Method and system for efficient communication

• US 9,912,983 B2
• Filed: 06/19/2017
• Issued: 03/06/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 07/16/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Innovation Sciences, LLC
• Original Assignee: Virginia Innovation Sciences, Inc. (Innovation Sciences, LLC)
• Inventors: Wang, Tiejun, Wang, Tiehong
• Primary Examiner(s): Miller, Brandon J
• Application Number:
  US15/626,192
• Publication Number:
  US 20170353760A1
• Time in Patent Office: 260 Days
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 25/20 Repeater circuits; Relay circuits
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 65/61 for supporting one-way streaming services, e.g. Internet radio
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 65/765 intermediate
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 67/52 specially adapted for the location of the user terminal
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 67/535 Tracking the activity of the user network monitoring arrangements H04L43/00; recording of computer activity G06F11/34
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/41265 having a remote control device for bidirectional communication between the remote control device and client device unidirectional remote control device H04N21/42204
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/43615 Interfacing a Home Network, e.g. for connecting the client to a plurality of peripherals home Audio Video Interoperability [HAVI] data switching networks H04L12/2805
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/43635 HDMI
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/4383 Accessing a communication channel
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/440218 by transcoding between formats or standards, e.g. from MPEG-2 to MPEG-4 conversion of standards in analogue television systems H04N7/01
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/6131 involving transmission via a mobile phone network wireless downlink channel access H04W74/006
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 28/06 Optimizing the usage of the radio link, e.g. header compression, information sizing , discarding information system modifying transmission characteristic according to link quality by modifying frame length H04L1/0007; dynamic adaptation of the packet size for flow control or congestion control H04L47/365
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/029 Location-based management or tracking services
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 84/042 Public Land Mobile systems, e.g. cellular systems
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 84/047 using dedicated repeater stations
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 84/12 WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 88/04 adapted for relaying to or from another terminal or user

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for efficiently directing communications are disclosed. On example entails receiving, from a mobile terminal, a communication directed to a cellular communication network, the communication being received in an alternative channel that differs from a channel of the cellular communication network. The communication is then converted for a relayed communication to the cellular communication network on behalf of the mobile terminal, the relayed communication being made through the cellular communication network.

Claims

1. An apparatus for processing a multimedia signal to accommodate real time production of a corresponding multimedia content on a high definition digital television comprising:

an input interface;

a buffer;

a decoder;

an encoder; and

a high definition digital output interface,

wherein the input interface is configured to receive the multimedia signal through a wireless communication network;

wherein the apparatus is configured to perform a conversion of the multimedia signal, the multimedia signal comprises a compressed signal;

wherein the compressed signal is a compressed high definition digital video signal;

wherein the conversion comprises decompressing the compressed signal;

wherein the decoder is configured to decompress the compressed signal to a decompressed signal;

wherein the encoder is configured to encode the decompressed signal to produce an encoded signal, the encoded signal comprising a decompressed high definition digital video signal;

wherein the high definition digital output interface is configured to connect to a cable to transmit the encoded signal;

wherein the conversion comprises said decompressing, by the decoder, further followed by encoding, by the encoder, the decompressed signal produced by the decoder to produce the encoded signal for transmission through the high definition digital output interface, and

wherein the buffer is configured to accommodate an adequate buffering and processing rate for said processing in support of the real time production of the corresponding multimedia content on the high definition digital television.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the wireless communication network is a cellular communication network.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured to transmit the encoded signal to the high definition digital television through a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), the high definition digital output interface is the HDMI and the cable is an HDMI cable.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the wireless communication network is a wireless local area network.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is a mobile terminal;

wherein the apparatus is configured to receive power via the cable through the high definition digital output interface, the encoded the encoded signal being transmitted through the high definition digital output interface to the cable.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured for a maximum throughput rate of 10 Gb/s to support said real time production.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is a mobile terminal.

8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the mobile terminal is a cellular phone.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured to receive the multimedia signal from a mobile terminal.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured to receive power directly from the high definition digital television via a cable to support the conversion, the conversion comprising the decompressing followed by the encoding.

11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is further configured to communicate information about an updated status of an item based on a signal regarding the updated status.

