Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for synchronizing the language associated with a Bluetooth enabled primary wireless portable device with the language associated with a set of pre-recorded audio messages stored on a Bluetooth accessory device. A Bluetooth connection is established between the primary portable device and the accessory device. The primary portable device queries the accessory device to determine what languages are associated with a set of pre-recorded audio messages on the accessory device. The languages associated with a set of pre-recorded audio messages on the accessory device are compared with the language associated with the primary portable device to determine if any of the languages supported by the accessory device match the language associated with the primary portable device. If different, the primary portable device obtains and forwards to the accessory device the set of pre-recorded audio messages in the language associated with the primary portable device.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for charging a first battery powered portable device that is connected to a second battery powered portable device while simultaneously maintaining standard communication functions between the first and second battery powered devices. The battery levels of the first battery powered portable device and second battery powered portable device is monitored. It is then determined if the battery level of the first battery powered portable device is below a first device predetermined first threshold and if the battery level of the second battery powered portable device is above a second device predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for translating a message intended for a recipient portable communication device (PCD) into a preferred language. In a communications platform server (CPS), a message is received from a sending PCD intended for a recipient PCD, the message being one of a voice message or a text message. The CPS determines a language for the message received from the sending PCD as well as determining two or more language settings associated with the recipient PCD. When the language of the received message matches at least one of the language settings associated with the recipient PCD, the CPS sends the received message to the recipient PCD without performing a message translation process.

Abstract: In an example, a method includes obtaining, from an odometry system, odometry data comprising distance data. The distance data includes data indicative of wireless signals at each respective distance. An initial path is generated using the odometry data. The initial path is displayed on a display device and adjustments to the initial path are received from a user. The initial path is changed based on the adjustments, and an updated path is displayed.

Abstract: Methods for managing a plurality of user equipments (UEs) are provided, wherein the UEs are part of a system communicable with a communication platform server (CPS) via one of a plurality of wireless service providers communicable with an Internet Protocol (IP) network, the UEs configured to transmit connectivity data associated with locations within a designated coverage area. The method includes receiving, at the CPS, connectivity data associated with two or more wireless service providers from each of a plurality of UEs operational in a designated coverage area, the connectivity data being associated with a location of each of the plurality of UEs within the designated coverage area. A unique connectivity score that indicates a quality of service provided by each of the two or more wireless service providers is determined based on the connectivity data received from each of the plurality of UEs.

Abstract: Methods for managing a plurality of user equipments (UEs) are provided, wherein the UEs are part of a system communicable with a communication platform server (CPS) via one of a plurality of wireless service providers communicable with an Internet Protocol (IP) network, the UEs configured to transmit connectivity data associated with locations within a designated coverage area. The method includes receiving, at the CPS, connectivity data associated with two or more wireless service providers from each of a plurality of UEs operational in a designated coverage area, the connectivity data being associated with a location of each of the plurality of UEs within the designated coverage area. A unique connectivity score that indicates a quality of service provided by each of the two or more wireless service providers is determined based on the connectivity data received from each of the plurality of UEs.

Abstract: In an example, a portable communication device (PCD) is dynamically configured, providing a profile to the PCD. A portable communication device may be dynamically configured using a profile based on an event. The profile includes data that allows users of PCDs to be provided with one or more logical communication channels for communicating. In an example, an artificial intelligent (AI) assistant is provided for use in connection with a PCD. An example implementation maintains a user profile including one or more profile tags indicative of attributes applicable to respective users. User input is received at an AI assistant executing in association with a PCD and the user input is processed to identify matching profile tag values, permitting one or more tasks to be performed involving related PCDs.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate enabling a user equipment (UE) to independently process and determine its own location within a designated coverage area. For example, the UE can obtain signals from wireless communication nodes deployed throughout the designated coverage, and can determine its location based on these signals. The UE can then selectively communicate its location to a communication platform service (CPS), such as when a change in location is detected. In this way, the CPS can maintain an accurate record of the UE's location without relying on continuous updates of location data from the UE. By allowing the UE to handle its own location determination and convey the location information only when certain conditions are met, the inventive concepts advantageously decrease the frequency of communications by the UE, thereby conserving battery life of the UE and reducing overall data consumption.

Abstract: In an example, a method includes obtaining, at a portable communication device (PCD), an environment dataset comprising point data. Each point data has a position and respective wireless signal data at that position within a fixed environment. Wireless access point data is received from one or more wireless access points in the fixed environment and includes a unique access point identifier and received signal strength values. The PCD compares the wireless access point data and the environment dataset and determines a best match for the received wireless access point data in the environment dataset, which is identified as a location.

