Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are provided of telematics devices and exemplary corresponding methods. In an exemplary embodiment, a telematics device generally includes a controller and a wireless communication module for transmitting data to a remote station. The controller is configured to periodically obtain the speed of a vehicle, determine when the speed of the vehicle has exceeded a first speed threshold, store the monitored speed as a max speed value, and compare each successive monitoring interval speed to a previous monitoring interval speed. When the successive monitoring interval speed is greater than the max speed value, the max speed value is updated. A speeding event occurs when each successive monitoring interval speed is above the first speed threshold for a speed duration, and/or when any successive monitoring interval speed exceeds a second speed threshold.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are provided of telematics devices and exemplary corresponding methods. In an exemplary embodiment, a telematics device generally includes at least one hub device having a wireless network interface and a BLUETOOTH interface, and one or more peripheral devices. Each peripheral device includes a BLUETOOTH device in wireless communication with the hub device and/or at least one other peripheral device. Each of the one or more peripheral devices includes a peripheral device identifier and is configured to periodically broadcast peripheral device information including the peripheral device identifier to be received by the hub device. The hub device is configured to analyze received peripheral device information and transmit a report based on the analyzed peripheral device information to a remote station. Other exemplary embodiments include a camera interface for a telematics device, a smart lock assembly for a trailer, and a trailer tracking system.

Abstract: Example processes for determining a match type include: receiving a query token from a content provider; consulting a database stored in memory to determine past performance of the query token for associated content, where the past performance includes performance information indicating how well the query token performed for different match types, where a match type indicates a way that components of the query token match components of another query token in order to achieve a token match; determining, based on the performance information, differences in performance between ones of the different match types; comparing the differences in performance to a threshold; and selecting a match type for the query token based on the comparing.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing relays in LTE based communication networks. Embodiments herein use of a packet handler node and an additional radio interface in the UE, enabling the creation of an overlay network on top of an existing LTE network. The overlay network helps in the transfer of data between the UE and the AS even when the UE is not directly connected to the LTE network by encapsulating the data from the out-of-coverage UE within the IP packet of at least one nearby relay UE connected to the LTE network and is then forwarded to the LTE core network. The out-of-coverage UE uses the additional radio interface to send packets to the relay UE.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for ranking suggestions for input of a user based on one or more attributes of the user that are associated with one or more of the suggestions. User attributes of the user's user profile may be matched to user attributes of a suggestion and the suggestion ranked based at least in part on bias measures associated with the matched user attributes of the suggestion. Some implementations are directed to determining, for each of a plurality of suggestions, multiple user attributes and associated bias measures to associate with the suggestion.

Abstract: A highly available network architecture for a LTE based communication network. Embodiments herein disclose an architecture for a highly available and resilient Long Term Evolution (LTE) based wireless communication network, wherein the network comprises of at least one Base Station (BS) further comprising of a merged LTE eNodeB (eNB) and a LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) entities and except for a single active BS, the other BSs can act as a backup for the currently active BS. Embodiments herein disclose a network architecture for a highly available and resilient architecture for Long Term Evolution (LTE) based wireless communication network, wherein a LTE radio interface is used for connectivity between components of the LTE communication network.

Abstract: Standalone LTE based communication networks. Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for providing LTE based communication to at least one User Equipment (UE) over a small region using a rapidly deployable standalone network wherein at least one LTE UE would be able to connect to an Application Server (AS).

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling an SDN-based multi-RAT communication network. Embodiments herein disclose a wireless communication system, which can support/enable services that are currently being provided by multiple wireless communication systems. Embodiments herein disclose a wireless communication system based on SDN (Software Defined Networking). Embodiments herein disclose a network comprising of a generic control plane node. Embodiments herein disclose a method for communication between the proposed wireless communication system and existing UEs that are in use in today's 3GPP-LTE networks or IEEE 802.11 based WLANs without any changes in the mobile communication protocol. Embodiments herein disclose a method for providing services to the users, such as handover of a device from WLAN to 3GPP-LTE and vice versa.

Abstract: A network access server (NAS) determines the status of availability (e.g., how much more quota is unused) of an access resource, and sends a notification embedded in a point-to-point protocol (PPP) packet. The format of the packet is chosen such that definition/use of higher layers (e.g., HTTP) is not required to communicate the status to a client system. As a result, the user may be notified even if software such as web browser is not being executed on the client system.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are provided of telematics devices and exemplary corresponding methods. In an exemplary embodiment, a telematics device generally includes a controller and a wireless communication module for transmitting data to a remote station. The controller is configured to periodically obtain the speed of a vehicle, determine when the speed of the vehicle has exceeded a first speed threshold, store the monitored speed as a max speed value, and compare each successive monitoring interval speed to a previous monitoring interval speed. When the successive monitoring interval speed is greater than the max speed value, the max speed value is updated. A speeding event occurs when each successive monitoring interval speed is above the first speed threshold for a speed duration, and/or when any successive monitoring interval speed exceeds a second speed threshold.

