 |
DOWNHOLE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD |
US11871395 |
2007-10-12 |
US20090097857A1 |
2009-04-16 |
Carl W. Stoesz |
Disclosed herein is a downhole optical communication system. The system includes, at least one optical transmitter and at least one optical receiver. The at least one optical receiver is in operable communication with the at least one optical transmitter such that wellbore fluid is passable between the at least one optical transmitter and the at least one optical receiver, the at least one optical receiver is receptive of light emitted from the at least one optical transmitter and information encoded therein. |
225 |
Systems and methods for communications through materials |
US12219569 |
2008-07-24 |
US20090027287A1 |
2009-01-29 |
John Menner |
A system and a method for communicating through materials are provided. One exemplary system is an antenna system for communicating through materials. The antenna system includes an antenna conductor that transmits an electromagnetic field bi-directionally, a lens layer that compresses the wavelength of the electromagnetic field and a backing material that re-directs the electromagnetic field in a chosen direction. The re-directed, compressed electromagnetic field has a sufficient frequency and power for the antenna system to effectively sense or transmit through a chosen material. |
226 |
System and method of data transmission in tension members of a fiber optical system |
US11087359 |
2005-03-23 |
US07460786B2 |
2008-12-02 |
Rodney D. Miller; Charles O'Roark |
A system and method transmits graphic data received at varying frequencies at a fixed data rate. The frequency dependent data and associated data clock signal are received and the frequency dependent data is converted to frequency independent data. A ratio of a number of data clock cycles to a number of reference clock cycles is determined and transmitted. The frequency independent data and header data are transmitted, at a fixed rate, to a receiver, the fixed rate being a frequency greater than the frequency of the associated data clock signal. The received the frequency independent data is converted to frequency dependent data based upon the received determined ratio. The communication channel may include an optical fiber and a tension member wherein control data is transmitted along the tension member and graphic data is transmitted along the optical fiber. |
227 |
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOLECULAR COMMUNICATION |
US11841338 |
2007-08-20 |
US20080061947A1 |
2008-03-13 |
Satoshi Hiyama; Yuki Moritani; Tatsuya Suda; Junichi Kikuchi; Yoshihiro Sasaki |
A disclosed molecular communication system includes a molecular transmitter configured to transmit an information molecule in which prescribed information is encoded, a molecular receiver configured to receive the information molecule, and a molecular capsule configured to carry the information molecule from the molecular transmitter to the molecular receiver. Each of the molecular transmitter, the molecular receiver, and the molecular capsule has an artificial cell membrane in which at least one kind of molecular switch is embedded, the molecular switch being responsive to an external input signal so as to control association and separation between the molecular transmitter and the molecular capsule, and association and separation between the molecular capsule and the molecular receiver, upon application of the external input signal. |
228 |
Data communication system |
US11455890 |
2006-06-20 |
US20070227240A1 |
2007-10-04 |
Shinichi Kawase; Youichi Okubo; Yasuhisa Tsujita; Syuji Aoyama |
A data communication system installed in an electric machine includes a transmission terminal and a reception terminal both mounted on the electric machine, a transmission-side opposed conductive member disposed on the transmission terminal, a transmission circuit for applying voltage between the transmission-side conductive member and the conductive body, thereby changing electric field generated on the entire surface of the conductive body, the voltage being changed according to information to be transmitted, a reception-side opposed conductive member provided on the reception terminal, thereby being capable of generating potential difference according to the electric field between the conductive body and the reception-side opposed conductive member, and a reception circuit for receiving the information based on a change in the potential difference between the conductive body and the reception-side opposed conductive member. |
229 |
Communications and power harvesting system for in-pipe wireless sensor networks |
US11643750 |
2006-12-20 |
US20070209865A1 |
2007-09-13 |
George Kokosalakis; Alexander Gorlov; Eduardo Kausel; Andrew Whittle |