12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the apparatus is configured to receive the signal, the signal comprising information corresponding to a unique identifier associated with the item.

13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured to communicate information about an updated status of an item in association with a short range wireless communication regarding the updated status;

and wherein the short range wireless communication is initiated by an detection of the updated status.

14. A high definition digital display apparatus comprising:

a high definition digital display, and

an interface configured to receive a multimedia signal from a wireless signal conversion apparatus through a cable connection to accommodate displaying a high definition multimedia content on the high definition digital display, the multimedia signal being a decompressed digital signal, the decompressed digital signal comprising a decompressed high definition video signal, the decompressed digital signal being an encoded signal with a required signal format for transmission through the interface to accommodate displaying the high definition multimedia content on the high definition digital display;

wherein the multimedia signal is produced by the wireless signal conversion apparatus from a compressed high definition multimedia signal received by the wireless signal conversion apparatus through a wireless communication network; and

wherein the interface is a high definition digital interface.

15. The high definition digital display apparatus of claim 14, wherein the wireless signal conversion apparatus is a mobile terminal.

16. The high definition digital display apparatus of claim 15, wherein the high definition digital display apparatus is a high definition digital television;

and wherein the mobile terminal is a cellular phone.

17. The high definition digital display apparatus of claim 14, wherein the high definition digital display apparatus is configured to send, through a cable, power to the wireless signal conversion apparatus directly.

18. The high definition digital display apparatus of claim 14 is further configured to:

receive a compressed digital multimedia signal through a wireless communication as an alternative to receiving the multimedia signal through the cable connection, the compressed digital multimedia signal comprising a high definition digital video signal; and

decompress the compressed digital multimedia signal to produce a decompressed digital multimedia signal to accommodate displaying a multimedia content on the high definition digital display.

19. The high definition digital display apparatus of claim 18, the compressed digital multimedia signal is received through a wireless local area network.

20. The high definition digital display apparatus of claim 18, wherein the high definition digital display apparatus is configured to receive the compressed digital multimedia signal from a mobile terminal.

21. The high definition digital display apparatus of claim 14, wherein the interface is a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI);

and wherein the high definition digital display apparatus is a television.

22. A wireless HUB system for managing information communications comprising:

an input interface configured to receive a wireless signal through a wireless communication network;

a decoder; and

a network interface configured to provide a communication through a network communication channel,

wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to perform a conversion of the wireless signal to accommodate production of a corresponding information content, the wireless signal comprising a compressed signal, the conversion comprising decompressing the compressed signal;

wherein the decoder is configured to decompress the compressed signal;

wherein the wireless HUB system is further configured to communicate, through the network communication channel, information for managing an item status of an item in connection with a short range wireless communication regarding an updated status of the item; and

wherein the network communication channel is separate from a wireless channel for the short range wireless communication.

23. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the short range wireless communication is initiated by a detection of the updated status;

and wherein the short range wireless communication comprises information corresponding to a unique identifier associated with the item.

24. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to notify a user about the updated status according to a configuration setting;

and wherein the configuration setting specifies when or how to notify the user about the updated status.

25. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the wireless HUB system is further configured to communicate a video from a video camera to a user'"'"'s terminal at least in part through a cellular network.

26. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the decoder is configured to decompress the compressed signal to a decompressed signal, the compressed signal being a compressed high definition digital video signal;

wherein the wireless HUB system further comprises an encoder configured to encode the decompressed signal to an encoded signal, the encoded signal being an encoded decompressed high definition digital video signal;

wherein the wireless HUB system further comprises a high definition digital output interface configured to connect to a cable to transmit the encoded signal to accommodate the production of the corresponding information content on a high definition digital television, and

wherein the conversion comprises said decompressing, by the decoder, the compressed signal followed by encoding the decompressed signal produced by the decoder to produce the encoded signal for transmission through the high definition digital output interface.

27. The wireless HUB system of claim 26, wherein the short range wireless communication comprises a signal;

and wherein the short range wireless communication is triggered by a detection of the updated status, the signal comprising information corresponding to a unique identifier associated with the item.

