Methods and apparatus for using an energy emanating device that finds a person object or system based on preselected attributes stored in the energy emanating device are disclosed. Searching Methods are used to compare the attributes of individuals, and a match is determined based upon the correlation of these attributes. The matching is accomplished using a variety of algorithms, including a "Distance Formula." In alternative embodiments, the invention may be used in a search engine.
20070243537 Human sample matching system
Methods and apparatus for a collecting a human odor or DNA sample, analyzing the sample and then determining a good romantic match is disclosed. In one embodiment, a customer purchases an AromaMatch. Test Kit, which comprises a bottle of cleaning solution, a cotton ball a sample patch, a sample bag and a mailing envelope. The user opens the kit, cleans a patch of skin somewhere on his or her body, and then applies the patch. After wearing the patch for an appropriate time period, the patch is removed, and placed in the sample bag. In an alternative embodiment, the user obtains a DNA sample using a cheek swab or a spit cup. The user writes his or her password on the sample bag or some other container, and then mails it in the return envelope. A laboratory analyzes the sample patch or DNA sample, and determines a set of genetic attributes that are associated with the sample. The user receives an analysis report by mail, or views the results of the analysis on a website, such as www.AromaMatch.com. In another embodiment, a customized perfume is manufactured that is based on biological agents that are selected to match the set of genetic attributes identified by the analysis. The perfume may be worn to stimulate sexual self-confidence or to enhance the attractiveness of another person.
20070206687 MEMORY EFFICIENT OFDM CHANNEL ESTIMATION AND FREQUENCY DOMAIN DIVERSITY PROCESSING
A frequency domain diversity DVB receiver device includes multiple antenna ports for receiving radio signals, and radio signal processing circuits connected to the antenna ports that convert the received radio signals into digital samples. The digital samples from the different antenna ports time-share a front-end processor which processes the digital samples to provide time-domain symbols. The time-domain symbols are stored in time-domain symbol buffers according to which of the antenna ports the time-domain symbols are received. A fast fourier transform circuit then retrieves the time-domain symbols and converts them frequency-domain symbols, which are then stored one or more frequency-domain symbol buffers according to the antenna ports the corresponding radio signals are received. A diversity processor which combines the frequency-domain symbols from the frequency-domain symbol buffers.
20070156800 MULTI-STANDARD MULTI-RATE FILTER
A method is provided for decimating a digital signal by a factor of M and matching it to a desired channel bandwidth. The method applies the digital signal input samples to a (M-1) stage tapped delay line, downsamples the input samples and the output samples of each tapped delay line stage by a factor of M, and applies each of the M downsampled sample value streams to M allpass IRR filters, respectively. The M allpass IRR filtered sample streams are then summed and scaled by a factor of 1/M. The result can then be filtered by a digital channel filter.
20070153946 DIFFERENTIAL EVOLUTION DESIGN OF POLYPHASE IIR DECIMATION FILTERS
A method for designing a digital filter, includes: (a) selecting a predetermined number of current sets of coefficients for the digital filter; (b) selecting a metric for evaluating coefficients of the digital filter; (c) computing a metric for each current set of coefficients; (d) deriving a next set of coefficients based on a subset of the current set of coefficients; (e) computing the metric for the next set of coefficients; (f) replacing a selected one of the current set of coefficients based on comparing the metric for the next set of coefficients with the metric for the selected current set of coefficients; and (g) iterating steps (a) to (e) until a termination criterion is met. In one embodiment, the selected metric represents a desired stop band response. The next set of coefficients may be derived by adjusting a first current set of coefficients by a weighted difference between a second current set of coefficients and a third current set of coefficients. The weighted difference may be obtained by multiplying a predetermined factor to the difference between the second current set of coefficients and the third current set of coefficients. In one embodiment, a scaling is performed such that the next set of coefficients does not include a pole outside of the unit circle.
Methods and apparatus for finding a match between or among persons, characteristics and/or objects are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, an electronic device, such as a handheld radio, is used to find a person who meets criteria specified by a user. In another embodiment, this electronic device is programmed with information regarding the genetic attributes of individuals. These individuals are matched by computing a correlation of the genetic attributes of two individuals . The information regarding these genetic attributes are determined by testing a tissue or fluid sample. In yet another embodiment of the invention, once biological or genetic attributes are determined, a perfume may be manufactured which is based on a unique set of genetic attributes, and which may either fortify the sexual self-confidence and broadcast the attributes of the person who wears the perfume, or may be used to enhance the attractiveness of another person.
20070057858 Multiple-point to multiple-point communication system
Methods and apparatus for a high speed wireless communication system are disclosed. The high speed wireless links are accomplished using relatively narrow beams (<1.degree.). These beams are produced using rotational motion at a base station in the center of a cell. In one embodiment of the invention, a radio and an antenna are mounted on a rotating element attached to a vertical mast. In another embodiment, a rotating mirror is employed to produce reflected beams. The present invention may be implemented using the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz, and/or 92-95 GHz frequency bands.
20060141929 Cellular communication system
Methods and apparatus for improving the performance of a conventional cellular telephone system. In a conventional system, a base station located in a cell both sends and receives signals to and from handheld phones. In one embodiment, the present invention employs a relay transceiver located in the cell to relay signals from handheld phones to the a base station. The handheld still receives signals directly from the base station, but the return signal back to the base station is accomplished through the relay transceiver.
