Abstract: A system and method enabling location-based activation of applications. A server system stores and provides a persistent virtual world system comprising one or more applications virtually attached to virtual-world entities positioned according to real-world coordinates, the server system being configured to compute the state of the virtual-world entities and to process the applications. Upon detecting the user devices in a corresponding zone (e.g., by the wireless network detecting user devices connecting to the server), the server system sends a minimum amount of application graphical representation to the user devices. Upon user interaction with the application graphical representation, the user devices download a minimum amount of application data, prompting the server system to determine suitable application media streams.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes techniques for changing a required authentication type based on a request for a particular type of information. For example, consider a situation where a user has asked a virtual assistant “who owns this device?” By default, the device may allow biometric authentication to unlock. In response to identification of the owner by the virtual assistant, however, the device may require one or more other types of authentication (e.g., manual entry of a passcode) to unlock the device. In various embodiments, the disclosed techniques may increase the security of the device by making it more difficult for malicious entities to obtain the sensitive information or to access device functionality once the sensitive information has been disclosed. In various embodiments, this may prevent or reduce unauthorized access to the device.

Abstract: A method of multiplexing logical channels (LCHs) in configured grants (CG) to enable faster transmission of high priority data in 5G New Radio-Unlicensed (NR-U) is proposed. Two options of imposing a CAPC-based restriction rule on multiplexing a low priority LCH with a high priority LCH are provided. In a first option, a threshold CAPC value is configured via RRC signaling. Data belonging to LCH having a priority lower than the CAPC threshold is not allowed to be multiplexed with data belonging to LCH having a priority higher than the CAPC threshold. In a second option, each CAPC has a flag indicating if the CPAC can have reduced priority via RRC signaling. If the flag is set for the CAPC, then data belonging to LCH assigned with the CAPC cannot be multiplexed with data belonging to lower priority LCHs.

Abstract: A spectrum Sharing Controller comprises: an interface to a sharable spectrum, wherein the sharable spectrum is assigned to a first hierarchy level; a processor configured to enable a first entity for accessing at least part of the sharable spectrum on the first hierarchy level, wherein the processor is configured to assign a second hierarchy level to the at least part of the sharable spectrum accessible to the first entity, and wherein the processor is configured to enable a second entity for accessing at least part of the sharable spectrum on the second hierarchy level.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for dynamic UE-Category switching for enhanced idle mode power savings. A method for wireless communications by a user equipment (UE) is provided. The method generally includes, determining that a cell supports a second UE category, lower than a first UE category; and while in an idle mode: operating in the cell according to the first UE category; and taking action to operate in the cell according to the second UE category based on the determination.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a machine-readable medium, comprising executable instructions that, when executed by a processing system including a processor, facilitate performance of operations including receiving a first message from a mobile management entity (MME) in a Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network indicating a handover of user equipment (UE) to a fifth generation (5G) network covering a first area in which the UE is located; discovering an access mobility management function (AMF) in the 5G network responsive to the second message; receiving a second message from the AMF indicating a handover of the UE to the LTE network; and discovering a second mobile management entity (MME) in the LTE network covering a second area in which the UE is located. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and media capable of generating and implementing emergency flows. The emergency flow is highly customizable and can connect with various stakeholders (user, emergency contacts, corporate representatives, emergency service provider personnel, etc.). The systems, methods, and media can be triggered in various ways including user input (e.g. voice command) or by sensors (e.g. by using sound detection capabilities).

Abstract: A method and a network entity in a wireless communication system sharing spectrum resources. The method includes identifying a coordination phase to identify at least one neighboring network entity using the shared spectrum resources and perform reservation of the shared spectrum resources and transmitting, during the coordination phase, a coordination request message to the at least one neighboring network entity. The method further includes receiving, during the coordination phase, a coordination response message from the at least one neighboring network entity and determining an amount of the shared spectrum resources to reserve based on the coordination response message. The method further includes transmitting, to at least one terminal in a cell of the network entity, a data transmission using at least some of the determined amount of the reserved resources.

Abstract: A method and a system with which a primary user, in particular a mobile radio operator, can make a part of the radio spectrum range which is reserved exclusively for the mobile radio operator available in localized and/or time-restricted fashion to a local end user who requested the restricted usage authorization of the radio spectrum range using registered credentials at the mobile radio operator. By way of the credentials the mobile radio operator can allow the local end user limited usage of that radio spectrum range in fee-bearing fashion and can bill same. The local user can then use the assigned frequency band in accordance with his own needs. In particular the user can wirelessly transmit signals in the assigned frequency range between end devices to which no credentials are allocated and in that situation use a transmission protocol which is not defined for the mobile radio network.