28. The wireless HUB system of claim 26, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to transmit the encoded signal to the high definition digital television via an HDMI cable, the high definition digital output interface is a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), and the cable is the HDMI cable.

29. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein a request for the corresponding information content is received through a cellular phone.

30. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the wireless HUB system is further configured to notify a merchant about a user'"'"'s request for the corresponding information content.

31. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the short range wireless communication comprises a signal;

and wherein the short range wireless communication is triggered by a detection of the updated status, the signal comprising information corresponding to a unique identifier associated with the item.

32. The wireless HUB system of claim 31, wherein the wireless communication network is a wireless local area network.

33. The wireless HUB system of claim 31, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to receive the signal.

34. The wireless HUB system of claim 33, wherein the wireless channel is a Zigbee channel.

35. The wireless HUB system of claim 33, wherein the wireless channel is a Bluetooth channel.

36. The wireless HUB system of claim 33, wherein wireless HUB system is configured to communicate information about the updated status through the network communication channel of a wireless local area network;

and wherein the wireless HUB system is further configured to communicate information about the updated status to a cellular phone.

37. The wireless HUB system of claim 31, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to communicate information about the updated status through the network communication channel of a wireless local area network;

and wherein the wireless HUB system is further configured to communicate the information about the updated status to a cellular phone.

38. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the wireless HUB system is further configured to communicate encrypted information about the updated status.

39. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the wireless channel is a Zigbee channel.

40. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the wireless channel is a Bluetooth channel.

41. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the wireless communication network is a cellular communication network.

42. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to receive a phone call through a cellular base station, the phone call being directed to a user of the wireless HUB system.

43. The wireless HUB system of claim 42, wherein the short range wireless communication comprises a signal;

wherein the short range wireless communication is triggered by a detection of the updated status; and

wherein the signal comprises information corresponding to a unique identifier associated with the item.

44. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the wireless HUB system is further configured to send commercial incentive information based on a user'"'"'s request for the corresponding information content.

45. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to communicate information designated for a user of the wireless HUB system through a cellular network.

46. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to receive the wireless signal from a mobile terminal.

47. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, further comprising a software configured to provide a data package from a cellular phone in initiating communications with a management center system that are directed to destination devices, the software being configured for installation on the cellular phone, the wireless HUB system being one of the destination devices.

48. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the wireless HUB system is further configured to communicate merchant information relevant to a replenishment of an inventory of the item in connection with the updated status of the item.

49. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to receive an instruction of making a call to a cellular phone and communicate a data from the cellular phone to accommodate the phone call;

wherein the data from a cellular network is converted for transmission through a WiFi network to accommodate the call.

50. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured for telephone communications between a first mobile terminal in communication with the wireless HUB system and a second mobile terminal in communication with another wireless HUB system.

51. The wireless HUB system of claim 22, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to connect a first mobile terminal with a second mobile terminal for a communication through a public switched telephone network (PSTN);

and wherein the first mobile terminal is connected through a WiFi network for the communication.

52. A high definition digital display apparatus for processing a multimedia signal comprising:

a high definition digital display;

a high definition digital input interface configured to receive the multimedia signal from a mobile terminal, the multimedia signal being a compressed digital signal;

wherein the compressed digital signal is a compressed high definition digital video signal; and

at least one processing unit configured to perform a conversion of the multimedia signal to provide a converted signal to accommodate displaying a multimedia content on the high definition digital display,

wherein the at least one processing unit comprises a decoder configured to decompress the compressed digital signal; and

wherein the converted signal comprises a decompressed high definition digital video signal.

53. The high definition digital display apparatus of claim 52, wherein the high definition digital display apparatus is an integrated component within an automobile;

and wherein the high definition digital display apparatus is configured to receive the multimedia signal from the mobile terminal through a wireless communication; and

wherein the mobile terminal is a cellular phone.

54. The high definition digital display apparatus of claim 52, wherein the high definition digital display apparatus is a television.

55. The high definition digital display apparatus of claim 52, wherein the multimedia signal is received through a wireless local area network.

56. The high definition digital display apparatus of claim 52, wherein the high definition digital display apparatus is configured to receive the multimedia signal from the mobile terminal through a wireless communication.

