Abstract: Scalable codecs are used for transmitting channel zapping data for one or more programs using timeslicing. The main codec layer may be utilized also for the zapping data, and the higher layers may be used in the primary channels. Zapping data may be provided to mobile terminals via a wireless multicast network, such as a DVB-H network, using timeslicing and providing the scalably encoded zapping data as part of the source stream.

Abstract: Administering conferencing resources in a communications system comprising a plurality of user equipments and a server. A first user equipment transmits a first message to the server. The first message comprises a request for a resource configured for sustaining a conference call. The server allocates a network address identifying the resource and transmits a second message comprising the network address to the first user equipment.

Abstract: An approach for enabling users to view an image of a location from different fields-of-view is described. A field-of-view generator causes a rendering of a user interface element representing a field-of-view. The field-of-view generator further processes one or more interactions with the user interface element to determine one or more parameters for specifying the field-of-view. The field-of-view generator further determines a portion of at least one panoramic image that is visible in the field-of-view based, at least in part, on the one or more parameters. Still further, the field-of-view generator causes a rendering of the portion of that at least one panoramic image.

Abstract: An approach is provided for caching parameters of local mashup services. One or more devices and/or service providers determine one or more mashup services, one or more trigger conditions associated with the one or more mashup services, and/or one or more actions associated with the one or more mashup services. Further, the one or more devices cache the one or more mashup services, the one or more trigger conditions, and/or the one or more actions at one or more local caches. Furthermore, the one or more devices and/or service providers determine one or more results of one or more queries for the one or more mashup services, the one or more trigger conditions, and/or the one or more actions from the one or more local caches.

Abstract: Apparatuses may perform and methods may include receiving a digital broadcast signal that includes a physical layer pipe identified by a predetermined identifier indicating that the physical layer pipe includes service guide bootstrap information. The bootstrap information may identify one or more service guides available for download. The physical layer pipe may include header information that identifies one or more other physical layer pipes containing portions of the service guides identified in the bootstrap information. Based on the bootstrap information and header information, a selected service guide is retrieved and presented to a user.

Abstract: An apparatus and corresponding memory card holder wherein the apparatus includes: a casing configured to enable a plurality of memory cards to be removably inserted into the casing; contact pads located within the casing configured to enable an electrical connection to be established between the contact pads and at least one memory card when the plurality of memory cards are inserted within the casing; and at least one mounting portion configured to enable the apparatus to be mounted on a circuit board such that a first portion of the apparatus is positioned above the circuit board and a second portion of the apparatus is positioned below the circuit board.

Abstract: An apparatus receives first image data that is based on image data captured by a first camera and second image data that is based on image data captured by a second camera. The apparatus then creates a cinemagraph using the first image data for a static part of the cinemagraph and using the second image data for an animated part of the cinemagraph. Another apparatus could provide at least one of the first and second image data based on a detected corresponding element.

Abstract: An approach is provided for using one or more identification parameters of terminals associated with a communication session to initiate another communication session among the terminals. A communication platform determines one or more identification parameters associated with one or more terminals participating in at least one communication session. The communication platform further causes, at least in part, an initiation of at least one other communication session among the one or more terminals based, at least in part, on the one or more identification parameters.

Abstract: A data structure defining two-level identification allows the integration of mobile instant messaging to Internet based instant messaging, for instance, by providing an identification of both a user of the IM system (IM user) and an IM client used to access an IM system (IM client). The client may be a hardware device, software, or a combination thereof. A method, a terminal device with the client installed, a server and a system are shown for communicating such identification information between the terminal device and the server with a primitive having such two-level identification contained in information elements.

Abstract: A method including utilizing HARQ process grouping and subframe grouping to carry ACK/NACK transmissions, wherein the HARQ process grouping divides HARQ processes into one or more groups, and the subframe grouping divides a radio frame into one or more groups. The method may further include carrying ACK/NACK transmissions.

