Abstract: A peer group of a user may be identified on the basis of geographic information and building occupancy information for the user and for possible peers of the user. Energy usage data for each peer group member may be compared with that of the user. A comparison result may be computed between each peer group member and the user. A representation of comparison results may be provided to the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure is to provide an electronic device, a control method and a program, which execute control so as not to cause wasteful electric power consumption, by suppressing functions under a certain condition, in a state where the electronic device is connected to an external device by using an external interface. The electronic device is provided with: an external interface connected to an external device; a notification unit; and a control unit; when incoming communication is received in a state where the external interface is connected to the external device, the control unit suppresses notification by the notification unit, transmits a signal indicating receipt of the incoming communication to the external device via the external interface, and controls the external device to perform notification of the incoming communication.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for tagging media files from a media capture device with location information gathered from a portable device when the portable device determines that a user of the media capture device frequents the location and that the media item was captured in the location.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a terminal for electromagnetic radiation conversion relates to the field of electromagnetic radiation protection technique, the method includes the steps of receiving a high frequency electromagnetic radiation by a high frequency receiving module, converting the high frequency electromagnetic radiation into a low frequency electromagnetic radiation by a frequency conversion module, and emitting, by a low frequency emission module, the low frequency electromagnetic radiation converted by the frequency conversion module. The method, apparatus and terminal for electromagnetic radiation conversion can be used to convert the harmful electromagnetic radiation emitted by the terminal into the electromagnetic radiation which benefits the human health and can also have a cosmetic effect.

Abstract: Systems and techniques to display app content are disclosed. In various embodiments, an indication is received to save an application page. An image of the application page and associated application state information are stored. The image and state information may be used to provide a user-navigable interface that enables a user to navigate back to the saved page.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for cell handover in the communication system supporting Carrier Aggregation (CA). The method includes: after receiving a performance measurement report for one or more neighboring cells from the served terminal, according to the performance measurement report, and basing on the CA mode for one or more candidate BSs corresponding to the one or more neighboring cells, a source Base Station (BS) in a communications system selects an algorithm suitable for the CA mode to calculate the priority levels of the one or more candidate BSs; from the one or more candidate BSs, selecting the BS having the highest priority as a target BS; and selecting one more cells to access from all cells being subject to the target BS in the one or more neighboring cells.

Abstract: Systems and methods for transitioning between networks are disclosed. A multifunction device detects a vehicle network advertisement beacon over a first communication channel. The vehicle network advertisement beacon indicates wireless network capabilities of a wireless networking device hosting a wireless network in a vehicle. Responsive to detecting the vehicle network beacon over the first communication channel, a handoff process for migrating the multifunction device from a first wireless network to the wireless network in the vehicle is performed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for efficiently directing communications are disclosed. On example entails receiving, from a mobile terminal, a communication directed to a cellular communication network, the communication being received in an alternative channel that differs from a channel of the cellular communication network. The communication is then converted for a relayed communication to the cellular communication network on behalf of the mobile terminal, the relayed communication being made through the cellular communication network.

Abstract: A method and system for reporting cell resource utilization associated with a plurality of operators sharing resources of a cell are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method includes associating each of a plurality of operators with a different one of a plurality of public land mobile networks, PLMNs. The method includes monitoring cell resource utilization for each PLMN. The method also includes transmitting cell resource utilization for each one of at least one of the plurality of PLMNs.

Abstract: A method of determining the location of a device on the body of a user carrying it, comprising determining a mathematical representation of a transformation between a device reference frame and an earth reference frame at the device; receiving information from a sensor arrangement of the device capable of measuring device movement while the user is walking, and transforming information from the sensor arrangement, using said mathematical representation, into the earth reference frame at the device; and performing statistical analysis on at least one component of the information from the sensor arrangement obtained in the transformation to identify one or more features corresponding to a specific location of the device. Also provided is a method of determining the orientation of a user's body relative to a reference frame, using a device carried by a user.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a system for distributing data of a virtual subscriber identity module (VSIM) where a terminal device acquires a graphic code from a distribution client; and acquires the temporary data of the VSIM and the service authentication code that are included in the graphic code; and registers with a mobile network according to the temporary data of the VSIM, and connects to the management server through the mobile network; and sends to the management server, a request for downloading formal data of the VSIM; and if the authentication is passed, the management server acquires formal data that is of the VSIM and corresponding to the service authentication code, and sends the formal data of the VSIM to the terminal device.

