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Posted by: Eric
In reply to: None Date:1/3/2003 1:59:06 PM
Post #of 110
Infrastructure Forecast by SoundView
"Abstracted from a report by Peter Richardson & Matt Hoffman titled "3G Will Help Infrastructure Market, but Still Several Quarters Away" ..."
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=651491
(I can't seem to cut and paste this information and still retain the format provided by Eric)
Gamco
Siemens To Launch 4 Mobile Phones In Coming Wks - Source
Wednesday January 22, 9:47 am ET
BERLIN -(Dow Jones)- Siemens AG plans to launch a smart phone, its first Symbian-operated product, in the coming weeks as it tries to keep up the pressure on rivals in the hard-fought mobile phone market, an industry source told Dow Jones Newswires Wednesday.
The smart phone launch is part of Siemens' plans to launch four new handset models.
Siemens will launch two phones: one high-end and one low-end model at the GSM World conference in Cannes, France, next month.
An additional two models will be launched at the CeBIT technology fair in Hannover, Germany, in March.
Siemens plans to launch a so-called smart phone, which combines a mobile phone with personal computer functions.
The smart phone model will be equipped with a color screen, and will be the German phonemaker's first product to use the operating system of Symbian PLC , the source said.
The decision to opt for Symbian software is a blow to Microsoft Corp. (NasdaqNM:MSFT - News) , which is seeking inroads in the wireless market.
Siemens, which bought a 5% stake in Symbian last April, will phase out its Microsoft-operated SX45 personal digital assistant, jointly developed with Casio, the source added.
Siemens also plans to expand its successful 55 handset series, which includes the Munich-based company's latest mobile phone - the S55, which has multimedia messaging capabilities, a color screen, and the option of an attachable camera with a built-in flash.
Siemens is the world's fourth-largest mobile phone maker with a market share of 7.8%, according to market research firm Gartner Dataquest.
Chief Executive Heinrich von Pierer said recently that Siemens sold more than 9 million mobile phones in the fourth quarter, improving on last year's performance.
The German conglomerate has been criticized in the past for not being aggressive enough with the introduction of new models. It currently offers some 20 mobile phone models.
Company Web site: http://www.siemens.com
-By Chris Reiter, Dow Jones Newswires; +49 30 288 8410; chris.reiter@dowjones.com
Gamco
Find the Feature Answer:
People that I have on ignore can now not read messages that I post on public boards.
Gamco
Boxer Brief: Poor reaction to good news
Tuesday January 21, 4:43 pm Eastern Time
http://biz.yahoo.com/oo/030121/77300.html
Gamco
OT: MIGR
I would like to see someone begin a MIGR stock board on IHub. There are many that are more familiar with the company than I am and would be better positioned to begin that thread. There is some stockholder overlap between IDCC and MIGR so I thought there may be someone out there that would be inclined to take on that project. Thanks.
Gamco
IDCC currently has relationships described as “research partnerships” with two Universities: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (since March 2002) and McGill University (since October 2001). Are these “research partnerships” expected to produce patents listing college professors as the inventor and assigned to ITC?
The following is an example of what I am describing. Note that VPI is located at Blacksburg, VA.
United States Patent 6,499,006
Rappaport , et al. December 24, 2002
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System for the three-dimensional display of wireless communication system performance
Abstract
A method for displaying the results of predicted wireless communication system performance as a three-dimensional region of fluctuating elevation and/or color within a three-dimensional computer drawing database consisting of one or more multi-level buildings, terrain, flora, and additional static and dynamic obstacles (e.g., automobiles, people, filing cabinets, etc.). The method combines computerized organization, database fusion, and site-specific performance prediction models. The method enables a design engineer to visualize the performance of any wireless communication system as a three-dimensional region of fluctuating elevation, color, or other aesthetic characteristics with fully selectable display parameters, overlaid with the three-dimensional site-specific computer model for which the performance prediction was carried out.
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Inventors: Rappaport; Theodore S. (Blacksburg, VA); Skidmore; Roger R (Blacksburg, VA)
Assignee: Wireless Valley Communications, Inc. (Austin, TX)
Appl. No.: 352678
Filed: July 14, 1999
Current U.S. Class: 703/20; 703/5
Intern'l Class: G06F 017/50
Field of Search: 703/5,18,20 455/33.1,67.1,33.4,56.1 345/133
Gamco
Loop -
You represent one of our most highly respected posters and I am certain there are many here that have a feeling of relief to see that you are back posting on Mr. Lurgio's IDCC Board (where ever it may, from time to time, call home).
Gamco
Regarding a Settlement –
In as much as Nokia and Samung have hitched their wagon to the IDCC / ERICY train, maybe Mr. Campagna wants written acknowledgements from both that all is in order before he signs the last page of any Ericy settlement. I would like to think that we are just waiting for Finnish and Korean translations to be delivered in executed form before any announcements are to be made.