57. A mobile terminal for processing a multimedia signal comprising:

an input interface configured to receive the multimedia signal appropriate for displaying a multimedia content on the mobile terminal;

wherein the multimedia signal comprises a compressed signal;

wherein the compressed signal comprises a compressed high definition digital video signal;

a decoder configured to decompress the compressed signal to a decompressed signal;

an encoder configured to encode the decompressed signal to produce an encoded signal,

wherein the encoded signal comprises a decompressed high definition digital video signal; and

a high definition digital output interface configured to connect to a cable to transmit the encoded signal to accommodate production of the multimedia content on a high definition digital display terminal,

wherein the mobile terminal is configured to perform a conversion of the multimedia signal the conversion comprising decompressing, by the decoder, the compressed signal to produce the decompressed signal, further followed by encoding, by the encoder, the decompressed signal to produce the encoded signal for transmission through the high definition digital output interface; and

wherein the mobile terminal is further configured to receive power via the cable through the high definition digital output interface and to transmit the encoded signal through the high definition digital output interface to the cable.

58. The mobile terminal of claim 57, wherein the mobile terminal is configured to receive the multimedia signal through a wireless local area network.

59. The mobile terminal of claim 58, wherein the mobile terminal is configured to receive the power directly from the high definition digital display terminal.

60. The mobile terminal of claim 58, wherein the high definition digital display terminal is a high definition digital television, and wherein the mobile terminal is configured to receive the power via the cable through the high definition digital output interface to support said conversion, said conversion comprising said decompressing followed by said encoding.

61. The mobile terminal of claim 57, wherein the mobile terminal is a cellular phone.

62. A wireless HUB system for managing information communications comprising:

an input interface configured to receive a wireless signal through a wireless communication network;

a decoder; and

a network interface configured to provide a communication through a network communication channel,

wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to perform a conversion of the wireless signal to accommodate production of a corresponding information content, the wireless signal comprising a compressed signal, the conversion comprising decompressing the compressed signal;

wherein the decoder is configured to decompress the compressed signal;

wherein the wireless HUB system is further configured to communicate, through the network communication channel, information for managing an item status of an item based on a signal regarding an updated status of the item, the signal comprising information corresponding to a unique identifier associated with the item.

63. The wireless HUB system of claim 62, wherein the signal is triggered by a detection of the updated status by an item status sensing device associated with the item.

64. The wireless HUB system of claim 63, wherein wireless HUB system is configured to communicate information about the updated status through the network communication channel of a wireless local area network;

and wherein the wireless HUB system is further configured to communicate information about the updated status to a cellular phone.

65. The wireless HUB system of claim 62, wherein the wireless HUB system is further configured to communicate a video from a video camera to a user'"'"'s terminal through a cellular network or Internet.

66. The wireless HUB system of claim 62, wherein wireless HUB system is configured to communicate information about the updated status through the network communication channel of a wireless local area network;

and wherein the wireless HUB system is further configured to communicate the information about the updated status to a cellular phone.

67. The wireless HUB system of claim 62, wherein the compressed signal comprises a compressed high definition digital video signal;

wherein the decoder is configured to decompress the compressed signal to a decompressed signal;

wherein the wireless HUB system further comprises an encoder configured to encode the decompressed signal to an encoded signal, the encoded signal comprising an encoded decompressed high definition digital video signal; and

wherein the wireless HUB system further comprises a high definition digital output interface configured to connect to a cable to transmit the encoded signal; and

wherein the conversion comprises said decompressing, by the decoder, the compressed signal followed by encoding the decompressed signal produced by the decoder to produce the encoded signal for transmission through the high definition digital output interface to accommodate the production of the corresponding information content on a high definition digital television.

68. The wireless HUB system of claim 67, wherein the wireless HUB system further comprises a buffer configured to accommodate an adequate buffering and processing rate in support of real time production of the corresponding information content on the high definition digital television.

69. The wireless HUB system of claim 68, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured for a maximum throughput rate of 10 Gb/s to support said real time production.

70. The wireless HUB system of claim 67, wherein the wireless HUB system is included in a set top box of the high definition digital television.