Abstract: In an example, a portable communication device (PCD) is dynamically configured, providing a profile to the PCD. A portable communication device may be dynamically configured using a profile based on an event. The profile includes data that allows users of PCDs to be provided with one or more logical communication channels for communicating. In an example, an artificial intelligent (AI) assistant is provided for use in connection with a PCD. An example implementation maintains a user profile including one or more profile tags indicative of attributes applicable to respective users. User input is received at an AI assistant executing in association with a PCD and the user input is processed to identify matching profile tag values, permitting one or more tasks to be performed involving related PCDs.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for selecting one or more microphones on a remote speaker/microphone (RSM) assembly for input to an audio processing algorithm. An up orientation for the RSM is determined based on an embedded orientation sensor. For each microphone on the RSM, an up distance relative to the orientation sensor is determined based on a stored fixed mapping of microphone locations and current orientation of the orientation sensor, the microphone locations being fixed and known relative to the orientation sensor. Each microphone on the RSM is ranked from the uppermost to the lowermost. The uppermost microphone on the RSM assembly is then selected to serve as a voice input microphone while the microphone located furthest from the voice input microphone is selected to serve as a noise input microphone.

Abstract: In an example, a portable communication device (PCD) is dynamically configured, providing a profile to the PCD. A portable communication device may be dynamically configured using a profile based on an event. The profile includes data that allows users of PCDs to be provided with one or more logical communication channels for communicating. In an example, an artificial intelligent (AI) assistant is provided for use in connection with a PCD. An example implementation maintains a user profile including one or more profile tags indicative of attributes applicable to respective users. User input is received at an AI assistant executing in association with a PCD and the user input is processed to identify matching profile tag values, permitting one or more tasks to be performed involving related PCDs.

Abstract: Techniques described herein utilize a system comprised of a cloud-based communication platform server (CPS), a plurality of fixed location wireless beacons within a geofenced area, and a fleet of user equipments (UEs). Each UE is capable of wireless communication with the CPS over one or more of a plurality of wireless RF networks. Additionally, each UE may also be configured to receive RF transmissions directly from the plurality of fixed location wireless beacons. The system may implement a method for determining areas of poor wireless connectivity within the geofenced area. The method may comprise determining whether a UE has an active connection with the CPS via at least one of the plurality of wireless RF networks. When the UE does not have an active connection with the CPS via any of the wireless RF networks, it may self-determine its location within the geofenced area and store its self-determined location.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure allow user equipments (UEs) to independently determine and communicate their location within a designated coverage area. Each UE can be equipped with RF transmitters and a GPS module, allowing it to obtain signals from RF beacons deployed throughout the coverage area to determine its location. The UEs can transmit location data to a communications platform server (CPS) when a change in location is detected. User profiles associated with each UE can define geographical boundaries, including compliance zones and non-compliance zones. The CPS can identify non-compliance events based on the location data by determining if the UE is outside a compliance zone or within a non-compliance zone, and issue notifications accordingly.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for translating messages into multiple languages among a group of wireless portable electronic communication devices communicable with one another via a remote cloud-based communications platform server (CPS). The CPS receives a first voice message from a sending portable communication device (PCD) and determines a language setting for the sending PCD. The CPS may then convert the first voice message to a first text message in the language of the sending PCD. The CPS may then determine a logical channel associated with the first voice message and any other PCDs associated with the logical channel set to receive the message sent by the sending PCD.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for translating messages into multiple languages among a group of wireless portable electronic communication devices communicable with one another via a remote cloud-based communications platform server (CPS). The CPS receives a first message from a sending portable communication device (PCD), the first message being one of a voice message or a text message. The CPS then determines a language setting for the sending PCD. When the first message is a voice message, the CPS converts it to a first text message in the language of the sending PCD. The CPS also determines a logical channel associated with the first message and any other PCDs associated with the logical channel as well as the language settings for the other PCDs. For each other PCD associated with the logical channel, the CPS translates the first text message to a second text message in the languages of the other PCDs. The CPS also determines, from a user profile, a current format setting for received messages.

Abstract: In a system comprising a plurality of wireless multi-modal portable communication devices (MMPCDs) communicable with one another via a cloud-based communication platform server (CPS), techniques are disclosed for configuring a proxy scheme to permit a disconnected multi-modal portable communication device (MMPCD) to connect to a cloud-based communication platform server (CPS) via a proxy device having a connection to the CPS. Once connected, additional techniques for sending and receiving messages via the proxy scheme are disclosed.

Abstract: In a system comprising a plurality of wireless multi-modal portable communication devices (MMPCDs) communicable with one another via a cloud-based communication platform server (CPS), techniques are disclosed for configuring a proxy scheme to permit a disconnected multi-modal portable communication device (MMPCD) to connect to a cloud-based communication platform server (CPS) via a proxy device having a connection to the CPS. Once connected, additional techniques for sending and receiving messages via the proxy scheme are disclosed.

Abstract: In a system comprising a plurality of wireless multi-modal portable communication devices (MMPCDs) communicable with one another via a cloud-based communication platform server (CPS), techniques are disclosed for configuring a proxy scheme to permit a disconnected multi-modal portable communication device (MMPCD) to connect to a cloud-based communication platform server (CPS) via a proxy device having a connection to the CPS. Once connected, additional techniques for sending and receiving messages via the proxy scheme are disclosed.