Abstract: Methods and systems for mitigating interference between different transceivers in a portable communication device. An electronic control circuit is configured to quantify an electromagnetic isolation between a first transceiver of a portable communication and a second transceiver of the portable communication device based on a detected radio frequency power coupled to the first transceiver from radio frequency signals transmitted by the second transceiver. A mitigation action is selected from a plurality of mitigation actions based on a magnitude of the quantified electromagnetic isolation. The selected mitigation action is then applied to the second transceiver to adjust at least one radio frequency characteristic of the second transceiver.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for reducing learning time for a newly installed camera is disclosed. The method includes generating a new unusual activity model for the newly installed camera, based on portion(s) of existing and established unusual activity model(s) built for different older camera(s), where the existing and established unusual activity model(s) relate to at least one same static object appearing within Fields Of Views (FOVs) of the new and older cameras.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a device when a user does not answer a call is provided herein. During operation a wake word for the device is identified as a user's call sign (a combination of identifying letters, letters and numbers, or words assigned to an officer for use in communication (as in the address of a message sent by radio). The call sign does not comprise a sender or receiver's actual name. When a device detects the wake word as an over-the-air transmission, the device will determine if a user answered the call. If not, sensor data will be provided to the caller and a digital assistant will periodically remind the user of the unanswered call.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for implementing workflows across multiple differing systems and devices is provided herein. During operation, a workflow is automatically generated to allow users affected by an action of a workflow to control various IoT devices associated with a trigger of a workflow.

Abstract: A converged communication device comprises a first processor operable using a first communications protocol and a second processor operable using a second communications protocol. The first processor is configured to detect a factory reset. The factory reset selectively enables one of a multi-tier factory reset comprising: a factory reset of both the first and second processor; a factory reset of the first processor only; and a factory reset of the second processor only. The configuration may be triggered by an external input to the converged communication device.

Abstract: A process for interfacing with an electronic communications device including a single input interface (SII) for accessing an electronic digital assistant and voice control includes detecting a first activation of the SII, and responsively playing back a first audio feedback indicative of activation of a voice input function. Then monitoring for one of two or more pre-configured voice control keywords, a first associated with a local electronic communications device function and a second associated with initiating a particular infrastructure-based electronic digital assistant function. When the first, playing back a second audio feedback indicative of acknowledgement of a local device function, and performing the local device function; when the second, playing back, a third audio feedback indicative of acknowledgement of a infrastructure-based electronic digital assistant function, and performing the infrastructure-based electronic digital assistant function.

Abstract: A camera system comprises an image capturing device, object detection module, object tracking module, and match classifier. The object detection module receives image data and detects objects appearing in one or more of the images. The object tracking module temporally associates instances of detected objects, each of which has a signature representing features of the detected object. The match classifier matches object instances by analyzing data derived from the signatures. The match classifier determines whether the signatures match.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing an audible identification of a device is provided herein. During operation, device identities will be determined for members forming a personal-area network (PAN). When information is conveyed by a device, a determination of whether or not to announce a device identification will be based on a combination of PAN members present. More particularly, when a certain combination of devices are members of the PAN, device identifications will be announced, otherwise, device identifications will not be announced.

Abstract: Systems and methods for multiple mode push-to-x group calls. One example embodiment provides a push-to-X server. The push-to-X server includes a communication interface communicatively coupled to a communication network and an electronic processor. The electronic processor receives, via a unicast uplink channel, a group call request from a first subscriber unit of the communication network. The electronic processor receives, from the first subscriber unit, a push-to-X data stream. The electronic processor receives a unicast channel request from a second subscriber unit of the communication network. In response to receiving the unicast channel request, the electronic processor establishes a unicast channel resource with the second subscriber unit. The electronic processor transmits the push-to-X data stream to the second subscriber unit via the unicast channel resource and transmits the push-to-X data stream to a plurality of subscriber units via a broadcast media bearer channel.

Abstract: Techniques for radio frequency uplink performance assessment utilizing downlink erasure frame analysis are provided. An indication of if a received frame has been determined to be an erasure frame is received from a plurality of receiver wireless communications devices. The indications of if the received frame has been determined to be an erasure frame are aggregated. The frame identified by the frame identifier is declared to be an erasure frame when at least one of the plurality of wireless communications devices has indicated the received frame has been determined to be an erasure frame. That an error occurred on an uplink between the sender wireless communication device and the RAN is determined when the frame is declared an erasure frame.

