Abstract: There are provided measures for cell clustering based configuration of flexible time division duplex communication, such as e.g. in layered heterogeneous network deployments.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for a storage area network including a plurality of virtual servers. In one example, the system sends a storage area network message to a second virtual server to prepare to perform one or more functions associated with the storage area network. The system copies a first cache table associated with a first cache memory and a first virtual server to a second cache table associated with a second cache memory and the second virtual server. The system uses a processor to execute one or more storage requests in the second virtual server, by using the first cache memory to support the performance of the one or more functions by the second virtual server, and without completely filling cache data into the second cache memory.

Abstract: Embodiments provide systems and methods for interference management in wireless multi-access communication networks, and more particularly systems and methods to enable reduction and/or suppression of interference. Embodiments for interference reduction include, without limitation, systems and methods to enable interference alignment, interference avoidance, and/or joint transmission to a user equipment (UE). Embodiments for enabling suppression of interference include, without limitation, systems and methods for feedback (from a UE to a network) or feedforward (from the network to the UE) signaling to enable interference estimation at the network/UE.

Abstract: The discussion makes reference to methods and apparatuses for network controlled computer power down. The link layer in computer networking can be used to save power in computers.

Abstract: A multi-cast multi-poll scheme for BLUETOOTH low energy (BLE) technology to be used by one or more mobile devices within a communication environment is disclosed. A broadcaster communication device comprises a transceiver that is configured to communicate with a plurality of recipient communication devices. The broadcaster communication device further comprises a controller that is configured to transmit a packet to the plurality of recipient communication devices and to receive, at predefined time intervals, responses from the plurality of recipient communication devices according to a pre-negotiated order without transmitting any additional packets.

Abstract: A video stream demultiplxer receives video streams comprising a selected current content channel and one or more adjacent content channels. Time stamp management is concurrently performed on the adjacent content channels while decoding the selected current content channel. Timing information such as Decoding Time Stamp (DTS) and Presentation Time Stamp (PTS) values, and/or random access points (RAPs) may be determined for pictures stored for the selected current content channel and the adjacent content channels. The determined timing information is utilized to determine a Program Clock Reference (PCR) value for each of the selected current channel and the adjacent channels for channel monitoring. A timebase, derived from a PCR rate that is determined based on the determined PCR value, is determined for decoding the selected current content channel. An adjacent content channel, which is primed during decoding of the selected current content channel, may be directly decoded for display if selected.

Abstract: Described herein is a device comprising circuitry configured to determine, based on an input signal level, one of a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation for a light-emitting-diode (LED) driver. The circuitry activates a loop-filter associated with the first mode of operation of the LED driver in response to the input signal level being below a predetermined threshold. Moreover, the circuitry activates a pulse modulator associated with the second mode of operation of the LED driver in response to the input signal level being above the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A circuit and method performs a write assist for a memory cell (e.g., a static random access memory cell (SRAM)). The method includes providing a lower supply voltage signal to a voltage supply node of the memory cell using a capacitor. The lower supply voltage signal is lower in voltage level than a supply voltage signal. The method further includes lowering a common signal provided to a write driver using the capacitor.

Abstract: A wireless communication device (alternatively, device) includes a communication interface and a processor, among other possible circuitries, components, elements, etc. to support communications with other wireless communication device(s) and to generate and process signals for such communications. A device is configured to generate various orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) and/or orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) packets (e.g., frames, signals, etc.) that are based on any of a group of set of OFDM/A frame structures. Across the various OFDM/A frame structures, the ratio of pilot sub-carriers to data sub-carriers across resource units (RUs) decreases as the total number of sub-carriers across the RUs increases. In addition, some of the OFDM/A frame structures include different total number of sub-carriers yet same number of pilot sub-carriers.

