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The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is locked in a struggle to regain turf it has lost to newer, sleeker, and more affordable competitors. A new pricing structure and more standard equipment across the line are only part of Dodge's battle plan, which it hopes will put the 2012 Grand Caravan minivan back on top of a segment essentially invented by Dodge. If its lackluster exterior styling isn't a put-off, there is much to like about the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan. The Grand Caravan includes some segment exclusive features such as the efficient Stow 'n Go second-row seats that fold into the floor, and a best-in-class horsepower rating from its 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine. For those who need a purely work-oriented van, Ram carries a non-passenger version of the Grand Caravan (dubbed the Ram C/V) fitted with numerous options catering to your every delivery-oriented need.
If your minivan shopping list is all about functionality, features and price, the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is bound to be an attractive option.
If you're looking for a minivan with a bit of an edge, the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan's rather conservative styling probably won't float your boat. Both the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna hold far higher resale and reliability ratings (as well as price tags), and the Sienna is the only van in this segment to offer the option of all-wheel drive (AWD).
The 2012 Dodge Caravan minivan carries over largely unchanged for 2012. A new American Value Package (AVP) is offered creating the lowest-priced minivan in the segment. The AVP package has a host of features including second- and third-row Stow 'n Go seating, cruise control, and a V6 engine.
Driving Impressions Thanks to last year's extensive overhaul of its suspension, steering and transmission, the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is one of the best-handling and most enjoyable minivans on the road today....Of course, much of the Grand Caravan's thrill comes from its potent 283-horsepwoer V6 engine, which has tremendous pulling power yet achieves world-class fuel economy ratings of 17-mpg city and 25 highway. Low-end torque is what is required to move a heavy object quickly from a standing stop and the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan has it in spades. An ample helping of sound-deadening material and a stiffer chassis help minimize outside road and wind noise as well as calm squeaks and rattles. The thin Stow 'n Go seats may look a bit stiff, but they are actually quite supportive and comfy, designed with special foam cushions that help fight fatigue on long trips. Although we found the Grand Caravan easy to drive, its somewhat wide turning radius makes U-turns and tight parking maneuvers a bit more burdensome.
Uconnect hard-drive navigation
With navigation by Garmin, Sirius Travel Link and a 30GB hard drive for music storage, the voice-activated navigation system does everything except drive (and it probably won't be long before we see that). You can even add a mobile Wi-Fi unit to the system, transforming your Grand Caravan into a rolling internet hot spot.
Tailgate seating
Perfect for a day at the game or a shaded family picnic, the Grand Caravan's third-row seat can be flipped 180 degrees backward, creating a comfortable couch on which to perch your weary bones.
While the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan's exterior doesn't thrill us, its interior is a different story altogether. The large one-piece dash and detailed instrument clusters are among the nicest in the minivan world, featuring soft-touch surfaces, chrome bezels and colorful backlighting. The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan is loaded with storage areas, and on Crew and R/T trims, with an available "super console" between the front seats. This Super Console is large enough to hold 1-liter drinks or hide a large purse. Soft surfaces abound in the Grand Caravan, as do little details like premium stitching on the seats and clever overhead lighting throughout the cabin. The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan's Stow 'n Go seating folds completely into the large floor wells, which can be used to store more stuff when the seats are in place. The third-row seat can be stowed or flipped back 180-degrees to create the perfect perch for tailgate parties. Among the Grand Caravan's more desirable options is a heated steering wheel, a power-folding 60/40 bench seat, built-in rechargeable LED flashlights and heated second-row seats.
Where it was once on the cutting edge of minivan design, the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is now behind the curve. Although some nice exterior upgrades last year help add a bit more character, the overall boxy shape and flat sides stand in stark contrast to the elegant flowing features of the Nissan Quest and Honda Odyssey. Unique to the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan is its Stow 'n Place roof-rack system featuring swiveling roof-rack crossbars that can stow away in the side rails, thus helping to reduce drag and wind noise when not in use. The Grand Caravan's large sliding side doors can be power operated and fitted with roll-down power windows (SXT, Crew and R/T trims). Rear shaded privacy glass covers most of the side glass, and, on upper-level trims, the rearmost glass panel can be vented for better airflow.
A base 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SE-AVP includes keyless entry, heated side mirrors, 2-zone manual air conditioning, rear wiper/washer, rear defroster, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, Stow 'n Go second- and third-row seating, AM/FM/CD/MP3 4-speaker stereo with steering-wheel audio controls and auxiliary audio input jack, cloth seating and 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers. All models feature a 3.6-liter V6 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, electronic traction and stability control and 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. Standard safety equipment includes front, front side-impact and full-length side-curtain airbags.
The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan offers four additional trims beyond the base SE-AVP: SE, SXT, Crew and R/T. Each trim adds various features that are standard on some and optional on others. Among the more notable options are the Stow 'n Place roof rack, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, leather seating surfaces, a power liftgate and the Uconnect GPS hard-drive-based navigation and entertainment system featuring 30GB hard drive, Garmin navigation and voice-command feature. Other options of note include an Infinity 506-watt 9-speaker audio upgrade, Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, satellite radio, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, rearview monitor, Uconnect Web mobile Wi-Fi Hot Spot, rear backup sensors, Blind Spot Monitoring system with Cross Path protection, manual sunshades, rain-sensing wipers, power-adjustable pedals and power sliding side doors.