20060125691 Radio frequency tags for use in a motion tracking system
Small radio frequency tags for use in a motion capture system include a power source, circuitry for generating radio frequency identification signals, an antenna for transmitting the signals, and means for automatically activating the tags so that the tags begin transmitting the signals including a tag identification code when a cover is removed. The activation means may include a release strip that, when removed, opens or closes an electrical circuit that activates the tag and also exposes an adhesive covered surface of the tag so that the tag can then be adhered to a clothed or unclothed human body or other object to be tracked. The activation means can also include an optical sensor, an oxygen sensor, or other sensors. The battery and the antenna may be printed or constructed of film, thus allowing the tag to be small, thin, and flexible.
20050136386 Distance learning system
Methods and apparatus for gradually and automatically distributing educational content to students is disclosed. In one embodiment, content is transmitted using subcarriers or sidebands of conventional FM broadcasts to gradually convey audio programs to wireless portable receivers which automatically store the received content until the listener is ready to learn.
20040259496 Construction project data distribution & update system
Methods and apparatus for automatically distributing data and updates to wireless terminals using a point-to-multi-point network is disclosed. In one embodiment, data from a domestic source is conveyed by satellite to a remote location, where the data is then broadcast by a transmitter. The data is automatically pushed to wireless terminals located at remote construction sites around the world.
20040178955 Radio Frequency Motion Tracking System and Method
A radio frequency (RF) motion capture system includes stationary sensor receivers, one or more transmitter marker tags on one or more objects to be tracked within a capture zone, at least one stationary reference tag transmitter, and a processing system for processing the received signals. The individual tags transmit burst of spread-spectrum RF signals. The transmitted signals include a common sync code, and a tag identification code that is unique to each tag. By computing double differences of pseudoranges, clock terms are cancelled out allowing the processing system to precisely determine the location of each tag as it moves through the capture zone without the need to synchronize clocks between sensors and tags. The system can be used for RF match moving.
20040163135 Method for securely distributing & updating software
Methods and apparatus for gradually delivering software over a terrestrial or satellite network are disclosed. Packets of a software program are conveyed wirelessly from a central server to customers using a portion of standard FM radio or television signals. These packets are conveyed to a wireless receiver at the customer's premises over a relatively long period of time. The packets are slowly accumulated in the customer's receiver, which includes a storage device such as an array of hard drives or memory chips. After this "accumulation period" is completed, and a full software program has been built up, subscribers may then retrieve and use the software. The invention provides a highly secure distribution system which thwarts copyright infringement and other unauthorized copying. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the data conveyed to customers is computer software, including operating systems, applications and updates. The system may also be tamper-proofed, so that any attempt to make unauthorized copies of the software, or to open the receiver cause an immediate erasure of all the programs stored in the receiver. A peripheral device maybe connected to the customer's personal computer. This device connects to a computer using a USB or other port, and includes a conventional FM radio or television receiver, a large storage device, and a security chip. This device may also be built into the customer's personal computer.
20030060156 Method for securely distributing & updating information
Methods and apparatus for gradually delivering information over a terrestrial or satellite network are disclosed. Packets of information are conveyed wirelessly from a central server to customers using a portion of standard FM radio or television signals. These packets are conveyed to a wireless receiver at the customer's premises over a relatively long period of time. The packets are slowly accumulated in the customer's receiver, which includes a storage device such as an array of hard drives or memory chips. After this "accumulation period" is completed, subscribers may then retrieve and display or use the information. The invention may utilize a stand-alone receiver-storage-printer combination which automatically receives the gradual download, and then periodically prints the information on paper. The invention may be used to convey the full-page text and graphical content of newspapers, magazines, catalogs, manuals, directories or the white or yellow pages.
A scalable satellite data communication system that provides incremental global broadband services using Earth-fixed cells may begin with a limited satellite deployment that initially serves a limited number of Earth-fixed cells. The system has the flexibility to incrementally increase the number of Earth-fixed cells that are served, with minimal constraints on the relative locations of the cells on the Earth, by adding satellites of potentially greater complexity to the system. Backward compatibility with existing user terminals is achieved by maintaining the same satellite communication interface as with the already-deployed satellite constellation. Continuous and/or non-continuous service may be provided to selected Earth-fixed cells. Scheduled non-continuous service is particularly advantageous for bulk data transport services. Satellites may use simple mechanically-steered antennas. Communication links may be handed from one satellite to another when one satellite moves out of range and is no longer able to cover a selected Earth-fixed cell.
20020085588 Method for securely distributing & updating digital content
Methods and apparatus for the secure and copy-proof distribution of data are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a network of satellites in low Earth orbit are used to convey packets of data from ground stations to set-top boxes installed in residences. The data is conveyed from the ground stations and to the set-top boxes during times when the network capacity is not fully utilized. In one embodiment, the packets of data which are transmitted from the ground stations to the satellites, and then to the subscribers, are heavily encrypted. In one embodiment, this data is always confined to the secure network, and is never introduced to the Internet or other public networks. The data conveyed by the present invention may be video or audio programming, business data, or any other type of information. Upon arrival at the subscriber's premises, the received signals may be decrypted, but are not capable of being copied, since the receiver does not include any external disc or tapes drives or output ports.
20020042919 Method for utilizing excess communications capacity
Methods and apparatus for the secure and copy-proof distribution of data are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a network of satellites in low Earth orbit are used to convey packets of data from ground stations to set-top boxes installed in residences. The data is conveyed from the ground stations and to the set-top boxes during times when the network capacity is not fully utilized. In one embodiment, the packets of data which are transmitted from the ground stations to the satellites, and then to the subscribers, are heavily encrypted. In one embodiment, this data is always confined to the secure network, and is never introduced to the Internet or other public networks. The data conveyed by the present invention may be video or audio programming, business data, or any other type of information. Upon arrival at the subscriber's premises, the received signals may be decrypted, but are not capable of being copied, since the receiver does not include any external disc or tapes drives or output ports.