Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example: receiving, from a first mobile communication device of a first user, first information associated with a computer-readable indicia that has been scanned by the first mobile communication device, wherein the computer-readable indicia had been displayed by a second mobile communication device of a second user at a time of being scanned by the first mobile communication device; responsive to receiving of the first information, obtaining from one or more first databases first characterizing data that is descriptive of one or more characteristics of the second user; and sending to the first mobile communication device the first characterizing data, wherein the sending facilitates a presentation by the first mobile communication device of the one or more characteristics of the second user. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, monitoring a first activity undertaken by a communication device during a first communication session, generating, based on the monitoring, first data that indicates an amount of time that is spent on the first activity, comparing, based on the generating, the first data to a threshold, and identifying, based on at least the comparing, an action to take when the amount of time that is spent on the first activity exceeds the threshold. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, an AT command that allows an application service provider to modify suspend/resume (S/R) and/or deactivate/activate (D/A) functionality specified in one or more elementary files of a UICC. The S/R and/or D/A functionality can be influenced by the application service provider without relying on SIM-OTA messages being forwarded by a mobile operator. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed technology is generally directed towards monitoring electronic communications to detect content in a communication that is attempting to influence the user in some way. A user can specify influential intent preference data, such as which electronic communications services/applications to monitor for such influential intent content, and the types of the influential intent to monitor for, e.g., political influence types, advertisement influence types, and so on. A user also can specify remedial or other actions to take upon detection, e.g., block such content, alert on detecting such content and so on. An electronic influence manager server and/or application program can perform the monitoring and/or take the actions. Also described is reporting on the communications with influential intent, user actions with respect thereto. Reputation data can also be collected and used with respect to sources of communications with influential intent.

Abstract: In a dataset exchange environment in which datasets are available for exchange or transformation, a dataset validation platform may be configured to update a cryptographically signed record based on each dataset that is available via the data exchange environment. The dataset validation platform may be further configured to control access to the datasets based on whether a request to access a particular dataset is compliant with an availability requirement of the particular dataset. The dataset validation platform may be further configured to update the cryptographically signed record based on requests to access the datasets, transformations that are based on the datasets, or modifications to the availability requirement of the datasets, such as a modification to a privacy limitation or other availability requirement indicating a criteria for usage of the requested dataset.

Abstract: Local weather information such as a nationwide emergency network for first responders can enable first responders to communicate nationally with a single network, linking to suppliers, utilities, and weather information. The system disclosed herein can provide data to first responders and data from first responders can provide insights into local conditions that can be utilized by edge data centers. Adding first responder data can improve the processing speed of moving of edge-based applications out of threatened data centers. Because this movement can also have an impact on low latency applications, identifying the closest edge sites without an impact can keep the applications operating.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device in which a processing system of a remote entry system selects a first circuit from a plurality of circuits of a key remote from the device; wirelessly transmits a first challenge signal to the key, the first challenge signal specifying the first circuit; and wirelessly receives a first response signal from the key, the first response signal having a first response signal power level and a first response signal delay with respect to the first challenge signal. The processing system analyzes the first response signal by comparing the first response signal power level and the first response signal delay respectively with a predetermined first signal power and predetermined first time delay associated with the first circuit; and, in accordance with the comparing, determines whether to enable the entry system. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining a Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP) and a Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) for a plurality of carriers at a user equipment (UE) device, the plurality of carriers transmitted by a source group of cells including a source primary cell (PCell) and one or more source secondary cells (SCells) associated with the source PCell, and initiating a handover of communication with the UE device from the source group of cells to a target group of cells, wherein the target group of cells includes a target PCell and one or more target SCells, wherein the initiating the handover is responsive to the RSRP exceeding a predetermined RSRP threshold and the SNR exceeding a predetermined SNR threshold. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a radio device that has first and second subscriber identity modules; radio resources; a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations of establishing a first communications network connection associated with the first subscriber identity module; establishing a second communications network connection associated with the second subscriber identity module; determining a communications activity on the first communications network connection; pausing or suspending activities of the second communications network connection; and blocking use of the radio resources by the second communications network connection. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, pairing a first user equipment (UE) and a second UE as part of a multi-user multiple-input multiple-output (MU-MIMO) topology in a first cell, resulting in a first pairing, and pairing the first UE with a third UE as part of a MU-MIMO topology in a second cell, resulting in a second pairing, wherein the second pairing is independent of the first pairing and the second cell is different from the first cell. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The utility model discloses a smart deodorization device with a cover plate, including: a reaction chamber having a reaction cavity; an air extraction unit used for extracting odor in or near a toilet into the reaction cavity; and a water supply unit used for supplying water to the reaction cavity. When working, the air extraction unit extracts the odor into the reaction cavity, and the odor is mixed with the water in the reaction cavity and converted into purified gas before being discharged from the reaction cavity. By using the characteristic that ammonia molecules in the odor are easily soluble in water, the odor and the water are mixed in the reaction cavity and then discharged to achieve gas purification, with obvious effect, simple structure, low cost, and convenience in use without need of replacing filtering materials.

