Abstract: An outdoor display apparatus comprises a case including an inlet and an outlet, a display module disposed inside the case and including a display panel on which an image seen through at least a portion of the case is displayed, and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger comprises a first portion located on a first flow path formed to circulate air to the display module, a second portion to receive heat from the first portion, and located on a second flow path on which outside air is heat-exchanged with air, and a phase change material provided to circulate between the first and second portions, and provided to change a phase from a fluid to a gas. The case comprises a partition wall provided to isolate the first flow path and the second flow path from each other, and the first portion and the second portion are disposed obliquely.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to methods, systems, and computer-readable media to label incoming phone calls. A method to label an incoming phone call includes detecting the incoming phone call associated with a caller identifier (ID), determining a location associated with the call, and analyzing a call header of the call to determine one or more call characteristics. The method further includes determining, based on the location and the call characteristics, if the location is spoofed and determining, based on the caller ID and the call characteristics, if an access network associated with the call is spoofed. The method further includes applying a trained machine learning model to determine whether the call is a robocall. The method further includes assigning a label to the call that indicates whether the call is a spoofed call or is the robocall and sending the label to a callee device associated with the call.

Abstract: Some aspects of what is described here relate to managing the use of network resources on a mobile device. User input received at the device indicates whether to allow an application associated with a first perimeter on the device to access a network resource associated with a second perimeter on the device. For example, in some instances user input may indicate whether to allow data from applications associated with a personal perimeter on the device to be transmitted over an enterprise communication system. When outbound data associated with the first perimeter are received, the device determines, according to the indication from the user input, whether to route the outbound data to the network resource associated with the second perimeter.

Abstract: A method of distributing security information to a device quarantines the device and then, in the quarantine state, downloads security information using a method protected by the inherent security in the mobile network such as USSD or SMS.

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus includes a storage unit, a first detection unit, and a second detection unit. The storage unit stores a parameter based on a connection standard of a telephone-line connected to the facsimile apparatus, and an apparatus direct-current resistance of the facsimile apparatus. The first detection unit detects a first voltage that is a voltage at a line-open time of a telephone line connected to the facsimile apparatus. The second detection unit detects a second voltage that is a voltage at a line-capture time of the telephone line. By using the first voltage, the second voltage, the parameter, and the apparatus direct-current resistance, a voltage to be a threshold for determination of line capture is determined. By using a voltage detected from the telephone line and the voltage to be the threshold determined by the first determination unit, whether the telephone line is captured is determined.

Abstract: A hands-free intercom may include a user-tracking sensor, a directional microphone, a directional sound emitter, a display device, and/or a communication interface. The user-tracking sensor may determine a location of a user so the directional microphone can measure vocal emissions by the user and the directional sound emitter can deliver audio to the user. The hands-free intercom may provide privacy to the user. The hands-free intercom may prevent an eavesdropper from hearing the user's vocal emissions, for example, by canceling the vocal emissions at the eavesdropper's ear. The directional sound emitter may deliver out-of-phase sound to cancel the vocal emissions. The hands-free intercom may also, or instead, cancel ambient noise at the user's ear. The hands-free intercom may measure or predict a filtration of the sound to be canceled and compensate for the filtration when canceling the sound.

Abstract: A location-based assistant is provided on client device. The client device includes a business-oriented operating system and a personal oriented operating system. The client device is configured to communicate data associated with the business-oriented operating system to a business remote data system, when the client device is operating the business-oriented operating system. The client device is configured to communicate data associated with the personal-oriented operating system to a personal remote data system, when the client device is operating the personal-oriented operating system.

Abstract: Generally, this disclosure describes devices, methods and systems and for securely updating software on a mobile platform using trusted hardware based authentication. The device may include an image update module configured to receive a software update image from an update server, the image update module executing at an operating system (OS) level; a critical component database configured to identify critical software components associated with the secure operation of the device; a secure update application module configured to verify the inclusion of the critical software components in the software update image prior to installation of the software update image on the device; and a trusted execution environment (TEE) configured to restrict control access and data access to the secure update application module and the critical component database, the restriction enforced against the OS and against modules executing at the OS level.

