Abstract: A method for congestion control at an eNodeB is described, comprising detecting congestion at an eNodeB and entering a congestion control mode, receiving, at the eNodeB, a new user equipment (UE) connection request that contains a radio resource control (RRC) establishment cause, and using the RRC establishment cause for identifying a congestion management strategy, the congestion management strategy comprising one of initiating a handover for an existing LTE bearer, or redirecting the new UE connection request to a 3G nodeB.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a method, computer program and system for improving a user experience. The computer-implemented method for improving a user experience inside a vehicle comprises determining an environmental context inside the vehicle, wherein the environmental context is assigned a plurality of actions, which influences the environmental context. Further, the method comprises choosing at least one action of the plurality of actions for improving the user experience.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a method, a computer program and a device for controlling a route connecting a plurality of destinations in a road network. The method for controlling a route connecting a plurality of destinations in a road network comprises receiving input information. The input information comprises information about a situation with impact on the route. Furthermore, the method comprises recalculating a plurality of travel times between the plurality of destinations of the route, based on the received input information and distances between the plurality of destinations. Also, the method comprises providing output information about the recalculation, which comprises information about a dynamic change of the route.

Abstract: A method for utilizing quality of service information in a network with tunneled backhaul is disclosed, comprising: establishing a backhaul bearer at a base station with a first core network, the backhaul bearer established by a backhaul user equipment (UE) at the base station, the backhaul bearer having a single priority parameter, the backhaul bearer terminating at a first packet data network gateway in the first core network; establishing an encrypted internet protocol (IP) tunnel between the base station and a coordinating gateway in communication with the first core network and a second core network; facilitating, for at least one UE attached at the base station, establishment of a plurality of UE data bearers encapsulated in the secure IP tunnel, each with their own QCI; and transmitting prioritized data of the plurality of UE data bearers via the backhaul bearer and the coordinating gateway to the second core network.

Abstract: A communications server apparatus for deriving a quantum modifier for a quantum related to a transportation service, the communications server apparatus comprising a processor and a memory, and being configured, under control of the processor to execute instructions in the memory: to receive user service request data comprising data indicative of a user pick-up location and data indicative of a user drop-off location, to record a user pick-up time and to generate one or more data records comprising: an index idle time data field comprising data indicative of an index idle time at plural notional drop-off locations; and a user drop-off time data field comprising data indicative of a user drop-off time; to retrieve, from a database, data indicative of a service provider's estimated idle time for the user drop-off location at the user drop-off time; to compare the data indicative of the index idle time and the data indicative of the service provider's estimated idle time and generate a comparison result data fie

Abstract: A system is disclosed, comprising: a solar panel; an electric power supply source; a wireless fronthaul access point coupled to a radio mast and in communication with a remote baseband unit, the wireless fronthaul access point further comprising a first millimeter wave wireless interface; a self-organizing network module in communication with a coordinating server; and an antenna-integrated radio for providing access to user equipments (UEs), mounted within line of sight on the radio mast with the wireless fronthaul access point, the antenna-integrated radio further comprising: a second millimeter wave wireless interface configured to receive the digital I and Q signaling information from the remote baseband unit wirelessly via the wireless fronthaul access point, wherein the wireless fronthaul access point thereby wirelessly couples the remote baseband unit and the antenna-integrated radio. Synchronization is used to pack used resource blocks to reduce the duty cycle of the PAs, thereby reducing power.

Abstract: A self-supporting ultra-fine nanocrystalline diamond thick film, the thickness being 100-3000 microns, wherein 1 nanometer?diamond grain size?20 nanometers. A method for using chemical vapor deposition to grow ultra-fine nanocrystalline diamond on a silicon substrate, and separating the silicon substrate and the diamond to acquire the self-supporting ultra-fine nanocrystalline diamond thick film. The chemical vapor deposition method is simple and effective, and prepares a high-quality ultra-fine nanocrystalline diamond thick film.

Abstract: Provided is a cutting tool that includes a cutting head, a frame, a working table, a guiding rail assembly, and a fence. The cutting head is configured to perform a cutting function. The frame is configured to support the cutting head. The working table is configured to place an object to be cut. The guiding rail assembly is configured to enable the working table to slide along a first straight line relative to the frame. The fence is mounted to the working table, includes at least one fence surface extending in a direction perpendicular to the first straight line. The cutting tool enables a workpiece to be cut to be stably placed on the working table during a cutting operation.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer software are disclosed providing a distributed cloud virtualizing gateway fabric. In one example embodiment, a method includes providing at least one virtualizing gateway device in a cloud; wherein at least one of a virtual machine (VM) and a container are created as needed to provide services for the at least one RAN and the at least one core network for each HNG device.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer software are disclosed for simultaneous Long Term Evolution (LTE) and New Radio (NR) Physical Resource Block (PRB) scheduling in a network. In one embodiment a method includes transmitting a NR synchronization signal via Multicast Broadcast Single Frequency Network (MBFSN); wherein the NR uses standard LTE subframes with Cell Reference Signal (CRS) rate-matching and additional Demodulation Reference Signal (DRS) position; dynamically sharing a sub-frame between LTE and 5G NR; and scheduling simultaneous LIE and NR PRB within 1 ms granularity, implemented within a Virtual Baseband Unit (VBBU) facilitated via a HetNet Gateway (HNG).

