Abstract: A method and system for processing information in a social network system are disclosed. The method includes: in a network system, especially in a social network system, adding a piece of information having a new information structure to serve as a basic unit for expression intension of a user while enabling a user to be capable of continuously releasing a piece of information having a simple structure as a basic unit for expressing intensions. This information having the new structure describes relative locations of multiple basic units expressing meanings when being exhibited, and the meanings thereof are expressed by using a combination of the recited basic units in a manner of the multiple basic units. As such, information expression efficiency in the system is improved, and the information screening capability is enhanced, thereby naturally implementing structured reorganization of the information and significantly improving the information processing capability of the system.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a media server from an electronic device, a first request for a video content item. The method includes selecting, at the media server, a particular version of the video content item to communicate to the electronic device based on a geographic location of the electronic device. The particular version is a vector graphics format version responsive to the geographic location corresponding to a first coverage area. The particular version is a bitmap graphics format version responsive to the geographic location corresponding to a second coverage area different from the first coverage area. The method also includes communicating the particular version of the video content item from the media server to the electronic device.

Abstract: Diverting communication content directed to a wireless device based on a determined state of a display of the wireless device is presented herein. A method can include receiving state information representing a display state of a display of a wireless device; and in response to determining, based on the state information, that the display has been inactive for a defined period of time, redirecting communication content that has been directed to the wireless device to an intermediary device. In an example, the redirecting can include storing the communication content in the intermediary device as stored content, and in response to determining, based on the state information, that the display has been active, sending, via the intermediary device, the stored content directed to the wireless device.

Abstract: Smart M2M devices may be utilized to discover, generate, develop, and use customer behavior information. Security, marketing, and sales may be made through the use of short-range communication mechanisms, and customer behavior information may be gathered while providing devices with product information and other content. In an example configuration, smart M2M devices may determine the location of a device in a venue and compare it to historical location information associated with the device to determine whether authentication should be requested.

Abstract: Network demand data can be determined by employing low cost sensing devices. In one aspect, the sensing devices can monitor user equipment activity and/or environmental conditions associated with a specific area. Sudden changes in the network demand at the area, for example, due to a planned or unplanned event, can be detected based on an analysis of the monitored information. Based on the changes, configuration parameters associated with antennas of one or more access points can be updated to improve network coverage and/or capacity at the area. In one example, a transmission power of an access point can be adjusted to increase network capacity. In another example, an antenna beam of the access point can be focused and/or steered towards the area to improve network coverage.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus produce and reproduce Augmented Reality (AR) contents in a mobile terminal. In the method, contents are produced. An image including an object corresponding to the contents is recognized. Recognition information for the object corresponding to the contents is obtained based on a recognition result. AR contents including the contents and the recognition information are generated. Therefore, AR contents for an input image may be easily produced and reproduced, and the AR contents may be used as independent multimedia contents, not an auxiliary means of other contents.

Abstract: A half-bridge power converter includes a transformer dividing the half-bridge power converter into a primary side and a secondary side. Disposed on the first side is a first capacitor bank and a second capacitor bank in series with the first capacitor hank, and also a bootstrap capacitor configured to be charged by current flowing through a charging current flowpath. The charging current flowpath extends at least through a pre-charging circuit located on the primary side, the pre-charging circuit being configured to reduce a voltage imbalance between the first capacitor bank and the second capacitor bank. The half-bridge power converter also includes a discharging current flowpath that extends at least through a primary winding of the transformer and the pre-charging circuit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an artificial intelligence (AI) system that utilizes a machine learning algorithm such as deep learning and the like, and an application thereof. In particular, an electronic apparatus, a guide providing method thereof, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium are provided. An electronic apparatus includes an input interface configured to receive a user input, a display configured to display a guide, and a processor configured to determine whether a task corresponding to the received user input is performable by the electronic apparatus, in response to determining that the task is performable, perform the task corresponding to the received user input, and in response to determining that the task is not performable, determine a candidate task related to the received user input and control the display to provide a guide for guiding the determined candidate task.