Abstract: To provide an image forming system, an image forming device, a mobile communication terminal, and a relay server, all of which are interrelated to each other such that the mobile communication terminal is capable of remotely controlling the image forming device without having to conduct a confirmation of the image forming device. When a user changes a setting value through a setting value operation screen that appears on an operation panel, the mobile communication terminal transmits a setting value change demand notification including the changing setting value to the relay server. The relay server compares the preceding setting value to a setting value of the image forming device that the relay server stores currently to detect a setting value of the image forming device which is to be rewritten. The relay server rewrites the resulting setting value.

Abstract: Solution for security negotiation during handover of a user equipment (UE) between different radio access technologies is provided. In the solution, the UE receives non-access stratum (NAS) security information and access stratum (AS) security information which are selected by the target system and then performs security negotiation with the target system according to the received NAS security information and AS security information. As such, the UE may obtain the key parameter information of the NAS and AS selected by a long term evolution (LTE) system and perform security negotiation with the LTE system when the UE hands over from a different system, such as a universal terrestrial radio access network (UTRAN), to the LTE system.

Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for providing mobile application management (MAM) functionalities are presented. In some embodiments, a mobile device may initialize a partially managed application associated with a first managed user account and an unmanaged user account. The mobile device may execute first managed tasks associated with the first managed user account in accordance with a first set of MAM policies provided by a first MAM service provider. The mobile device may execute unmanaged tasks associated with the unmanaged account independent of the first set of MAM policies. In some embodiments, the mobile device may initialize the multi-account managed application associated with a second managed user account.

Abstract: A cellular communication device has one or more access modes which allow reading and writing of data, for example to change its settings, for example passwords and even the entire operating system and also permitting access to personal information such as the user's telephone book. To prevent cloning and like illegal access activity, the device is configured by restricting access to such data access modes using a device unique security setting. The setting may be a password, preferably a one-time password, or it may be a unique or dynamic or one time configuration of the codes for the read and write instructions of the data mode. There is also disclosed a server, which manages the security settings such that data mode operates during an active connection between the device and the server, and a secure communication protocol for communicating between the server and the cellular device.

Abstract: The present invention provides the steps of: at a priority control node (PCRF), when reception of an invite signal including priority call information is notified from a call control node (P-CSCF), determining whether it is required to change the ARP of a call control signal bearer for sending the invite signal from a gateway (P-GW) to a mobile terminal (UE) to a higher ARP than the priority set in the call control signal bearer; when change of the ARP is determined to be required, changing the ARP of the call control signal bearer to a higher ARP than the ARP set in the call control signal bearer; and performing a paging for the mobile terminal (UE) according to the priority of the call control signal bearer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a remote control method and system for a smart card. The remote control method for a smart card includes the following steps: a smart card management platform receives a request for destruction of a smart card from a user (S101); the smart card management platform carries out short message interactive processing with a terminal via a mobile network platform according to the request to make the terminal destruct the smart card (S103).

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for providing privacy for a telephone number in a network are disclosed. The method receives a call associated with a disposable telephone number, and determines a call processing feature for the disposable phone number in accordance with a filtering function. The method then processes the call in accordance with the call processing feature for the disposable phone number.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and system for remote control of a smart card. The method comprises that: a smart card management platform receives a request of locking or unlocking a smart card from a subscriber; and the smart card management platform performs interactive processing with a terminal side according to the request via a mobile network platform, so as to enable the terminal side to perform the locking or unlocking of the smart card. The present disclosure enables the payment subscriber to avoid loss when the terminal is robbed, lost, stolen, or is illegally used seriously, and provide a higher flexibility to the payment system.