Just a thought about an extremely cautious management that has been given much reason to error on the cautious side of any and all subject matters.
Gamco
From Ellismd's post #3328 -
Jim Frost, Jupiter FL: Hi Andy. Qualcomm has previously announced a signed MOU with a "top-5" GSM operator to do a commercial trial of GSM/1X. Would you hazzard a guess to who the operator might be?
Andy Seybold: Jim--no because I know the answer and am not permitted to share it.
I wonder if this would entail the technology that IDCC previously eluded to a year or so ago and further stated that in IDCC's opinion Qualcomm would need an updated license from IDCC to deploy this product. I am asking and not at all suggesting that this is indeed the case.
Gamco
teecee -
What does "money flow" numbers on IDCC look like since January 1st? I consider the month of December to be so tainted with tax related sales (for both gain and loss strategies) that I choose to ignore such statistics). TIA
Gamco
IDCC Boxer Brief -
http://biz.yahoo.com/oo/030114/77280.html
Gamco
France's Alcatel Issues Strong 4th-Quarter Outlook
Tuesday January 14, 6:15 am ET
By Greg Keller
PARIS -- Alcatel SA Tuesday surprised investors with unexpectedly strong fourth-quarter 2002 revenue and earnings forecasts, a performance some analysts said demonstrated the company's restructuring efforts are paying off.
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The French telecommunications equipment maker said it expects revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2002 to be "in the high twenties percent" compared with the previous quarter, while its operating result for the same period should be " around breakeven."
Previously Alcatel had forecast a 20% sequential rise in fourth-quarter revenue and said it would only break even before taking into account exceptional items.
Fideuram Wargny analyst Jean-Pierre Geremy said "Alcatel has long been the best in the class among telecom equipment makers and these numbers confirm that."
Alcatel shares, which have gained 37% since Jan. 8, rose sharply on the forecast and were up 19% at 6.60 euros ($6.93) in late morning trading in Paris.
The expected revenue growth is the result of a stronger-than-expected seasonal pattern and sustained sales mainly in broadband equipment and mobile infrastructure, the company said.
"The growth is coming from a healthy increase in broadband equipment, with Wanadoo and T-Online numbers confirming the trend," said Julius Baer strategist Edmund Sching. "With costs under control and with no net debt, this is very good news," he added.
Dexia Securities telecom analyst Antoine de Montille called the trading update "the second sign of a rebound" in Alcatel shares, after the successful launch of a 630 million euro convertible bond issue last month.
De Montille, who has a "buy" rating on the stock, said he sees a possible 20% upside from current levels over the next six months for the shares despite the fact that he still expects revenue to fall in 2003 as telecom operators continue to cut back on spending to reign in debt.
"What they are doing in terms of restructuring is really huge," Mr. De Montille said, and it's this, rather than an upturn in its markets, that will fuel Alcatel's rebound.
Alcatel is in the process of a restructuring plan that aims to cut the workforce to 60,000 at the end of this year from 119,000 at the end of 2000.
Other analysts said they were withholding judgment on the 2003 earnings outlook until the company reports its 2002 financial results later this month.
"The outlook for 2003 is still uncertain but the progress in fourth quarter is encouraging," a London-based analyst said.
-Greg Keller, Dow Jones Newswires; +33 1 40 17 17 40; greg.kelle@dowjones.com
Gamco
United States Patent 6,507,600
Schilling January 14, 2003
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Frequency hopping code division multiple access system and method
Abstract
The present invention is a communication system and method having a base station for communication with multiple remote units. The system comprises a base station which utilizes a plurality of sets of frequencies for selectively communicating with remote units in a predefined coverage area. The coverage area is divided into N concentric regions, where each concentric region is assigned one of the plurality of frequency sets such that for any given concentric region a different frequency set is assigned than the frequency sets assigned to all other adjacent concentric regions. The base station includes a means for communicating data to a remote unit over the set of frequencies associated with the respective concentric region as the remote unit travels from one concentric region to another. The system also comprises at least one remote unit having means for communicating with the base station over the set of frequencies associated with the respective concentric region as the remote unit travels from one concentric region to another.
