Abstract: In aspects of telephoto camera viewfinder, a multi-camera device has a digital camera to capture a digital image of a camera scene as viewable with the digital camera in a wide view. The multi-camera device also has a telephoto camera to capture digital content of the camera scene as viewable with the telephoto camera in a zoom view. The multi-camera device has a display screen to display a viewfinder user interface that includes the zoom view displayed as a zoom preview image captured by the telephoto camera, and the wide view displayed as a camera preview image captured by the digital camera. The viewfinder user interface also includes, displayed over the camera preview image, a bordered outline of a region of the camera scene that indicates the zoom view relative to the wide view of the camera scene.

Abstract: A change in the emotional state of a user of a device is detected, and in response to this change a reason for the change in user emotional state is determined. This determination is made based on both the current user emotional state and context data for the device or user. The device then adapts to the user based on the current emotional state and the reason for the change in user emotional state. This adaptation of the computing device refers to an alteration of the operation of the computing device with a goal of increasing the likelihood of the user being in a good emotional state (e.g., happy, relaxed) and reducing the likelihood of the user being in a bad emotional state (e.g., sad, angry).

Abstract: Systems and methods for wireless power transmission between a portable communication device and an add-on module allow a resonator coil in the portable communication device to both transmit and receive power. In an embodiment, the portable communication device provide power via various on time duty cycles based on a type of the add-on module.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing high-throughput and reliable operation in WiFi and cellular environments stem in antenna volume-constrained devices employs a switched or multiplexed cellular band antenna to support WiFi MIMO for mobile handheld operation. The device housing may a single, unitary metallic piece having the device antennas formed as part of the housing. Alternatively, one or more antennas may be internal to the device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing calls and alerts on a mobile electronic communications device include detecting a sleep state associated with the user, providing alerts to the user in a manner and at a time determined by the user's current sleep state. Similarly, calls are managed based on the user's sleep state so that the user is not awakened from deep sleep by routine calls but may be awakened in the event of an urgent call.

Abstract: A method, a mobile device, and a computer program product for detecting loss of attention during play of media content in a mobile device. The method includes, during playback of first media content, receiving first data indicative of whether a consumer of the first media content is actively consuming the first media content. The method further includes evaluating, based on a comparison of the first data with comparative data, whether the first data indicates that the consumer is likely not currently paying attention to playback of the first media content. The method further includes identifying, based on a time of receipt of the first data that indicates that the consumer is not paying attention, a first time within the first media content at which the consumer stopped paying attention during the playback and resetting a playback location of the first media content to continue playback from the first time.

Abstract: Implementations for heat structure for thermal mitigation are described. The described heat structures, for instance, provide a multi-layered structure that optimizes heat spreading and dissipation, as well as wireless performance of wireless devices. A heat structure, for instance, is installed internally in a wireless device adjacent various internal components to absorb heat generated by the components, and to dissipate the heat. According to various implementations, a heat structure is implemented as a thermally conductive layer surrounded by layers of electrically conductive material. Electrically conductive vias can be formed that traverse the thermally conductive layer and form an electrical connection between different electrically conductive layers to mitigate current flow in the thermally conductive layer.

Abstract: In aspects of temporarily extending display timeout, a wireless device has a touchscreen display that displays content and is designed to turn off after a designated period of time for a screen lock timeout. The wireless device implements a display controller module that can detect an input on the touchscreen display, and determine the input as an override of the screen lock timeout to maintain the display of the content. The display controller module can then extend the screen lock timeout for a temporary time duration based on the override to maintain the display of the content. The display controller module can also revert back to the designated period of time for the screen lock timeout after expiration of the temporary time duration.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for determining a beam for preamble transmission. One apparatus (200) includes a processor (202) that determines (702) a beam from multiple beams for preamble transmission. In response to the multiple beams including one or more beams configured with a contention-free resource, the one or more beams configured with a contention-free resource have a higher priority than other beams of the multiple beams.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for determining a number of symbols for sounding reference signal transmission. One apparatus (200) includes a processor (202) that determines (602) a number of orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing symbols for sounding reference signal transmission. The apparatus (200) includes a transmitter (210) that transmits (604) an indication of the number to a base unit.

Abstract: An electronic device detects ambient contextual data and positioning data such as orientation and motion to determine an activity state of the electronic device. A controller sets a polling interval of an open/closed position sensor that is connected to a movable portion connected to a base to detect an open/closed event. In response to determining a first activity state, controller sets a first polling interval that mitigates power consumption. In response to determining a second activity state, the controller sets the polling interval to a second polling interval that is shorter than the first polling interval to reduce latency in detecting the open/closed event.