The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan offers only one engine choice: a 3.6-liter V6 engine developing a class-leading 283 horsepower. We think this is one of Dodge's best V6 engines to date and a long overdue requirement for the Grand Caravan. The new 6-speed automatic shifts seamlessly and, unlike in some other minivans we've tested, resists the urge to hunt around for the perfect gear. The new V6 is also E85-compatible, meaning it can run on a combination of gasoline and ethanol.
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EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/25 (gasoline), 12/18 (E85)
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By mskier on Tuesday, March 10, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 57,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Cons: "car starts making lots of noises around 75,000"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8
"I've been driving Caravans since 1984, starting with 4-speed manual trans on floor (that's right). I take them into deep snow with 4 snow tires to top of VT, great cars; stow'n go seats are very good, drop the middle seats and kids sleep on the floor, plenty of leg room. Have had good luck with my vehicles despite complaints by others. Could be because I take good care of them and don't beat them. Front seats are designed to cup your body like a baseball glove vs. arched lower-back seats in Odyssey and Sienna. For long drives this makes a huge difference. No, I don't work for Dodge or Fiat, just a loyal customer going back to 1970's slant six engines in Dodge vans and Darts"
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By Teri on Saturday, March 07, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 118,621overall rating 8 of 10rating details
Pros: "inside only has 1 small (tiny) hole in drver's sea"
Cons: "CV joints clicking barely, right rotor not the bes"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8
"Needs CV Joints they're clicking real quietly right now. Back passenger tail-light still works at least, but the light cover is glued, but at least still works. Small (tiny) dent on the right of the rear light.....I mean tiny."
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By Ford lover on Friday, February 20, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 66,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "about 18 to 19 mpg in everyday driving"
Cons: "no heat vent to warm up feet area"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"Only bought it to carry my handicapped dad around, but do really like it. Comfortable, drives good and has been very dependable with no mechanical problems."
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By Ole Fred on Sunday, February 15, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 69,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Great combination of sports car and dump truck"
Cons: "Poor cruise control speed maintenance on hills"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Not eye catching; blends in with the crowd. Excellent acceleration, braking and handling. Cruise control loses 5 mph on highway hills (most annoying feature of vehicle). Interior is spacious, comfortable and well laid out. Lots of space for cargo and passengers. I'll keep this until one of us dies (me or the van)."
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By Festus on Friday, February 06, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 30,000overall rating 5 of 10rating details
Pros: "Good mileage, good acceleration, good traveling ca"
Cons: "brakes, supsension noise, flaky tranmisson."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 4
"Had to replace brake rotors.....suspension noise in rear cannot be found nor solved. Car drives ok, good mileage..but seems cheap...lousy resale. Previously had a 98 Gr Caravan. Great vehicle. Bought an 05 and hated it...traded it with 2000 miles...for a 2008...had transmission issues, lousy rear suspension. Traded that for the 2011...transmission is flaky. Most likely will NOT buy another. EXCEPT--they are (minivans) the most sensible vehicle on the market and can't find an equal for the price. A true conundrum.."
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By Momma G on Wednesday, January 28, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 54,000overall rating 8 of 10rating details
Pros: "cheap, convenient stow and go seats"
Cons: "it's just a mini van"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 5
"Adequate transportation for a family of six and their stuff. Our SXT has some convenient features but lacks a lot of little things that would make it a really nice vehicle. You get what you pay for. Unfortunately they don't hold their value very well so unless you pay cash or put a LOT down you'll be upside down in your loan really fast."
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Artist Maarten Baas has a project called "Real Time" in which he creates one-of-a-kind clocks using a video camera and boatloads of patience and dedication. He creates 12-hour-long loops of people manually setting the time on various clocks… in real time. The video above shows his grandfather clock exhibit in which the hour and minute hands of the clock are painstakingly drawn in every minute of every hour for twelve hours.
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For an entire year, from April 11, 1980 through April 11, 1981, legendary performance artist Tehching Hsieh punched a time clock and took a self-portrait every hour (i.e. 24 times a day) on the hour. At the end of the year, he ended up with 8,760 photos and combined them into a time-lapse video showing the passing of a year (and the growth of his hair). Now that's crazy!
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Would I stay here again? Not likely, but only because I prefer to stay in a place that makes me feel welcome. Other than that, I would have given this hotel 4 dots rather than 3.
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In a world filled with images of Jesus, this one made headlines. He stood in a stained-glass window wearing a simple white robe and a dark tunic. When sunlight struck the glass just so, kindness radiated from his white face and warmth from his brown eyes. This was a comforting Jesus, and for decades he had been with this black congregation in Birmingham, Ala. But on Sunday morning, September 15, 1963, less than three weeks after Martin Luther King Jr. proclaimed his dream of racial equality, dynamite set by white supremacists exploded outside the 16th Street Baptist Church, and four little girls who had gone to the basement lounge to freshen up were dead. The face of Jesus shattered into a thousand shards of glass. In the blink of an eye, the prince of peace was a casualty of racism.
