Abstract: Efficient techniques using a multi-port shared non-volatile memory are described that reduce latency in memory accesses from dedicated function specific processors, such as a modem control processor. The modem processor preempts a host processor that is accessing data from a multi-port shared non-volatile memory flash device allowing the modem processor to quickly access data in the flash device. The preemption process uses a doorbell interrupt initiated by a processor that seeks access and interrupts the processor being preempted. After preemption, the host processor may resume or restart the data access. Access control by the processors utilizes a hardware semaphore atomic control mechanism. Power control of the shared non-volatile memory modules includes at least one inactivity timer to indicate when a supply voltage to the shared non-volatile memory modules can be safely reduced or turned off. Power may be restarted by any of the processors sharing the memory, allowing fast access to the data.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for communication are provided. The apparatus aggregates data sets as a function of an estimated characteristic of a next data set to arrive, and adaptively adjust the estimated characteristic based on a statistical measure of the estimated characteristic derived from a plurality of previously arrived data sets. The estimated characteristic may be an estimated next arrival time of the next data set, or an estimated size of the next data set.

Abstract: Techniques for performing WLAN system scanning and selection are described. A terminal performs multiple iterations of scan to detect for WLAN systems. A scan list containing at least one WLAN system to detect for is initially determined For each scan iteration, a scan type may be selected from among the supported scan types. The selected scan type may indicate passive scan or active scan, frequency channels to scan, etc. A scan may be performed based on the selected scan type. Signal strength measurements are obtained for access points received during the scan and used to identify detected access points. After all scan iterations are completed, candidates access points are identified based on the scan results, e.g., based on the signal strength measurements for the detected access points and a detection threshold.

Abstract: Multi-lane high speed interfaces for a modified High Speed Synchronous Serial (HSI) system, and related systems methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, electronic device using a modified HSI protocol comprises a transmit communications interface. The transmit communications interface comprises a data path configured to carry data from the electronic device, a ready path configured to carry an HSI protocol compliant READY signal, and a flag path configured to carry an HSI protocol compliant FLAG signal indicative of repeated bit values of data carried on the data path. The transmit communications interface further comprises one or more additional data paths configured to carry additional data from the electronic device in parallel with the data carried by the data path such that the data path and the one or more additional data paths carry HSI protocol compliant data striped across the data path and the one or more additional data paths.

Abstract: Techniques for performing IP configuration after handoff in a WLAN are described. A station associates with a first access point in the WLAN and performs IP configuration to obtain a first set of IP configuration parameters. The station thereafter exchanges data via the first access point using the first set of IP configuration parameters. The station performs handoff from the first access point to a second access point and performs IP configuration after the handoff. While the IP configuration is in progress, the station continues to exchange data via the second access point using the first set of IP configuration parameters. This avoids interruption in IP connectivity. After completing the IP configuration, the station either (i) continues to exchange data using the first set of IP configuration parameters if new parameters are not obtained or (ii) exchanges data using a second set of IP configuration parameters if obtained.

Abstract: Techniques for performing WLAN system scanning and selection are described. A terminal performs multiple iterations of scan to detect for WLAN systems. A scan list containing at least one WLAN system to detect for is initially determined. For each scan iteration, a scan type may be selected from among the supported scan types. The selected scan type may indicate passive scan or active scan, frequency channels to scan, etc. A scan may be performed based on the selected scan type. Signal strength measurements are obtained for access points received during the scan and used to identify detected access points. After all scan iterations are completed, candidates access points are identified based on the scan results, e.g., based on the signal strength measurements for the detected access points and a detection threshold. The best candidate access point may be selected for association by the terminal.

Abstract: A test system emulates the analog processing portion of a communication device and adjusts input signals based on distortions specified by a user and control signals generated by a baseband processing portion of the communication device. The distortions can be specified in terms of the baseband. One or more of the control signals can be bypassed to investigate the effect of each of the control signals alone, or in various combinations. An operator interface can be provided that allows the user to set up and conduct the tests, and monitor the results. Facilities are also provided to allow the reference voltage at the baseband processing portion to be adjusted while maintaining the appropriate reference voltage for components in the test system.

Abstract: Mobile advertising on personal cellular telecommunications devices includes an initial Level 0 Interactive Display Message (IDM) having a content precursor for requesting additional content with or without a visual advertising component. Level 0 IDMs may be displayed as part of a user initiated client application or automatically replacing an idle screen. Mobile advertising can optionally include one or more Level 1 Advertisement Display Messages (ADMs) including text, graphics, video, and the like. Level 1 ADMs may be interactive or not.

Abstract: Mobile advertising on personal cellular telecommunications devices includes an initial Level 0 Interactive Display Message (IDM) having a content precursor for requesting additional content with or without a visual advertising component. Level 0 IDMs may be displayed as part of a user initiated client application or automatically replacing an idle screen. Mobile advertising can optionally include one or more Level 1 Advertisement Display Messages (ADMs) including text, graphics, video, and the like. Level 1 ADMs may be interactive or not.

Abstract: Techniques to efficiently search for a WLAN are described. A terminal receives country information from a wireless wide area network (WWAN), which may be a cellular network or a broadcast network. This country information may be a Mobile Country Code (MCC) that is broadcast by the WWAN. The MCC identifies the country in which the WWAN is deployed. The terminal then performs active scan for a WLAN based on the country information received from the WWAN. For the active scan, the terminal determines a frequency channel and a transmit power level based on the country information. The terminal then transmits a probe request on the frequency channel and at the transmit power level determined based on the country information. The terminal may perform passive scan and/or active scan in accordance with a scan setting.