Abstract: A gateway for X2 interface communication is provided, including: an X2 internal interface for communicating with, and coupled to, a plurality of radio access networks (RANs); and an X2 external interface for communicating with, and coupled to, a destination outside of the plurality of RANs, the X2 external interface further including a single X2 endpoint for the plurality of radio access networks, such that the X2 external interface provides a single interface for an external macro cell or core network to interact with the plurality of radio access networks. The gateway may further include a handover module for maintaining X2 signaling associations and transactions for incoming and outbound handovers, including X2 to S1 and S1 to X2 translation.

Abstract: A method for congestion control at an eNodeB is described, comprising detecting congestion at an eNodeB and entering a congestion control mode, receiving, at the eNodeB, a new user equipment (UE) connection request that contains a radio resource control (RRC) establishment cause, and using the RRC establishment cause for identifying a congestion management strategy, the congestion management strategy comprising one of initiating a handover for an existing LTE bearer, or redirecting the new UE connection request to a 3G nodeB.

Abstract: A network node for facilitating data transfer is disclosed, comprising: a routing module configured to receive network link capacity information; a first radio interference operating on a first radio access technology and coupled to the routing module; and a second radio interface operating on a second radio access technology and coupled to the routing module, wherein the routing module is configured to receive packets directed to a third virtual radio interface and route the packets to one or both of the first and the second radio interfaces to provide throughput at the third virtual radio interface that is greater than throughput available via either the first or the second radio interfaces independently.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for pushing information in a live broadcast room is provided. After a first client sends a keyword to a server, the server returns a name of a target object obtained based on the keyword and a live broadcast room access path to the first client, and in response to an access request of the first client, accesses the first client to a corresponding live broadcast room, and pushes access description information of the first client and the name of the target object to other clients that have accessed the live broadcast room. After other clients have accessed the live broadcast room, whenever a new client accesses the live broadcast room, the name of the target object associated when the new client accesses the live broadcast room is displayed.

Abstract: A method for authenticating radio access network devices is disclosed, comprising: authenticating, at a coordination server, a base station in a radio access network using a first authentication factor; selecting, following successful authentication of the base station using the first authentication factor, a challenge question based on historical information of the base station stored within a database; sending, from the coordination server to the base station, a request containing the challenge question to further authenticate the base station based on the historical information of the base station; receiving, from the base station at the coordination server, a response to the challenge question; verifying, at the coordination server, the correctness of the response using a key derived from the historical information; and granting the base station access to a core network of a mobile operator, thereby addressing security issues unsolved by one-factor authentication.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer software are disclosed for providing Multipath Transmission Control Protocol (MPTCP) with mesh access. A multi Radio Access Technology (RAT) base station gateway having a MPTCP proxy, proxies an initial MPTCP connection from a User Equipment (UE). The multi-RAT base station gateway determines if the UE is capable of MPTCP to provide MPTCP. When the UE is capable of MPTCP, then the multi-Rat base station provides a Wi-Fi connection and an LTE connection. When the UE is not capable of MPTCP, then the multi-RAT base station provides an LTE connection.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for allocating charging stations including a) receiving charging station data, the charging station data identifying one or more charging stations and charging station locations; b) receiving one or more requests to charge one or more requesting vehicles, each request including data identifying a departure location and an arrival location of the respective requesting vehicle; c) receiving and/or determining detours data, the detours data indicating at least one charging station detour distance for a plurality of vehicles, the plurality of vehicles including the requesting vehicles; d) identifying charging station candidates for the requesting vehicles by optimizing an objective function with linear constraints; and e) allocating at least some of the charging station candidates to the requesting vehicles; wherein optimizing the objective function with linear constraints includes reducing a waiting time in the queue, price, a total detour distance for the requesting vehicles.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for pushing information in a live broadcast room is provided. After a first client sends a keyword to a server, the server returns a name of a target object obtained based on the keyword and a live broadcast room access path to the first client, and in response to an access request of the first client, accesses the first client to a corresponding live broadcast room, and pushes access description information of the first client and the name of the target object to other clients that have accessed the live broadcast room. After other clients have accessed the live broadcast room, whenever a new client accesses the live broadcast room, the name of the target object associated when the new client accesses the live broadcast room is displayed.

Abstract: Conducting alloys comprising cobalt, tungsten, and boron and conducting alloys comprising nickel, tungsten, and boron are described. These alloys can, for example, be used to form metal interconnects, can be used as liner layers for traditional copper or copper alloy interconnects, and can act as capping layers. The cobalt-tungsten and nickel-tungsten alloys can be deposited using electroless processes.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer software are disclosed providing a distributed cloud virtualizing gateway fabric. In one example embodiment, a method includes providing at least one virtualizing gateway device in a cloud; wherein at least one of a virtual machine (VM) and a container are created as needed to provide services for the at least one RAN and the at least one core network for each HNG device.