Abstract: For determining reference signal locations, a method determines a number of Transmission Time Intervals (TTI) in a scheduled transmission of a plurality of TTI. The method further determines one or more reference signal locations based on the number of TTI and one or more of a parameter received from a higher layer wherein the higher layer is higher than a physical layer, a subframe index, a subband size, and a Time Division Duplex (TDD) configuration for the scheduled transmission.

Abstract: An electric vehicle fastening and charging combined system for a charging and storage station, such as those used for bicycle or scooter sharing programs, where a multi-purpose cable extends between the charging and storage station and the electric vehicle, and serves to fasten the electric vehicle to the charging and storage station to prevent removal or theft of the electric vehicle, and to conduct electricity to charge the electric vehicle, and wherein the fastening and/or detaching of the cable is controlled by a wireless signal.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for sidelink control information indication. One apparatus includes a receiver that receives a second control information message from a remote unit over sidelink communication. Here, the second control information message is in response to the remote unit receiving one or more data processes scheduled by a first control information message from a relay unit. The apparatus also includes a processor that determines a transmission-reception pattern for the sidelink communication and generates an indicator of the determined transmission-reception pattern. The apparatus further includes a transmitter that transmits the indicator of the determined transmission-reception pattern to the remote unit in a third control information message.

Abstract: For transmitting an uplink channel, one apparatus includes a processor and a transceiver that that communicates with a base unit in a mobile communication network. The processor receives first scheduling information to transmit a first uplink channel on a first uplink resource in a slot and receives second scheduling information to transmit a second uplink channel on a second uplink resource in the slot. Here, the first uplink resource and the second uplink resource at least partially overlap in the time domain, wherein the first scheduling information is received later than the second scheduling information and the second uplink resource is larger than the first uplink resource in the time domain. The processor transmits the first uplink channel on the first uplink resource including the overlap time and transmits the second uplink channel on a part of the second uplink resource excluding at least the overlap time.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a fingerprint sensor and one or more processors operable with the fingerprint sensor. One or more motion detectors are also operable with the one or more processors. The one or more processors determine with the fingerprint sensor, a direction of rotation of an object rotating, and in contact with, the fingerprint sensor. The one or more motion detectors detect whether the electronic device is rotating in three-dimensional space. The one or more processors then select and perform a first control operation when the object is rotating in a first axial direction and the electronic device is substantially stationary. Alternatively, the one or more processors select and perform a second control operation when the electronic device is rotating and the object is rotating in the first axial direction.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for transmitting and/or receiving rogue unit detection information. One method includes maintaining rogue unit detection information. The rogue unit detection information includes a public key and a validity time corresponding to the public key. The method includes determining whether the validity time for the public key is within an expiration window. The method includes, in response to determining that the validity time for the public key is within the expiration window, transmitting a request for new rogue unit detection information. In some embodiments, the method includes receiving the new rogue unit detection information.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a communication device communicating with one or more Internet-of-things devices, one or more processors, and a memory. The communication device receives, from at least one Internet-of-things device, an event notification. The one or more processors identify a notification recipient to whom the event notification should be sent from a plurality of predefined system users, select a receiving electronic device from at least two electronic devices belonging to the notification recipient, convert the event notification from a first event notification type to a second event notification type that is receivable by the receiving electronic device, and transmit the event notification to the receiving electronic device.

Abstract: Techniques for optimal device position for wireless communication are described, and may be implemented via a mobile device to identify an orientation in which to place a mobile device to achieve optimum wireless signal. Generally, the described techniques enable the mobile device to be dynamically calibrated for wireless communication by identifying signal attributes at multiple different device positions, and enabling the mobile device to be placed at a position that exhibits optimum wireless signal. Further, wireless tasks to be performed on a mobile device can be placed into a task queue and executed when the mobile device is detected at a location and/or position that exhibits optimum wireless signal.

Abstract: A wearable device enables access to VPN endpoint devices for secure data communication and privacy for a computing device. The wearable device stores VPN configuration information for a user, which includes the user's VPN credentials for each of one or more remote VPN endpoint devices. When the wearable device is in close proximity to a computing device and is being worn by a user that is authenticated to at least one of the wearable device and the computing device, the wearable device communicates the configuration information to the computing device. The computing device can then use this VPN configuration information to establish a VPN connection to a VPN endpoint device.