71. The wireless HUB system of claim 67, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to transmit the encoded signal to the high definition digital television through an HDMI cable, the high definition digital output interface being and HDMI and the cable being the HDMI cable.

72. The wireless HUB system of claim 67, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to receive the wireless signal from a mobile terminal.

73. The wireless HUB system of claim 67, wherein the input interface, the decoder, the encoder, and the high definition digital output interface are included in a mobile terminal, the said conversion being performed by the mobile terminal.

74. The wireless HUB system of claim 73, wherein power is received via a same cable for transmission of the encoded signal, and wherein the power is received through same high definition digital output interface for transmission of the encoded signal, the same cable connected to the same high definition digital output interface.

75. The wireless HUB system of claim 73, wherein the mobile terminal is configured to receive power through the high definition digital output interface and via the cable;

and wherein the encoded signal is transmitted through the high definition digital output interface to the cable.

76. The wireless HUB system of claim 62, wherein the wireless HUB system comprises a WiFi router.

77. The wireless HUB system of claim 62, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to receive the signal.

78. The wireless HUB system of claim 62, further comprising a software configured to provide a data package from a cellular phone in initiating communications with a management center system that are directed to destination devices, the software being configured for installation on the cellular phone, the wireless HUB system being one of the destination devices.

79. The wireless HUB system of claim 62, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to receive a phone call through a cellular base station, the phone call being directed to a user of the wireless HUB system.

80. The wireless HUB system of claim 62, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to receive an instruction of making a call to a cellular phone and communicate a data from the cellular phone to accommodate the call.

81. The wireless HUB system of claim 80, wherein the data from a cellular network is converted for transmission through a WiFi network to accommodate the call;

and wherein a network address corresponding to the wireless HUB system is associated with a unique identifier of the cellular phone.

82. The wireless HUB system of claim 62, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to communicate information designated for a user of the wireless HUB system through a cellular network and via a Wifi access point.

83. The wireless HUB system of claim 62, wherein the wireless HUB system is further configured to communicate merchant information relevant to a replenishment an inventory of the item in connection with the updated status.

84. The wireless HUB system of claim 62, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to connect a first mobile terminal with a second mobile terminal for a communication through a public switched telephone network (PSTN) via a WiFi access point.

85. The wireless HUB system of claim 62, wherein the wireless HUB system is configured for phone call communications between a first mobile terminal in communication with the wireless HUB system and a second mobile terminal in communication with another wireless HUB system.

86. A management center system for managing information communications for multiple user terminals comprising:

a mapping table including information of a network address of a WiFi network and information of a unique identifier of a first mobile terminal; and

a network interface,

wherein the management center system is configured to communicate a phone call with the first mobile terminal, a data from the first mobile terminal and from a cellular network being converted to a converted data for transmission through the WiFi network;

wherein the management center system is configured to transmit the converted data through the WiFi network to accommodate the phone call;

wherein the management center system is configured to receive a request for an information content;

wherein the management center system is configured to transmit a signal corresponding to information content;

wherein the signal comprises a compressed signal; and

wherein the compressed signal is decompressed to accommodate production of the information content.

87. The management center system of claim 86, wherein the management center system is configured transmit the signal through a wireless local area network.

88. The management center system of claim 86, wherein the management center system is configured to transmit the information content through an HDMI cable to a high definition digital television.

89. The management center system of claim 87, wherein a network address for transmission of the signal is registered in the mapping table.

90. The management center system of claim 86, wherein the management center system is configured to communicate a video from a video camera to a user'"'"'s terminal through a cellular network.

91. The management center system of claim 86, wherein the management center system is configured to convert the signal for transmission according to a network transmission protocol.

92. The management center system of claim 86, wherein the management center system is configured to transmit the signal for the production of the information content on a display screen of a home or office appliance.

93. The management center system of claim 86, wherein the management center system is configured to transmit the signal in connection with recognition of an identifier registered in the mapping table and corresponding to a communication of the information content for the production on the digital television.

94. The management center system of claim 86, wherein the management center system is configured to store inventory information of an item;

wherein the inventory information comprises requirement information of the item; and

wherein the management center system is configured to send merchant information relevant to a replenishment of an inventory of the item.