The bombing would become a pivotal moment in the civil-rights movement of the 1960s. The outrage that grew around the nation helped spur the voting-rights campaign and pave the way for passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. By 2004, two days after winning the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat, Barack Obama flew to Birmingham to give a speech at the city's Civil Rights Institute. He took the opportunity to cross the street and visit the church, by then a national historic landmark. When he entered, he observed a "still-visible scar" along the wall where the bomb had gone off. He saw portraits of the four young girls and thought about his two little daughters at home. He sat to pray, and above him in stained glass was the Jesus installed in 1965 to commemorate the bombing. This one seems sad, his arms stretched out, crucified. His hair is short, cropped; his face black.
The same year the church's black Jesus was dedicated, Mormon leaders in Salt Lake City resurrected an image of Jesus to present themselves to the nation and the world. The Christus, as the statue is known, was created in the early 19th century by a Dutch artist, but Latter-day Saints made it their own when they placed a replica in a Visitors Center in Temple Square. Jesus stands more than 11 feet high. He is made of all-white marble, and his hair flows below his shoulders. His right arm and pectoral muscle are exposed to reveal his chiseled physique. He could just as easily adorn the cover of a best seller as a Bible storybook....
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"After the incident, a contractor found an important ground wire to the pool light wasn't connected and may have sent a full 120 volts to the fixture, instead of just 12. The heavy current appears to have accelerated the steel casing of the light which allowed water to seep into the fixture."
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"Local 10 also obtained the report from that inspection and it shows the electrician made another discovery that he found troubling; the entire house isn't grounded. The report shows it's missing two copper ground rods. It's unclear who removed the rods, why and how long ago."
Ummm OK so the ground rods would've saved his life??
Hopefully there is someone on that investigation that knows what they are doing.
Never expect the press to get anything technical right. I suspect the investigator got it right. I suspect he missing "ground" wire and rods were a failure to bond the lighting niche or such. I doubt it was miswired with 120V rather than 12 just that the interviewed investigator said that this fixture used 120 rather than 12.
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Have a blast!
We're here!
Checked in at Hyatt Regency MCO, I really love USA hospitality, so welcoming!
Had the Golden Arches for dinner
Knackered, going to bed
Great to hear you've arrived safely ( despite being pooped!)
What's the weather like???
so glad you arrived safe & sound. i think everyone has maccas or something similar at at least one point on their trip i know we did
hope you have a fabulous first day to your trip
have a fantastic trip, glad to hear you arrived safe and sound, look forward to reading about your adventures.
Glad to hear you made it!! It's a loooong trip, but so worth it!!
Sleep tight!
Awesome to hear from you, nothing wrong with Maccas, nice and simple and easy on the stomach
Hope you get a good nights sleep
hope you have a great sleep
Yay! Even though your pooped, your there!!! Not long till your on the cruise now!!!
While you were posting this & going off to sleep, I was ripping my hair out with Year 5 I played the mean card today and one boy was sent to Year 4 to miss out on sport lol
4:05am and we're all awake, just so excited!
Our flights were really good Virgin Aust MEL-LAX the staff onboard were fantastic, they did not sit down the whole time.
Not like the old days of the flying Kangaroo where they give you a drink and you don't see them
They cleaned the toilets onboard constantly by them, and they were wiping down surfaces with cleaning solution throughout the flight
Lunch/dinner we had chicken Penang, nice food, breakfast was scrambled eggs, I didn't eat it
Tight connecting flight LAX-ATL but we got picked out by Delta because of our connecting flight.
Customs were just customs no problems, they're pretty good.
Delta staff onboard LAX-ATL and ATL-MCO were good too.
Very funny my DS said to the head steward on our LAX-ATL "oh, we're always up the back of the plane". She laughed and said "sounds like a warning if I ever heard one, would you like a cookie?" And she gave him some pretzels and a cookie
ATL airport is massive! Such an eye opener.
And our hotel in the airport terminal here is brilliant, location can't be beat, staff are lovely, I was a little worried about checking in as we used LMT on a cheapie booking but I needn't have worried, staff were lovely and checkin was quick.
Glad you hear you guys arrived safely!! No surprised you are awake considering your bodies are telling you it's 7.02pm (by my phone lol) have fun the hard part of getting there is done enjoy!
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We saw Minniemum on the plane
We walked past her boarding LAX-ATL and she said "you're Deb" and I said "Bec" and she's replied "yeah, that's right" LOL
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They're coming to Orlando but did a longer layover in L.A.
People can't get enough Disney LOL
Glad you're there safely and meeting Dis-sers.
Have fun!
yay for disers being real.
i talk about you all so much to carlo i think he thinks i have *imaginary* friends.
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Bec, we're doing MEL- LAX in just over a week with Virgin. What was the timing of meals? She we do a early lunch for the kids before we board?
Have an awesome time!
