Abstract: Systems and methods for processing encoded messages within a wireless communications system are disclosed. A server within the wireless communications system performs signature verification of an encoded message and provides, together with the message, an indication to the mobile device that the message has been verified. In addition, the server provides supplemental information, such as, for example, a hash of the certificate or certificate chain used to verify the message, to the device, to enable the device to perform additional checks on the certificate, such as, for example, validity checks, trust checks, strength checks, or the like.

Abstract: A method is provided for transceiving a signal through at least two data streams in a wireless communication system. A first base station measures a wireless channel state for a link with a second base station by using an orthogonal pilot signal. The first base station receives channel status information related to a link of a first mobile station from the first mobile station, channel status information related to a link of a second mobile station from the second mobile station, and channel status information related to a device-to-device (D2D) link from the second mobile station. The D2D link is a channel link between the mobile stations. The first base station exchanges the received channel status information with the second base station, the first mobile station and the second mobile station using a broadcast signal, and determines data stream directions of the first base station and the second base station.

Abstract: An example device for processing a query for a physical asset includes a processor and a computer-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations may include receiving a query for a physical asset from a requesting device, determining a near field communication node that detects the physical asset, and providing to the requesting device an identification of a communication device that is associated with the near field communication node in response to the query.

Abstract: An apparatus for replacing a battery in a housing of a cell phone or other electronic device. The housing has a slot for receiving the battery and further includes a docking pad within the housing. The docking pad provides a locking of the battery in place when the battery is pressed into the slot to contact the docking pad. The battery may be released by either pushing the battery forward a second time or by the use of a separate release button.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a device in which when an attempt on a frequency to camp on a cell fails, there is an indication stored in relation to the frequency of the failed camping attempt.

Abstract: A communication device, which is to be mounted on a vehicle, includes: identifying means that identifies a location of the communication device; communication means that successively transmits location information that indicates the location of the communication device that is identified by the identifying means; and setting means that sets a transmission interval at which the location information is to be transmitted in accordance with the location of the communication device that is identified by the identifying means.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technologies, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. A method of providing a profile package by a profile server and the profile server includes generating a profile package, dividing the profile package in a unit installable in a UICC of an electronic device, reconfiguring the divided profile information in an encryptable unit, and transmitting the reconfigured profile information to the electronic device. Further, provided is an operating method and apparatus of an electronic device communicating with the profile server.

Abstract: In accordance with the exemplary embodiments of the invention there is at least a method and an apparatus to generate a message including mobile device-specific information related to operation of a state transition timer for the mobile device, and send the generated message towards an access point associated with a wireless communication network. Further, in accordance with the exemplary embodiments of the invention there is at least a method an apparatus to receive a message from a wireless communication network, the message including mobile device-specific information related to operation of a state transition timer for the mobile device; based on the mobile device-specific information, setting optimal connection parameters for the mobile device; and sending an indication of the optimal connection parameters towards the mobile device.

Abstract: A policy determination function (PDF) makes policy and charging control decisions based on radio spectrum blocks. More particularly, the PDF: receives radio spectrum block data via an interface; and determines, using the radio spectrum block data, a first radio spectrum block for use during a session for a subscriber, wherein the first radio spectrum block is one of a plurality of radio spectrum blocks, and wherein the subscriber has a unique set of policy and charging control (PCC) rules corresponding to each of the radio spectrum blocks in the plurality. The PDF further selects and provides to a policy enforcement function the set of PCC rules for the subscriber corresponding to the first radio spectrum block, for applying to communications with the subscriber during the session.

Abstract: Identification, location, and authentication systems and methods are disclosed. A system includes a master sensor node located in a physical venue and connected to a broadband network channel. A plurality of sensors is provided in the physical venue, which are in communication with the master sensor node over a wireless network channel. The plurality of sensors and the master sensor node are communicatively coupled to a mobile device over a radio frequency network channel. The master sensor node identifies the mobile device and its location, wherein the mobile device is within a predefined distance from the master sensor node. The master sensor node receives a request from the mobile device to authenticate its identity and location to a third party connected the radio frequency network channel. The master sensor node authenticates the mobile device to the third party, which provides the mobile device access to a network connection.

