Abstract: A method for managing link failure, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises the steps of: receiving a link failure report (LFR) for notifying that a link between user equipment and an base station of a second RAT has been disassociated; requesting an entity of a first RAT, which manages interworking between the first RAT and the second RAT, to switch a flow of downlink data for the user equipment, which is to be transmitted to the base station of the second RAT, to a base station of the first RAT; establishing a direct tunnel between the base station of the first RAT and the base station of the second RAT by using an identifier of the base station of the second RAT, which is included in the LFR of the user equipment; and relaying the downlink data for the user equipment, which has been buffered in the base station of the second RAT up to before the switch of the flow after the disassociation of the link, from the base station of the second RAT to the user equipment.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a mobile computing device has a first processor and a second processor. The mobile device determines an operating condition of the mobile device, the operating condition being based on at least the current time of day, a current activity of a user associated with the mobile device, or a current proximity of the mobile device to a place connected to the user of the mobile device through an on-line social network. If the operating conditions of the mobile device are satisfied, the first processor of the mobile device sends a message to the second processor of the mobile device, the message causing the second processor to transition from a sleep state to an active state.

Abstract: The lock screen wallpaper of a mobile device is temporarily changed so that when a user activates the display without unlocking the phone, he/she can review information that is rendered as the lock screen wallpaper.

Abstract: The present invention addresses apparatuses, methods and computer program product for providing user location in network interworking (a mobile device accessing a 3GPP network through a broadband fixed network, a.k.a. UMA, WLan femto-Cell). When the policy and charging rules function PCRF contacts broadband network policy function BPCF after the IP-CAN session establishment for setting up an S9a control session between BPCF and PCRF, the BPCF uses the tunnel information, i.e. the IP tunnel address received from PCRF, to retrieve the line identifier of the subscriber line corresponding to the IP tunnel address of the DSLAM end of the tunnel, i.e. the IP address allocated earlier by the fixed broadband access network to the fixed network user/UE, and sends the line identifier to PCRF. Then, the PCRF sends the line identifier, accompanied with relevant 3GPP user/UE identification, to P-CSCF and possibly to other network elements that may need the user location information, e.g. to PCEF/PGW/GGSN.

Abstract: Determining a beacon interval in which a device, located within a venue having a plurality of predefined zones, sends a beacon to a system for tracking the location of the device within the venue. Each of the predefined zones has a zone-specific beacon interval which is updated.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method of prioritizing mobile finance customer follow up actions based on mobile device location data, the method including: utilizing at least one processor to execute computer code that performs the steps of: associating a mobile finance customer account with a mobile device; receiving a plurality of locations of the mobile device, the plurality of locations including at least one non-transactional location associated with a predetermined geographic location of interest; forming a mobility profile based on the plurality of locations; selecting, using a processor, a follow up action type based at least in part on the mobility profile; and transmitting, using a mobile network, a communication of the follow up action type to the mobile device. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: Provided are two types of schemes capable of reducing power consumption of a User Equipment (UE). The first scheme is to select a set capable of minimizing power consumption of the UE when the UE enters a sleep mode. The second scheme is a handover scheme in which the UE having entered the sleep mode maintains the sleep mode corresponding to a cooperative Base Station (BS) set in a handover of the UE.

Abstract: A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may receive a request to perform directional signal strength measurements and provide location data associated with the WTRU. The WTRU may transmit directional signal strength measurements, based on the request and the location data associated with the WTRU, to facilitate generation of a directional radio environment map (DREM). The WTRU may receive a request to switch to a new transmission and reception beam pair based on the DREM.

Abstract: A social messaging hub provides communication services for a data enabled device having Internet network access capabilities such as a portable media player, personal digital assistant, a Wi-Fi mobile platform, a tablet computer, portable e-Reader, a personal computer, a laptop and a netbook computer. The social messaging hub communicates with the data enabled device over the Internet or cellular data networks, and interfaces with a message infrastructure including mobile carriers, message aggregators, message exchanges and various specialized social messaging services, such as Microsoft Windows Live Messenger, AIM, Yahoo, GoogleTalk, Facebook and Twitter to enable bi-directional messaging communication. The user is given a registered phone number and unique IP addressable identification which serve as a source and destination identifier of the associated data enabled device.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to methods, systems and apparatuses enabling location sharing group formation and the tracking of group members. Groups may be bound by a geographical area that circumscribes the boundary of a location sharing group. Active members of a location sharing group may become active based on their relative location to the geographical area defining the location sharing group. The geographical area may be static, mobile or change size and shape based on parameters forming the location sharing group. Alerts may be generated informing members of the location sharing group of the entry or exit of members from the location sharing group. Active members of a location sharing group may share location information with other members of the location sharing group. A radius or other shape may identify a geographical area for location sharing between members.