We did this flight 3weeks ago tommorow :-( time flies ... Expect dinner ( lunch) about 2 hrs after take off , snack box 6 hrs later and breakfast 1.5-2hrs before landing. There is a snack bar about half way down the economy cabin mostly with water and chips stocked. Try and make sure you have asked for kids meals as they are quite good.
Sounds like its going great. Awesome meeting another Diser
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A standard interface for interfacing a wireless modem assembly with a host device comprises a primary serial interface, a secondary serial interface, and a differential serial interface for supporting communication between the wireless modem assembly and the host device. The standard interface can be implemented in a standardized connector, such as a 70-pin connector having unused pins for future feature expansion. The standard interface also provides for other interfaces including, for example, power, modem status, audio, voice, general purpose input/output, and subscriber identification.
1. A wireless modem, comprising:
a standard wireless modem assembly including a standard interface for interfacing the wireless modem assembly with a host device, the standard interfacing including
a primary serial interface configured to support data communication between the host device and the wireless modem assembly;
a secondary serial interface configured to support data communication between the host device and the wireless modem assembly or to support data communication internal to the wireless modem assembly; and
a differential serial interface configured to support data communication between the host device and the wireless modem assembly using a differential signal pair; and
a core module configured to be removably secured in the standard wireless modem assembly; the core module including a radio frequency section configured for interfacing the wireless modem to other devices over a wireless communication channel and a baseband section configured for communication information between the host device and the other devices, the core module further being configured to communicate with the host device through the standard interface.
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a basic function interface configured to provide at least one serial data communication interface between a host device and a wireless modem assembly;
a SIM interface configured to provide a data communication interface between the host device and a SIM card included in the wireless modem assembly; and
an audio interface between the host device and the wireless modem assembly; and
a core module configured to be removably secured in the standard wireless modem assembly; the core module including a radio frequency section configured for interfacing the wireless modem to other devices over a wireless communication channel and a baseband section configured for communication information between the host device and the other devices, the core module further being configured to communicate with the host device through the standard interface.
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31. The wireless modem of
a power indicator output to the host device configured to indicate whether the wireless modem assembly is on or off;
a sleep mode indicator output to the host device configured to indicate whether the wireless assembly is in sleep mode; and
a wake up input to the wireless modem assembly configured to the interface a wakeup signal to the wireless modem assembly.
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a primary serial interface configured to support data communication between the host device and the wireless modem assembly;
a secondary serial interface configured to support data communication between the host device and the wireless modem assembly or to support data communication internal to the wireless modem assembly; and
an optional differential serial interface configured to support data communication between the host device and the wireless modem assembly using a differential signal pair.
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This application claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. � 119 of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/273,760, filed Mar. 5, 2001, which is incorporated herein by reference, and this application is related to co-pending United States Application entitled �SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A MULTI-PLATFORM WIRELESS MODEM�, Application Ser. No. 10/091,965.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to wireless data communication and, more particularly, to systems and methods for a multi-platform wireless modem.
2. Background
Wireless communication and portable computing are converging. As a result, many portable computing devices incorporate a wireless modem for data communication. A wireless modem uses wireless communication channels to replace a more traditional wired connection through, for example, a telephone or a cable line. Also, in order to meet an increased demand for wireless data communication, wireless system operators have developed a variety of data communication protocols to support wireless data communication within their systems. Unfortunately, this has resulted in a plurality of incompatible data communication systems and protocols.
The plurality of systems and protocols creates problems for wireless modem manufacturers, because a wireless modem manufacturer must design a different modem for each communication system and/or protocol. Making matters worse for the manufacturer, different portable computing devices may require the wireless modem to have a specific form factor. Each portable computing device may also define a different software protocol for communication between the computing device and the wireless modem. As a result, the wireless modem manufacturer may have to design a different wireless modem assembly for each type of communication protocol and each type of portable computing device. The duplication creates excess cost for the manufacturer and makes changing or upgrading modems difficult for the user.
For purposes of this specification and the claims that follow, the term wireless communication protocol is used to refer to both the air interface standard used by the wireless modem to access a communication channel in a particular communication system and to the communication protocol used by devices in the system to communicate with each other. Common air interface standards include Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), as defined for example by the IS-136 specification, Global System for Mobile (GSM) communications, and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) as defined for example by the IS-95 specification. There is also a world wide effort to consolidate the different wireless communication protocols into a single standardized protocol known as third generation or �3G�.
Despite efforts to achieve convergence in the so-called 3G communication protocols, however, there is still considerable confusion in the market-place. The confusion is made worse by numerous proprietary, non-standard protocols in use in a variety of systems, and even when a standard protocol is used differences in implementation between offerings from multiple modem vendors, or between those from a single vendor, make transitioning between vendors and/or technologies difficult for the end user. As a result, the concept of seamless replacement is not available to the end user or system integrator, which results in added cost, frustration, and delayed time-to-market, as well as reduced competitiveness in the market place.
In order to combat these problems, the systems and methods for a multi-platform wireless modem provide for standardization of a wireless modem in several key areas as well as the ability to seamlessly configure the wireless modem to implement different communication protocols and/or air interface standards.
