Abstract: A smart ultra box adapting to a protective case is disclosed. The protective case protects a mobile communication device. The ultra box comprises a main body, a conversion unit and an expansion module. The main body has an output interface and an external power interface. The conversion unit disposes at the main body, to electrically connect the output interface and the external power interface. The expansion module electrically connects to the conversion unit. The expansion module is for communication with an external device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for processing notification messages in a machine-to-machine (M2M) system and devices for same, the method comprising the steps of: processing by an M2M device one or more notification messages; and transmitting the processed notification message(s), wherein: the one or more notification messages are generated as an originator device detects a change in the resources to subscribe to comprising, as a child resource, a subscription resource configured in the originator device; the one or more notification messages comprise implementation information configured based on the policy information configured in the originator device for the processing of the one or more notification messages; the one or more notification messages are processed based on the implementation information; the one or more processed notification messages are transmitted comprising the implementation information; and the subscription resource and the resources to subscribe to exhibit a data structure

Abstract: The present invention provides a dual mode mobile terminal that is capable of supporting both cellular and local wireless communications. The mobile terminal operates to determine when to switch between local wireless communication and cellular modes. To determine when to switch between local wireless and cellular modes, the mobile terminal determines its current location, uses the current location to obtain mode switching information, and switches modes as necessary based on the mode switching information.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a control word processor to generate first regional-specific control word formation data items (RSCWFDI), for a first geographical sub-region of a primary geographical region which includes different geographical sub-regions, for use over cryptoperiods, the first RSCWFDI being used in generating control words in receiver-decoder devices, an encryption engine to encrypt content with the control words over the cryptoperiods yielding encrypted content, a first transmission apparatus to broadcast the first RSCWFDI and the encrypted content in the primary geographic region, and a communication interface to share data about second RSCWFDI of the first geographical sub-region with at least one regional transmission apparatus of the first geographical sub-region operative to broadcast the second RSCWFDI of the geographical sub-region in the geographical sub-region, wherein each control word may be generated in the receiver-decoder devices using one of first and one second RSCWFDI.

Abstract: A system and method for time-aiding an autonomous Global Positioning System device over a Bluetooth connection allows for a faster time to fix by allowing faster acquisition of time and ephemeris data. The time-aiding information may be distributed in a one-to-one manner or in a manner that allows for the synchronization of multiple devices.

Abstract: Identifying risky driving situations in the context of a driver's real-time operating environment and providing effective interventions and countermeasures that mitigate the risky situation to reduce the likelihood of the driver having a vehicular accident. A driver monitoring and mentoring system includes mobile safety centers individually installed on driver-assigned smartphones or other mobile devices. The mobile safety centers collect real-time driving data and compute a risk of a driver in a specific situation being involved in an accident and provide mentoring to drivers in a driver risk situation above a risk threshold to reduce the likelihood of an accident. The mobile safety centers communicate with a master safety analytics center that collects data, collects and stores information relating to detected risk situations, creates risk algorithms, creates driving mentoring communications, and communicates the algorithms and communications to the mobile safety centers.

Abstract: A method for operating a terminal according to an embodiment includes detecting an object that contacts the terminal, determining an operation of the terminal corresponding to the detected object, and performing the determined operation of the terminal.

Abstract: Methods of selecting a transport format combination are provided. For example, a method comprises calculating the transmission power of a first physical channel using each of first TFCs, and determines whether a mobile station is in a transmission capable state. The method also comprises calculating the sum of the transmission power of first and second physical channels using first and second TFCs, with respect to each of combinations of first and second TFCs, and determines whether the mobile station is in the transmission capable state. The method also comprises selecting first TFC from the first TFCs wherein the mobile station is in the transmission capable state and selecting a second TFC from the second TFCs which are included in combinations wherein the mobile station is in the transmission capable state among the combinations including the selected first TFC. The data is transmitted using the selected first and second TFCs, respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for controlling uplink power, so as to solve a problem that in a scenario of double connections, when a terminal performs uplink transmission, there is no corresponding solution to control uplink power. The method in the present invention comprises: a terminal determining uplink information to be sent on an uplink carrier, the uplink information comprising uplink information corresponding to a first base station and uplink information corresponding to a second base station; and the terminal determining, according to at least one group of power control parameters pre-configured for calculating transmit power of an uplink channel bearing the uplink information, transmit power of at least one uplink channel bearing the uplink information, and sending corresponding uplink information on the at least one uplink channel of the uplink carrier according to the transmit power of the at least one uplink channel.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems are described for a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) to manage its transmission power. A power headroom report (PHR) may be triggered based on changes to backoff or the impacts of backoff. Additional backoff may be used to calculate a maximum output power of the WTRU and may be indicated by a domination indicator to network resources. The WTRU may be configured to eliminate triggers caused by virtual PHRs. Furthermore, the WTRU may be configured to respond to rapid changes to backoff.