Abstract: A cellular communication device has one or more access modes which allow reading and writing of data, for example to change its settings, for example passwords and even the entire operating system and also permitting access to personal information such as the user's telephone book. To prevent cloning and like illegal access activity, the device is configured by restricting access to such data access modes using a device unique security setting. The setting may be a password, preferably a one-time password, or it may be a unique or dynamic or one time configuration of the codes for the read and write instructions of the data mode. There is also disclosed a server, which manages the security settings such that data mode operates during an active connection between the device and the server, and a secure communication protocol for communicating between the server and the cellular device.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a method and a system for remote control of a smart card; the method comprises: receiving, by a smart card management platform, a request for performing a LOCKING/UNLOCKING operation for a smart card from a user (S101); and the smart card management platform performs a short message interaction with a terminal side through a mobile network platform based on the request, so as to make the terminal side perform the LOCKING/UNLOCKING operation for the smart card (S103). By means of the disclosure, the effects are achieved that the user can apply to a smart card supervision department for locking/unlocking the smart card and a terminal through a short message and disabling or enabling the smart card, when the smart card and the terminal in which the smart card is located are robbed, lost, stolen and has a serious illegal behavior, so as to protect the security of the user and the smart card relevant department to the greatest extent and provide a better flexibility for a payment system.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method and system for remote control of a smart card. The method includes: a smart card management platform receives a request to destroy the smart card from a subscriber (S101); according to the request, the smart card management platform performs interactive processing with a terminal side via a mobile network platform to make the terminal side destroy the smart card (S103). The present application enables the subscriber to avoid loss when the terminal is robbed, lost, stolen, or is illegally used seriously, and provide a higher flexibility to the payment system.

Abstract: A commercial off-the-shelf smartphone is adapted, through software modifications only, to provide multiple operating domains or domains that provide differing levels of security and reliability. Each operating domain is isolated from the others. Detection of unauthorized modification is provided. Cross domain activity notification is provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for activating a mobile device for use with a service provider are described. In one exemplary method, a mobile device having a currently inserted SIM card may be prepared for activation using a signing process in which an activation server generates a signed activation ticket that uniquely corresponds to the combination of the device and SIM card, and that is securely stored on the mobile device. In another exemplary method the mobile device may be activated in an activation process in which the device verifies an activation ticket against information specific to the device and SIM card, and initiates activation when the verification of the activation ticket is successful.

Abstract: The present invention provides a communications system, presence server, and communications method used for them, which determines an optimum operation for phone call taken into account presence information of caller. The presence server compares a priority level allocated to caller presence information with a priority level allocated to receiver presence information, selects optimum operation from preset operations based on the comparison result and controls a exchange according to the selected operation.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a system and method for blocking leakage signals and uncoupling connections in a communication system. A leakage signal (LS) blocking splitter employs a high-pass filter which effectively blocks the lower frequency leakage signal. A detect and terminate function detects service on the communication connection to which each one of the LS filters are coupled to. The detect and terminate function detects service on the communication connection to ensure that each LS blocking splitter is coupled to an in-service communication connection. If the communication connection becomes out-of-service, the detect and terminate functions automatically uncouple the respective LS filter from the communication connections so that the LS filter cannot introduce undesirable harmonics into the communication system. In an alternative embodiment, the detect and terminate function may insert an impedance matching element in addition to uncoupling the LS filter.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for detecting surveillance devices on a telephone line and deployment of countermeasures therefor. The apparatus comprises a line monitoring circuit for evaluating whether the phone is off hook or ringing. A test generation circuit produces a test signal to be injected into a line and issues test commands. A signal response analysis circuit compares a test signal response to a baseline signal response and reports an anomaly when the difference between a test signal response and a baseline signal response exceeds a threshold. Additionally, an anomaly may be reported when an unusual signal is detected, such as a clock. A detection management circuit issues countermeasures to the anomaly based on programmed responses.

Abstract: A wireless communication terminal in which items are stored that have been generated or received during use of the terminal is provided with a system for restricting access to private or sensitive information by unauthorized users in a user-friendly way that does not require entry of a password.

Abstract: An active call between two parties can be established as a call having priority over other users in a tiered priority system. Changes to the level of priority are permitted if made by an authorized user in attendance on the active call. The change of call priority can be to either raise or lower the priority based on call circumstances. If approved, the new active call priority level is propagated to other nodes and switches so that system knowledge of the new priority level is consistent. The new priority level is reset to the pre-established call priority level after the active call is completed.