Some key areas of standardization include: a standard form factor, a standard core module that comprises a baseband section and an RF section, a standard software protocol for communication between the wireless modem and a host device, a standardized interface between the standard core module and the host device, and standard methods for power management.
Configurability is achieved by configuring the core module to be removable. This way, the wireless modem can be configured for different communication protocols and/or air interface standards by removing and replacing the core module. Additionally, certain aspects of the software protocol and the power management methods are left undefined so that they can be customized for a particular implementation.
Further features and advantages of this invention as well as the structure of operation of various embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
The forgoing aspects and many of the attendant advantages of this invention will become more readily appreciated by reference to the following detailed description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
1. Standard Core Module
The systems and methods for a multi-platform wireless modem provide a future-proofed multi-technology, multi-platform strategy that provides standardization across the following primary areas:
The standardization is achieved through the combination of core module 102 and interface 112. Interface 112 is preferably configured to provide a standard interface between assembly 100 and host device 114. This greatly simplifies the complexity of designing a core module 102, because it can be designed for one standard interface, regardless of the type of host device 114. Interface 114 is discussed more fully below.
Core Module 102 also preferably enables standardization in terms of different end-user form-factors, different user interfaces, and different host platforms as well as standardization across different communication protocols. Such standardization is achieved using cross-technology standardization principles in the design of different core modules 102 intended for different applications. By incorporating these principles into the design of different core modules 102, they preferably become interchangeable. Therefore, a single wireless modem assembly 100 can easily be configured for different environments by simply swapping out one core module 102 for another. For example, if wireless modem assembly 100 is switched form a Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) environment to an Enhanced Data GSM Environment (EDGE) environment, all that is needed is to switch core module 102 from a CDPD module to an EDGE module.
This standardization, however, goes beyond designing each core module 102 so that it can plug into the same socket or connector in assembly 100. For example, each module 102 is preferably configured to communicate over a standard interface 112 as opposed to each module 102 being configured for a device specific interface. As will be explained below, standardization of interface 112 also preferably requires that the software communications protocols used to communicate over interface 112 be standardized. Therefore, each core module 102 only needs to be configured to support one communication protocol for communicating with host device 114. The standardization principles further include future-proofing provisions designed to enable backward-compatible customizations for future modules with smaller form-factors, that supports new wireless communication protocols, and that support greater power (current) requirements, new software features, future antenna technologies, future power management features/algorithms, etc. Therefore, future wireless modem assemblies 100 can reduce the impact and cost of migrating to a new technology, form factor, etc., by being configured to use core modules 102.
As described above the standardization principles address the shortcomings of current solutions by permitting migration from one communication protocol or technology to another via removal of one core module 102 and simple replacement with another module 102. The physical replacement of a core module 102 will generally require a host software protocol upgrade to accommodate new or enhanced features and/or protocols specific to a given host device 114, and may require an increase in power (current) supplied to assembly 100. Such changes are generally recognized to be significantly easier than a redesign of the physical interface to support different form-factors, features, possibly connectors, etc., which is required by conventional migration techniques.
Moreover, the standardization described allows the manufacturer to significantly streamline his manufacturing efforts, thus providing significant costs savings. Essentially, the manufacturer can build one standard wireless modem assembly 100 instead of a different assembly 100 for each different application. The manufacturer will then need to build different core modules 102 as required for different applications. But by implementing the standardization principles described, variations in the manufacturing process for these different modules 102 is minimal. Thus, overall manufacturing cost are reduced. Moreover, in some embodiments, the standardization in design of core modules 102 allows a wireless modem assembly 100 to be reconfigured for a different application via software reconfiguration of core module 102, which enables such advantages as over the air reconfiguration of assembly 100.
In order to facilitate replacement of core module 102, assembly 100 preferably includes a standard connector or socket (not shown) configured to receive core module 102. This, of course, requires that core module 102 include the correct type of interface in terms of both hardware and software for interfacing with the standard connector. Core module 102 also preferably conforms to a standard form factor. This allows the use of a standard connector as discussed. It also is another factor in easing migration from technology to technology or from one type of host device 114 to another.
RF Section 104 and baseband section 106 are discussed in detail in the following sections. RF section 104 is responsible for interfacing wireless modem assembly 100 to other devices over a wireless communication channel. Baseband section 106 is responsible for communicating information from host device 114 to those other devices, and vice versa, once assembly 100 is connected to them over the communication channel. In the sections that follow various other aspects of assembly 100 are discussed, with specific attention to how the design of assembly 100 is standardized in accordance with the systems and methods described herein.
a. The RF Section
RF section 104 comprises a transceiver used to transmit and receive RF signals over a wireless communication channel in accordance with the appropriate air interface standard. An example transceiver 200 is illustrated in
The receive path of transceiver 200 comprises a demodulator 208 that modulates a received RF signal with RF carrier 204 in order to remove the carrier and extract the baseband information signal. The receive path may also include a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) 210. The RF signals received by the antenna are typically at very low signal levels. Therefore, a LNA 210 is used to amplify the signal level, but not introduce noise that could swamp the low level received signal.