Abstract: A method for lost device location is disclosed. The method includes transmitting a last known location from the lost device, receiving a command to lock the lost device at the lost device and locking the lost device. Machine identification data and current location data is transmitted from the lost device, that is accessible by a backend server, to a second device that is located within a designated proximity to the lost device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus may be used in wireless communications. The apparatus may be an access point (AP), and may transmit a power save frame. The power save frame may include one or more Uplink (UL) Transmission Times (ULT)s. The apparatus may determine that a station (STA) did not transmit during its respective ULT. The AP may transmit another power save frame. The other power save frame may include a modified ULT. The modified ULT may be for a STA that did not transmit during its respective ULT. The other power save frame may include an unmodified ULT. The unmodified ULT may be for a STA that did not transmit.

Abstract: A positioning management apparatus receives first reception information from a first mobile apparatus, the first reception information having been generated based on a received radio transmission from a transmitting apparatus, and receives second reception information from a second mobile apparatus, the second reception information having been generated based on a received radio transmission from a transmitting apparatus. The apparatus compares the first reception information with the second reception information, and, if the comparison indicates that both the first mobile apparatus and the second mobile apparatus received the radio transmission from the same transmitting apparatus, determines an association of the first mobile apparatus with the second mobile apparatus for use in positioning.

Abstract: Methods and devices for improving performance on a wireless communication device having at least a first subscriber identity module (SIM) and a radio frequency (RF) resource may include detecting, on a modem stack associated with the first SIM, an active communication in a first network that supports high speed downlink packet access (HSDPA). During the active communication in the first network, the wireless communication device may detect a signal disruption period, and determine whether an operational downlink mode for the modem stack associated with the first SIM does not match a corresponding downlink mode represented in the first network. Upon determining that the operational downlink mode for the modem stack associated with the first SIM does not match the corresponding downlink mode represented in the first network, the wireless communication device may trigger an internal instruction to transition to a new downlink mode.

Abstract: A microwave transceiver comprises a plurality of antenna arrays, each of which is oriented in a different direction, and circuitry operable to automatically select which of the antenna arrays to use for establishing a microwave backhaul link with a link partner. The circuitry may comprise a plurality of front-ends, each of which may be operable to perform beamforming of signals transmitted and received via a respective one of the antenna arrays. The circuitry may comprise a modem circuit. For transmit operations, the modem may generate a modulated signal for output to one of the plurality of front-end circuits. For receive operations, the modem may demodulate a signal received from one of the plurality of front-end circuits. Each of the antenna arrays may be mounted to a different one of a plurality of surfaces of a housing of the microwave transceiver. The housing of the microwave transceiver may form a polyhedron.

Abstract: A network access credential can be shared among devices based on location information for a device. Location information can include timed fingerprint location information. In an aspect, location information can be associated with a location of user equipment. This location information can be correlated with network access credentials. Location information can be used to access a relevant network access credential. The relevant network access credential can be shared with other devices. In an embodiment, sharing a network access credential can be between mobile devices. In another embodiment, sharing a network access credential can be between a remote computing device and a mobile device. Sharing a credential can allow for access to a network without having to generate or input new credentials.

Abstract: A rearview mirror housing of an automobile includes an apparatus that allows for efficient projection of images on a windshield of a vehicle, and/or includes an apparatus that allows for interaction between a human and a computing or communication system using a touchscreen.

Abstract: A control apparatus includes: a determination unit that determines whether identification information for identifying a mobile communication terminal in a second mobile communication network can be changed from first identification information assigned in the first mobile communication network to a second identification information assigned in the second mobile communication network, when the mobile communication terminal in which the first identification information is stored is situated in a region in which the second mobile communication network can be used and the mobile communication terminal uses the first mobile communication network via a second mobile communication network; and a notification unit that transmits a notification of a change of the identification information to a request apparatus that is connected to the second mobile communication network and is configured to request the mobile communication terminal to change the identification information, if it is determined that the identification

Abstract: A Wi-Key electronic monitoring device, and method of use, to receive the identification number and sensor data (e.g. weight, temperature) of a compatible apparatus (e.g. kitchen utensils, toys). The Wi-Key device then wirelessly transmits the processed raw sensor data to a user's device (i.e. a smartphone) to be analyzed and stored, but only if the apparatus's identification number is valid. The user's mobile device may also comprise software to assist in monitoring conditions within and around the apparatus, or to transmit commands to the Wi-Key device to control the apparatus's operation. The Wi-Key device comprises three units: a flash drive like, pluggable Wi-Key unit; and a connector unit affixed to an ID PCB unit that both are embedded within the apparatus. One Wi-Key pluggable unit may be used with a wide variety of types of compatible apparatuses, and/or receive sensor data simultaneously from multiple sensors within or near an apparatus.