Abstract: Aspects are described for managing a network of things and applications that are distributed, such as geographically or globally distributed. One exemplary aspect of the system and method is based on a centralized cloud-based processing unit that implements a Rule Processing Application (RPA) and compiles a set of User Rules. The execution of the User Rules is distributed across a number of independent Decision Making Algorithms (DMA). Each DMA can be implemented in one or more devices (e.g., servers, gateways, processing units, etc.) distributed across the network such as a worldwide network. One exemplary method also utilizes gateways within Local Area Networks (LANs) with the characteristics that (i) each gateway communicates with a centralized cloud-based processing unit and (ii) each gateway can respond to commands from the centralized cloud-based processing unit to alter the gateway's functionality and implement a DMA (in whole or in part).

Abstract: Aspects are described for managing a network of things and applications that are distributed, such as geographically or globally distributed. One exemplary aspect of the system and method is based on a centralized cloud-based processing unit that implements a Rule Processing Application (RPA) and compiles a set of User Rules. The execution of the User Rules is distributed across a number of independent Decision Making Algorithms (DMA). Each DMA can be implemented in one or more devices (e.g., servers, gateways, processing units, etc.) distributed across the network such as a worldwide network. One exemplary method also utilizes gateways within Local Area Networks (LANs) with the characteristics that (i) each gateway communicates with a centralized cloud-based processing unit and (ii) each gateway can respond to commands from the centralized cloud-based processing unit to alter the gateway's functionality and implement a DMA (in whole or in part).

Abstract: Aspects are described for managing a network of things and applications that are distributed, such as geographically or globally distributed. One exemplary aspect of the system and method is based on a centralized cloud-based processing unit that implements a Rule Processing Application (RPA) and compiles a set of User Rules. The execution of the User Rules is distributed across a number of independent Decision Making Algorithms (DMA). Each DMA can be implemented in one or more devices (e.g., servers, gateways, processing units, etc.) distributed across the network such as a worldwide network. One exemplary method also utilizes gateways within Local Area Networks (LANs) with the characteristics that (i) each gateway communicates with a centralized cloud-based processing unit and (ii) each gateway can respond to commands from the centralized cloud-based processing unit to alter the gateway's functionality and implement a DMA (in whole or in part).

Abstract: Aspects are described for managing a network of things and applications that are distributed, such as geographically or globally distributed. One exemplary aspect of the system and method is based on a centralized cloud-based processing unit that implements a Rule Processing Application (RPA) and compiles a set of User Rules. The execution of the User Rules is distributed across a number of independent Decision Making Algorithms (DMA). Each DMA can be implemented in one or more devices (e.g., servers, gateways, processing units, etc.) distributed across the network such as a worldwide network. One exemplary method also utilizes gateways within Local Area Networks (LANs) with the characteristics that (i) each gateway communicates with a centralized cloud-based processing unit and (ii) each gateway can respond to commands from the centralized cloud-based processing unit to alter the gateway's functionality and implement a DMA (in whole or in part).

Abstract: Aspects are described for managing a network of things and applications that are distributed, such as geographically or globally distributed. One exemplary aspect of the system and method is based on a centralized cloud-based processing unit that implements a Rule Processing Application (RPA) and compiles a set of User Rules. The execution of the User Rules is distributed across a number of independent Decision Making Algorithms (DMA). Each DMA can be implemented in one or more devices (e.g., servers, gateways, processing units, etc.) distributed across the network such as a worldwide network. One exemplary method also utilizes gateways within Local Area Networks (LANs) with the characteristics that (i) each gateway communicates with a centralized cloud-based processing unit and (ii) each gateway can respond to commands from the centralized cloud-based processing unit to alter the gateway's functionality and implement a DMA (in whole or in part).

Abstract: Aspects are described for managing a network of things and applications that are distributed, such as geographically or globally distributed. One exemplary aspect of the system and method is based on a centralized cloud-based processing unit that implements a Rule Processing Application (RPA) and compiles a set of User Rules. The execution of the User Rules is distributed across a number of independent Decision Making Algorithms (DMA). Each DMA can be implemented in one or more devices (e.g., servers, gateways, processing units, etc.) distributed across the network such as a worldwide network. One exemplary method also utilizes gateways within Local Area Networks (LANs) with the characteristics that (i) each gateway communicates with a centralized cloud-based processing unit and (ii) each gateway can respond to commands from the centralized cloud-based processing unit to alter the gateway's functionality and implement a DMA (in whole or in part).

Abstract: Background scan for 802.11 client devices allows them to keep most of its components in low power mode when certain criteria are not met. A method for changing dynamically those criteria according to the air data traffic conditions is described in the present invention. This increases the time the system remains in sleep mode and consequently improves the standby current consumption to portable 802.11 enabled media.

Abstract: A method for wireless communications and a wireless transmit/receive unit are disclosed. At least one first wireless communication link with a base station for transmitting/receiving data packets is established, which at least one first wireless communication link complies with at least a first authentication mechanism. At least one second wireless communication link with at least one user device for transmitting/receiving data packets is established, which at least one second wireless communication link complies with at least a second authentication mechanism, wherein the at least one second wireless communication link comprises a peer-to-peer wireless communication link. The at least one first wireless communication link and the at least one second wireless communication link are concurrently maintained.

Abstract: The exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and apparatuses corresponding to a WLAN terminal and a wireless human interface device (HID), for enabling communication between the WLAN terminal and HID. According to the method, the WLAN terminal can receive data frames directly from the HID and these frames are compliant with the WLAN standard protocol. The frames are received even if the WLAN terminal is associated with an AP and the HID does not support infrastructure mode.

Abstract: The exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and apparatuses corresponding to a WLAN terminal and a wireless human interface device (HID), for enabling communication between the WLAN terminal and HID. According to the method, the WLAN terminal can receive data frames directly from the HID and these frames are compliant with the WLAN standard protocol. The frames are received even if the WLAN terminal is associated with an AP and the HID does not support infrastructure mode.

Abstract: A method for wireless communications and a wireless transmit/receive unit are disclosed. At least one first wireless communication link with a base station for transmitting/receiving data packets is established, which at least one first wireless communication link complies with at least a first authentication mechanism. At least one second wireless communication link with at least one user device for transmitting/receiving data packets is established, which at least one second wireless communication link complies with at least a second authentication mechanism, wherein the at least one second wireless communication link comprises a peer-to-peer wireless communication link. The at least one first wireless communication link and the at least one second wireless communication link are concurrently maintained.

Abstract: Background scan for 802.11 client devices allows them to keep most of its components in low power mode when certain criteria are not met. A method for changing dynamically those criteria according to the air data traffic conditions is described in the present invention. This increases the time the system remains in sleep mode and consequently improves the standby current consumption to portable 802.11 enabled media.

Abstract: Aspects for achieving efficient, multiple peripheral functionality in portable computing system environments are described. The aspects include a composite adapter for performing networking and data storage functionality and capable of interfacing with a computing system via a single interface port. The composite adapter includes an embedded system, a medium dependent physical layer unit, and a data storage unit. The embedded system further includes a single integrated circuit for substantially simultaneously handling and servicing the networking and data storage functionality.