Abstract: A mobile participation platform enables a wireless network operator or third party to solicit response data related to a specific time and location specific event by signaling multiple mobile device users that meet predefined qualifications. The qualifications include presence at the specific location at the specific time, and may include other characteristics, such as prior consent to receive solicitations, and particular device type or data collection functionality. The platform locates mobile devices that may qualify for participation, and generates and transmits a solicitation. Mobile devices receiving the solicitation may activate a participation client to acknowledge the solicitation and to contribute by submitting the requested response data, which may include photos, text, sensor data, audio, video and the like.

Abstract: The present application provides a method and a system for acquiring and distributing location-related information.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods may provide for contextually aware dynamic group formation. In one aspect a connection manager has a contextual location identifier to determine a contextual location based on one or more locations frequented by a device user. A list generator may generate a contextual location group device list of trusted devices within the contextual location group. An identification generator may generate a contextual location group identification to serve as a data sharing token for the trusted devices within the contextual location group.

Abstract: Enhancements of and to cell phone operations are based in whole or in part on determining the location of the cell phone. Systems and methods select and determine locations or areas of importance or relevance, and based on that information and other programmed factors affect or alter the operations of the cell phone. While the systems and methods are illustrated by use of cell phone embodiments and applications, they are equally applicable to virtually any portable or mobile communication device, including for example, wireless laptop computers and PDAs.

Abstract: A mobile terminal apparatus including an operation lock mode setting unit that sets an operation lock mode; an event container display control unit that displays, when a predetermined event occurs, an event container indicating the occurred predetermined event on a display unit; an event container display change control unit that sets an event container between an active state and an inactive state; a lock canceling operation unit that cancels the operation lock mode; and a canceling operation handling control unit that, when an active-state event container is displayed on the display unit and the operation lock mode is canceled, performs automatic activation and display of an application program corresponding to the event of the active-state event container, and when all event containers on the display unit are in the inactive state and the operation lock mode is canceled, displays a predetermined display screen on the display unit.

Abstract: It is provided a method, a server and a terminal for information interaction. One method for information interaction includes the following steps: obtaining, at a server, position information of a first terminal in a social network, direction information of the first terminal shooting a scene image, and an information search range corresponding to the first terminal; searching, at the server, for an information collection in the information search range corresponding to the first terminal in the social network according to the position information of the first terminal and the direction information of the first terminal shooting the scene image; and sending, at the server, the information collection to the first terminal so that the first terminal displays the information collection in the scene image shot by the first terminal.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a mobile terminal control method, including: receiving a communication request sent by a communication request initiating party, and calculating a time interval between a time when the communication request is received and a time when a previous communication request from the communication request initiating party is received; and if the time interval is greater than a preset threshold, skipping generating a vibrating and/or ringtone alert for the communication request, and detecting an online status of a communications software account associated with the communication request initiating party and sending prompt information to an online communications software account, where the prompt information is used to indicate that a mobile terminal is in a Do Not Disturb mode.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for providing a function by means of a service in a computer system of a given vehicle, with the steps: making (12) a communication link between the computer system of the vehicle and a mobile terminal, relaying (14) terminal information from the mobile terminal to the computer system of the vehicle, distinguishing the mobile terminal as a server, relaying (16) vehicle information from the computer system of the vehicle to the mobile terminal, providing (18) a list of available services of the mobile terminal for the computer system of the vehicle, wherein the list contains at least one service in addition to services already implemented in the computer system of the vehicle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application provide a charging method, a charging device, a charging system, and an authentication device. According to the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of the present application, when the available service volume of the user is not enough at the time close to the tariff switch point, the operation of forcing a user to go offline may be performed selectively, depending on the specific situation. Therefore, the operation of forcing a user to go offline can meet requirements of increasingly complicated charging policies of the operator.

Abstract: Presently disclosed are methods and systems to dynamically adjust base station configurations based on the altitude of the base station. One embodiment takes the form of a method carried out by a cellular base station system. The method includes determining that an altitude of a cellular base station exceeds a threshold. The method also includes configuring the cellular base station with one or more operational parameters based on the determined altitude. The one or more operational parameters includes at least one parameter selected from the group consisting of a transmit power, a carrier frequency, a handoff parameter, and a whitelist.