95. The management center system of claim 86, wherein the management center system is configured for a phone call communication between a second mobile terminal in communication with the management center system and a third mobile terminal in communication with to another management center system.

96. The management center system of claim 86, wherein the management center system is configured to communicate through the cellular network to find the first mobile terminal the phone call is desired.

97. The management center system of claim 86, wherein the management center system is configured to communicate a call directed for a user of a centralized HUB system through the WiFi network.

98. The management center system of claim 86, wherein the management center system is configured to facilitate a phone call communication through a public switched telephone network (PSTN) via an access point of the WiFi network.

99. The management center system of claim 86, wherein the management center system is further configured to transmit the signal to a centralized HUB system;

wherein the centralized HUB system comprises;

a transceiver;

a wireless signal conversion unit; and

a high definition digital output interface,

wherein the transceiver is configured to receive the signal;

wherein the wireless signal conversion unit is configured to perform a conversion of the signal to accommodate the production of the information content, the compressed signal comprising a compressed high definition digital video signal;

wherein the wireless signal conversion unit comprises a decoder configured to decompress the compressed signal to a decompressed signal;

wherein the wireless signal conversion unit further comprises an encoder configured to encode the decompressed signal to an encoded signal, the encoded signal comprising a decompressed high definition digital video signal; and

wherein the high definition digital output interface is configured to connect to a cable to transmit the encoded signal; and

wherein the conversion comprises decompressing, by the decoder, the compressed signal followed by encoding the decompressed signal produced by the decoder to produce the encoded signal for transmission through the high definition digital output interface to accommodate the production of the information content on a high definition digital display terminal.

100. The management center system of claim 86, wherein the management center system is configured to route a communication between an IP address associated with the WiFi network and a phone number of the first mobile terminal.

101. The management center system of claim 86, wherein the management center system further comprises:

a transceiver;

a decoder;

an encoder; and

a high definition digital output interface,

wherein the transceiver is configured to receive a multimedia signal;

wherein the management center system is configured to perform a conversion of the multimedia signal to accommodate production of a corresponding information content, the multimedia signal comprising a compressed digital signal;

wherein the compressed digital signal is a compressed high definition digital video signal;

wherein the decoder is configured to decompress the compressed digital signal to a decompressed digital signal;

wherein the encoder is configured to encode the decompressed digital signal to an encoded signal, the encoded signal being an encoded decompressed high definition digital video signal; and

wherein the high definition digital output interface is configured to transmit the encoded signal; and

wherein the conversion comprises decompressing, by the decoder, the compressed digital signal followed by encoding the decompressed digital signal to produce the encoded signal for transmission through the high definition digital output interface to accommodate the production of the corresponding information content on a high definition digital display.

102. The management center system of claim 101, wherein the management center system further comprises a buffer configured to accommodate an adequate buffering and processing rate in support of real time production of the corresponding information content.

103. The management center system of claim 86, wherein the management center system is further configured to communicate information for managing an item status of an item based on a wireless signal regarding an updated status of the item.

104. The management center system of claim 103, wherein the management center system is configured to store inventory information of an item;

wherein the inventory information comprises requirement information of the item; and

wherein the management center system is configured to send merchant information relevant to a replenishment of an inventory of the item in connection with the updated status of the item.

105. The management center system of claim 103, wherein the management center system is configured to communicate information about the updated status with a centralized HUB system;

wherein the centralized HUB system is configured to receive the wireless signal regarding the updated status through a short range wireless communication; and

wherein the wireless signal comprises information corresponding to a unique identifier associated with the item.

106. The management center system of claim 103, wherein the management center system is configured to communicate information about the updated status with a centralized HUB system;

wherein the centralized HUB system is configured to receive the wireless signal regarding the updated status; and

wherein the wireless signal comprises information for a unique identifier associated with the item.

107. The management center system of claim 103, wherein management center system of claim is further configured to encrypt the information for the managing the item status for communication.

108. The management center system of claim 86, wherein the management center system is configured to communicate information about an updated status of an item in association with a short range wireless communication regarding the updated status;

wherein the short range wireless communication is initiated by a detection of the updated status; and

wherein the short range wireless communication comprises information for a unique identifier associated with the item.