Abstract: Provided is a packet network adapter operable to receive a satellite intermediate frequency (IF) signal and determine whether the satellite IF signal includes DVB content based upon a network client request. When the satellite IF signal includes the requested DVB content, the satellite network adapter produces packetized data for delivery of the digital content to a network client or clients based upon the network client request.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a channel learning entity is configured to receive a priori network data via a transceiver. The channel learning entity generates at least one measurement of the communication environment based on the a priori network data, and generates first report data for transmission via the transceiver based on the at least one measurement of the communication environment. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are communication devices having adaptable features and methods for implementation. One device includes at least one adaptable component and a processor configured to detect an external cue relevant to operation of the at least one adaptable component, to determine a desired state for the at least one adaptable component corresponding to the external cue, and then to dynamically adapt the at least one adaptable component to substantially produce the desired state. One adaptable component comprises at least one adaptable speaker system. Another adaptable component comprises at least one adaptable antenna.

Abstract: A service provider or operator of a network often requires the ability to control the amount of data that flows can send and/or receive over a network such that a flow receives at least a predetermined, minimum amount of upstream and/or downstream bandwidth and can potentially utilize excess upstream and/or downstream bandwidth above the minimum amount when available. The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for implementing a control scheme capable of achieving these and other objectives in a network. In general, the method and apparatus probabilistically meter packets to be sent upstream and/or downstream to determine whether they are in conformance with a service agreement (and at what level of conformance). By using probabilistic metering, smaller width counters can be used to perform the metering over conventional implementations, which reduces power demands and chip space demands.

Abstract: A thermally conductive and electrically insulating layer is provided over a semiconductor structure.

Abstract: A communication system may include a number of communication channels operating in accordance with one or more communication standards. The channels may generate data clocks from one or more master clock signals. The phase of the data clocks may be aligned using phase detectors for determining respective phase relationships and using phase interpolators for adjusting respective clock phases. The communication system may include communication channels that operate at different data clock frequencies. These systems may divide their respective data clocks in order to achieve a common clock frequency for use in their phase alignment. The phase detectors and associated circuitry may be disabled to save power when not in use.

Abstract: A non-linear impedance terminates a transmission line. The non-linear impedance may be implemented with a back-to-back connected inverter pair. The pair acts as a non-linear resistor. A process, voltage, temperature (PVT) tracking circuit may also be provided to improve PVT tracking, with resistance of transistors locked to a calibrated resistor. The replica circuit does not appear in the signal path, and does not add capacitive load.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for improving the signal integrity of a differential pair of signals by mitigating a non-balanced channel deficiency. For example, signal integrity may be improved by independently shaping and/or independently controlling the slopes (e.g., the rising edge and/or falling edge) of each signal of a differential pair of signals to counteract the effects caused by non-balanced deficiencies to provide a balanced differential pair of signals (i.e., signals having symmetrical impedances, loads, etc.).

Abstract: A communication device configured to generate a clear-to-send (CTS)-Announcement frame and to transmit the CTS-Announcement frame to one or more other communication devices. The CTS-Announcement frame can include an organizationally unique identifier (OUI) and a portion of network interface controller (NIC) identifier, and announcement information of the device's activities and/or state.

Abstract: Systems, circuits, and methods for operating an Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) are provided. A circuit is to include a first driver for the IGBT, the first driver having a first resistance and being connectable to the gate of the IGBT. The circuit is further described to include a second driver for the IGBT, the second driver having a second resistance different from the first resistance and also being connectable to the gate of the IGBT. The circuit is also described to include a controller that receives at least two inputs regarding operating characteristics of the IGBT and based on the at least two inputs decides whether to connect the first or second driver to the gate of the IGBT during power-down of the IGBT.

Abstract: Adaptive clocking schemes for synchronized on-chip functional blocks are provided. The clocking schemes enable synchronous clocking which can be adapted according to changes in signal path propagation delay due temperature, process, and voltage variations, for example. In embodiments, the clocking schemes allow for the capacity utilization of a logic path to be increased.