Abstract: A system and method for gradual migration from a legacy application to a replacement application is disclosed. The method includes determining whether or not a feature requested by a user is available amongst installed features currently deliverable by a replacement software application. When the feature requested by the user is currently deliverable by the replacement software application, a legacy software application communicates with the replacement software application to cause the feature requested by the user to be obtained from the replacement software application.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying and controlling user interface elements is provided herein. During operation, when a user interface element is expanded and covers other user interface elements, the expanded user interface element will have embedded text or user interface elements (e.g., buttons) that show what is covered, and/or allow quick access to various functions for what is covered. Hovering over the text or embedded user interface elements, or clicking on them engages the covered user interface element.

Abstract: A method provides techniques for display configuration determination for connected display devices. The method includes connecting, by a processor of an electronic device, to an external display. The method further includes determining a display size for the external display, and determining a display category for the external display, based at least in part, on the display size. The method further includes configuring, based on the display category, content presented for consumption via the display, where at least one display characteristic of the content can be modified for optimal presentation on the display.

Abstract: In aspects of payment recovery boot mode for mobile devices, a mobile device transmits a payment status request to a network device. The network device receives an identifier of the mobile device and, based on the identifier, determines a payment status of the mobile device indicates a payment for the mobile device is pending. The mobile device receives, from the network device, a payment status response indicating a payment for the mobile device is pending. The mobile device initiates a payment recovery boot mode of the mobile device based on the payment status response.

Abstract: A first mobile device receives actuation of a victim assistance button of an emergency assistance application associated with a first identifier of a first emergency profile associated with a first user of the first mobile device. The first mobile device receives, from a second mobile device, using a short-range communication interface, a second identifier of a second emergency profile associated with a second user of the second mobile device, the second identifier being encrypted and decryptable using a common decryption key associated with the emergency assistance application. The first mobile device decrypts the second identifier using the common decryption key, and provides, to an emergency service provider server, using a long-range communication interface, the second identifier that enables the emergency service provider server to retrieve the second emergency profile from a data storage module of an emergency information system at which the first and second emergency profiles are registered.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a blade assembly with a flexible display and a translation mechanism that adjusts the movement of the blade assembly based on user input. The device detects user input and translates the blade assembly at varying speeds depending on the category of user input. Initial translation speeds are set based on the frequency of interaction and the user's familiarity with the device, with slower speeds for new or infrequent users and faster speeds for seasoned or frequent users. The translation speed increases as the device receives subsequent user inputs, adapting to the user's learning curve. The device also includes one or more processors that modify the translation speed in response to the level of friction applied to the blade assembly. Additionally, the device may comprise sensors to identify the source of user input, further tailoring the translation speed to the user's interaction patterns.

Abstract: An electronic device, a method and a computer program product enable capturing of an image by a first camera in response to detecting a gesture by a second camera. The method includes, in response to activating a first camera having a first field of view (FOV) to an image capturing mode, activating the second camera to capture an image stream within a second FOV that is wider than the first FOV. The method further includes monitoring the image stream to detect movements and identifying a gesture among movements detected within the image stream. The method further includes determining that the gesture is associated with triggering the first camera to capture images within the first FOV and in response to determining that the gesture is associated with triggering the first camera to capture images within the first FOV, capturing, via the first camera, a first image within the first FOV.

Abstract: A device is provided that includes: a substrate including dielectric material and a conductive via extending into the substrate from a surface of the substrate. The device further includes a conductive pad positioned at the surface of the substrate and offset in a plane of the surface from the conductive via, the conductive pad to receive a solder joint connection to an electronic component. The conductive pad includes a concave edge that defines a gap with a convex edge of the conductive via.

Abstract: A device, system and method for controlling environmental devices at a smart building to assist a first responder is provided. A public-safety computing device determiners a context of a first responder at a smart building. The public-safety computing device is in communication with a smart-building control device. The context comprises one or more of: an objective to be achieved by the first responder in the smart building; and an object-of-interest in the smart building for which evidence is to be collected. The public-safety computing device communicates with the smart-building control device, to control environmental devices at the smart building to assist the first responder with respect to the context.

Abstract: In aspects of data routing based on application restriction designation, applications of a mobile device can be designated individually as a restricted application to utilize secure network data or as an unrestricted application to utilize unsecure network data. The mobile device can be connected to receive unsecure network data over an unsecure wireless network responsive to execution of the unrestricted application being detected on the mobile device. Further, the mobile device can be connected to receive secure network data over a secure cellular network responsive to execution of the restricted application being detected on the mobile device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting changes in real estate properties for a public safety purpose. An example method includes receiving images of a residential or commercial property and comparing pairs of received images corresponding to different dates to detect structural changes to the property. The method further includes accessing a property permit database to identify unpermitted structural changes and triggering an anomaly check directed at detecting: a first anomaly associated with the type of unpermitted change; a second anomaly associated with an individual residing on the property; and a third anomaly associated with the property based on a public-safety record. The method further includes, in response to at least one of the first, second, and third anomalies having been detected, performing at least one specific automated responsive action through the corresponding system.