Abstract: A method and system for entertainment and information services delivered via mobile telecommunication devices include a communication network, and a station communicatively linked to the communication network. The station includes an output and an interface. Also included is a head-end having at least one database configured to store programs including an audio content. The head-end receives a request from the station for a desired one of the programs, verifies the request, transmits a first portion of the desired program to the station, and records an association between the identification and the desired program. The head-end further suspends transmission of a second portion of the program based upon detection of an indication to suspend transmission. The head-end further transmits the second portion of the program based upon detection of an indication to resume transmission and stored bookmark data indicating the starting location in the program of the second portion.

Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with near-field communications (NFC) circuitry for communicating with external equipment. Test equipment may perform radio-frequency testing on the NFC circuitry. During manufacture of an electronic device having the NFC circuitry, the test equipment may be placed into electrical contact with antenna feed terminals on the NFC circuitry prior to attaching an antenna to the feed terminals so that a conductive path is formed between the test equipment and an NFC transceiver on the NFC circuitry. Test signals may be conveyed between the test equipment and the NFC transceiver over the conductive path for characterizing the performance of the NFC circuitry. The conductive path may include an antenna impedance modeling circuit formed on a circuit board substrate that models the impedance of the antenna that is to be attached to the NFC circuitry to allow for suitable power transfer during testing.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus providing intelligent interface selection for legacy and non-legacy applications. The method includes intercepting a networking function call from an application desiring radio access, selecting a radio from a plurality of candidate radios based on selection criteria, and binding the radio to the application. To facilitate flow mobility, the method includes allocating an ephemeral port to the radio, generating a flow binding rule based only on the ephemeral port, and signaling the flow binding rule to a home agent.

Abstract: Described herein is a system and method to enable a wireless power transmission link system. The wireless power transmission link system may comprise an axle and an optional telemetry unit interior to the axle. The wireless power transmission link system may comprise a first cup located interior to the telemetry unit and/or the axle. The first cup may comprise a first channel for housing a first wound coil. The wireless power transmission link system may comprise a second cup separated by an air gap from the first cup. The second cup may comprise a second channel for housing a second wound coil. The first wound coil and the second wound coil may form a portion of an inductively coupled, resonant, air-core transformer. The first cup and/or the second cup may comprise ferromagnetic material properties.

Abstract: In one implementation, a communication device comprising one or more processors is configured to participate in a plurality of talkgroups. The one or more processors are configured to receive a communication transmitted from a satellite constellation indicating that a first priority talkgroup has been assigned for the communication device and to receive one or more signal transmitted from the satellite constellation via a control channel indicating that the first priority talkgroup is active, in response to which the one or more processors may determine that the first priority talkgroup has been assigned for the communication device and that the first priority talkgroup is active. Consequently, the one or more processors may set the communication device to the first priority talkgroup such that the communication device starts receiving communications via the first priority talkgroup.

Abstract: A method includes generating a sampling signal having a non-uniform sampling interval and sampling a received signal with an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) using the sampling signal. The method also includes mapping the sampled received signal onto a frequency grid of sinusoids, where each sinusoid has a signal amplitude and a signal phase. The method further includes estimating the signal amplitude and the signal phase for each sinusoid in the frequency grid. In addition, the method includes computing an average background power level and detecting signals with power higher than the average background power level. The non-uniform sampling interval varies predictably.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a housing, a first antenna, a second antenna, a distributor and a communication module. The first antenna is in a first region of the housing. The second antenna is in a second region of the housing. The distributor is configured to distribute a same signal to the first antenna and the second antenna. The communication module is configured to perform communication by using the first antenna when an antenna of an external device approaches the first region and to perform communication by using the second antenna when the antenna of the external device approaches the second region.

Abstract: Embodiments of methods, devices and systems are presented for communicating information in an explosive environment. An explosion proof video and data communication module includes features that prevent the generation of a spark or other ignition sources that could ignite explosive dust, gas or vapors in the air. The explosion proof video and communications relay modules may operate independently or as a group to provide real-time information, situation awareness, functionally and responsiveness for personnel that are in explosive environments.

Abstract: In one implementation, information indicating that a communication device is requesting to enter a dedicated transmission mode in a talkgroup may be received. In addition, information indicating a first position of the communication device may be received. A satellite constellation may be controlled to establish a first channel for communications for the talkgroup within a first beam that has a coverage area including the first position of the communication device. Further, a potential second position of the communication device may be determined. The satellite constellation may be controlled to establish a second channel for communications for the talkgroup within a second beam that has a coverage area including the potential second position of the communication device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a Quality of Service (QoS) level in a mobile communication system comprises an access gateway. The access gateway receives an indication of a change of an active talk group of a first communication device operating on a first network. The access gateway formulates a QoS modification request message to forward to a second network. The message requests modification of the QoS for a second communication device that is receiving broadband service from the second network. The second communication device belongs to the same user as the first communication device. An interface between the network entity and the second network provides the QoS modification request message to the second network. The first communication device may be a portable or mobile radio, and the second communication device may be an LTE communication device. The first network may be a Land Mobile Radio system.