Abstract: The invention includes compositions, devices, and methods for analyzing a polymer and/or polymer unit. The polymer may be a homo or hetero-polymer such as DNA, RNA, a polysaccharide, or a peptide. The device includes electrodes that form a tunnel gap through which the polymer can pass. The electrodes are functionalized with a reagent attached thereto, and the reagent is capable of forming a transient bond to a polymer unit. When the transient bond forms between the reagent and the unit, a detectable signal is generated and used to analyze the polymer.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus produce and reproduce Augmented Reality (AR) contents in a mobile terminal. In the method, contents are produced. An image including an object corresponding to the contents is recognized. Recognition information for the object corresponding to the contents is obtained based on a recognition result. AR contents including the contents and the recognition information are generated. Therefore, AR contents for an input image may be easily produced and reproduced, and the AR contents may be used as independent multimedia contents, not an auxiliary means of other contents.

Abstract: Systems and processes that incorporate teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving a request for a streaming video application service from a mobile device and, responsive to determining a relationship between a service provider of a wireless access point and a service provider of a cellular network providing the streaming video application service via the cellular services. Responsive to determining that the wireless access point is in a communication range of the mobile device based on a proximity of the wireless access point to the mobile device, a communication session is initiated between the mobile device and the wireless access point. Delivery of the streaming video application service to the mobile device is switched from over the cellular network to over the wireless access point. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Passive location estimation of mobile devices within a wireless network is provided. The passive location estimation is determined based on one or more measurements that are received from the mobile device and/or from one or more network elements. At least a portion of the passive information can be received in user plane data associated with an application executing on the mobile device. A measurement set for the mobile device can be defined and can be used to build fingerprints of geographical cellular measurements.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a media server from an electronic device, a first request for a video content item. The method includes selecting, at the media server, a particular version of the video content item to communicate to the electronic device based on a geographic location of the electronic device. The particular version is a vector graphics format version responsive to the geographic location corresponding to a first coverage area. The particular version is a bitmap graphics format version responsive to the geographic location corresponding to a second coverage area different from the first coverage area. The method also includes communicating the particular version of the video content item from the media server to the electronic device.

Abstract: A method of identifying a location of an electronic apparatus is provided. The method includes obtaining information about a region in which the electronic apparatus is located, obtaining an image through an image sensor included in the electronic apparatus, identifying location information about one or more objects included in the image, and identifying a location of the electronic apparatus by using the information about the region and the location information.

Abstract: An information transfer method, includes: receiving N pieces of information and N pieces of corresponding identification information sent by a server according to a data obtaining request; obtaining attribute information of at least two pieces of information in the N pieces of information, where the attribute information includes at least one of the following attributes of the at least two pieces of information: content separability or location adjustability; generating to-be-posted information according to the attribute information of the at least two pieces of information and an operation instruction of a user for the at least two pieces of information; and determining identification information corresponding to the to-be-posted information and second indication information corresponding to the to-be-posted information, and sending the server the identification information and the second indication information corresponding to the to-be-posted information.

Abstract: Systems and processes that incorporate teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving from a mobile device, by way of a cellular network, a request for delivery of high-bandwidth application service. A location of the mobile device can be obtained and used to determine availability of any nearby wireless packet-network services. If it is determined that a wireless packet-network service is available, a network connection between the mobile device and the wireless packet-network service can be established. The request for delivery of high-bandwidth services can then be forwarded to an application server that delivers the requested services by way of the wireless packet-network service. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus is capable of sharing information through a presence service in a communication network and capable of providing presence information of a Mobile Station (MS). The apparatus extracts at least one of application information and contents indication information from an application in execution. Presence information is generated that includes at least one of the application information and the contents indication information, and transmitting the presence information to a presence server.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a first request for a video content item. The first request is received at a media server from a first electronic device. The method includes selectively communicating a vector graphics format version of the video content item or a bitmap graphics format version of the video content item to the first electronic device.

Abstract: An electronic device and method for providing a virtual object are disclosed, including a processor and memory storing program instructions executable by the processor to implement the method, which includes receiving a request for a virtual object including a plurality of present conditions, searching a database for the virtual object by comparing the received plurality of present conditions to a plurality of condition sets, each set associated with at least one virtual object stored in the database; and when none of the plurality of condition sets matches all of the received plurality of present conditions, detecting a partially matching condition set matching at least one of the received plurality of present conditions and providing a partially matching virtual object corresponding to the partially matching condition set.

Abstract: An apparatus is capable of sharing information through a presence service in a communication network and capable of providing presence information of a Mobile Station (MS). The apparatus extracts at least one of application information and contents indication information from an application in execution. Presence information is generated that includes at least one of the application information and the contents indication information, and transmitting the presence information to a presence server.