Abstract: A system for enabling a user to improve on behavioral traits that are required for achieving success is provided. The system includes an activity module, which enables the user to engage in activities in a virtual environment, wherein the activities affect wirings of the brain, whose symptom is at least one positive behavioral trait that is required for success. The activity module enables the user to engage in mind actions, wherein the mind actions affect the wirings of the brain, whose symptom is the behavioral trait required for success. The activity module provides automated instructions to the user to engage in at least one activity, wherein the one activity is performed in a real-world environment, wherein the activity affects the wirings of the brain, wherein the activity is performed upon participating in the mind action to a desired extent.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for enabling a user to overcome depression. The method includes enabling the user to engage in a first activity and a second activity. The two activities are performed in virtual environment. The first activity is directed to rewire a first defective wiring of the brain. The first defective wiring results in an individual failing to disengage from negative self referential thoughts. The second activity is directed to rewire a second defective wiring of the brain. The second defective wiring results in negative memories being stronger than positive memories and the number of negative memories outweighing the number of positive memories. The symptom of the first and the second defective wirings is depression.

Abstract: A system for enabling a user to overcome weak behavioral traits is provided. The system includes an activity module configured to enable the user to engage in at least a first and a second activity in a virtual environment. The first and second activities affect a first and second defective wiring of the brain, respectively, whose symptom is a weak behavioral trait. Engagement in the second activity is enabled after the user has at least participated in the first activity. The activity module additionally provides automated instructions to the user to engage in at least two other activities in a real world environment. The two other activities affect the first and second defective wiring respectively.

Abstract: A system is provided for enabling a user to overcome introversion. The system is configured to enable the user to engage in a first and a second activity in a virtual environment, directed to rewire a first and a second defective wiring, respectively. The first defective wiring results in tendency to be selective in information gathering. The second defective wiring results in reduced speed of verbal response to open stimuli. Symptom of the first and the second defective wirings is introversion. Engagement in the second activity is enabled after the user has at least participated in the first activity. Automated instructions are provided to the user to engage in activities performed in a real world environment directed to rewire the first and the second defective wiring.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for enabling a user to overcome low self-esteem. The method includes enabling the user to engage in a first activity, a second activity and a third activity. The three activities are performed in virtual environment. The first activity is directed to rewire a first defective wiring of the brain. The first defective wiring results in an individual mostly attributing negative events to self and positive events to the environment. The second activity is directed to rewire a second defective wiring of the brain. The second defective wiring results in an individual finding negative aspects in most events. The third activity is directed to rewire a third defective wiring of the brain. The third defective wiring results in an individual fearing rejection by other people. The symptom of the first, the second and the third defective wirings is low self-esteem.

Abstract: A system is provided for enabling a user to overcome low self esteem and narcissism. The system is configured to receive input indicating the desire to overcome low self esteem and narcissism. The system is configured to enable the user to engage in a first, a second, a third and a fourth activity in a virtual environment, directed to rewire a first, second, third and a fourth defective wiring respectively. Symptoms of the first, second, third and the fourth defective wirings is at least one of low self esteem and narcissism. Automated instructions are provided to the user to engage in activities performed in a real world environment directed to rewire the first, second, third and fourth defective wiring.

Abstract: A system is provided for enabling a user to overcome impatience, laziness and low trust issues. The system is configured to receive input indicating the desire to overcome at least one of impatience, laziness and low trust issues. The system is configured to enable the user to engage in a first and a second activity in a virtual environment, directed to rewire a first and a second defective wiring respectively. Symptoms of the first and the second defective wirings is at least one of impatience, laziness and low trust issues. Engagement in the second activity is enabled after the user has at least participated in the first activity. Automated instructions are provided to the user to engage in activities performed in a real world environment directed to rewire the first and the second defective wiring.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for ranking search result documents for a query of a user based on one or more attributes of the user that are associated with one or more of the search result documents. User attributes of the user's user profile may be matched to user attributes of a search result document and the search result document ranked based at least in part on bias measures associated with the matched user attributes. Some implementations are directed to determining, for each of a plurality of documents, multiple user attributes and associated bias measures to associate with the document. A user attribute and associated bias measure for the document may be determined based on indicated interactions with the document by a set of users associated with the user attribute.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for creating and implementing search query vectors for knowledge base articles or other formal articles, the query vectors automatically created from informal correspondence such as a service request email to an information technology (IT) department. Term frequency-inverse document frequency (TF-IDF) scores are calculated for rarewords in the correspondence with respect to a corpus of other service requests. High scoring terms with the same neighbors as those in the corpus of formal articles are added to the search query vector, while high scoring terms that do not share the same neighbors are thrown out. The query vector is then used to run a search of the knowledge base for relevant articles.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving a first indication that a hardware device has been coupled to a computing device and receiving a second indication that the computing device does not have installed a device-specific application that provides dedicated communication services between the hardware device and an operating system of the computing device. In response to receiving the first and second indications, a database of applications for device-specific applications that provide dedicated communication services between the hardware device and an operating system of the computing device is automatically queried. One or more applications from the database that satisfy the query are displayed to a user.