109. The management center system of claim 108, wherein the management center system is configured to communicate the information about the updated status to a cellular phone;

and wherein wireless HUB system is configured to communicate the information about the updated status through a wireless local area network.

110. A wireless device configured to facilitate electronic communications, the wireless device comprising:

a transmitter configured to transmit, through a wireless transmission channel, a signal in connection with an initiation of a replenishment of an inventory of an item, the signal being transmitted through the wireless transmission channel in response to an indication of an updated status of the item, the signal comprising information corresponding to a unique identifier of the wireless device, information about the inventory of the item being stored in a database, a requirement of the item being included in the information about the inventory of the item;

wherein the information corresponding to the unique identifier is recognized in connection with a successful transmission of the signal;

wherein shipping information is communicated through a network communication channel to accommodate the replenishment of the inventory;

wherein the wireless transmission channel established for transmission of the signal is separate from the network communication channel;

wherein the item is associated with the wireless device;

wherein the wireless device is designated to transmit the signal; and

wherein the merchant information relevant to the replenishment of the inventory of the item is sent to a user of the item.

111. The wireless device of claim 110 further comprises a sensor, wherein the signal is transmitted in response to a detection, by the sensor, of the updated status of the item.

112. The wireless device of claim 110 further comprises a sensor, wherein the signal is transmitted in response to an automatic detection, by the sensor, of the updated status of the time.

113. The wireless device of claim 110, wherein the wireless transmission channel is a short range wireless communication channel.

114. The wireless device of claim 110, wherein the wireless transmission channel is a Zigbee channel.

115. The wireless device of claim 110, wherein the wireless transmission channel is a Bluetooth channel.

116. The wireless device of claim 110, wherein the wireless transmission channel is through a wireless local area network.

117. A wireless HUB system comprising:

a memory configured to store a unique identifier of an item status sensing device associated with an item; and

a network interface configured to provide a communication through a network communication channel,

wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to receive a signal from the item status sensing device, the signal being transmitted through a wireless transmission channel, the item status sensing device being designated to transmit the signal, the wireless transmission channel being established for transmission of the signal in response to a detection of an updated status of the item by the item status sensing device;

wherein the signal comprises information corresponding to the unique identifier of the item status sensing device;

wherein the wireless HUB system is further configured to identify the item in connection with recognition of the information corresponding to the unique identifier;

wherein the wireless HUB system is further configured to communicate, through the network communication channel, information about the updated status to a user device associated with the item;

wherein the wireless transmission channel is a short range wireless communication channel;

wherein the wireless HUB system is configured to notify a user of the updated status according to a configuration setting; and

wherein the configuration setting specifies when or how to communicate the information about the updated status of the user.

118. The wireless HUB system of claim 117, wherein the configuration setting specifies when and how to notify the user of the updated status.

119. The wireless HUB system of claim 117, wherein the signal is transmitted in response to an automatic detection, by a sensor included in the item status sensing device, of the updated status.

120. The wireless HUB system of claim 117, wherein the wireless transmission channel is a Bluetooth channel.

121. The wireless HUB system of claim 117, wherein the user device is a cellular phone.

122. The wireless HUB system of claim 117, wherein the wireless HUB system is further configured to communicate a video from a video camera to a user terminal through a cellular network.

123. The wireless HUB system of claim 117, wherein the wireless HUB system is further configured to communicate encrypted information about the updated status.

124. The wireless HUB system of claim 117, wherein the wireless communication channel is through a wireless local area network.

125. The wireless HUB system of claim 117, wherein the wireless transmission channel is a Zigbee channel.

126. The wireless HUB system of claim 117, wherein one or more of the following is triggered to notify the user of the updated status:

1) a sound,

2) a light,

3) a text.

127. The wireless HUB system of claim 117, wherein wireless HUB system is further configured to encrypt the information about the updated status for communication.