Abstract: A computer implemented method, and apparatus for changing a state of a remote switch box. On a master switch box, a request is received from a user to set a state of the remote switch box to a selected state. A request to change the remote switch box to the selected state is transmitted from the master switch box to the remote switch box. The remote switch box connects a remote phone to a phone line. The master switch box receives a confirmation from the remote switch box of the change to the selected state. The confirmation contains the state of the remote switch box. The state of the remote switch box is displayed on the master switch box.

Abstract: Systems and methods for activating a mobile device for use with a service provider are described. In one exemplary method, a mobile device having a currently inserted SIM card may be prepared for activation using a signing process in which an activation server generates a signed activation ticket that uniquely corresponds to the combination of the device and SIM card, and that is securely stored on the mobile device. In another exemplary method the mobile device may be activated in an activation process in which the device verifies an activation ticket against information specific to the device and SIM card, and initiates activation when the verification of the activation ticket is successful.

Abstract: Systems and methods for processing encoded messages within a wireless communications system are disclosed. A server within the wireless communications system performs signature verification of an encoded message and provides, together with the message, an indication to the mobile device that the message has been verified. In addition, the server provides supplemental information, such as, for example, a hash of the certificate or certificate chain used to verify the message, to the device, to enable the device to perform additional checks on the certificate, such as, for example, validity checks, trust checks, strength checks, or the like.

Abstract: An access point to be installed in a wireless network is automatically discovered and associated with an authentication center adapted to provide remote authentication services for the wireless network. This may be accomplished by executing an address resolution protocol scan of nodes on the wireless network and identifying from the scan results the access point to be installed. Configuration information regarding the access point is then transmitted to the authentication center and the access point is configured to use the authentication center for 802.1x authentication services for the wireless network.

Abstract: In an information processing system, a mobile phone obtains a setting program which makes security settings for ensuring security of communication by performing authentication with a communication destination on an unsecured communication link, from a registration server through a secure, first communication link; an information processing device executes the setting program obtained from the mobile phone to make security settings, communicates with a relay server through an unsecured, second communication link; the registration server receives access from the mobile phone through the first communication link, authenticates a user, and sends the setting program to the mobile phone; the relay server authenticates an information processing device in response to a connection request from the information processing device, makes security settings, and relays access from the information processing device to a communication network through the second communication link.

Abstract: A system for ensuring that a first subscriber in a unlicensed mobile access system is prevented from unauthorized use of a second subscriber's identity when the first subscriber requests services from a mobile station to a core network. The system comprises authenticating means for authenticating a mobile station to an unlicensed mobile access network before higher-layer messages are sent from the mobile station, and thereafter, for authenticating the mobile station to a core network. The system also includes a mobile station with a subscriber identity module that includes an identifying means for identifying the mobile station. The system further includes a unlicensed mobile access network for connecting the mobile station to the core network and for relaying signals between the mobile station and the core network.

Abstract: A residential phone system allows for local control of call features from any phone extension. The phone system may include a microcontroller that communicates along the phone lines at a non-utilized frequency to several extension phones in a residence. The microcontroller permits each phone to control call features such as call waiting, conference calling, paging, or other features. A control box may be included at any or all of the extension phones to provide a convenient user interface to access the call features.

Abstract: The invention relates to the control of access of various appliances of an installation which are connected to a telephone line. The appliances have a priority level. There is provision for the dispatching, on the request of an appliance performing a line seizure operation, to the other appliances, of an off-hook signal representative of the priority level of the appliance, when this level is higher than that of at least one other appliance of the installation. The signal is dispatched on the occasion of the line seizure operation and for the duration of the connection of the appliance to the line, if no off-hook signal of a higher priority level is dispatched. There is also provision for a disconnection of the line for any appliance which receives an off-hook signal dispatched for an appliance having a higher priority level.

