Abstract: A wireless device is in a closed subscriber group CSG which was selected manually by the user. The wireless device receives an input from a user to initiate automatic PLMN selection in order to attempt to register with a PLMN. The wireless device uses a registered PLMN during the automatic PLMN selection initiated by the user.

Abstract: Separate key processing units generate different search keys based off of a single master key received at a ternary memory array chip. A reference search key and selection logic are provided to reduce power dissipation in a global search key bus across the chip. The reference search key is the output of one of the key processing units and its bytes are compared with the output from each of the other key processing units. A select signal from each unit indicates which bytes match. Each matching byte at each key processing unit is blocked from changing corresponding bit line logic values across the chip, reducing the number of voltage switches occurring in the global search key bus. The select signal causes a selection module local to each superblock to select the matching byte(s) from the reference search key and non-matching byte(s) from the global search key bus to reconstitute the entire search key.

Abstract: One or multiple bit restricted access window (RAW) end point determination within for single user, multiple user, multiple access, and/or MIMO wireless communications. A RAW is defined in which only devices of the particular class (e.g., low power class, Z class, smart meter station (SMSTA) class, etc.) are allowed access to the communication medium. Indication of the end of such a RAW may be included within one or more bits set within a signal field (SIG) field of a framer packet generated by a given device within the system and transmitted to one or more other devices. After completion of the RAW, other respective devices of at least one other type of class may be provided access to the communication medium. The manner of access to the communication media outside of the RAW may be varied (e.g., scheduled, based on carrier sense multiple access/collision avoidance (CSMA/CA), etc.).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for timestamping data packets are provided. The apparatus includes an input bit counter responsive to input bits entering a physical layer (PHY) device and an output bit counter responsive to output bits transmitted by the PHY device. A timestamp for an incoming bit is calculated based on a number of bits awaiting transmission by the PHY device at the time of arrival of the incoming bit. The number of bits awaiting transmission by the PHY device is determined based on the first count and the second count.

Abstract: A communication device configured to provide Web real-time communication (WebRTC) for internet protocol (IP) multimedia services utilizing one or more 3GPP protocols. The communication device can be configured to authenticate communication with one or more clients using one or more IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) credentials. The communication device can also be configured to convert communications between WebRTC and 3GPP protocols utilizing Traversal Using Relays around Network Address Translation (TURN) functionality implemented within the communication device.

Abstract: Acknowledgment and/or receiver recovery mechanisms for scheduled responses within multiple user, multiple access, and/or MIMO wireless communications. Explicit scheduling information is provided from a first wireless communication device (e.g., an access point (AP), a transmitting wireless communication device) to a number of other wireless communication devices (e.g., wireless stations (STAs), receiving wireless communication devices) directing those other wireless communication devices a manner by which responses (e.g., acknowledgments (ACKs), block acknowledgments (BACKs), training feedback frames, etc.) are to be provided to the first wireless communication device there from. Such direction may include the order, timing, cluster assignment, etc. by which each respective wireless communication device is to provide its respective response to the first wireless communication device.

Abstract: A system and method for limited the processing of interrupt-causing messages within a communication device. A user is able to set various values for dictating the bounds of a leaky bucket processor. The leaky bucket maintains and monitors a count, and dictates whether message processing is permitted or prohibited based on the count. When a message is processed, the count is decremented. When a predetermined time passes without processing a message, the count is incremented. If the count ever reaches a predetermined low threshold value, message processing is prohibited for a predetermined time On the other hand, if the count returns to a predetermined high threshold value, processing is permitted.

Abstract: A home gateway/STB establishes communication with a smart phone, queries the smart phone for digital diary data, receives the digital diary data from the smart phone, communicates with a remote server to deliver at least some of the digital diary data, receives content from the remote server that is selected based upon to the digital diary data, and downloads the content to the smart phone upon determining proximity of the smart phone to the home gateway/STB. The digital diary data may be information about a transaction serviced by the smart phone, information regarding browsing activities of the smart phone, location data of the smart phone captured over time, or other data. The content may be a channel guide that is customized based upon the digital diary data, media selected based upon the digital diary data, content advertisements selected based upon the digital diary data, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: As wireless networks evolve, network providers may utilize legacy LTE devices as well as devices that support massive multi-input, multiple output (M-MIMO). Systems and methods for simultaneously servicing legacy LTE devices and M-MIMO devices are provided. In embodiments, a transmission zone for M-MIMO communications is defined within a legacy, non M-MIMO radio frame. The location of the M-MIMO transmission zone is transmitted to user devices. For example, an identification of the location of the M-MIMO transmission zone is transmitted in a system information message. In a further example, the location of the M-MIMO transmission zone is transmitted in the downlink control information. The location of the M-MIMO transmission zone may be defined dynamically based on a variety of criteria. In addition or alternatively, a set of pre-defined transmission zones may be utilized.