Abstract: A hands-free device includes a memory, and a hardware processor coupled to the memory. The hardware processor being configured to: connect to a mobile phone to enable a hands-free call; receive at least one of outgoing call history data, incoming call history data, missed call history data, and phonebook data stored in the mobile phone; and delete data transferred from the mobile phone in a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Abstract: A method and electronic device for conducting wireless radio communications are disclosed. Conducting the wireless radio communications includes determining that the electronic device has a reason to communicate over a wireless radio interface and conducting listen before talk with a listen before talk receiver in response to the determining that the electronic device has the reason to communicate over the wireless radio interface. Upon detecting, through the listen before talk, that wireless spectrum for the wireless radio interface is available for conducting the wireless radio communications, activating a radio access transceiver and carrying out the wireless radio communications over the wireless radio interface using the available wireless spectrum.

Abstract: A wireless communication network serves a wireless User Equipment (UE) and comprises a wireless access node and a support access node. The wireless access node determines packet drop rate for the support access node. The wireless access node determines an add threshold for the support access node based on the packet drop rate for the support access node. The wireless access node determines an add value for the support access node and determines when the add value is greater than the add threshold. When the add value is greater than the add threshold, the wireless access node signals the support access node to serve the wireless UE and signals the wireless UE to attach to the support access node. In response, the support access node wirelessly transfers user data for a wireless communication service to the wireless UE.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a communication method and a device. The method is performed by a target base station and includes: receiving a handover request from a source base station, where the handover request includes a first key and first indication information, and the first indication information is used to indicate whether the first key is an updated key; and sending second indication information to the source base station based on the handover request, where the second indication information is used to indicate whether an access layer key between the target base station and a terminal device is an updated key. Using the embodiments of the present disclosure helps resolve a problem that a potential security risk exists in data transmitted between the terminal device and the target base station, and helps resolve a problem that a key change of the terminal device is not controlled by the base station.

Abstract: Multifactor authentication techniques described herein may allow a user to submit a recent proof of purchase as a part of a multifactor authentication process to access an account associated with a financial institution. As part of the login process, the user may submit a proof of purchase associated with a transaction. The financial institution may determine information associated with the transaction, such as a merchant associated with the proof of purchase, a time of the transaction, the last four numbers of the transaction card used, a dollar amount, or any combination thereof. If the information matches one or more records in the transaction history of the user's account, the financial institution may authenticate the user and provide access to the account. In this way, the financial institution may leverage transaction history known to the financial institution and the user to authenticate the user.

Abstract: A storytelling system includes location-based content (LBC) servers and LBC effects databases for use in a real-world story venue, and a computing platform communicatively coupled to those LBC servers and databases. A processor of the computing platform executes software code to receive story selection data from a user device, obtain a story template including story arcs each associated with one or more LBC effect(s) that corresponds to the story selection data, and determine, using a location of the user device, one of the story arcs as an active story arc. The software code also identifies an LBC interaction zone for the LBC effect(s), designates one LBC server and one LBC effects database for supporting the active story arc, and distributes one or more of the LBC effect(s) to the designated database. The designated server enables instantiation of the one or more of the LBC effect(s) at the LBC interaction zone.

Abstract: A server performs: acquiring measurement data of a mobile terminal; extracting fixed AP measurement data of a specific fixed AP; extracting measurement data including a measurement time of which a difference from the measurement time in the fixed AP measurement data is equal to or less than a threshold value, position information of which a difference from a position of the specific fixed AP is equal to or less than a threshold value, and a reception intensity of which a difference from the reception intensity in the fixed AP measurement data is equal to or less than a threshold value as target measurement data and to set the radio access point corresponding to the target measurement data as a target AP; and determining whether the target AP corresponds to a fixed AP on the basis of the measurement data corresponding to the target AP and the fixed AP measurement data.

Abstract: The formulation and execution of a connectivity policy is disclosed herein to improve the performance of a wireless network (WN). A wireless access point (WAP) within the WN identifies electronic devices that have been granted access to the WN and/or are associated with the WAP to provide a connectivity catalog that forms the basis of the connectivity policy. This connectivity catalog is communicated to other WAPs within the network. In some situations, these other WAPs can execute the connectivity policy to deny access to electronic devices within the connectivity catalog to their corresponding networks. For example, these other WAPs can execute the connectivity policy on those electronic devices that are within a prescribed connectivity distance from the WAP that provided the connectivity catalog.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for improving interactions with and between computers in hosting and/or providing systems supported by or configured with personal computing devices, servers and/or platforms. The systems interact to instantiate local and persistent core device instances within or across platforms, which can be used to improve the quality of data processing used in processing interactions between or among processors in such systems. The disclosed systems and methods provide systems and methods for cloud hosted device instances. The systems and methods provide a platform for creating cloud hosted device instances, each of which provides compute and memory resources for a device user. The systems and methods provide a core cloud service to centrally manage device data and deploy (and redeploy) local (or “lightweight”) device instances close to a device.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for monitoring for and preempting the risk of a future occurrence of a quarantine violation, such as by using behaviors and/or actions (e.g., pre-identified behaviors, preemptive actions, etch determined via one or more different devices, sensors, sensor arrays, and/or communications networks (e.g., the Internet of Things (IOT), social networks, etc.).

Abstract: A method of controlling a moving object using an identification device may include recognizing the identification device by the moving object; identifying and authenticating a user with the recognized identification device; and providing a service to the authenticated user.