Abstract: A method, system, and program for third party regulation of calls through a line based on a call context are provided. Third party regulation criteria identify individuals who are regulated for calling into or receiving calls from a particular line. For each call received at the line, the identity of the caller is detected. For each call placed from the line, the identity of the callee is detected. Then, the call is regulated according to the relevant third party regulation criteria, such that a third party is enabled to regulate all calls from or to a particular line without being a direct party to the calls.

Abstract: A method of granting, to a user communications device, access to a service provided by a plurality of service communications devices where an access key code is generated during an initial communications session between the user communications device and one of the service communications devices. The established access key code is subsequently stored in the user communications device and made available to the service communications devices for use in subsequent communications sessions between the user communications device and any one of the service communications devices. The invention further relates to a communications system and a user communications device.

Abstract: The invention protects the security of a communication between a mobile radio and a radio access network (RAN). A connection is established through the RAN to support a communication with the mobile radio. The connection is configured with a first security configuration. One or more messages are sent over the connection using the first security configuration, each message having a message sequence number. When the connection needs to be configured to a second security configuration, an activation message sequence number associated with the reconfiguration is set. When the reconfiguration process is complete and the second security configuration is to be activated, the next message is sent over the connection with the activation message sequence number. Until that time and during the reconfiguration, when the mobile radio transmits a message with a message sequence number lower than the activation message sequence number to the RAN, it uses the first security configuration.

Abstract: An electronic switching system, comprising a common source of voltage to a plurality of user stations connected in parallel, an electronic means of connection to electrically connect a chosen user station to the common source of voltage, and a means of disconnection command with an optical coupler to control automatically the electronic disconnection of other user stations to the common source of voltage. A default user station is normally the chosen user station. There are means of separation of grounds for the chosen user station and the other user stations.

Abstract: A home network system that makes it possible to build a network with assured security, wherein network users need not have security expertise. For access attempts offered from a home node 21-1 in a community area network 5-1 toward an outside public network 1 through a path N2, a security server 11-1 need not execute an authentication process. The home node 21-1 rejects access attempts directly transferred from the public network 1. The security server 11-1 executes the authentication process for an access attempt transferred from the public network 1 through a path N42. When the authentication is successful, connection of the access attempt to the home node 21-1 through a path N9 is permitted.

Abstract: A residential phone system allows for local control of call features from any phone extension. The phone system may include a microcontroller that communicates along the phone lines at a non-utilized frequency to several extension phones in a residence. The microcontroller permits each phone to control call features such as call waiting, conference calling, paging, or other features. A control box may be included at any or all of the extension phones to provide a convenient user interface to access the call features.

Abstract: A system and method provide the capability for a visitor to a home or business to leave an audio message for the occupants if they are not present. Outside the home or building, an interface may be provided which is proximate to a doorbell which a visitor may employ when notification by the doorbell has proved unsuccessful. Actuation of a switch on the interface may activate a messaging system which will retrieve a stored phone number and establish a telephonic connection over a telephone network. The telephonic connection may be with a voice messaging system which, in turn, will broadcast via a speaker incorporated into the user interface, a greeting recorded by the occupant. At the end of the greeting, a visitor may then speak into a microphone incorporated into the user interface, and record an audio message. The controller may further be programmed to establish a telephonic connection remotely located between the visitor interface and a telephone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermal management system for a thin depth LCD display enclosure. The LCD display enclosure may be used in environmentally sensitive conditions and may be environmentally-sealed to protect the components of the LCD display from environmental conditions. The LCD display components may include a lens and a LCD module, and other heating producing components, such as backlights and electronic circuitry. The heat producing components and any external heat placed on the enclosure causes the ambient air temperature inside the enclosure to rise thereby possibly causing the LCD display to not operate properly. The ambient air temperature inside the enclosure is lowered by transferring heat in the ambient air through the enclosure to a heat sink that is attached on the outside rear portion of the enclosure, and to the atmosphere using forced convection, natural convention, or both.

