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Radio communication device and method
Assignee: Avago Technologies International Sales Pte Ltd
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Filing: 1995-12-01
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Granted: 1999-03-09
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Expires: 2015-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A radio communication device, suitable for use in a portable computer, is capable of operating at any one of a set of common frequencies which are legally permissible in all countries (or a set of countries) and at any frequency on which it detects that a transmission of its own type is being used for a transmission from another device. Thus, users can legally operate the device in different countries, while manufacturers can obtain certification for use in those countries. If the user attempts to select a frequency which is not one of the common frequencies nor detected by transmission, an indication that such frequency is not available is provided to the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Jan P. Kruys
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:54
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of operating a radio communication device capable of operating with a selected transmission type on a selected one of a plurality of operating frequencies, the method comprising the steps of: generating a control signal representing a selected operating frequency for said radio communication device; determining whether said selected operating frequency is one of a set of allowable frequencies; when said selected operating frequency is one of said set of allowable frequencies, effecting transmission on said selected operating frequency; and when said selected operating frequency is not one of said set of allowable frequencies, ascertaining whether a transmission on said selected operating frequency and of said selected transmission type is detected and, only when a transmission at said selected operating frequency is detected, effecting transmission on said selected operating frequency.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of operating a radio communication device capable of operating with a selected transmission type on a selected one of a plurality of operating frequencies, the method comprising the steps of: generating a control signal representing a selected operating frequency for said radio communication device; determining whether said selected operating frequency is one of a set of allowable frequencies; when said selected operating frequency is one of said set of allowable frequencies, effecting transmission on said selected operating frequency; and when said selected operating frequency is not one of said set of allowable frequencies, ascertaining whether a transmission on said selected operating frequency and of said selected transmission type is detected and, only when a transmission at said selected operating frequency is detected, effecting transmission on said selected operating frequency.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said step of ascertaining comprises the step of generating a signal on said selected operating frequency and determining whether or not a transmission received by said radio communication device is on said selected operating frequency and has said selected transmission type.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 2 further comprising the step of providing an indication that said selected operating frequency is not available for transmission by said radio communication device, when a transmission of said selected transmission type on said selected operating frequency is not detected.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
130 words
A method of operating a radio communication device capable of operating with a selected transmission type on a selected one of a plurality of operating frequencies, the method comprising the steps of: determining whether the selected operating frequency is one of a set of allowable frequencies; generating a control signal representing the selected operating frequency for the radio communication device; effecting transmission on the selected operating frequency when the selected operating frequency is one of the set of allowable frequencies; and ascertaining whether a transmission on the selected operating frequency and of the selected transmission type is detected when the selected operating frequency is not one of the set of allowable frequencies, and effecting transmission on the selected operating frequency when a transmission at the selected operating frequency is detected.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
130 words
A method of operating a radio communication device capable of operating with a selected transmission type on a selected one of a plurality of operating frequencies, the method comprising the steps of: determining whether the selected operating frequency is one of a set of allowable frequencies; generating a control signal representing the selected operating frequency for the radio communication device; effecting transmission on the selected operating frequency when the selected operating frequency is one of the set of allowable frequencies; and ascertaining whether a transmission on the selected operating frequency and of the selected transmission type is detected when the selected operating frequency is not one of the set of allowable frequencies, and effecting transmission on the selected operating frequency when a transmission at the selected operating frequency is detected.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 4 wherein the step of ascertaining includes the step of generating a signal on the selected operating frequency and determining whether a transmission received by the radio communication device is on the selected operating frequency and has the selected transmission type.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 5, further comprising the step of providing an indication that the selected operating frequency is not available for transmission by the radio communication device when a transmission of the selected transmission type on the selected operating frequency is not detected.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
130 words
A radio communication device capable of operating with a selected transmission type on a selected one of a plurality of operating frequencies, comprising: means for determining whether the selected operating frequency is one of a set of allowable frequencies; means for generating a control signal representing a selected operating frequency for the radio communication device; means for effecting transmission on the selected operating frequency when the selected operating frequency is one of the set of allowable frequencies; and means for ascertaining whether a transmission on the selected operating frequency and of the selected transmission type is detected when the selected operating frequency is not one of the set of allowable frequencies and for effecting transmission on the selected operating frequency when a transmission at the selected operating frequency is detected.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
130 words
A radio communication device capable of operating with a selected transmission type on a selected one of a plurality of operating frequencies, comprising: means for determining whether the selected operating frequency is one of a set of allowable frequencies; means for generating a control signal representing a selected operating frequency for the radio communication device; means for effecting transmission on the selected operating frequency when the selected operating frequency is one of the set of allowable frequencies; and means for ascertaining whether a transmission on the selected operating frequency and of the selected transmission type is detected when the selected operating frequency is not one of the set of allowable frequencies and for effecting transmission on the selected operating frequency when a transmission at the selected operating frequency is detected.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
The radio communication device of claim 7, wherein the means for ascertaining includes means for generating a signal on the selected operating frequency and means for determining whether a transmission received by the radio communication device is on the selected operating frequency and has the selected transmission type.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The radio communication device of claim 8, further comprising means for providing an indication that the selected operating frequency is not available for transmission by the radio communication device when a transmission of the selected transmission type on the selected operating frequency is not detected.
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