The receive and transmit paths are typically duplexed over a common connection, e.g., antenna connector 108, to the antenna 216. The impedance of the connection, however, needs to match the impedance of the antenna for the antenna to transmit the RF transmit signal efficiently. If the impedance is not matched, then RF energy will be reflected back in the opposite direction when a transmit or receive RF signal reaches the connection. Therefore, a matching network 212 can be included in order to match the impedance between the connection and the antenna. Typically, for example, the connection will have impedance of 50 ohms. Therefore, the matching network needs to adjust the impedance of the antenna to be reasonably close to 50 ohms at the signal frequency.
RF section 104 also includes an antenna connection 108 for connecting wireless modem assembly 100 to whatever antenna is being used. As part of the standardization principles discussed above, antenna connection 108 is preferably a standard connector used for all air interface standards that assembly 100 can be configured to implement. This significantly reduces design complexity by allowing a standard connector to be selected for all possible configuration of assembly 100, which saves manufacturing time and cost. It also allows for easy reconfiguration of assembly 100 by simply installing the appropriate core module 102 and the appropriate antenna. Moreover, depending on the implementation, it can also allow for module 102 to be reconfigured for a different air interface via a software reconfiguration and installation of the appropriate antenna into connector 108. This ability substantially streamlines the manufacturing process and even allows for reconfiguration of assembly 100 in the field.
Differences in air interface standards and in host devices, however, can make it difficult to have a common antenna connection for all possible configurations of assembly 100. These differences require that in some instances, a different antenna type must be used depending on the configuration. Differences in antenna types prevent the use of a standard connector for several reasons. First, direct antenna connections are generally custom designed for the specific antenna type. Second, different antennas will require different tuning, which will not only impact the type of connector, but can also impact the design of RF section 104. Moreover, regulatory requirements for some host devices preclude using a standard connector for all configurations. Preferably, however, wireless modem assembly 100 comprises an antenna connector 108 that is reusable for as many configurations as possible, thus permitting the use of a broad range of antenna solutions including internal, external, and patch antennas. Further, with the advent of third generation (3G) wireless systems, it may be even more practical to use a common antenna and therefore a common antenna connector 108.
Regardless of what connector is used, it is also preferable for assembly 100 to have a standard location for antenna connector 108 in accordance with the standardization principles discussed. In this manner, design time and cost can be saved. Moreover, a set location ensures that antenna connector 108 does not interfere with the ability to reconfigure a particular wireless modem assembly 100 for a new Wireless communication protocol and/or air interface standard. In one embodiment, for example, connector 108 comprises a single MMCX connector located in one corner of the RF portion of core module 102.
A second antenna may be required depending on what advanced features are supported by assembly 100. For example, if assembly 100 supports Bluetooth� or Global Positioning System (GPS) applications, then a second antenna may be needed. A secondary antenna connection can be located elsewhere and is not necessarily limited by the location of antenna connector 108. Preferably, however, assembly 100 also comprises a standard location for any secondary antenna connector that may be required. As with antenna connector 108, a standard location for secondary antenna can save time and cost.
Baseband section 300 is responsible for communicating with a host device, such as host device 114. Baseband section 106 takes information from host device 114 and encodes it into a baseband signal that is passed to an RF section, such as RF section 104, for transmission over a communication channel to another device. Conversely, baseband section 300 also takes baseband signals from RF section 104 and decodes them into signals that can be sent to host device 114. In order to communicate with host device 114, baseband section 300 must be capable of implementing a software protocol that host device 114 can interpret. Preferably, a wireless modem assembly 100 designed in accordance with the systems and methods for multi-platform wireless modem, and in particular with the standardization principles discussed above, implements a standard host communication protocol for communication with a host device 114. Preferably, the host communication software protocol primarily comprises an AT command set that includes both technology-agnostic as well as technology specific AT commands. Again, such standardization saves design time and cost, because each core module 102 can be designed to implement the same software protocol.
Communication with host device 114 is preferably controlled by a communication device, such as a Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART) 308 as illustrated in
The encoding and decoding of baseband signals communicated between baseband section 300 and RF section 104 is performed by CPU/DSP 302. In order to correctly encode and decode the baseband signals, baseband section 300 must be configured to support the appropriate wireless communication protocol for the wireless communication system. The software used by baseband section 300 to implement the communication protocol is also preferably stored in memory 304. The appropriate communication protocol is dictated by, or is part of, the air interface standard being implemented. Some example communication protocols that can be supported are CDPD, Metricom/Ricochet2, General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)/GPS, EDGE, CDMA 1�RTT (Real Time Technology), CDMA 3�RTT, and CDMA HDR (High Data Rate).
Significantly, because of the standardization employed by the systems and methods for a multi-platform wireless modem, reconfiguration of a wireless modem assembly 100 to support a new communication protocol can be done quickly, efficiently, and with very little customization, merely by replacing core module 102, and possibly the antenna included in assembly 100. Alternatively, in some embodiments core module 102 can be reconfigured for a new communication protocol via a software reconfiguration due to the implementation of the standardization principles discussed. Again this can significantly streamline the manufacturing process and can even allow over the air reconfiguration for units in the field.