Abstract: A device, method and system for identifying objects in warped images from a fisheye camera is provided. A device converts warped images from a fisheye camera into dewarped images. The device determines that a first object identified in the dewarped images is: entering a blind-spot region of the dewarped images; or located at a first edge region of the dewarped images. The device determines that a second object is: exiting the blind-spot region of the dewarped images, or located at a second edge region of the dewarped images, the second edge region opposite the first edge region. The device, in response to the second object meeting one or more reidentification conditions associated with the first object, reidentifies the second object as the first object at the dewarped images.

Abstract: A base station, which includes at least one processor and at least one memory coupled to the processor, is provided. The at least one processor is configured to cause the base station to transmit, to a user equipment (UE), a reconfiguration message that identifies a subset of radio bearers of a set of radio bearers supporting wireless communication, wherein the reconfiguration message identifies one or more bearer specific changes for the subset of radio bearers, wherein each radio bearer of the subset of radio bearers is associated with one or more corresponding security keys, and wherein the reconfiguration message identifies a counter including a value for deriving at least in part a security key for a cell group. The base station is further configured to apply the one or more bearer specific changes for the subset of radio bearers without resetting a connection with the UE.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for divided processing in providing object detection focus is disclosed. The system includes a first video analytics determinator configured to provide, by infrequent employment thereof within the system, a partial object detection focus in first information that informs as to where moving objects are likely and unlikely to appear within video frames in respect of video. The system also includes a second video analytics determinator configured to: informatively employ the first information to determine a refined object detection focus; and provide the refined tracking and/or object detection focus in second information.

Abstract: A communication system, a method, and a computer program product provide selecting and camping on primary band in idle mode in preparation for supporting a predicted data connection for demanding application(s) to a network system. The prediction is based on trigger event(s) that include one or more of a configuration of a communication system, context of use of the communication system, and user interaction with the at least one user interface device. A controller of the communication system identifies, selects, and camps on a combination of a primary band and at least one secondary band of the one or more available network nodes that satisfies a communication demand requirement for the demanding application(s) using carrier aggregation and/or dual connection in preparation for activation of the demanding application(s) and establishment of the data connection with the communication network.

Abstract: An electronic device, a method and a computer program product for selecting at least one of a first energy storage device and a second energy storage device to power at least one power consuming component based on identified environmental factors. The method includes, receiving, via a processor, a first temperature value from a temperature sensor, determining if the first temperature value is less than a threshold temperature value, and in response to the first temperature value being less than the threshold temperature value, detecting, via a sensor, which of a first housing and a second housing is being held. The method further includes in response to detecting the first housing is being held, triggering a power source selection circuit to select a first energy storage device to provide power to at least one power consuming component, and transition from drawing power from a second energy storage device.

Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method for responding to a potential or actual vehicle theft is disclosed. The system is installable within a parking facility that includes a fixed barrier structure around at least a portion of a perimeter of the parking facility to facilitate restriction of vehicle exit and entry to an at least one location where a respective at least one access-controlled gate or door is installed. The system also includes a camera that is configured to capture at least one image showing license plate characters of a license plate of a vehicle. A Field Of View (FOV) of the camera is arranged to include coverage of an area that is inside the parking facility and along a path leading to the at least one access-controlled gate or door.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for backup assignment of a mobile electronics device is disclosed. In response to one or more device assignment requests received by a controller apparatus when a server is operating in an off-line mode, one or more device assignment records are created within the controller apparatus, and which indicate assignment of the at least one mobile electronics device to a respective one or more users. When the server is operating in an off-line mode such that communication between the controller apparatus and the server is off-line, the one or more device assignment records, in relation to the at least one mobile electronics device, are stored in the controller apparatus. In response to the server re-entering the on-line mode, the server is updated with the one or more device assignment records.

Abstract: A communication device, method, and computer program product provide power efficient transmit diversity using two transmit chains to meet a transmit power level for an uplink signal when one transmit chain is insufficient. In response to determining that the first transmit power level is equal to or less than the transmit power capability of at least one of a first transmit chain and a second transmit chain, the communication device configures a corresponding one of the first transmit chain and the second transmit chain to transmit the uplink channel with at least the first transmit power level.

Abstract: Techniques for feedback for different transaction types are described and are implementable to enable fulfillment feedback regarding fulfillment transactions to be utilized to automatically generate transaction feedback for corresponding data transactions. For instance, when a user engages in a fulfillment transaction as part of a purchase of a product, the user can provide fulfillment feedback regarding the fulfillment transaction. The fulfillment feedback can be utilized to automatically generate transaction feedback for a corresponding data transaction.