Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and devices for Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) systems that support positioning of ESL devices. In a first aspect, a method includes: transmitting, to each ESL device in a group of ESL devices deployed within an environment via a wireless network associated with the environment, a command to emit one or more flashes of light over a flash interval associated with the group; receiving, from a mobile device via the wireless network, visual data collected for the group by a camera during the flash interval; detecting, within the visual data, the one or more flashes emitted by each ESL device in the group over the flash interval; and determining a location within the environment of each ESL device in the group based on the one or more flashes emitted by each ESL device in the visual data. Other aspects and features are also claimed and described.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and devices that support converting position information from a device to positional descriptions with respect to descriptional layouts of assets at a location. In a first aspect, a method of wireless communication includes obtaining position information associated with a user equipment (UE) and retrieving one or more frames of a survey video of a location that correspond to an estimated position of the UE. The estimated position is based on the position information. The method includes extracting a set of features from the one or more frames and outputting a description of the estimated position with respect to a descriptional layout of assets at the location based on one or more descriptions identified from the descriptional layout. The one or more descriptions are identified based on the set of features. Other aspects and features are also claimed and described.

Abstract: In an aspect, an asset tracking coordination component estimates a time of a beacon transmission from a wireless energy charging-capable device coupled to an asset within a threshold proximity of a scanning device based on an estimated distance between the asset tracking coordination device and the scanning device and timing information associated with a wireless energy transmission, and schedules a beacon scanning window for the scanning device to scan for the beacon transmission based on the estimated time. In a further aspect, a scanning device may both provide a wireless energy transmission and may also scan for beacon transmission(s) from wireless energy charging-capable device(s) during a beacon scanning window.

Abstract: In an aspect, an asset tracking coordination component estimates a time of a beacon transmission from a wireless energy charging-capable device coupled to an asset within a threshold proximity of a scanning device based on an estimated distance between the asset tracking coordination device and the scanning device and timing information associated with a wireless energy transmission, and schedules a beacon scanning window for the scanning device to scan for the beacon transmission based on the estimated time. In a further aspect, a scanning device may both provide a wireless energy transmission and may also scan for beacon transmission(s) from wireless energy charging-capable device(s) during a beacon scanning window.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, apparatuses, processes, and computer-readable media for wireless communications. For example, a process can include determining, by a network entity, a handover candidate wherein the handover candidate is a wireless communication device of a plurality of wireless communication devices associated with the network entity. The network entity can transmit to each network device of a plurality of network devices, channel information and scheduling information associated with the handover candidate and can receive, from each network device of the plurality of network devices, energy information associated with a pre-determined packet received by each network device of the plurality of network devices. The network entity can determine a target network device for a handover associated with the handover candidate based on the received energy information.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for asset tracking. In an aspect, an asset tracking coordination component estimates a time of a beacon transmission from a wireless energy charging-capable device coupled to an asset within a threshold proximity of a scanning device based on an estimated distance between the asset tracking coordination device and the scanning device and timing information associated with a wireless energy transmission, and schedules a beacon scanning window for the scanning device to scan for the beacon transmission based on the estimated time. In a further aspect, a scanning device may both provide a wireless energy transmission and may also scan for beacon transmission(s) from wireless energy charging-capable device(s) during a beacon scanning window.

Abstract: A device to change the temperature of a localized volume of material. A workable device includes at least one heat transfer mechanism having an external surface for direct contact with an exposed surface of the material. A working fluid is directed by input and output conduits to contact an internal surface of the heat transfer mechanism. The heat transfer mechanism exchanges heat between the working fluid and the material. Temperature of the working fluid may be regulated by a thermal system disposed at a remote location. An optional temperature sensing element may monitor a local temperature of the heat transfer mechanism or otherwise infer a temperature of a portion of the material. Sometimes, a device includes a cooperating anchoring arrangement to facilitate holding the heat transfer mechanism in a desired spot. Certain devices may be plastically deformed to a desired device shape.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and computer program code provide a graphical user interface for reminder and escalation in a workflow. In a first page of the graphical user interface, a computer system receives configurations of reminders and escalations for a set of milestones in a workflow. In a second page of the graphical user interface, the computer system displays a separate timeline for each milestone. Each timeline spans from a start date to a completion deadline for a respective milestone. In the second page of the graphical user interface, the computer system displays a number of reminder dates along each timeline, according to a respective configuration. The computer system monitors a completion status for a milestone. Upon a reminder date, the computer system sends a notification if the milestone is not complete. Upon an escalation date, the computer system sends notifications periodically until the milestone is complete.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and computer program products are provided for providing real time incentives during browsing sessions on a promotional system. The real time incentives may convert browsing consumers to buyers by providing incentives (e.g., discounts) that may be redeemed during the browsing sessions. Qualification constraints may be evaluated using an event handler to determine whether an incentive should be offered. Participation constraints may define terms which should be met for a consumer to redeem the incentive.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and computer program products are provided for providing real time incentives during browsing sessions on a promotional system. The real time incentives may convert browsing consumers to buyers by providing incentives (e.g., discounts) that may be redeemed during the browsing sessions. Qualification constraints may be evaluated using an event handler to determine whether an incentive should be offered. Participation constraints may define terms which should be met for a consumer to redeem the incentive.

Abstract: Various embodiments include store picker systems that include a store management entity server, user mobile device(s), electronic shelf labels (ESL), and access points, in which the system perform methods for supporting in-store product picking. Some embodiment may include receiving/sending location information indicating a location in a store of a user mobile device operated by a store picker; receiving/sending a shopping list of the user mobile device, determining an initial route to travel through the store for picking one or more products on the shopping list based on the location, and sending/receiving the initial route to travel through the store for picking the one or more products on the shopping list to the user mobile device and from the store management entity server.

Abstract: A device to change the temperature of a localized volume of material. A workable device includes at least one heat transfer mechanism having an external surface for direct contact with an exposed surface of the material. A working fluid is directed by input and output conduits to contact an internal surface of the heat transfer mechanism. The heat transfer mechanism exchanges heat between the working fluid and the material. Temperature of the working fluid may be regulated by a thermal system disposed at a remote location. An optional temperature sensing element may monitor a local temperature of the heat transfer mechanism or otherwise infer a temperature of a portion of the material. Sometimes, a device includes a cooperating anchoring arrangement to facilitate holding the heat transfer mechanism in a desired spot. Certain devices may be plastically deformed to a desired device shape.