Abstract: A fastener comprising: a) a body having: i) a first cylindrical portion with a first diameter, ii) a second cylindrical portion with a second diameter, iii) a shoulder part of the first cylindrical portion, iv) an exterior threaded portion, and v) a cylindrical hole extending along an axis of the body; b) a mandrel having: i) a shank, and ii) a mandrel head at an end of the shank; and c) a head having an opening defined by an interior threaded portion; wherein the mandrel shank at least partially occupies the cylindrical hole of the body; wherein the mandrel head is located outside of the body and opposite of the exterior threaded portion of the body; and wherein the exterior threaded portion of the body and the interior threaded portion of the head are engaged to removably secure the body to the head.

Abstract: A method for performing rate control for VoIP services using messages to enable the RRC to be aware of activity in the SIP/ARM level and to recommend an AMR rate change according to conditions in a wireless communication network. The messages allow VoIP services to dynamically adjust both rate and voice quality based on network conditions. A method for triggering RRC codec rate control using RRM conditions in the network. A method for coordinating AMR autonomous rate control and RRC commanded rate control using a guard mechanism between messages.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method and apparatus for facilitating lossless handover in a wireless communication system comprising at least one wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU), a source evolved Node B (eNB), a target eNB, and a mobility management entity/user plane entity (MME/UPE) where the WTRU is in wireless communication with the source eNB. The source eNB determines to handover the WTRU to the target eNB, requests status reports from the WTRU, and requests handover to the target eNB. The handover request includes context information relating to the WTRU which is sent to the target eNB. The target eNB configures resources for the WTRU and transmits a handover response signal to the source eNB. The source eNB commands the WTRU to perform a handover to the target eNB and forwards data to the target eNB. The WTRU performs the handover to the target eNB.

Abstract: A privacy service is provided for use in protection of user data transferred in a network, including a converged network. The privacy service extracts and measures service elements of a message containing user data. The service elements include an identity element, a trust element, a rights element and a security element. The privacy service performs security by comparing service elements with a user defined privacy policy. The privacy policy may also be based on particular factors relating to the application, context, and time of the message. In another embodiment, the privacy service provides controls that indicate when user data is misappropriated as a result of an infringement of the user defined privacy policy. Further the privacy service provides a means to audit and trace deviations from the privacy policy for the purpose of repudiation, or future defense of security threats.

Abstract: A multiple radio access technology (RAT) apparatus with mobility middleware provides a user with access to various RAT networks, such as a frequency division duplex (FDD) network and a wireless local area network (WLAN). In one embodiment, the apparatus is a dual mode FDD/WLAN converged wireless communication handset which includes a terminal equipment (TE) module having mobility middleware, an applications and protocols processor and a terminal interface (TI). The dual mode FDD/WLAN converged wireless communication handset further includes a user services identity module (USIM), a mobile termination (MT) module and a protocol stack which interface with the mobility middleware via a plurality of links.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for attaching an IMS enabled wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) to a long term evolution (LTE) wireless network. With one attach request, the WTRU registers and authenticates itself to the network, obtains an IP address allocation, and SIP registration.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling reception of multimedia broadcast/multicast services (MBMS) at a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) are disclosed. In order to control reception of an unwanted service of the MBMS, the WTRU is enabled or disabled for receiving MBMS in accordance with a user input. The unwanted service may be blocked at an application layer or at a lower layer. Either all services or a selected individual service may be blocked. The selection may be based on a type or priority of the content. The selection may be overridden for providing a certain service. To block the unwanted service, reception of an MBMS announcement message is disabled. Alternatively, an MBMS identity is prevented from being passed to a lower layer or is passed with a flag indicating that the unwanted service of the MBMS should not be processed.

Abstract: An all Internet protocol (IP) network is disclosed. The all IP network includes an application server autonomous access (ASAA) server having a management policy database, a plurality of diverse IP networks and at least one converged IP communication unit. The ASAA server downloads a plurality of different management policies to respective ones of the diverse IP networks and the converged IP communication unit based on events associated with the converged IP communication unit and the diverse IP networks, such as changes in the location of the converged IP communication unit.

