Abstract: A network apparatus comprises a transmitter configured to transmit a search request for a surrounding user terminal, to a plurality of user terminals; a receiver configured to receive a search result for the surrounding user terminal based on the search request; and a controller configured to determine, on the basis of the search result, a scheduling terminal that performs an assignment of a radio resource used for the D2D communication, from among the plurality of user terminals. The transmitter transmits, to a user terminal determined as the scheduling terminal, a scheduling terminal request to request that the user terminal acts as the scheduling terminal.

Abstract: A method, system and computer-usable medium for performing an authorization operation on an Internet of Things (IoT) type device, comprising: providing each of a plurality of IoT type devices with a respective authorization system; receiving a request to share resources at one of the plurality of IoT type devices; determining via the respective authorization system whether the one of the plurality of IoT devices has an IoT resource available for sharing; and, enabling sharing of the IoT resource when the respective authorization system determines that the IoT resource is available for sharing.

Abstract: A method for improving a Distance Measure Equipment (DME) interference resisting capability of a Long Term Evolution (LTE) system are described in the present disclosure; at an LTE User Equipment (UE) side, the method includes that: a symbol level DME interference result is obtained, and a scheduling message is sent according to the obtained symbol level DME interference result or according to the obtained symbol level DME interference result and a Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH) scheduling situation of a current subframe; at an LTE evolved Node B (eNB) side, the method includes that: the received scheduling message is detected, and a subframe is scheduled according to the received scheduling message. The present disclosure also discloses a UE, an eNB and two computer storage media for improving the DME interference resisting capability of the LTE system.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methods for providing outputs; e.g., location estimates, based on trained Gaussian processes. A computing device can determine trained Gaussian processes related to wireless network signal strengths, where a particular trained Gaussian process is associated with one or more hyperparameters. The computing device can designate one or more hyperparameters. The computing device can determine a hyperparameter histogram for values of the designated hyperparameters of the trained Gaussian processes. The computing device can determine a candidate Gaussian process associated with one or more candidate hyperparameter value for the designated hyperparameters. The computing device can determine whether the candidate hyperparameter values are valid based on the hyperparameter histogram. The computing device can, after determining that the candidate hyperparameter values are valid, add the candidate Gaussian process to the trained Gaussian processes.

Abstract: A facility for determining the location of a mobile device when a location determination of a desired accuracy is desired. If available, the facility determines the location of the mobile device using a device-based technique or using a location determination technique that is accessible over a macronetwork. Macronetworks are networks that are designed to cover relatively large areas. If a location determination technique of desired accuracy is not available on the device or over a macronetwork, the facility attempts to use a location determination technique that is accessible over a micronetwork to determine the location of the mobile device. Micronetworks are networks that are designed to cover smaller areas. By forcing a switch from a macronetwork-based location determination technique to a micronetwork-based location determination technique, the facility ensures that a location determination is made for the mobile device of a desired accuracy, time to fix (TTF), and/or yield.

Abstract: A method and electronic device implementing the same are disclosed herein. The electronic device includes a first communication module, a second communication module, a memory, and at least one processor operatively coupled to the memory. The at least one processor implements the method, including: receiving, via a first communication module, an initial setting request message from an external electronic device through a first communication channel, receiving, via a second communication module security key information from the external electronic device through a second communication channel; and transmitting subscription information for communicating with a network provider to the external electronic device, wherein the first communication channel and the second communication channel have different communication characteristics.

Abstract: A system and method of locating a position of a wireless device in range of one or more base stations. Three signals are received that each contain a unique identifier for a base station. An estimate of the distance between the wireless device and each base station is performed. Previously determined locations for each base station are referenced. At least one of the three base stations is capable of communication to remote locations and unavailable to the wireless device for communication to remote locations.

Abstract: A method for assisting in locating a position of a mobile wireless device comprises: obtaining visible-station indications identifying base stations that are visible from the mobile wireless device, the base stations comprising at least one cooperative terrestrial base station and at least one uncooperative WiFi terrestrial base station capable of bi-directional communications and configured to prevent data and/or voice communications with the mobile wireless device; sending, to an almanac processor, an indication of an approximate location of the mobile wireless device that comprises the visible-station indications; receiving an almanac of base stations comprising at least some of the visible-station indications and location indications indicating locations of the base stations visible from the mobile wireless device that correspond to the at least some of the visible-station indications; and determining a location of the mobile wireless device using the location indications.

Abstract: A mobile terminal and a ringtone playing method thereof are provided. The playing method includes: selecting a music file which to be set as a ringtone, and popping up a playing preview interface corresponding to the music film and, meanwhile, playing the music file; sliding a cursor of the playing preview interface to select a start position and a playing end position on a playing progress bar corresponding to the music file so as to acquire and save playing information of the ringtone, wherein the playing information comprises a playing start time point and a playing end time point of the ringtone; and in response to occurrence of a ringing event, reading the saved playing information of the ringtone and playing a music clip between the playing start time point and the playing end time point.

