Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to communicating with one or more wireless networks using multiple radio access technologies (RATs). A device can communicate with a first access point using a first RAT over a first connection to access a first wireless network, and communicate with a second access point using a second RAT over a second connection, wherein the second connection is configured to implement traffic aggregation with the first connection based at least in part on a configuration received from the first access point. The device can also manage the second connection based at least in part the implementation of the traffic aggregation with the first connection.

Abstract: Some demonstrative embodiments include apparatuses, systems and/or methods of setting up an Application Service Platform (ASP) Peer-to-Peer (P2P) persistent group. For example, an apparatus may include a first ASP to communicate with a second ASP to setup one or more ASP-P2P groups over a wireless communication link, the first ASP is to form each ASP-P2P group only as an ASP-P2P persistent group extendable over a plurality of distinct sessions, the first ASP is to store credentials of the ASP-P2P persistent group for use during the sessions.

Abstract: A method includes storing data packets in a buffer at a receiving terminal. The data packets are received by the receiving terminal from a transmitting terminal. The method also includes determining a dropped packet rate at the receiving terminal, a packet transmission latency between the receiving terminal and the transmitting terminal, a signal quality at the receiving terminal, and a use application at the receiving terminal. The method further includes dynamically adjusting a size of the buffer based on the dropped packet rate, based on the packet transmission latency, based on the signal quality, and based on the use application.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for compressing a content name are provided. In the method, a controller constructs a content name tree according to content names in a content database, where a first node of the content name tree stores a first-level prefix of a content name in the content database, and an Nth-level node of the content name tree stores prefixes of first N levels of the content name; and then the controller compresses a content name stored in the Mth-level node into a first content name stored in a father node of the Mth-level node when determining that the content name stored in each Mth-level node in the content name tree is corresponding to a first network node in a network. Thus, compression of a content name in a content name database is achieved, and space occupied by the content name is saved.

Abstract: Various example embodiments are disclosed relating to wireless networks and relating to context transfers and multi-band operation in wireless networks. In an example embodiment, a multi-band scheduler may be provided for use in a wireless node. The multi-band scheduler may be configured to: receive one or more data units of a flow; assign each received data unit of the flow to a first frequency band of a plurality of frequency bands; determine a band transfer condition for the flow; and perform a context transfer from the first frequency band to a second frequency band for the flow based on the determined band transfer condition.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a first packet having a first virtual local area network (VLAN) identifier (ID) directly from a first virtual switch using a first physical overlay switch located at an edge of an internet protocol (IP) network, encapsulating the first packet with an overlay header and tunneling the first encapsulated packet via Layer-3 operations across the IP network to a second physical overlay switch in response to a determination that a source of the packet is physically separated from a destination of the packet by the IP network, receiving a second encapsulated packet having a second overlay header from the second physical overlay switch, de-encapsulating the second encapsulated packet to create a second packet having a second VLAN ID, and sending the second packet having the second VLAN ID directly to the first virtual switch operating in the first hypervisor domain.

Abstract: A distribution system (10) for relaying telecommunication signals (6) is disclosed. The distribution system (10) comprises a central hub (20) connectable to one or more base stations (5), a plurality of remote units (80-1, . . . , 80-8) for relaying a telecommunication signals (66) supplied by the central hub (20), whereby the remote units (80-1, . . . , 80-8) are provided with a plurality of uplinks (60-1, . . . , 60-8) and a plurality of downlinks (50-1, . . . , 50-8), and a detector (30, 32) for detecting an activity on the uplink. The distribution system (10) is adapted to independently switch at least one of the plurality of downlinks (50-1, . . . , 50-8), while the plurality of uplinks (60-1, . . . , 60-8) remains active.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for transmitting and receiving packets in a broadcasting system are provided. The present disclosure allocates a padding size field by using padding octets, and thus can increase transmission efficiency. Also, the present disclosure does not restrict the number of padding octets while maintaining compatibility with existing disclosures, and thus can carry out as much padding as desired and as necessary. In addition, the present disclosure variably allocates the padding size field depending on the number P of padding octets, and thus can increase header efficiency. Furthermore, since the number of padded octets in a header is immediately known, the size of an actual payload is known in advance, and thus rapid transmission is possible.

Abstract: A physical layer (PHY) data frame for use in conjunction with processor in a node, processor coupled to a program memory for storing a sequence of operating instructions. The frame has a preamble, PHY header, a MAC header and a MAC payload. The PHY header includes a destination address field having a destination address therein. The destination address is used by the processor to determine match with the node address.

Abstract: System and methods are provided for dynamically assigning wireless channels to priority groups based on characteristics of the channels, the environment in which the channels will be used, regulatory requirements, and/or capabilities of client devices. Thereafter, channels may be intelligently assigned to access points to achieve one or more goals. For example, wireless channels may be assigned to access points to ensure balanced coverage throughout the network system for client devices of each type/capability, to minimize effects of wireless interference in the network system, to increase fault tolerance in the network system, and/or to generally improve the coverage and quality of connections in the network system.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods concerning routing of calls in an IPBX server are disclosed. A first processing circuit is communicatively coupled to an IPBX server that routes VoIP calls for a plurality of end-users having respective VoIP-enabled devices and generates call event messages for the routed calls. The first processing circuit generates call summary metrics from the call event messages. A second processing circuit evaluates the call summary metrics to identify a set of incoming calls to the IPBX that were missed and have not been returned by the end-users. The second processing circuit cross-correlates the identified set of incoming calls with a secondary data source to determine a respective priorities for the set of incoming calls. The second processing circuit stores data indicating calls of the identified set have a higher priority.