Abstract: A system for providing call precedence for incoming telephone calls received by a switching system for a telephone station that has a plurality of lines connected to said telephone station. The system of this invention receives an incoming telephone call having a first priority level for the telephone station. The system of this invention then determines whether the telephone station has an available line. If the telephone station does not have an available line, it is determined whether the telephone station has an active call connected to the telephone station. If an active call is connected the telephone station, a signal is transmitted indicating a priority incoming call responsive to a determination that said telephone station has an active call. The system then wait to receive a response from the telephone station. If a response is received, a connection of the incoming call to the telephone station is established.

Abstract: In a network system including a wireless mobile communications system, when establishing a connection between a wireless mobile terminal and a host computer connected to a stationary network system, the wireless mobile terminal produces a connection establishment request signal including first information which is required to obtain services from the host computer and then transmits the connection establishment request signal to the host computer. The host computer verifies the first information included in the connection establishment request signal received from the wireless mobile terminal and transmits a response signal back to the wireless mobile terminal only when the first information has been verified. This causes the connection to be established between the wireless mobile terminal and the host computer.

Abstract: Secured connections are provided over a telephone access network using encryption/decryption equipment installed at a customer's premises and at a network facility. For outbound calls, the access network is secured before the destination number or any other critical information is sent over the access network. Inbound calls are routed through a secure center to prevent the identification of the calling party and to secure these communications over the access network. By providing encryption/decryption equipment at the network facility, the system provides secured connections over the access network regardless of whether the remote party is secured. The system also may be configured to provide end-to-end secured connections.

Abstract: An extension-in-use exclusion apparatus is for use in a telephone system. The system has a telephone device, a telephone line, and two telephone extensions connected to the line. The apparatus is connected between one extension and the telephone device. The apparatus has an exclusion controller connecting the line to the telephone device when all extensions other than the extension for the telephone device are on-hook and the telephone device extension is off-hook. The exclusion controller does not connect the line to the telephone device when another extension is off-hook and the telephone device is off-hook. A user operable switch can instruct the exclusion controller to connect the line to the telephone device when another extension is off-hook and the telephone device is off-hook. The apparatus automatically returns to exclusion mode when the telephone device returns to off-hook. A by-pass allows FSK signals to pass directly through to the telephone device.

Abstract: A multiple subscriber implementing method in a key phone system having an integrated service digital network trunk card connected to a digital telephone line, a public switched telephone network trunk card connected to an analog telephone line and an internal memory containing a plurality of logic ports and registered numbers each indicating a corresponding called subscriber terminal, including a call reception routine of connecting an incoming call containing a called subscriber number to a specific port of a corresponding called subscriber terminal when the incoming call is received through the digital telephone line and the called subscriber number corresponds to one of the registered numbers contained in the internal memory; and a call transmission routine of registering a called subscriber number and transmitting an outgoing call when the digital telephone line is seized by a private line subscriber.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a control system which interfaces a plurality of telephones, referred to as extensions, to a central office telephone line. The control system includes a ring detector, a ring generator, a controller and a telephone extension bus. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the control system is programmable to: (i) control the ringing function of a plurality of extensions when an incoming call is received; (ii) control the staging of the ringing function of a plurality of extensions when an incoming call is received; (iii) control the use of one or more of a plurality of extensions to initiate an outgoing call; (iv) control the use of one or more of a plurality of extensions when another extension is in-use, i.e. presently being used to engage in an ongoing telephone call; (v) control the use of one or more of a plurality of extensions when another extension is being used for a data call, i.e.

Abstract: A telephone switching system is provided for use with an external telephone line and a plurality of telephone extensions wherein each extension has a plurality of "touch tone" buttons which, when depressed, generate an audio signal unique to that button. The system includes at least one internal channel and at least one external channel wherein the external telephone line is connected to the external channel. An on-hook and off-hook detector is provided for each of the telephone extensions as well as a detector for detecting the presence of an incoming call on the external channel.

Abstract: Power saving control apparatus and method for a simple electronic exchange system which may ensure the efficient system operation and reliably maintain the operation of the system by the usage of the electric power from an auxiliary AC power in consideration of battery power even after a main AC power is down.