Abstract: The disclosed technology is directed towards creating a media content presentation for playback, based on user specified input criteria and playback instructions. A user specifies input criteria related to media source data. The media source data is accessed, and further based on the input criterion, matching segments (e.g., scenes and audio) are determined from metadata information that describes the segments; the media playback content is generated from the matching segments. A user may also specify criteria/instructions that describe how to play the matching segments, such as in linear order, or based on relative relevance such as scene impactfulness. A matching scene can be repeated, and/or augmented with annotation data. For any matching scene or transition between two matching scenes, specified playback speed and audio volume can be specified and applied. As part of generation, the media content presentation can be fit to a specified time constraint.

Abstract: The disclosed technology is directed towards presenting communications data to a responding entity that are relevant to an emergency situation at an emergency location. The communications data can be obtained from communications (e.g., text messages, transmitted video, voice calls and the like) that involve at least one user device at the situation, including communications that do not involve the responding entity. Users may opt in to such an emergency service to allow access to their communications, whereby their device locations are tracked and known in the event of an emergency. Upon obtaining the communications data, a responder can receive a view of the scene augmented with the communications data. The view can include a three-dimensional and/or two-dimensional representation of the zone/area of the emergency situation. Filtering can be used to eliminate irrelevant communications, and summarization can be used to combine generally redundant communications.

Abstract: The presently-disclosed subject matter relates generally to GaAs/GaAsSb core-shell nanowire grown on silicon substrate, methods of growing such nanowire, and the use of said nanowires in various applications, including but not limited to photodetection applications.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining, by a wireless router or a wireless access point (WAP) associated with a fixed network connection, that a network condition is satisfied, based on the determining that the network condition is satisfied, detecting for available networks operating in licensed spectrum and available networks operating in unlicensed spectrum, responsive to the detecting, identifying a first available network operating in licensed spectrum and a second available network operating in unlicensed spectrum, and aggregating, in one or more link aggregation groups, a first connection established with the first available network and a second connection established with the second available network, thereby augmenting a network capacity of the fixed network connection. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and a computing device for clustering phishing web resources based on images of visual content thereof are provided. The method comprises: receiving references to a plurality of phishing web resources; generating, for a given phishing web resource of the plurality of phishing web resources, at least one image of a visual content of the given phishing web resource; analyzing the at least one image associated with the given phishing web resource, the analyzing comprising identifying contours of elements of the visual content of the given phishing web resource within the at least one image; conducting pairwise comparison between the contours associated with the given phishing web resource and contours of stored clusters of visual content images; and storing, in a database, data indicative of an association between the given phishing web resource and a respective cluster of the at least one image.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of chemical sciences and negative emission technology. The disclosure further relates to a process for converting carbon dioxide into methanol by employing quantum imprinted nanomaterials (containing nanozymes) via electrochemical reduction. The disclosure furthermore relates to an electrochemical cell which has the capability of converting carbon dioxide to methanol, wherein the electrochemical cell comprises an anode comprising Zn quantum material and a cathode comprising nano quartz coated with nanozyme(s) incorporated printed polymer with selective 3D imprinted memory for carbon dioxide electrochemical reduction.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for dynamically adjusting broadcast beam patterns of a wavefront emitted by an antenna array based on the types of devices communicatively coupled to the base station associated with the antenna array. The broadcast beam patterns can be adjusted by modifying the broadcast mode or at least one phase, amplitude, or power of the at least one antenna associated with the base station. Adjusting the beam pattern, for example between multiple beams and a single unified beam, based on device types can improve the quality of service for the devices and reduce the processing burden of the base station.

Abstract: The disclosed technology is directed towards presenting promotional content via an avatar representing a first, promoter user to a second, target user experiencing a virtual or other environment. The promotional content may be presented via an alteration of the avatar, audio output and/or an object virtually associated with the avatar. The promotional content may be selected based on matching target user data describing a target user experiencing a virtual reality environment. Different users viewing the same avatar at the same time can be presented with different promotional content. Information may be output to attract a target user to perceive the promotional content. The promoter user can interact to obtain a current promotion status notification, as well as to select from available promotional content offerings to promote.