The design of baseband section 300 can also include advanced feature support 310 that allows wireless modem assembly 100 to capture applications such as MPEG audio layer 3 (MP3), Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG)-4, Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), Digital-Voice for voice recognition, voice-to-text and text-to-voice conversion, voice memo/recording, GPS, Bluetooth�/W-PAN (Wireless-Personal Area Network), Wireless-Local Area Network (WLAN), etc.
From the perspective of interface 112, in
Therefore, implementing the standardization principles described in designing core module 102 allows the manufacturing process to be streamlined, thus saving time and cost. Reconfiguration of fielded units is also easier and less time consuming. Notably, implementation of the standardization principles can even allow for software reconfiguration of wireless modem assembly 100 either in the factory or in the field. This can have important cost savings implications. For example, in the factory, the manufacturing process an be streamlined by designing one core module 102, and therefore one assembly 100. At the end of the process, each core module 102, or assembly 100, can be configured for the appropriate application via a software configuration step. Similarly, fielded assemblies can be quickly and easily reconfigured by interfacing them to a computer and downloading the appropriate software. In some embodiments, over the air reconfiguration can also be implemented.
2. Modem Interface Device
Several advantages accrue as a result of including modem interface device 500. For example, as data services continue to evolve, modem designs will likely not have sufficient CPU/DSP processing power for execution of the extensive user/application code that will be required. This is primarily due to the overhead involved in simply managing the air interface. Further, in certain embodiments extensive processing power within assembly 400 is undesirable for reasons of cost efficiency. Therefore, additional functionality including processing, CPU/DSP 506, and/or application memory 504 can be provided by including them in a modem interface device 500.
Additionally, if extensive application processing is performed within assembly 400 itself, the execution speed may be impacted by a relatively slow serial interface between assembly 400 and host 408. This can be another reason to include a modem interface device, such as device 500. For example, even if the fastest Universal Serial Bus (USB) speeds, e.g., 12 Mbps of USB 1.1, are available, execution speed can still be impacted. Therefore, additional CPU/DSP 506 and/or memory 504 added in a modem interface device 500 can be used to prevent a relatively slow serial interface at the output of assembly 400 from precluding more powerful implementations.
Such �co-processing� capability is a powerful extension of the capabilities of assembly 400. For example, if an even higher-speed serial connection is required between assembly 400 and host device 408, then the compatible USB 2.0 interface can, for example, be supported by including the appropriate resources in modem interface device 500. Moreover, instead of including support for advanced features 110 in assembly 100, such support can be included in modem interface device 500 as illustrated by advanced feature support 508.
Thus, a modem interface device, such as devices 406 and 500, can allow for a streamlined manufacturing process even when particular applications require specialized features and/or resources. Wireless modem assembly 400 can still be designed in accordance with the standardization principles discussed above, which will provide all of the benefits described, and any application specific features can be incorporated into a modem interface device. Therefore, the manufacturing process for different assemblies 400 can be substantially the same, the only difference being what type of modem interface device is used. Support for varying features can of course result in differences in the application software as well, but accommodating these differences through the combination of application specific hardware and a specific modem interface device is much easier than accommodating them through design differences in assembly 400.
3. Power Management
Another aspect of the standardization principles discussed above is power management. Preferably, therefore, baseband section 106 also implements a standard power management scheme. To support this power management scheme, interface 112 preferably includes a standard power supply from host device 114. For example, a nominal 3.6V supply supporting 3.3V LVTTL signaling can be used. In addition, there is preferably a standby power source from host device 114 to assembly 100.
Preferably, the power management scheme is divided into three categories: network (air-interface) based, host (operating system) based, and internal-modem-specific based. Network power management is specific to the air-interface standard, and includes power saving methods such as the Quick Paging channel in a CDMA2000� System. An example of host/operating-system based power management is that which applies to the Personal Computing Memory Card Interface Association (PCMCIA) standards, which include reference to the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) standard. An example of an internal modem-specific power savings feature may be shutting off certain parts of the assemblies electronics based on rules not covered by network or host protocols, or as specifically demanded by the user and implemented by modem assembly 100.
Again, the design and manufacture of assembly 100 can be streamlined by implementing the standardized power management described above because it avoids the burden of incorporating differing power management schemes into assembly 100. It also simplifies the design of standard interface 112, because it does not need to support a variety of power management signals and protocols. Nor does it need to be changed or reconfigured to support such differing signals and protocols.
4. SIM and/or R-UIM support
As illustrated in
Further, support for the CDMA/ANSI-136 Replaceable Universal Identity Module (R-UIM) (not shown) is also preferably provided via shared use of the SIM signals of interface 112. The R-UIM standard is backward compatible with the SIM standard.
