James Allen Peele

US Patent:

6400965, Jun 4, 2002

Filed:

Jul 13, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/351805

Inventors:

John Charles Phillips - New Hill NC
James Calvin Peele - Raleigh NC

Assignee:

Ericsson Inc. - Research Triangle Park NC

International Classification:

H04Q 720

US Classification:

455558, 37935701, 235241

Abstract:

An improved SIM card reader with at least one reader data contact that is connected, typically through a control unit, to a memory, through which reader data contact predetermined software update data may be transmitted for storage in the memory of a mobile telecommunication device. The SIM card reader may be integral to the mobile communication device. In a preferred embodiment, the SIM card reader receives an improved SIM card having a card data contact that cooperatively engages with the reader data contact to electrically couple the reader data contact and the card data contact, thereby to provide a data path through which software update data may be transmitted for storage in the memory of a mobile telecommunication device. The at least one reader data contact may be used to âflashâ the memory of a mobile telecommunication device with software updates, for instance. Additional reader data contacts may be implemented for testing functions, such as, for instance, Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI), transmission power confirmation, VCO Frequency confirmation, and power level.

US Patent:

6603284, Aug 5, 2003

Filed:

Jul 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/906953

Inventors:

James Calvin Peele - Raleigh NC

Assignee:

Ericsson Inc. - Research Triangle Park NC

International Classification:

H01M 1046

US Classification:

320107

Abstract:

An electric charging system includes an electrical charger that generates a magnetic force and a device with an electric current generator that receives a portion of the magnetic force in a non-galvanic manner. The electric current generator generates an electric current in response to receiving the portion of the magnetic force and the electric current is received by a battery.

US Patent:

6763015, Jul 13, 2004

Filed:

Jan 12, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/481354

Inventors:

John C. Phillips - New Hill NC
James C. Peele - Raleigh NC

Assignee:

Ericsson Inc. - Research Triangle Park NC

International Classification:

H04B 7212

US Classification:

370347, 370282, 370336, 370353

Abstract:

Communication devices, methods, and computer program products acquire a first time division multiple access (TDMA) time slot on a TDMA carrier frequency to establish a first call and acquire a second TDMA time slot on the TDMA carrier frequency to establish a second call. The first and second time slots are associated with a single TDMA frame, which may allow, for example, a voice call and a data call to be established concurrently. Accordingly, the need for multiple phones to maintain both a voice connection and an Internet connection concurrently on a TDMA network may be obviated. Inasmuch as the two time slots are on the same TDMA carrier frequency, additional frequency synthesizers or tuning of existing frequency synthesizers may not be required.

US Patent:

6898431, May 24, 2005

Filed:

May 24, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/317480

Inventors:

James Calvin Peele - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

Ericsson Inc. - Research Triangle Park NC

International Classification:

H04Q007/20
H04B001/38
H04M001/00

US Classification:

455453, 455450, 4554521, 4554522, 4555621

Abstract:

In a sectored cell of a cellular communication network, channels are dynamically reassigned from a first sector in the cell to a second sector in the same cell when the loading in the first sector reaches a predetermined threshold. The channels allocated to the cell are further subdivided into subgroups and assigned initially to respective sectors in the cell. During normal operation, the channels in each sector are allocated to users in that sector in the usual manner. When the number of channels allocated in a first sector of the cell reaches a predetermined threshold, the base station controller polls the remaining sectors for unused channels. If an unused channel is found, that channel may be reassigned to the first sector. In one embodiment, the base station controller polls the controller in the nearest co-channel cells before reassigning the channel to prevent co-channel interference.

US Patent:

7495926, Feb 24, 2009

Filed:

Oct 5, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/711784

Inventors:

James C. Peele - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB - Lund

International Classification:

H05K 7/02

US Classification:

361737, 235441, 257679, 439946

Abstract:

An interface module in a nonplanar form. The interface module includes an electronic device card, such as a SIM or memory card, in a cross-sectional shape that may be, for example, substantially a circle or ellipse, substantially rectangular meeting certain dimensional requirements, or a shape other than a rectangle having at least three sides. Selected embodiments of the card may be a shape other than one having parallel major surfaces. An interface module assembly includes a card and a card reader. Electrical contacts are provided on both the card and the card reader. The contacts on the card may extend around the card to improve opportunity for continuous contact.

US Patent:

7518503, Apr 14, 2009

Filed:

Dec 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/306023

Inventors:

James C. Peele - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB - Lund

International Classification:

G08B 1/08

US Classification:

34053911, 348 1401, 725 81

Abstract:

Disclosed is a means for receiving an Audio/Video (A/V) signal from an original A/V source and re-formatting and re-transmitting the A/V signal such that it can be displayed on a nearby portable mobile device.

US Patent:

59864338, Nov 16, 1999

Filed:

Oct 30, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/183401

Inventors:

James C. Peele - Raleigh NC
Ivan N. Wakefield - Cary NC

Assignee:

Ericsson, Inc. - Research Triangle Park NC

International Classification:

H01M 1044
H01M 1046

US Classification:

320125

Abstract:

A multi-rate charging circuit includes charging electronics adapted to condition power received from a power source according to operational settings for one or more charge parameters. A plurality of user-selectable charge sets each include settings for one or more of the charge parameters and one of the charge sets is designated as the current default charge set. The charging electronics assume the settings of the default charge set upon power-up, thereafter the user may select an alternative charge set if so desired. A trigger monitor, such as a current level sensor, monitors for the occurrence of a trigger event, such as low current flow associated with the removal of a battery pack, and generates a reset signal in response thereto. The reset signal causes the charging electronics to automatically assume the settings represented by the current default charge set for its operational settings. Thus, upon the occurrence of a triggering event, the charging electronics reverts to (or continues, as appropriate) the default charge set settings.

US Patent:

62977784, Oct 2, 2001

Filed:

Nov 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/449657

Inventors:

John Charles Phillips - New Hill NC
James C. Peele - Raleigh NC

Assignee:

Ericsson Inc. - Research Triangle Park NC

International Classification:

H01Q 124

US Classification:

343702

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for ensuring proper antenna position of a cordless communication device having a retractable antenna, including a detector such as a light sensor or induction coil for detecting the antenna position, and an indicator for providing audio and/or visual indication of the antenna position.