Abstract: According to an aspect, a wireless device receives (302) a preview digital image from a computer server and applies object recognition processing (304) to the preview digital image, to determine (306) whether the preview digital image contains a representation of a known object of interest. Responsive to a positive determination, the wireless device transmits (308) an indication of the positive determination. The computer server sends, in response to the transmitted indication, an enhanced digital image corresponding to the preview digital image, or additional image data, which is received (310) by the wireless device. In the latter case, the wireless device forms an enhanced version of the preview digital image using the additional image data. The wireless device at least temporarily stores (312) the enhanced image or image version, e.g., for rendering on a display screen of the device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method performed by an airborne base station (155) arranged at an aircraft (160) and providing radio coverage to a wireless device (150) residing in the aircraft (160). The method comprises obtaining altitude information indicating at least one of the present altitude of the aircraft (160) and an altitude rate of change of the aircraft (160), and handling a connection of the wireless device (150) to the airborne base station (155) based on the obtained altitude information.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus enabling interruption of the use of communication resources by a first UE are disclosed. Interrupt requests (IR) sent from other UEs wishing to interrupt use of the communication resources by the first UE are monitored. If one or more IR are received, an interrupt requirement (IReg) is established, and the allocation of communication resources to the first UE is released in response to the IReq. In some embodiments, if a requirement for continuing use of the communication resources by the first UE is determined during a monitoring period, the IReq is reversed and the allocation of communication resources to the first UE is continued so that communication is not interrupted. Embodiments of the invention enable interruption of a high priority user by a co-ordinated or synchronised interrupt requests from UEs with lower priority.

Abstract: A distributed microphones signal server includes a network interface circuit that communicates with mobile terminals and a plurality of microphones that are geographically distributed. The server receives an audio request message containing a location of the mobile terminal, and selects a microphone from among the plurality of microphones responsive to the location of the mobile terminal. The server obtains an audio stream from the selected microphone, and communicates the audio stream to the mobile terminal. Related methods by a distributed microphones signal server are disclosed. Related computer program products and methods by a mobile terminal are disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a method, performed by a network unit, for enabling management of random access attempts in a wireless communication system by a plurality of devices having wireless communication capabilities. The method comprises obtaining (S1) information representing the load of random access attempts, and determining (S2), based on the information representing the load of random access attempts, control information for controlling a distribution of the random access attempts over time.

Abstract: Method performed by a first node (101) for managing a movement of a radio antenna (120). The first node (101) operates in a wireless communications network (100). The first node (101) determines (302) whether the movement of the radio antenna (120) is above a threshold over a time period. The radio antenna (120) is connected to a second node (102) operating in the wireless communications network (100). The movement is with respect to at least one wireless device (140) operating in the wireless communications network (100). The determining (302) is based on an analysis of one or more properties of radio transmissions to or from the radio antenna (120) over the time period. The first node (101) initiates (304) providing a message to one of: the second node (102) and a third node (103) operating in the wireless communications network (100). The initiation is based on a result of the determination.

Abstract: There is provided mechanisms for initiating a beam sweep procedure. A method is performed by a radio transceiver device. The method includes initiating, for a candidate beam set, a beam sweep procedure for communication with another radio transceiver device. Each beam in the candidate beam set has an associated angular spread value. During the beam sweep procedure, beams in the candidate beam set are swept in an order weighted according to the angular spread values.

Abstract: A method for enabling Mission Critical Push to Talk (MCPTT) services in a telecommunications network is presented. The method is performed by a mobile terminal (MT) and incudes receiving an imminent peril or emergency MCPTT call from at least one other MT, the call indicating an emergency state for the at least one other MT, determining a number of MTs indicating an emergency state, and raising an MCPTT emergency alert if the determined number of MTs indicating an emergency state exceeds a threshold. An MT, an escalation server, a computer program, and a computer program product are also presented.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method performed by a first base station (10) of a wireless communications network. The first base station (10) provides radio coverage to a first cell (20). The wireless communications network further comprises a second base station providing radio coverage to a second cell (40). A wireless device (50, 60), is located within the first cell (20) and is connected to the first base station (10). The method comprises receiving (202) a message from the WD (50, 60) indicating the second cell, obtaining (204) an indication of an altitude of the access point of the second base station (30), obtaining (206) an indication of an altitude of the WD (50, 60), and obtaining (208) an indication of an altitude of the access point of the first base station (10). The method further comprises handling (210) a connection of the WD (50, 60) to the first base station (10) based on the altitude indications.

Abstract: In SIB2 there is an entry containing information on PUSCH power control parameters. The current signaling entity is extended with entries that are dependent on UE operational altitude. For example, an altitude-dependent factor for the alpha parameter, or one parameter range for zero (ground level, default as per of today), one parameter range for intermediate altitude operation, and one entry for high-altitude operations, so that an airborne UE can select its appropriate power control parameters.