5. Standard Form Factor
Another area of standardization that is preferably included in wireless modem assemblies designed in accordance with the systems and methods for a multi-platform wireless modem is the form factor of assembly 100. Preferably, each wireless modem assembly 100 is designed in accordance with one of two standardized form factors. In the first of these form factors, the width of the modem is approximately 54 mm, the length is approximately 72.9 mm, and the thickness is approximately 5.6 mm. The second standard form factor is intended to be compatible with the compact flash form factor. Accordingly, this form factor has a width of approximately 42.8 mm, a length of approximately 36.4 mm, and a thickness of approximately 5.6 mm. It should be noted, however, that some or all of these dimensions may need to change depending on the requirements of a particular implementation. Further, other standardized form factors are clearly contemplated and within the scope of the SIM's described herein. It is also preferable that each of these standard form factors also specifies a location for a connector that implements interface 112.
Again, by standardizing the form factor, the manufacturing process can be made less costly and time consuming. In addition, upgrading or changing wireless modem assemblies 100 is made easier because the new modem will have the same form factor and host interface 112. Thus, if a user wanted to upgrade his wireless data service, for example, the user could simply install the requisite software and then simply swap the old assembly 100 for the appropriate new assembly 100. This makes upgrading, or migrating from one technology to another easier and less costly, which is a benefit to consumers, system integrators, and manufacturers.
6. Standard Interface
Preferably, assembly 100 comprises a standard interface 112. In other words, regardless of what type of device assembly 100 is interfacing with, one aspect of the systems and methods for a multi-platform wireless modem is that interface 112 can use a standard interface. Thus, the design of wireless modem assemblies 110 is simplified if designed in accordance with the systems and methods for a multi-platform wireless modem.
As noted, because there are many possible host devices, not all of which are compatible with interface 112, wireless modem assembly 100 may need a modem interface device 500 to convert interface 112 to an interface required by host device 114. Moreover, some devices 114 may require that a host-specific interface be used. For example, in wireless modem assemblies 100 designed for insertion into a PCMCIA slot, standard interface 112 can be replaced by the standard PCMCIA interface. Alternatively, a modem interface device 500 can be used to convert interface 112 to the PCMCIA interface.
Standard interface 112 includes several serial data interfaces for interfacing a host device 114 to a wireless modem assembly 100. These serial data interfaces are illustrated, interfacing host device 114 and modem assembly 600, as serial data interface 608, 610, and 612 in
Additionally, interface 112 preferably supports a secondary RS232 serial data interface, known as Port B. Port B preferably comprises the two signals TXD2 and RXD2. Port B can be used within the module in one of two ways. The standard use of 610 a, designated Port B1, is for internal peripheral device 606 communication. This can be used, for example, for communication with a device such as a GPS receiver. In this case, the signals TXD2 and RXD2 are signals internal to wireless modem assembly 600 and do not appear on interface 112. An alternate use comprises interfaced 610 b, designated Port B2, utilizes the same two signals and forms an interface to host device 602. In this case, the signals can be multiplexed with two General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO), which are discussed below. Port B2 or Port B1 preferably supports a minimum rate of 38.4 kbps, and a rate of 115 kbps is preferable. Further, interface 112 preferably includes optional support for a USB serial data interface, known as Port C 116. Support for Port C is provided via two signals included in interface 112, USB+ and USB−, which form a differential signal pair. Preferably, Port C supports a minimum rate of 2.5 Mbps, which is necessary, for example, to support the IMT-2000/3G data rates. If Port C is present, it preferably forms the primary communication interface for WAN data between modem assembly 600 and host 114. If there is no Port C support, then by default Port A serves as the WAN data communication transport.
Preferably, Port A and/or Port C support the maximum serial data rates required by the communication protocols implemented by baseband section 106, plus a nominal 10% overhead. If Port A cannot support the desired rate, then Port C can be selected. Further, If Port C supports the maximum data rates, then Port A need only support a minimum rate of 38.4 kbps, but a rate of 115 kbps is preferable.
In addition to serial data interfaces 608, 610, and 612, interface 112 also preferably includes the following interfaces between host device 102 and modem 600: power and ground interfaces to modem assembly 600, a wireless modem status interface, at least one ADC input to modem assembly 600, a power standby input to modem 600, a JTAG interface between host device 114 and modem assembly 600, and a GPIO interface, comprising a plurality of GPIO inputs/outputs. The GPIO interface preferably comprises as many GPIO signals as possible within the constraint of a reasonable connector total pin count. Interface 112 also preferably provides a SIM interface configured to provide a data communication interface between host device 114, or wireless modem assembly 604, and a SIM card (not shown) included in wireless modem assembly 600. There is also preferably an audio interface configured to provide a buzzer output to host device 114, a speaker output to host device 114, a microphone input to wireless modem assembly 600, and a digital voice interface between host device 114 and wireless modem assembly 600. Other interfaces or signals that can be included in interface 112 include: support for at least one ADC input, support for a �standby� power source from the host 602 to modem assembly 600, and support for a JTAG (IEEE 1149) interface.
Interface 112 is typically embodied in a standard connector. Preferably, the connector is a 70-pin connector. 70-pins allows enough pins to cover the features described, with an adequate amount of pins left over for future expansion. One example connector that can be used is SMK's CPB7270-1211 (Mtype) connector. The following tables provide an example pin description for interface 112 implemented in a 70-pin connector. Note that the actual pin numbers are by way of example only.
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