Abstract: A wireless communication system includes a base station that receives information regarding neighboring wireless systems and updates and stores this information for use in handover of user equipments (UEs).

Abstract: A system for providing general packet radio services (GPRS) to a mobile station includes a packet network operable to transport packets of information, a database coupled to the packet network and operable to store profile information associated with the mobile station, and a base station operable to communicate with the mobile station over a wireless interface. The system also includes an access point coupled to the base station and to the packet network. The access point is operable to communicate with the mobile station through the base station. The system further includes a GPRS support node coupled to the packet network and operable to communicate with the access point. The GPRS support node is also operable to monitor a location of the mobile station and to route packets of information for the mobile station to the access point. In addition, the system includes an interworking point coupled to the packet network.

Abstract: A network architecture uses an Application Server Autonomous Access (ASAA) server which allows paging and call routing across different types of wireless and wireline access networks. The ASAA server provides connectivity between an external voice or data network and a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU). The external voice or data network may be a public switched telephone network (PSTN) or a public data network (PDN), so that the connectivity between the external network and the WTRU is provided through the access networks using data from the ASAA server.

Abstract: An Application Server Autonomous Access (ASAA) system for providing autonomous access to a wireless infrastructure by devices employing different types of access technology. The system includes a server, having an associated data storage device, for storing at least one policy, and a plurality of subnetworks, coupled to server, for providing access to the server. The plurality of subnetworks employ at least two different types of access technology. A plurality of wireless transmit/receive units (WTRUs) are wirelessly coupled to at least one of the subnetworks. The server monitors the wireless coupling and, depending upon the at least one policy, switches the WTRUs between different ones of the subnetworks.

Abstract: A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) comprises a terminal end and a mobile terminal. The terminal end provides packets for transfer over a wireless interface. The mobile terminal receives the provided packets and processes the packets for transfer over the wireless interface. The mobile terminal monitors the provided packets and determines whether a quality of service (QoS) change is desired. The mobile terminal requests a change of QoS of a wireless network based on the determination.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed that allows and supports the creation of new services and the enhancement of existing services rendered to users of an Office Land Mobile Network (OLMN). A Service Creation Environment (SCE) process is initiated that accesses state information throughout the OLMN and processes requests for services depending upon such state. The SCE communicates with various network elements via triggers that are conditionally satisfied according to state information in the OLMN. A method for supporting services in a Office Land Mobile Network is further disclosed wherein the steps of said method comprising: initiating a process wherein said process accepts service requests from said users; providing communication access points between said process and applications providing said service; accepting as input by said process a plurality of state information concerning users and said Office Land Mobile Network; satisfying said service requests by said users depending on said state information.

Abstract: A system for providing multiple quality of service classes to a subscriber using a terminal unit includes a gateway operable to communicate with a network and a base station coupled to the gateway. The base station is operable to communicate with the terminal unit over a wireless interface. The base station is also operable to receive a first packet associated with a first application and a second packet associated with a second application from the gateway. The applications are executed by the terminal unit. The base station is further operable to identify a first quality of service class associated with the first packet and a second quality of service class associated with the second packet using quality of service information. The quality of service information is associated with the first and second applications, and at least a portion of the quality of service information is identified by a network address.

Abstract: A packet-based wireless local loop includes a wireless router operable to communicate with a network and a fixed wireless unit operable to communicate with the router over a wireless interface. The fixed wireless unit is operable to transmit a first plurality of packet messages to the router. The first plurality of messages contains analog traffic and data traffic from at least one wired device. The fixed wireless unit is also operable to receive a second plurality of messages from the router. The second plurality of messages contains analog traffic and data traffic, and the fixed wireless unit is further operable to communicate the analog traffic and the data traffic in the second plurality of messages to at least one of the wired devices.