A system or corresponding method provides for communicating data in confined waveguides containing a fluid. The system includes processing and transmitter/receiver operations at nodes in or alone the confined waveguides and transducers to produce a propagation signal that transmits modulated data via the fluid in the confined waveguide. Applications include sensing information about the fluid, such as the pressure, pH, or other parameter(s), and transmitting that data via the fluid in the confined waveguide. For example, the system may be distributed about an oil pipeline or network of oil pipelines. Nodes in the system may include turbines that generate power for use by the nodes at levels sufficient to support the node for its activities. Signal processing and multiple transducers at each node may be employed to extend distances up to kilometers between nodes for low-cost operation of the system. |
230 |
Electronic device |
US11301426 |
2005-12-13 |
US20070135189A1 |
2007-06-14 |
Huinan Yu; Roger Ady; Jason Jordan; Aroon Tungare |
An electronic device (100) having at least a first portion (102) and a second portion (104) is disclosed. The first portion is joined to the second portion by a mechanical connection. The electronic device (100) includes a first communication unit (106) present on the first portion (102), and a second communication unit (108) present on the second portion (104). The first communication unit (106) and the second communication unit (108) provide a first link for internal data communication between the first portion (102) and the second portion (104), when communicatively engaged with each other. Further, at least one of the first communication unit (106) and the second communication unit (108) provide a second link for external data communication with an external device when the first communication unit (106) and the second communication unit (108) are not communicatively engaged with each other. |
231 |
Method and apparatus for multiplexing in a wireless communication infrastructure |
US10012264 |
2001-11-05 |
US07127175B2 |
2006-10-24 |
Sanjay Mani; David Cutrer |
A network is provided that includes a plurality of antennas coupled over the network to a plurality of base stations. The network can be optical or constructed with RF microwave links. The base stations are configured to provide cellular transmission. A plurality of links couple the plurality of antennas and the plurality of base stations. At least one link of the plurality of links provides multiple transmission paths between at least a portion of the base stations with at least a portion of the antennas. In one implementation, at least one link of the plurality of links is shared by at least two cellular operators on different transmission paths. In another implementation, at least a portion of the plurality of base stations are in a common location and at least a portion of the antennas are geographically disbursed. |
232 |
ELF/VLF wave generator using a virtual vertical electric dipole |
US10928692 |
2004-08-27 |
US20060044176A1 |
2006-03-02 |
Dennis Papadopoulos |
A high efficiency system generates a VED virtual antenna by taking advantage of the vertical electric field created by natural effects in the lower ionosphere at latitudes in the vicinity of the dip equator. An ionospheric heater is employed to direct a heating radiation beam into a region of the ionosphere located at an altitude of 75-105 Km. The heating effect of the beam drives vertical oscillator currents that radiate ELF/VLF signals in the ionosphere. |
233 |
Apparatus and method for transmitting data in an aqueous medium |
US10962650 |
2004-10-12 |
US20060008275A1 |
2006-01-12 |
Philip Lacovara; Rogelio Rodriguez; Lavirboth Cheav |
An apparatus and method for transmitting data in an aqueous medium is provided. The apparatus, comprising a transmitter having one or a plurality of LED transmitting components, which is configured, when immersed in an aqueous medium, to transmit light in a blue or green light wavelength, and a receiver configured, when immersed in the aqueous medium, to receive light in the wavelength of the transmitter. |
234 |
Method and apparatus for multiplexing in a wireless communication infrastructure |
US11001685 |
2004-11-30 |
US20050201323A1 |
2005-09-15 |
Sanjay Mani; David Cutrer |
A network includes a plurality of antennas coupled to a plurality of base stations. The network can be optical or constructed with RF microwave links. The antennas and base stations are configured to transmit and receive digital signals representing cellular signals and the digital signals are exchanged over the network. A plurality of links couple the plurality of antennas and the plurality of base stations. At least one link of the plurality of links provides multiple transmission paths between at least a portion of the base stations and at least a portion of the antennas. |
235 |
System and method for filtering reflected infrared signals |