Abstract: A wireless communications method comprises: acquiring, by a radio apparatus, information indicating a frequency hopping pattern for control data in order to perform communication of the control data on at least one frequency resource unit hopping in frequency, wherein the frequency hopping pattern defines a control data band within the shared spectrum; acquiring knowledge of a user data band defined as a function of the control data band according to a predetermined criterion in order to per-form communication of user data on at least one free frequency resource unit within the user data band, wherein the user data band is within the shared spectrum and at least partly overlapping with the control data band; acquiring knowledge of a total frequency band comprising the control data band and the user data band; and causing communication of both the control data and the user data on the total frequency band.

Abstract: A near field communications (NFC) device is disclosed that is capable of optimizing a gain for received signals. Measurements are made of signals received from an NFC environment and are compared to one or more threshold hold values. Based on the comparison, it is determined whether the measurements indicate underamplification or overamplification. Depending on the results of the analysis, one or more components within the NFC device is adjusted to increase or decrease the gain, respectively. The measurements may be taken during an unloaded baseline state or during loading, and may be compared to previous measurements to estimate their accuracy.

Abstract: Certain aspects of a method and system for improved fault tolerance in distributed customization controls using non-volatile memory are disclosed. Aspects of one method may include mapping an input control signal to a plurality of input logic circuits within a security processor. A plurality of independent processing paths may be defined between each of the plurality of input logic circuits and an output logic circuit. Each of the plurality of independent processing paths may comprise one or more logic circuits. The input control signal may be routed via at least a portion of the plurality of independent processing paths. The portion of the plurality of independent processing paths may be combined in the output logic circuit to generate the input control signal.

Abstract: A portable terminal may dock to an industrial process controller through a wireless docking interface. The industrial process controller may communicate industrial node (e.g., process sensor) configuration information to the portable terminal. The portable terminal moves within an industrial process environment where processor sensors are located. The portable terminal also docks to the process sensors using the same or different wireless docking interface. Once docked, the portable terminal configures the process sensors with the sensor configuration information.

Abstract: Systems and methods that use differential values to represent decoding and presentation times of pictures are provided. Optionally, some of the systems or the methods may use an entropy coding method such as, for example, the Universal Variable Length Code (UVLC) for the differential time stamps.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for overlapped block motion compensation (OBMC) for video coding are provided. A current prediction block and a plurality of adjacent prediction blocks including an above prediction block, a below prediction block, a left prediction block, and a right prediction block are received and blended to generate a blended prediction block. Weighted samples of the current prediction block are combined with corresponding weighted samples of the above and below prediction blocks to generate an intermediate prediction block. Weighted samples of the intermediate prediction block are combined with corresponding weighted samples of the left and right prediction blocks to generate the blended prediction block.

Abstract: A wireless communication device (alternatively, device) includes a processing circuitry configured to support communications with other wireless communication device(s) and to generate and process signals for such communications. In some examples, the device includes a communication interface and a processing circuitry, 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 communicates with other devices informing them of energy, power, etc. management operation (e.g., with respect to low power or sleep mode). When the device receives responses from each of the other devices that they are informed of the operation of the device, then device performs such energy, power, etc. management. Alternatively, when response(s) are not received from all of the other devices, the device performs such energy, power, etc. management after a period of time (e.g.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for packet inspection are provided herein. The method includes the steps of receiving a first packet of a stream of packets and processing the first packet using a slow processing path. The method also includes the steps of examining a network layer or transport layer of the first packet to determine whether a protocol used by the stream of packets is relevant, and transferring subsequent packets in the stream to a fast processing path if the protocol used is not relevant. The method further includes the steps of examining an application layer of a pre-determined number of packets subsequent to the first packet to determine whether a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) field of each of the pre-determined number of packets is relevant, and transferring packets subsequent to the pre-determined number of packets to a fast processing path if the URLs are not relevant.

Abstract: A communication system of the present disclosure includes a communication device that is communicatively coupled to a peripheral device. The peripheral device selects a selectable impedance from among multiple selectable impedances to communicate peripheral device information to the communication device. The communication device operates in an acquisition mode of operation to determine the selectable impedance to recover the peripheral device information. Optionally, the communication device can transition to a response mode of operation to respond to the peripheral device information.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for controlling audio signal processing are described herein. In accordance with certain embodiments, a measure of coupling between at least one microphone and one speaker associated with an audio device is obtained. The measure of coupling may be used to control audio signal processing, such as sidetone generation and application of multi-channel decorrelation to the audio signal.

Abstract: A mobile communication device includes a processing module that executes a gaming application based on gaming data and that generates display data in response thereto, wherein the gaming data includes first data and second data. A sensor generates the first data in response to the actions of a user. At least one transceiver receives the second data from a remote communication device and that sends the display data to a display device in a gaming mode of operation.