Abstract: The disclosure provides an apparatus and method for setting antennas of a mobile device, and a mobile device, and the apparatus includes: one or more processors; and a memory, where the memory is configured to store one or more computer readable program codes, and the one or more processors are configured to execute the one or more computer readable program codes to perform operations of: functioning, by the mobile device, as a Wi-Fi relay to be connected with both a wireless access point and an electronic device, wherein the mobile device is provided with at least two Wi-Fi antennas to receive and transmit Wi-Fi data; determining a communication type of communication between the wireless access point and the electronic device; and adjusting the number of receiving antennas and the number of transmitting antennas among the Wi-Fi antennas according to the communication type.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a system for providing a sponsored service on an IMS-based mobile communication network, and comprises the steps of: a sponsored service client transmitting to a sponsored service server a sponsored service start request message; the sponsored service server determining the validity of the sponsored service after receiving the start request message; transmitting to the sponsored service client a sponsored service start acceptance message when the sponsored service server determines the sponsored service as valid; generating a sponsored service between the sponsored service client and an Internet service provider server; the sponsored service server generating charged fee information and transmitting the charged fee information to an authentication/authorization/accounting (AAA) server, when the sponsored service client requests termination of the sponsored service; and terminating the sponsored service session.

Abstract: A first mobile device determines a second mobile device losing connectivity to a second network or a communication link between the second mobile device and the second network degrading below a threshold value, the second mobile device assigned a role of sharing broker that brokers sharing of network resources of at least a first network among a plurality of other mobile devices via the second network, the first mobile device and the plurality of other mobile devices participating in a sharing group. Responsive to the determination, the role of sharing broker is activated on the first mobile device.

Abstract: A method of processing a handover request from a base station controller (BSC) of a GSM (Global System for Mobile communication)-type network. The method comprises the steps of passing a handover request with GSM-type parameters from a base station controller (BSC) through a Master Switching Center (MSC) of the GSM-type network to a UMTS core network (CN) and to a Radio Network Controller (RNC) of the UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) network, translating the GSM-type parameters to UTRAN parameters in the Radio Network Controller (RNC), and allocating UTRAN resources in response to the translated parameters.

Abstract: A real-time locating system (RTLS) for use in tracking assets and people includes tag, beacon and bridge components, where the tag contains a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) transceiver and a microprocessor for operating the transceiver. The tag is powered by a battery that depletes. A photocell is connected to an energy storage device. A capacitor is connected to the energy storage device such that the photocell charges the energy storage device so the capacitor can power the microprocessor and BLE transceiver for performing limited tasks upon battery depletion. The tag also includes a speaker for providing an audible sound to locate an out-of-sight tag and an accelerometer for detecting tag movement. The bridge is able to temporarily toggle each tag into a connectable-advertising state for connection to a smart device. The beacon and bridge are able to self-report location changes estimated with the use of onboard filters.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present application provide a method for configuring a neighboring cell, and for reporting neighboring cell information. The embodiments of the present application can implement automatic configuration of neighboring cell information, which does not require manual test and configuration of a live network.

Abstract: A Radio Network Controller, RNC, and a method performed by the RNC for handing over a UE from a Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network, UTRAN, to an Evolved UTRAN, E-UTRAN, wherein the UE has an ongoing Circuit Switched, CS, call and an ongoing Packet Switched, PS, session by means of the UTRAN are provided. The method comprises, when the CS call is released: determining (120) at least one criterion relating to at least one of an RNC characteristic, a UTRAN characteristic and an E-UTRAN characteristic; and handing over (130) the UE to the E-UTRAN when the at least one criterion is fulfilled.

Abstract: Methods and systems for associating a mobile station subscriber with at least one application or service are provided. The subscriber is provided with a subscriber identity module (“SIM”) identifier, which identities a SIM associated with the subscriber. The SIM identifier is bound to the application or service. The SIM identifier and the application or service are registered with a home location register (“HLR”) to bind the SIM identifier to the application or service. If the SIM is a virtual SIM, the provider of an application or service may cover the data costs associated with the use of that application or service.

Abstract: A tracking device can securely communicate with a secondary device by generating a hash value based on the identity of the tracking device. If the secondary device cannot resolve the hash value, the hash value can be provided to a tracking server, such as a cloud server, for resolving the hash value. Upon resolving the hash value, the tracking server can store a location of the tracking device in association with the identity of the tracking device. To preserve power, the secondary device can activate location-detection functionality (such as a GPS receive) only in response to the detection of movement of the tracking device, can obtain location information, and can de-activate the location-detection functionality upon providing the location information to the tracking server. The tracking server can associate one or both of a previous location and the current location information based on movement of the tracking device.