128. A central controller comprising:

at least one memory configured to store a unique identifier associated with an item status sensing device; and

a network interface configured to provide a communication through a network communication channel,

wherein the item status sensing device is associated with an item;

wherein the central controller is configured to receive information regarding a signal transmitted from the item status sensing device, the signal being transmitted through a wireless transmission channel in connection with an initiation of a replenishment of an inventory of the item, the item status sensing device being designated to transmit the signal, the wireless transmission channel being established for transmission of the signal in response to an indication of an updated status of the item;

wherein the at least one memory is further configured to store information about the inventory of the item, the information about the inventory comprising information about a requirement of the item;

wherein the information regarding the signal comprises information corresponding to the unique identifier associated with the item status sensing device;

wherein the central controller is further configured to identify the item in connection with recognition of the information corresponding to the unique identifier;

wherein the central controller is further configured to communicate, through the network communication channel, merchant information relevant to the replenishment of the inventory of the item in connection with the updated status, the network communication channel being separate from the wireless transmission channel established for the transmission of the signal; and

wherein the central controller is further configured to communicate shipping information to accommodate the replenishment of the inventory of the item in connection with the updated status.

129. The central controller of claim 128, wherein the central controller is configured to determine a location of the item status sensing device by using a wireless location technique.

130. The central controller of claim 128, wherein the signal is transmitted in response to an automatic detection, by a sensor in the item status sensing device, of the updated status of the item.

131. The central controller of claim 128, wherein the central controller is configured to receive the signal.

132. The central controller of claim 128, wherein a wireless transmission channel is a short range wireless communication channel.

133. The central controller of claim 128, wherein the central controller is configured to send information regarding the updated status of the item to a cellular phone.

134. The central controller of claim 128, wherein the wireless transmission channel is through a wireless local area network.

135. The central controller of claim 128, wherein the central controller is configured to notify a user of the updated status according to a configuration setting;

and wherein the configuration setting specifies when or how to notify the user of the updated status.

136. The central controller of claim 128, wherein a wireless transmission channel is a Zigbee channel.

137. The central controller of claim 128, wherein a wireless transmission channel is a Bluetooth channel.

138. The central controller of claim 128, wherein central controller is further configured to encrypt information about the updated status for communication.

139. A centralized HUB system for managing information communications for a high definition digital display comprising:

a transceiver;

a decoder;

an encoder; and

a high definition digital output interface, wherein the transceiver is configured to communicate a data package comprising an identifier corresponding to a communication of an information content for production on the high definition digital display;

wherein the centralized HUB system is configured to perform a conversion of a multimedia signal corresponding to the information content to accommodate the production of the information content on the high definition digital display, the multimedia signal comprising a compressed signal;

wherein the compressed signal is a compressed high definition digital video signal;

wherein the decoder is configured to decompress the compressed signal to a decompressed signal;

wherein the encoder is configured to encode the decompressed signal to an encoded signal, the encoded signal comprising an encoded decompressed high definition digital video signal; and

wherein the high definition digital output interface is configured to transmit the encoded signal to accommodate the production of the information content on the high definition digital display; and

wherein the conversion of the multimedia signal comprises decompressing by the decoder, the compressed signal to the decompressed signal, further followed by encoding, by the encoder, the decompressed signal produced by the decoder to produce the encoded signal for transmission through the high definition digital output interface.

140. The centralized HUB system of claim 139, wherein the centralized HUB system further comprises a buffer configured to accommodate an adequate buffering and processing rate in support of real time production of the information content on the high definition digital display.

141. The centralized HUB system of claim 139, wherein the identifier is associated with a network address for the communication of the information content.

142. The centralized HUB system of claim 139, wherein the centralized HUB system is further configured to communicate information regarding an updated status of an item;

wherein the centralized HUB system is configured to receive a signal regarding the updated status; and

wherein the signal comprises information corresponding to a unique identifier associated with the item.

143. The centralized HUB system of claim 139, wherein the centralized HUB system is configured to communicate information about an updated status of an item in association with a short range wireless communication regarding the updated status of the item;

and wherein the short range wireless communication is initiated by a detection of the updated status.

144. The centralized HUB system of claim 139, wherein the identifier is associated with a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connection with the high definition digital display.

145. The centralized HUB system of claim 139, wherein the high definition digital output interface is a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI);

and wherein the high definition digital output interface is configured to connect to an HDMI cable to transmit the encoded signal through the HDMI cable.