US10045331 |
2001-10-23 |
US20050127313A1 |
2005-06-16 |
Thomas Watson |
A system for preventing IR reflection ghosting in a fluid-dispensing device having a transmitter/receiver pair and control logic. The control logic interfaces with the transmitter and the receiver, activating the fluid-dispensing device when an object is present within the transmitter detection range by comparing a set predefined value with the IR value obtained. When the reflection is above the detection level, the control logic further evaluates two consecutive pulses to detect movement between said two consecutive pulses. An increase in IR value indicates movement, thereby causing the fluid-dispensing device to be activated. |
236 |
Acoustic system for communication in pipelines |
US10855243 |
2004-05-26 |
US20050007877A1 |
2005-01-13 |
Louis Martin; John Cooper |
A system for communication in a pipe, or pipeline, or network of pipes containing a fluid. The system includes an encoding and transmitting sub-system connected to the pipe, or pipeline, or network of pipes that transmits a signal in the frequency range of 3-100 kHz into the pipe, or pipeline, or network of pipes containing a fluid, and a receiver and processor sub-system connected to the pipe, or pipeline, or network of pipes containing a fluid that receives said signal and uses said signal for a desired application. |
237 |
Method and apparatus for multiplexing in a wireless communication infrastructure |
US10012246 |
2001-11-05 |
US06826164B2 |
2004-11-30 |
Sanjay Mani; David Cutrer |
A network includes a plurality of antennas coupled to a plurality of base stations. The network can be optical or constructed with RF microwave links. The antennas and base stations are configured to transmit and receive digital signals representing cellular signals and the digital signals are exchanged over the network. A plurality of links couple the plurality of antennas and the plurality of base stations. At least one link of the plurality of links provides multiple transmission paths between at least a portion of the base stations and at least a portion of the antennas. |
238 |
Signal transmission device and method |
US10258671 |
2003-06-10 |
US20040222843A1 |
2004-11-11 |
Nobuyuki
Matsushita; Shigeru
Tajima; Yuji
Ayatsuka; Tota
Hasegawa; Hidenori
Karasawa; Eduardo
Agusto
Sciammarella; Junichi
Rekimoto |
A signal transmitting apparatus which makes exchanging information when pouring a liquid possible. A container body 201 of a transmitter side container 20 holds an electrically conductive liquid 402. A display 306 for confirming data reception is attached to a container body 211 of a receiver side container 21. The container body 201 and the container body 211 are electrically connected at a predetermined impedance by the liquid 402. Because digital data is modulated by a carrier of approximately 10 MHz, an electromagnetic field is generated. In particular, a return line 404 due to an electromagnetic near field is generated, and communications from the transmitter side container 20 to the receiver side container 21 becomes possible. |
239 |
Contemplation wave communication device |
US10479257 |
2003-12-01 |
US20040219960A1 |
2004-11-04 |
Kenichi
Miya; Takuji
Hatanaka |
Provision of a new communication device that uses pneumatronic waves as transmission medium, taking advantage of the characteristics of responsive materials such as ceramics. The space communication device contains a transmission means that generates pneumatronic waves vibration-modulated by letting electromagnetic waves carrying information signals act on wave-transferred inorganic materials, a receiving means that detects as information signals electromagnetic waves generated by the coming pneumatronic waves, which act on the said wave-transferred inorganic materials to vibration-demodulate such materials, and a differential transformation means that prevents the said electromagnetic waves from impeding receiving action. |
240 |
Optical communication system using optical transcription material |
US09586513 |
2000-06-02 |
US06768873B1 |
2004-07-27 |
Stephen P. Palese |
An optical communication system for communicating through a turbulent medium is disclosed. It includes an optical transmitter and an optical receiver. The optical receiver receives an optical signal containing information that fluctuates as it passes through a turbulent medium. It comprises a reflector for collecting the optical signal and for focusing it, a probe laser for generating an optical probe beam, an optical device having an OTM responsive to the focused optical signal and the probe beam and operative to change a characteristic of the probe beam, and optoelectronic detector means responsive to the changed characteristic and, operative to develop an output electrical signal representative of the information contained in the received optical signal. |