Abstract: The present disclosure presents a method and an apparatus for determining a target cell that is under cell identifier confusion during handovers at a small cell. For example, the disclosure presents a method that includes detecting that a target cell confusion exists at a source small cell for a target physical cell identity (PCI) during a handover of a user equipment (UE) from the source small cell to a target small cell, comparing PCI information reported by the UE during the handover with PCI information of neighbors of each of the plurality of neighboring small cells with the same PCI value, determining whether the target small cell has been identified based at least on the PCI comparison, and performing the handover of the UE from the source small cell to the target small cell. As such, a target cell may be determined.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a portable communication device includes a first communication module, a second communication module, and a control module. The first communication module can communicate with a first network wirelessly via a first protocol. The second communication module can communicate wirelessly via a second protocol. The control module can control the first communication module and the second communication module. When the portable communication device starts recharging while communication by the second communication module is disable, the control module can permit the second communication module to connect with at least one external device in a first mode. During the second communication module sets in the first mode, the external devices can communicate wirelessly via the second communication module and the first communication module.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a location of a mobile device are disclosed. A location of a second (e.g., mobile) device can be determined using location information of a first (e.g., stationary or wired) device. The location information of the first device can be sent, using the second device, to a server, which can then transmit corresponding location information to, for example, a call center.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for controlling a specific service in a network congestion state in a wireless communication system. Particularly, the method for controlling a service by a base station in a wireless communication system according to the present invention comprises: a step of receiving a paging message from a mobility management entity (MME) when a certain terminal generates a downlink packet; a step of checking the setup state of the core network domain included in the paging message; and a paging processing step of, if the core network domain is set as a packet-based voice call service, processing the paging message as a priority.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer-readable media, and wireless system that passively provisions wireless devices over the air are provided. The wireless system includes a database, handset configuration manager, and radio network controller. The database stores updates for the wireless devices and indications of which wireless devices received the updates. The handset configuration manager provides updates for wireless devices available in the database. The wireless devices connect to a communication network associated with a network service provider that implements the handset configuration manager. The radio network controller communicates with wireless devices by establishing a slot 0 communication session with the wireless devices after receiving a registration notification from the wireless devices.

Abstract: A multi-mode access point supports different radio access technologies (e.g., Wi-Fi and cellular) for serving multi-mode access terminals. To provide improved service for such an access terminal, the access point may redirect the access terminal from a first type of radio access technology to a second type of radio access technology under certain circumstances. A decision to invoke such a redirection may be based on, for example, at least one of: traffic conditions on the first type of radio access technology, traffic conditions on the second type of radio access technology, and whether a backhaul for the access point is currently a bottleneck for access point communication.

Abstract: The lock screen wallpaper of a mobile device is temporarily changed so that when a user activates the display without unlocking the phone, he/she can review information that is rendered as the lock screen wallpaper.

Abstract: Range tuning for open access small cells may be achieved, for example, by determining a likelihood of handoff for a mobile device around a small cell coverage area, and adjusting a range of the small cell coverage area by controlling a transmit power level of the small cell based on the likelihood of handoff.

Abstract: A short-range wireless communication apparatus is disclosed. The short-range wireless communication apparatus comprises: multiple connection devices and a control device. The connection devices are capable of simultaneously connecting multiple communication interfaces to a communication counterparty apparatus to enable sound data transfer. When the control device determines that, in cases where the communication interfaces are communicably connected, there arises a request to start outputting the sound data transferred by one of the communication interfaces, the control device disconnects another one of the communication interfaces while keeping the one of the communication interfaces connected and causes a sound data output device to output the sound data transferred from the communication counterparty apparatus by the one of the communication interfaces.

Abstract: A wireless communication system includes a first NodeB that forms a cell; and a relay apparatus to which the first NodeB connects and which relays data transmitted and received between the first NodeB and a core network. The first NodeB broadcasts identification information on the relay apparatus to which the first NodeB connects.