Abstract: In embodiments disclosed herein, the measurement and reporting procedures associated with RRCConnectionReconfiguration or RRCConnectionResume message consider node altitude (e.g., UE altitude and/or base station altitude).

Abstract: In a wireless communication network, a device for handling neighbour relations of a first cell selects, based on the altitude of a wireless device being served by the first cell, a set of neighbour relations (66) for the first cell from a number of sets (64, 66, 68) of neighbour relations, where each set is associated with a different altitude interval (AI1, AI2, AI3), and determines neighbour cells for the wireless device based on the selected set of neighbour relations (66). The wireless device may in turn obtain a number of sets of neighbour relations (64, 66, 68) for the first cell, select, based on the altitude of the wireless device, a set of neighbour relations (66) for the first cell from a number of sets (64, 66, 68) of neighbour relations, and determine neighbour cells for the wireless device based on the selected set of neighbour relations (66).

Abstract: A movement adjusting device adjusts the movement of a transceiver moving according to a plan along a route through a communication network while communicating for an application having a service requirement on the communication network, the communication network comprises cells and the movement adjusting device is operative to: obtain radio network condition data regarding a group of cells comprising a current cell in which the transceiver is located and a number of neighbouring cells into which the transceiver may move, analyse the radio network condition data with regard to fulfilling the service requirement of the application, and make an adjustment of the planned movement if the analysis indicates that this would improve on the fulfilling of the service requirement.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to a method performed by a receiving device for handling signalling in a wireless communication network. The receiving device measures a strength, or a complex amplitude, of one or more signals over a signal path to a transmitting device, which measured strength or complex amplitude forms a signal pattern over a time. Furthermore, the receiving device matches the signal pattern with a stored signal pattern and, if the signal pattern matches the stored signal pattern, the receiving device determines whether an object will block the signal path between the receiving device and the transmitting device.

Abstract: Method performed by a first communication device operating in a wireless communications network. The wireless communications network comprises a group of communication devices. The first communication device determines that a number of communication devices, comprised in the group of communication devices, having reported that data about a position of a second communication device comprised in the group of communication devices has not been received within a time period, is above a threshold. The first communication device then initiates transmitting an indication to at least one receiving device, indicating a result of the determination. Also disclosed is a method by a third communication device comprised in the group. The third communication device starts a timer defining the time period and, in the absence of the data received within the period, sends a notification of expiration of the timer.

Abstract: A device for handheld operation is provided. The device comprises a touchscreen and processing means operative to display a plurality of user-interface (UI) elements on the touchscreen, wherein each UI element is associated with an action which is performed in response to touching the UI element, determine one or more of the displayed UI elements which a user of the device is likely to touch based on a touch pattern, and perform, for at least one of the determined UI elements, the action associated with the UI element. The action may, e.g., comprise pre-fetching content which is likely to be requested by the user from a server. Performing an action, such as pre-fetching, based on a touch pattern is advantageous since a touch pattern reflects the relative likelihood that the user touches a specific position, or region, of the touchscreen, thereby reducing latency.

Abstract: There is provided mechanisms for initiating a beam sweep procedure. A method is performed by a radio transceiver device. The method includes initiating, for a candidate beam set, a beam sweep procedure for communication with another radio transceiver device. Each beam in the candidate beam set has an associated angular spread value. During the beam sweep procedure, beams in the candidate beam set are swept in an order weighted according to the angular spread values.

Abstract: There is provided a passive module for a holding structure. The holding structure is adjacent or part of a movable wing. The passive module comprises a support structure. The passive module comprises a radio transmission regulating structure. The radio transmission regulating structure is supported by the support structure. The radio transmission regulating structure has a radio transmission regulating characteristics. There is also provided a holding structure. The holding structure exhibits a slot for receiving such a passive module. There is further provided a kit of parts comprising at least one such passive module and such a holding structure.

Abstract: A device (100) for handheld operation is provided. The device comprises a touchscreen (110) and processing means (111) operative to display a plurality of user-interface (UI) elements (121-124) on the touchscreen, wherein each UI element is associated with an action which is performed in response to touching the UI element, determine one or more of the displayed UI elements which a user (150, 151) of the device is likely to touch based on a touch pattern (130), and perform, for at least one of the determined UI elements, the action associated with the UI element. The action may, e.g., comprise pre-fetching content which is likely to be requested by the user from a server (180). Performing an action, such as pre-fetching, based on a touch pattern is advantageous since a touch pattern reflects the relative likelihood that the user touches a specific position, or region, of the touchscreen, thereby reducing latency.

Abstract: A user equipment for providing information most relevant to a user as the user becomes impaired or experiences diminishing capacity is disclosed. The user equipment includes a transceiver, a memory, at least one sensor for detecting a biometric measurement of a user of the equipment, a user interface and a processor. The processor filters the biometric measurement, calculates a metric based on the measurement, evaluates the metric, selectively adjusts an amount of information displayed on the user interface based on the evaluated metric and executes an application corresponding to a user actuation of an item of the displayed information.