Abstract: A system and process for performing a touchless key provisioning operation for a communication device. In operation, a key management facility (KMF) imports a public key and a public key identifier uniquely identifying the public key of the communication device. The public key is associated with an asymmetric key pair generated at the communication device during its factory provisioning and configuration. The KMF registers the communication device and assigns a key encryption key (KEK) for the communication device. The KMF then provisions the communication device by deriving a symmetric touchless key provisioning (TKP) key based at least in part on the public key of the communication device, encrypting the KEK with the symmetric TKP key to generate a key wrapped KEK, and transmitting the key wrapped KEK to the communication device for decryption by the communication device.

Abstract: A communication system and method are provided for authenticating a portable radio from a plurality of shared portable radios. The authentication controls access to user personal profiles and public safety service applications associated with a public safety agency. A firearm having a firearm user ID stored therein, communicates the firearm user ID over short range communications to the portable radio. The firearm user ID may be used for single factor authentication or combined with a PIN entry for multi-factor authentication.

Abstract: An audio accessory system that includes a holder to hold an audio accessory in two positions is provided. The holder comprises a first retention platform having a cable coupled thereto, a second retention platform and a back retention wall extending between the first and second retention platforms. The first and second retention platforms and the back retention wall form a clip for retaining the audio accessory. The holder further comprises an electrical interface, at the back retention wall, for coupling the cable to a corresponding electrical interface of the audio accessory. The clip is interchangeably mountable in first and second positions relative to the audio accessory, such that: in the first and second positions, respectively, the clip mounts to the audio accessory with the cable extending from a bottom or a top of the audio accessory.

Abstract: A device, method and system for controlling an access point based on movement trends of a mover is provided. A device receives images from a camera device, the camera device configured to image a region adjacent an access point, the access point initially in a first state that prevents access therethrough. The device identifies a designator of a mover in the images. The device determines, using the designator in the images, direction vectors of the mover. The device determines a trend of movement of the mover, relative to the access point, based on changes in one or more of slope and angle of the direction vectors of the mover. The device, in response to determining that the mover is trending towards the access point, changes the access point from the first state to a second state that provides access therethrough.

Abstract: A device, system and method for dynamically adjusting a queue structure and message sequencing is provided. A device receives, from one or more edge devices receiving outbound signaling messages on one or more control channels, rankings of previously transmitted outbound signaling messages. The device adjusts (and/or causes adjusting of) one or more of a queue structure and a message sequence of the outbound signaling messages based on the rankings. The device transmits (and/or causes transmission), to the one or more edge devices, the outbound signaling messages according to one or more of the queue structure and the message sequence, as adjusted.

Abstract: Monitoring system and method for identifying object of interest after the object of interest has undergone a change in appearance. The method includes detecting an appearance of a first object of interest in a first zone and determining whether the first object of interest has appeared in a second zone adjacent the first zone within a predetermined time. When the first object of interest has not appeared in the second zone within the predetermined time, the method includes adding the first object of interest to a disappearance database and detecting an unexplained appearance of a second object of interest in a third zone of the plurality of zones. When an unexplained appearance of the second object of interest is detected, the method includes adding the second object of interest to a suspect database, and generating a notification for a first responder regarding the second object of interest.

Abstract: Techniques for adapting workflows based on time to respond are provided. An electronic indication that a trigger has been detected by a sensor is received. The workflow server is configured to execute an action in a workflow in response to the trigger. An alert is sent to a device associated with a user to request a response from the user. Reception of the response is the action in the workflow. The response from the user is received. It is detected that a current response time for the trigger exceeds a threshold response time. A pattern that indicates response times for triggers of the trigger type recurrently exceed the threshold response time is detected. A proposed modification to the workflow or to a standard operating procedure (SOP) of an entity is generated. An electronic message is sent to a system administrator that recommends implementing the proposed modification.

Abstract: A system and method for sending an image to a user device based on the context of a user of the device are provided. An image to be sent to a user device may be obtained. The context of the user may be determined. The image may be analyzed to detect and prioritize objects in the image based on the context of the user. The image may be encoded such that objects are rendered on the user device in an order based on the prioritization. The encoded image may be sent to the user device.

Abstract: Techniques for virtual assistant situation commentary are provided. At least one image frame of a field of view (FOV) of a camera may be received, the at least one image frame intended to be sent to at least one participant of a talk group. A description associated with each element of a plurality of elements within the FOV of the camera may be generated. It may be determined that the at least one participant of the talk group is not currently visually engaged. Audio communication of a sender of the at least one image frame may be monitored to identify a reference to an element of the plurality of elements. The audio communication may be supplemented to include portions of the description of the element that were not included in the audio communication from the sender when it is determined that the at least one participant is not visually engaged.