Abstract: Dual-homed forwarding techniques ensure that packets destined for a private network location are forwarded directly to the private network. Host devices adapted for dual-homed forwarding techniques may first search a forwarding table to identify an outgoing interface associated with a packet's destination address, and then search an egress table to identify an entry associated with the outgoing interface. The identified entry in the egress table indicates whether the outgoing interface is a remote interface, and if so, a dual-homing identifier associated with the outgoing interface. If so, the host device searches the forwarding table a second time to determine whether any local interfaces are associated with the dual-homing identifier. The packet is then forwarded either over the local outgoing interface associated with the dual-homing identifier or the originally identified outgoing interface.

Abstract: An anonymous communication module that provides full conversational anonymous messaging and voice/video communication between two or more parties interacting over a wireless/landline network. An anonymous messaging module accepts an anonymous initiation message to a public address to trigger the start of an anonymous voice/video conversation between a message originator and a message recipient. An anonymous communication module performs intercept and address substitution on a message and/or voice/video call transmitted between two or more parties via an anonymous communication service. The anonymous communication module substitutes a real address in the source field of an intercepted message and/or voice/video call, with an anonymous address mapped to that real address, and substitutes an anonymous address in the destination field of an intercepted message and/or voice/video call with a real address mapped to that anonymous address.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a switch in a network of interconnected switches. The switch includes a forwarding domain apparatus and a forwarding apparatus. The forwarding domain apparatus maintains a mapping between a first virtual local area network (VLAN) identifier and a first global VLAN identifier in a local storage device. The global VLAN identifier represents a layer-2 forwarding domain in the network and is distinct from a customer VLAN or a service-provider VLAN. The mapping is independent of a type of the VLAN identifier. During operation, the forwarding apparatus encapsulates a first packet belonging to the first VLAN in a network encapsulation header. The encapsulated packet is forwardable in the network based on the network encapsulation header. The forwarding apparatus includes the first global VLAN identifier in the network encapsulation header of the first packet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless communication system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for transmitting control information through a PUCCH in a wireless communication system and an apparatus thereof, comprising the steps of: spreading modulation symbol sets to first slot, by using a first code; spreading modulation symbol sets to second slot, by using a second code, wherein the length of the second code is varied according to the number of SC-FDMA symbols for PUCCH transmission.

Abstract: A method for minimization of drive tests, a method for collecting terminal information, a terminal, and a network element, belong to the field of communication technologies. The method includes: in a process of activating a minimization of drive tests MDT task, checking, by a network element, a consent type of a user corresponding to a selected terminal; sending an MDT task activation command to the selected terminal according to a check result of the consent type; after receiving measured data reported by the selected terminal, performing an operation according to a check result of the consent type. In embodiments of the present invention, check on user consent is implemented in a network detection process, thereby avoiding a case that a user equipment is forced to report personal information without permission of the user and improving the user experience.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses of improving quality of positioning are disclosed. According to aspects of the present disclosure, a transition from a short training field to a long training field in one or more communication messages between two wireless stations may be detected. A station may then determine a first arrival correction time based on the transition from the short training field and the long training field. With the first arrival correction time, more accurate timing of communications between the two wireless stations may be determined and used for improving quality of positioning applications.

Abstract: An architecture that can employ a control plane for managing communications with respect to a set of sensors is provided. By utilizing a control plane, a distinction between control messages and data messages can be provided in a standardized way and the set of sensors can benefit from additional functionality and configurability. For example, the control plane can be employed to modify parameters associated with the set of sensors, which can be effectuated in real time and in situ as opposed to at the time of fabrication or deployment. Moreover, such modifications can relate to both the sensing portions of a particular sensor as well as the communication portions of a particular sensor.

Abstract: Provided is a data transmission method and device. The method includes: receiving IQ data from an uplink; according to the mapping of the IQ data in a Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI) basic frame, utilizing at least one storage unit to sequence the IQ data; combining a control word with the sequenced IQ data to form CPRI data, and transmitting the CPRI data. The solution utilizes at least one storage unit to sequence the IQ data, and extracts the sequenced data for a CPRI framing operation. This solution is simple in hardware processing and low in realization complexity. The change and upgrade of the transmission bandwidth of multiple modes (single mode or mixed mode) during system upgrade only occur on software layer without affecting the realization of hardware, thus having good flexibility.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, in response to a request to transfer a data set from a source system to a target system over a network, an adaptive performance control (APC) controller allocates a plurality of data streams for transferring the data set. The APC controller activates one or more data streams from the allocated data streams to transfer the data set from the source system to the target system. The APC controller monitors an overall throughput of the activated data streams assigned to transfer the data set from the source system to the target system. The APC controller dynamically adjusts a number of the activated data streams based on the monitored overall throughput of the activated data streams, such that a maximum overall throughput of the activated data streams is reached while maintaining a minimum number of the activated data streams.