Abstract: A system and method for providing fluent interaction between connectivity applications, personal information management applications and navigation applications. The present invention enables a user to launch navigation application directly from a “Contacts” application. This invention also enables the same result to be achieved in reverse, enabling direct access from a navigation application to contact information, eliminating the need for the user to manually access and enter information.

Abstract: A method includes receiving an electronic message by a communication entity; determining if an indicator in the electronic message identifies the communication entity as an entity to retrieve a content referenced in the electronic message; and retrieving the content from a storage unit if the indicator identifies the communication entity as an entity to retrieve the content. An address of the content is identified in the electronic message.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method in which one or more local descriptors relating to an interest point of an image are received. A global descriptor is determined for the image on the basis of the one or more local descriptors; and the global descriptor is compressed. The disclosure also relates to an apparatus comprising a processor and a memory including computer program code, and storage medium having stored thereon a computer executable program code for use by an apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus including a galvanic connector configured to interconnect with a corresponding galvanic connector in an empty light fitting; a network interface configured to operate as a node in a data communications network; and a communications interface for enabling communication between an environment adjacent to the light fitting and the data communications network.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a connector for providing an electrical interface, the connector comprising an opening configured to receive a suitable member; at least one conductive contact located at least partially within the connector and configured to operate as a switch such that when the connector is in an unplugged to partially plugged state the at least one conductive contact is grounded and when the connector is in a partially plugged to a fully plugged state the at least one conductive contact is coupled to an electrical terminal channel interfacing an electrical signal between the connector and the member.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for mobility estimation in networks including small cells. In one aspect there is provided a method. The method may include receiving, at a user equipment, at least one of a first time value and a second time value, the first time value being configured for use towards a small cell and configured to have a duration to inhibit a hand over of the user equipment to the small cell, the second time value being configured for use towards a macro cell; and sending, by the user equipment, a measurement report including information representative of at least one of the small cell and the macro cell, the sending being delayed by the first time value, when the user equipment is evaluating the small cell, and by the second time value, when the user equipment is evaluating the macro cell. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described.

Abstract: According to an example embodiment of the present invention there is provided an apparatus comprising a receiver configured to receive a pair of cryptographic keys comprising a public key and a secret key, the public key being cryptographically signed, a memory configured to store the secret key, and a transmitter configured to send the cryptographically signed public key to a correspondent node and participate in establishment of a cryptographic network protocol session based at least in part on the pair of cryptographic keys.

Abstract: Structure of a multi-carrier flexible spectrum wireless cell is determined from received synchronization or broadcast channels of detected individual carriers. The determined structure is used to select an intended carrier for initial access or cell reselection to the flexible spectrum wireless cell. The structure may have carriers compatible with an earlier version (LTE/Release 8) of a communication standard and with a later version (LTE-A/Release 9). The received synchronization channels can inform of: relative positions of the individual carriers in a spectrum band of the multi-carrier structure; relative timing alignments of the received synchronization channels; contents of the received synchronization channels; and/or layer 1 cell-carrier identifiers. The synchronization channels may have a different structure as between the earlier and later versions, and the different structure is used to select the carrier that is compatible with the user equipment making the selection.

Abstract: An electronic couponing technique includes transferring coupon information, which may include a coupon ID (identification) to a first portable terminal and storing same therein. The portable terminal displays a representation of the transferred coupon information on a display thereof. The stored coupon information may be transferred from the portable terminal to another terminal for redemption. The stored coupon information may also be transferred from the portable terminal to another portable terminal. Various schemes may be used to transfer the coupon information including a Bluetooth low-range radio link or an optical bar code scanner scanning an optical bar code or an infrared link or a wireless link from the portable terminal. The Internet or wireless LAN (Local Area Network) may also be used in transferring the coupon information to and from the various terminals.

Abstract: There is provided a method comprising: causing a station capable of communication in a wireless network to acquire knowledge of a medium usage indicator with respect to at least one channel applicable for transmission of a scanning request; and determining a transmission time for a next scanning request at least partly based on the medium usage indicator.