Abstract: A method and a radio network node (110) for scheduling a transmission from the radio network node (110) to a user equipment (120) are provided. The radio network node (110) obtains an indication of interference mitigation in a receiver in the user equipment (120). Next, the radio network node (110) selects a set of radio resources for the transmission based on the indication of interference mitigation, thereby scheduling the transmission.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for position determination and other operations. In one embodiment of the present invention, a mobile station uses wireless signals from a plurality of wireless networks (e.g., with different air interfaces and/or operated by different service providers) for position determination (e.g., for data communication, for obtaining time and/or frequency information, for range measurement, for sector or altitude estimation). In one embodiment of the present invention, mobile stations are used to harvest statistical data about wireless access points (e.g., the locations of mobile stations that have received signals from the wireless access points, such as from cellular base stations, wireless local area network access points, repeaters for positioning signals or other wireless communication transmitters) and to derive location information (e.g., position and coverage area of the wireless access points) for the wireless networks from the collected statistical data.

Abstract: A method and a system for establishing a local routing in a mobile communication network, and for allowing different mobile stations connected with the same Access Service Network GateWay (ASN GW) to transmit and receive traffic without delivering such traffic to a Home Agent (HA) are provided. In the method, a session server determines whether first and second mobile stations are connected with the same ASN GW by using their location information. In case of a connection with the same ASN GW, the session server establishes a local routing in the ASN GW so that traffic between the first and second mobile stations is directly routed to each other at the ASN GW. Then the ASN GW receiving the traffic from one of both mobile stations transmits the traffic to the other according to the local routing.

Abstract: A system and method of locating a position of a wireless device in range of one or more base stations. Three signals are received that each contain a unique identifier for a base station. An estimate of the distance between the wireless device and each base station is performed. Previously determined locations for each base station are referenced. At least one of the three base stations is capable of communication to remote locations and unavailable to the wireless device for communication to remote locations.

Abstract: Methods, computer-readable media, software, and apparatuses provide a system for controlling access to text messaging capabilities of a mobile computing device of a user while the user is driving. The mobile computing device may be configured to restrict a user from sending or receiving text messages while the user is driving depending on a current driving situation. Whether a user can send or receive text messages may further depend on a priority of the text message or a priority level of a sender or intended recipient of the text message. The system may include devices for collecting information regarding the vehicle and its surroundings and for determining the current driving situation based on the collected information. Further, the system may include devices for maintaining records of the restrictions placed on text messaging and of rewards earned for agreeing to be subject to such restrictions.

Abstract: A mobile terminal includes: a body in which an electronic component is installed; and a movement unit fastened to the body in at least a portion thereof, configured to output information processed in the mobile terminal, and the movement unit being flexible on the body as curvature of the body is varied, wherein the body includes a varied portion whose curvature is varied and fixed portions formed on both ends of the varied portion and having curvature which is not changed, wherein the varied portion includes a plurality of micro blocks formed in a movement direction and configured to form a predetermined curvature and an elastic member formed in the micro blocks and enabling the micro blocks to form a predetermined curvature when external force is applied or when external force is removed.

Abstract: A protective cover for a handheld portable electronic device includes a front cover, and one or more mounting portions. The mounting portions can couple the front cover to the handheld portable electronic device. The front cover can cover the display screen of the portable electronic device. The front cover, the mounting portions, or both include studded surfaces or socket surfaces. The studded surfaces or socket surfaces couple with standard building elements of a play building set.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for control of service. In one aspect there is provided a method. The method may include receiving, at an application client at the user equipment, access control information, wherein the access control information indicates whether access to a network is allowed; and determining, at the application client, whether to allow a call attempt by the user equipment based on at least the received access control information. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described.

Abstract: Site location determination using crowd sourced propagation delay and location data is provided. A propagation delay component receives a set of propagation delay measurements for communications between a mobile device and an access point. A user equipment location component receives a location of the mobile device, and a combination component combines the set of propagation delay measurements and the location into a set of location data. An access point location component determines a set of intersecting locations between the set of location data and additional sets of location data, and determines a location of the access point based on the set of intersecting locations.

Abstract: Confusion between service providers due to the technical limitation of a GPS sensor included in a wireless communication device of a service user is avoided. A data transmission device connected to a server and for transmitting visit data to a wireless communication device is disclosed. The data transmission device may include a button part, when pressed, for transmitting to the server visit data of the wireless communication device; and touch screen touching parts connected to the button part so as to input an electrical signal to a touch screen of the wireless communication device. The visit data may be transmitted to the wireless communication device from the server when the button is pressed and an electric signal is input to the touch screen. The at least one touch screen touching part may include a plurality of touch screen touching parts, and each of the data transmission devices in a predetermined area may have different layouts of the touch screen touching parts.

Abstract: To control content distribution to plural mobile entities (20, 25-27), a device (10) for managing the distribution of the content may determine mobile entities (20, 25-27) which participate in sharing the same content and which are located in the same region. The mobile entities (20, 25-27) respectively have a first interface for communication with a mobile communication network (2, 4, 5) and a second interface for forming an ad-hoc network with another mobile entity (25-27). A message indicating at least one peer address of a peer mobile entity (25-27) may be selectively transmitted to a mobile entity (20). The peer address allows the mobile entity (20) to retrieve at least a piece of the content over the second interface from another mobile entity (25-27).