Abstract: Techniques for selecting a radio interface for an application are described. A terminal identifies locally-addressable and globally-addressable wireless networks among wireless networks available to the terminal. Radio interfaces supported by the terminal may be prioritized based on the locally-addressable and globally-addressable wireless networks, information obtained for the application, the application type, etc. Different applications may have different radio interface preferences or requirements, which may be considered in prioritizing the radio interfaces. A suitable radio interface may be selected for the application based on the prioritized radio interfaces. WLAN interface may be selected for the application if (a) the WLAN interface is preferred and any WLAN is acceptable to the application or (b) a globally-addressable WLAN is available. A WLAN interface may be selected for the application if a globally-addressable WLAN is not available.

Abstract: Mobile advertising on personal cellular telecommunications devices includes an initial Level 0 Interactive Display Message (IDM) having a content precursor for requesting additional content with or without a visual advertising component. Level 0 IDMs may be displayed as part of a user initiated client application or automatically replacing an idle screen. Mobile advertising can optionally include one or more Level 1 Advertisement Display Messages (ADMs) including text, graphics, video, and the like Level 1 ADMs may be interactive or not.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward distribution of web content to personal cellular telecommunications devices. The present invention proposes compiling syndicated items compilation files containing the entire contents of one or more syndicated information files and/or status notification compilation files containing a list of one or more syndication feeds and status information regarding same. Both types of compilation files can be Point-To-MultiPoint (P2MP) pushed to all available personal cellular telecommunications devices in one or more cells selected by a cellular operator using standardized P2MP push technology. Alternatively, status notification compilation files can be P2P pulled by or P2P pushed to particular personal cellular telecommunications devices. The present invention also proposes offering accessing full stories in formats other than conventional web page formats. Such non web page formats include inter alia SMS, MMS, email, and the like.

Abstract: User activity tracking on personal cellular telecommunications devices including a User Interaction Software Module (UISM) for data handling of display message information and user interaction information regarding user interaction with display messages. The UISMs enable handset side or network side determining user impressions of instantaneously displayed display messages. The UISMs include onboard instruction sets including destination dependent data handling instructions for user click information. Onboard instruction sets can operate in conjunction with display component embedded instruction sets regarding data logging and data reporting of display message information and/or user impression information and/or user click information.

Abstract: Content personalization on personal cellular telecommunications devices includes determining subscriber personalization profiles each including at least one personalization parameter, determining universal Level 0 IDMs for display on all subscribers' personal cellular telecommunications devices irrespective of their location and their subscriber personalization profiles, and determining a set of at least two different personalized Level 1 IDMs for each universal Level 0 IDM for display on subscribers' personal cellular telecommunications depending on their location and subscriber personalization profiles. Personalization of Level 1 interactive display messages can take place either network side or handset side. Network side personalization requires a personalization server with subscribers' personalization profiles. Handset side personalization requires handset subscriber personalization filters.

Abstract: A customizable client application capable of running on all seven classes of Internet-enabled personal cellular telecommunications devices whose Internet browser launching capabilities range from being Class 0 non Internet-enabled to Class 6 automatic Internet browser launching. The client application facilitates minimum subscriber intervention for Internet session initiation from an Internet session option of an interactive display message.

Abstract: A customizable client application capable of running on all seven classes of Internet-enabled personal cellular telecommunications devices whose Internet browser launching capabilities range from being Class 0 non Internet-enabled to Class 6 automatic Internet browser launching. The client application facilitates minimum subscriber intervention for Internet session initiation from an Internet session option of an interactive display message.

Abstract: Mobile advertising on personal cellular telecommunications devices includes an initial Level 0 Interactive Display Message (IDM) having a content precursor for requesting additional content with or without a visual advertising component. Level 0 IDMs may be displayed as part of a user initiated client application or automatically replacing an idle screen. Mobile advertising can optionally include one or more Level 1 Advertisement Display Messages (ADMs) including text, graphics, video, and the like Level 1 ADMs may be interactive or not.

Abstract: User activity tracking on personal cellular telecommunications devices including a User Interaction Software Module (UISM) for data handling of display message information and user interaction information regarding user interaction with display messages. The UISMs enable handset side or network side determining user impressions of instantaneously displayed display messages. The UISMs include onboard instruction sets including destination dependent data handling instructions for user click information. Onboard instruction sets can operate in conjunction with display component embedded instruction sets regarding data logging and data reporting of display message information and/or user impression information and/or user click information.

Abstract: Content personalization on personal cellular telecommunications devices includes determining subscriber personalization profiles each including at least one personalization parameter, determining universal Level 0 IDMs for display on all subscribers' personal cellular telecommunications devices irrespective of their location and their subscriber personalization profiles, and determining a set of at least two different personalized Level 1 IDMs for each universal Level 0 IDM for display on subscribers' personal cellular telecommunications depending on their location and subscriber personalization profiles. Personalization of Level 1 interactive display messages can take place either network side or handset side. Network side personalization requires a personalization server with subscribers' personalization profiles. Handset side personalization requires handset subscriber personalization filters.