Abstract: A portable communication system (100) maintains mission critical functionality. An accessory (120) and a handset (130) are tethered and interoperate such that the accessory operates as the primary controlling device and the handset operates as a secondary device. The accessory (120) contains a main applications processor (102) that handles non-mission critical functions. The accessory further contains a mission critical processor (104) for handling mission critical functions of transmit and receive audio as well as PTT and emergency. In response to a failure of the mission critical processor (104), the mission critical functions are maintained by handing over the mission critical functions to the non-controlling device in a manner transparent to the user. The handover is triggered in response to status changes of the mission critical processor or as a result of battery depletion. Audio paths are re-routed through backup paths (146b,148) negating reliance on processors of the accessory (120).

Abstract: A vehicle may include wireless signal sensors surrounding the doors of the vehicle. A processor of the vehicle may be programmed to capture, from the sensors, a first data snapshot when one of the doors is opened and a second data snapshot when the one of the door is closed, and assign a mobile device to a seating zone associated with the one of the doors when the first and second snapshots both indicate the mobile device is closest to the door.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to network deployment of devices. For example, a non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions executable by a processing resource can determine a plurality of deployment thresholds of a plurality of devices, wherein the plurality of deployment thresholds are associated with a type of the plurality of devices. The instructions can cause the processing resource to monitor deployment data associated with the plurality of devices to identify a device with a deployment outlier. The device with the deployment outlier is a device with deployment data that is outside a deployment threshold of the device. The instructions can cause the processing resource to adjust the deployment threshold of the device based on the monitoring.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for using information broadcast by devices and resources in the immediate vicinity of a mobile device, or by sensors located within the mobile device itself, to ascertain and make a determination of the immediate environment and state of the mobile device. This determination may be used to control and manage the actions that the device is asked to carry out by or on behalf of the user.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method, executable at a server, of processing an incoming message destined for a user, the user having first and second electronic devices, both the electronic devices executing at least one instance of an application. The method comprises receiving the incoming electronic message; based on a message type, appreciating a delivery preference parameter that is indicative of which one of the electronic devices the user is more likely to process the incoming electronic message of the message type; determining a specific electronic device having a highest delivery preference parameter, the specific one executing a first and a second instance of the application; based on the delivery preference parameter, determining a specific instance of the application the user is more likely to use for the incoming electronic message; generating a user-notification for the message; transmitting the user-notification to the specific one of the instances of the application.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to techniques for connecting two users when a caller places a call but a callee rejects the call or fails to answer in a predetermined period of time. The calling application may terminate the call attempt and request status updates regarding the called party to determine when the callee is available for a follow-up call. The system may gain insight into when a user is available based on the user's presence in a messaging or social networking app, activity in a third-party application unrelated to the call, or the power status of the user's device. When it is determined that the callee is available, a notification may be sent to the caller informing the caller that it is a good time to call back. The techniques may also be used in reverse, informing the callee of when the caller is available for a return call.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for a distributed antenna system (DAS) including a host unit and a plurality of active antenna units (AAUs). The host unit is configured to send management information to the one or more RAN nodes. The one or more RAN nodes are configured to manage the RF signals based on the management information.

Abstract: A method for selecting a mode of service delivery to a mobile terminal using carrier aggregation across first and second base stations of a cellular network is provided. The selection being based on one or more of: a parameter of the service; and a parameter of the network architecture.

Abstract: A log information obtaining unit which obtains log information; a population information obtaining unit which obtains local population information indicating a population of a local area; a first terminal extraction unit which extracts, based on the log information, a wireless terminal present in the local area in a particular time from among the one or more wireless terminals; a relation parameter deriving unit which derives a relation parameter representing a relation between the number of wireless terminals and the population based on a population of the local area indicated by the local population information and the number of wireless terminals extracted by the first terminal extraction unit; and an estimated value deriving unit which derives an estimated population value from the number of wireless terminals by using the relation parameter are comprised.

Abstract: Various communication systems may benefit from communication between two different radio access technologies. For example, a long term evolution network may benefit from receiving resource availability information from a wireless local area network. A method includes receiving a request from a first RAT at a network node in a second RAT, and at least partially rejecting or at least partially accepting the request. The method also includes sending an indication of the at least partial rejection or at least partial acceptance to the first radio access technology, where the indication is used in determining whether to activate or continue radio access aggregation.

Abstract: A test method for testing a device under test with a measurement unit comprises transmitting a number of test commands from the measurement unit to the device under test via a test interface of the device under test, generating in the device under test in response to the test commands respective communication signals, emitting by the device under test the generated communication signals via a wireless communication interface, receiving signals from the device under test in the measurement unit, and evaluating the received signals in the measurement unit.