摘要:
An antenna selection technique is used in an RF communincation system in which user modules (UM) communicate with at least one node. The UM's and nodes each have multiple antennae. The combination of each UM and node antenna is evaluated at the UM. Based on at least signal quality, the UM selects its antenna and the best node antenna for use. An alternate antenna is selected if a person is determined to be present in a predetermined area adjacent a UM corresponding to a predetermined RF power level.
摘要:
A clipboard is provided with a flexible hook which allows it to be selectively positioned over a curved vehicle steering wheel. A bottom portion of the clipboard is provided with a Velcro attachment strap to securely attach the clipboard to the steering wheel. The clipboard may then be used to hold books, writing material, or the like.
摘要:
A multifrequency tone receiver is disclosed for detecting simultaneous tone signals in a sampled digital signal. The tone receiver includes a microprogrammed sequence controller, a time-multiplexed digital filter and a signal processing microcomputer. For each sample of the digital signal, the sequence controller is programmed to time multiplex the digital filter for performing three cascaded second order filtering operations (two bandpass filter operations and one low pass filter operation) for each of six tone signals to provide corresponding energy estimates and one additioal filtering operation to provide a total energy estimate. The signal processing microcomputer processes a number of sets of the seven energy estimates and provides an indication when a multifrequency toner pair has been detected. The digital filter, when enabled by a filter start signal from the sequence controller, asynchronously performs a single multiplication-like filtering operation to implement each second-order filter, and provides a filter done signal upon completion of the filtering operation. Full-wave rectifying capability is provided during low pass filtering operations by logically complementing the digital filter input signal. Limit cycles may be suppressed in the digital filter output signal by rounding the output signal and clamping positive and negative overflows to the largest allowable positive and negative signals, respectively. The tone receiver may be advantageously utilized in a PCM communication system for detecting multifrequency tone signalling used for dialing and supervisory control. Moreover, the inventive tone reciver may be adapted to receive many different types of tone signalling simply by changing firmware therewithin.
摘要:
A holder for a pair of bathroom shower curtains comprising a pair of flexible seal strips permanently adhered to a bathroom wall and extending downwardly from adjacent the shower curtain rod. A pair of corner blocks permit the strip to be bent and extend across the top of the tub. Each strip has a keyhole slot extending for its entire length. The outer edge of each curtain contains a cord which is pressed into the seal strip slot to make permanent waterproof connections between the outer edges of the curtains and the bathroom walls and tub. An extension provides overlapping of the inner edges of the curtains where they meet to prevent leakage between them.