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Inventors: Schilling; Donald L. (Sands Point, NY)
Assignee: Interdigital Technology Corporation (Wilmington, DE)
Appl. No.: 057333
Filed: October 29, 2001
Current U.S. Class: 375/134; 455/446; 455/561
Intern'l Class: H04B 015/00; H04K 001/00; H04L 027/30
Field of Search: 375/134,132,133,137 455/446,561,450,452 370/328,329,343 342/358
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References Cited [Referenced By]
Gamco
United States Patent 6,507,745
Ozluturk , et al. January 14, 2003
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Apparatus for controlling initial power ramp-up in a CDMA system by using short codes
Abstract
An apparatus for controlling transmission power during the establishment of a channel in a CDMA communication system utilizes the transmission of a short code from a subscriber unit to a base station during initial power ramp-up. The short code is a sequence for detection by the base station which has a much shorter period than a conventional spreading code. The ramp-up starts from a power level that is lower than the required power level for detection by the base station. The subscriber unit quickly increases transmission power while repeatedly transmitting the short code until the signal is detected by the base station. Once the base station detects the short code, it sends an indication to the subscriber unit to cease increasing transmission power. The use of short codes limits power overshoot and interference to other subscriber units and permits the base station to quickly synchronize to the spreading code used by the subscriber unit.
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Inventors: Ozluturk; Fatih M. (Port Washington, NY); Lomp; Gary R. (Centerport, NY)
Assignee: InterDigital Technology Corporation (Wilmington, DE)
Appl. No.: 086325
Filed: March 1, 2002
Current U.S. Class: 455/522; 455/67.1; 455/69; 370/335
Intern'l Class: H04Q 007/20
Field of Search: 455/522,63,67.1,69,70,436,437,517 370/318,320,252,324,331,332,350
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Gamco
Warbil -
You stated, "What about this notion...
It couldn't be as simple as ERICY just holding out for a more reasonable royalty rate could it? We know there was a group WP5 trying to control the royalty costs for 2G. We also know there is a group established to try to control the royalty costs for 3G. ERICY and NOK were and are members of both groups. Do you suppose NOK is putting pressure on IDCC in the ERICY case to lower their royalty rate for 2G?"
It may be that the following subject matters are currently on the table:
1) a 2G royalty rate from IDCC for Ericy + Nok + Samsung
2) a 3G royalty rate from IDCC for Ericy + Nok + Samsung
OR
3) a buyout price for IDCC from Ericy + Nok + Samsung
At some royalty rate it would be cheaper for the powers that be to buy IDCC than to pay them a recurring royalty.
Gamco
First UMTS Order for Siemens in Asia - Mobile Radio Operator TCC Orders UMTS Infrastructure for Taiwan
Monday January 13, 6:06 am ET
Deliveries Start in This Quarter - Full Speed Ahead for UMTS Production
MUNICH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 2003--The Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group (Siemens mobile) is starting 2003 with a new UMTS order - the first in Asia.
Mobile radio operator Taiwan Cellular Corporation (TCC) has commissioned Siemens mobile to supply and set up its UMTS network. Siemens mobile has been the sole GSM supplier for TCC for seven years. This successful partnership, founded on mutual trust, is now to be continued with the setting up of the UMTS network. Siemens mobile is already delivering the first components to TCC in the current quarter of 2003. They come from the Siemens UMTS factory in Durach (Germany), where production of third-generation (3G) mobile radio is in full swing.
For Siemens mobile the contract with TCC is the first UMTS order in Asia and is therefore of major significance. "Having established ourselves as one of the top 3 UTMS suppliers in Europe we were able to win orders in every major country in Europe, and now we have recorded our first UMTS success in the Asian market. We will continue to pursue our 3G strategy offensive for Asia," says Lothar Pauly, board member of the Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group, underscoring the significance of concluding this most recent contract.
Siemens mobile is supplying TCC with the core and radio network, hardware and software components for location-based services, and is supporting the Taiwanese mobile radio operator in developing its GSM network. TCC is part of the Taiwan Telecom Group which has around eight million mobile radio customers and which, with a market share of some 33.5 percent, is the market leader in Taiwan. Taiwan is one of the most highly-developed mobile radio markets in Asia with a penetration rate of 100 percent. This means that there are mobile phone users who have several contracts.
With its first UMTS order in Asia Siemens mobile is establishing a further milestone in its 3G development. UTMS test networks are now in operation in 21 countries, with four in Asia in China, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore. Over the past year Siemens mobile has already started to deliver infrastructure components to customers for commercial networks: So far more than 6,000 base stations have been delivered worldwide. The lead production site is Durach in Germany, subsequently production will take place in further Siemens mobile factories in Italy, China and Brazil.
The Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group (Siemens mobile) offers the complete range of mobile solutions including mobile devices, infrastructure and applications. Devices include mobile phones, wireless modules, mobile organizers and cordless phones as well as products for wireless home networks. The infrastructure portfolio includes GSM, GPRS and 3G mobile network technologies from base stations and switching systems to intelligent networks, e.g. for prepaid services. Mobile Applications cover end-to-end solutions for Messaging, Location Based Services or Mobile Payment. For fiscal 2002 (September 30), Siemens AG mobile recorded sales of EUR 11 billion and employed approximately 28,600 people worldwide.
You can access further information about Siemens mobile on the Internet at http://www.siemens-mobile.com A photograph accompanies this press release. You can access the photo on the Internet at URL: www.siemens.com/icm-picture/icm200301004
You can access press releases, photographs and further information on the internet at:
http://www.siemens-mobile.com/press
Any statements in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties; actual results may differ from the forward-looking statements. Siemens AG undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Contact:
Siemens AG, Munich
Information and Communication Mobile
Andrea Rohmeder
Tel.: +49-89 636-52740; Fax -53484
E-mail: andrea.rohmeder@mch.siemens.de
Gamco
OT: Great Weekend for the IDCC IHub Board!
Wonderful coverage on this Board this weekend! Education and excitement all at the same time! No need to name names. Everyone knows all of those that have put in the extra effort (above and beyond!) into this endeavor. And I thank them all!
Anyone that has followed this story stock now knows that there is a legitimate story to be told and that this board is the place to learn about it. It has been about three years since I have felt this much like a genius!
Does anyone have connections with a travel agency that can arrange for a group rate airfare to Huston! We don't have much time left to get those tickets. LOL
Gamco
Teecee -
Do you have any thoughts concerning IDCC's "money flow" so far in 2003? TIA
Gamco
redhot -
It was filed 12/7/2001
United States Patent 6,504,848
Chao January 7, 2003
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Binary-tree method and system for multiplexing scheduling
Abstract
A method for multiplexed scheduling of information blocks from multiple sources on a single communication channel divided into multiple address positions. The information block from each source has a repetition period and is divided into a number of segments. The method includes determining the total number of positions on the channel to be scheduled; mapping positions in a non-sequential order corresponding to nodes in a binary tree, whereby each layer of the binary tree corresponds to a repetition period; ordering the blocks by repetition period, starting with the smallest repetition period; assigning information segments of each block to unassigned positions, and marking as assigned all child nodes of the assigned position node in the layer corresponding to the repetition period.
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Inventors: Chao; Yi-Ju (Huntington Station, NY)
Assignee: InterDigital Communications Corporation (King of Prussia, PA)
Appl. No.: 010868
Filed: December 7, 2001
Current U.S. Class: 370/437; 370/537
Intern'l Class: H04J 003/16
Field of Search: 370/437,442,443,444,445,447,458,461,462,537,538,540
Gamco
OT: Loop -
As a suggestion, you may want to first try typing your posts in a word processing program (such as Microsoft's Word) and then just pasting them into Ihub. Either way, your quota of quality posts must not be deminished! LOL I always enjoy your thoughts.
Gamco
United States Patent 6,504,848
Chao January 7, 2003
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Binary-tree method and system for multiplexing scheduling
Abstract
A method for multiplexed scheduling of information blocks from multiple sources on a single communication channel divided into multiple address positions. The information block from each source has a repetition period and is divided into a number of segments. The method includes determining the total number of positions on the channel to be scheduled; mapping positions in a non-sequential order corresponding to nodes in a binary tree, whereby each layer of the binary tree corresponds to a repetition period; ordering the blocks by repetition period, starting with the smallest repetition period; assigning information segments of each block to unassigned positions, and marking as assigned all child nodes of the assigned position node in the layer corresponding to the repetition period.
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Inventors: Chao; Yi-Ju (Huntington Station, NY)
Assignee: InterDigital Communications Corporation (King of Prussia, PA)
Appl. No.: 010868
Filed: December 7, 2001
Current U.S. Class: 370/437; 370/537
Intern'l Class: H04J 003/16
Field of Search: 370/437,442,443,444,445,447,458,461,462,537,538,540
Gamco
Jim -
Click on your own profile. Do you have yourself on Ignore? There is a "Hide this Poster" button.
Gamco
spree99 -
You asked, "...how do u get rid of the long introduction on this site, thanks"
Just click the "Hide Board Onfo" button which is right beside the "Go To Post" box.
Gamco
dvm -
I am just finding my way around this site, but to answer your question, click on "Favorites" near the top of the screen and it will direct you to your last unread message if you have marked the IDCC Board on your favorites list.
Gamco
Loop -
Go to the "Favorites" tab near the top of the page. Board mark this IDCC Board. There are several features that are nice including the "message list".
Great to see you here!
Gamco
Fmilt -
I am just finding my way around this site, but to answer your question, click on "Favorites" near the top of the screen and it will direct you to your last unread message if you have marked the IDCC Board on your favorites list.
Happy New Year to ALL!!!!
Gamco
If Mr. Jim Lurgio likes this site, I will return!!!
P.S. - Only 25 Business Days until the ERICY vs. IDCC Great Debate!!!
Gamco