Abstract: A method for transmitting a broadcasting message by an access network intended for a group of terminals. The terminals are configured to recurrently and asynchronously transmit polling messages intended for the access network. An instant for transmitting the broadcasting message is determined on the basis of information relating to the recurrence of the polling messages transmitted by the terminals of the group. Before transmitting the broadcasting message and for each polling message received from a terminal of the group, a response message including one or more parameters relating to the transmission of the broadcasting message is transmitted. The response message needs to be received by the terminal during a listening window with a predetermined duration following the transmission of the polling message. The broadcasting message is transmitted over the broadcasting channel at the determined transmission instant.

Abstract: In a wireless communication system, there is disclosed a method for decoding a frame transmitted by a transmitter device is executed by a receiver device. The method includes the following steps:—selecting one or more gateway stations likely to have detected, on a communication channel, a corrupted frame corresponding to the frame to be decoded, the selection being carried out such that, in order to be selected, a gateway station does not have communicate beforehand, to the receiver device, any item of information relating to the possibly detected corrupted frame in order;—sending a request to each selected gateway station in order to request the selected gateway station to transmit the possibly detected corrupted frame; and—combining the corrupted frames transmitted by the various selected gateway stations in order to decode the frame.

Abstract: Techniques for managing communications between access points (APs) and stations (STAs) are described herein. In one embodiment, an AP broadcasts a trigger message to a plurality of STAs, the trigger message including a matrix defining a plurality of resource units (RUs) that the plurality of STAs are assigned to transmit or receive data, and a fragment flag. The presence of the fragment flag, within the scheduling matrix, informs the AP that the data transmission that the fragment flag is appended to is a partial transmission that will be completed in a subsequent transmission opportunity.

Abstract: Techniques for managing communications between access points and stations (STAs) are described herein. An access point broadcasts a trigger message to a plurality of STAs, the trigger message includes a matrix defining a plurality of resource units (RUs) that the plurality of STAs are assigned to transmit or receive data. The matrix accomplishes time division multiplexing by assigning timeslots to a plurality of STAs. The matrix accomplishes frequency division multiplexing by also assigning frequency tones to the plurality of STAs.

Abstract: A method to operate a multi-link wireless device. The method includes establishing at least a first multi-link device interface and a second multi-link device interface, exposing, via a virtual data port, the first multi-link device interface and the second multi-link device interface at a data processing layer of the wireless device, selecting one of the first multi-link device interface and the second multi-link device interface, as a selected multi-link device interface, based on performance information associated with a first radio and a second radio associated, respectively, with the first multi-link device interface and the second multi-link device interface, and wirelessly transmitting a packet from the wireless device by routing the packet through the selected multi-link device interface.

Abstract: Disclosed methods and systems for efficiently gathering reports from stations coupled to an access point via a wireless network. In some cases, the reports may be attached to block acknowledge frames, which often occur. Alternatively, when multiple stations operate with assigned resource units during a transmission opportunity (TXOP), the reports are embedded in the spare capacity of a physical protocol data units used during the TXOP.

Abstract: Techniques for more efficient multilink operations are provided. A first multilink device (MLD) determines to use reduced signaling multilink operations (MLO) with a second MLD. The first MLD engages in reduced signaling MLO with the second MLD, comprising: transmitting, to the second MLD, a first set of data frames via a first link of a plurality of links, receiving, from the second MLD, an acknowledgement frame for the first set of data frames, and transmitting, to the second MLD, a second set of data frames without transmitting an initial control frame for the second set of data frames.

Abstract: Enhanced network level information for power control is described. The enhanced network level information enables network connected electronic devices to enter and exit standby modes based on system level information. The network level information also enables the use of a respective network connected device in a seamless manner from the perspective of the user, while decreasing the amount of energy consumed by the device when not in active operation. In some examples, a Network Monitoring Application (NMA) classifies electronic devices into power control categories, monitors a physical environment associated with the plurality of connected electronic devices, and provides a power control signal to the various electronic devices upon detection of a change in the physical environment.

Abstract: A method for transmitting a message via an access network to a group of terminals is provided. The access network transmits the message to the group of terminals over a broadcast channel. The access network receives a request for retransmission of the message transmitted from a terminal that has not correctly received the message. The access network evaluates a predetermined broadcast retransmission criterion and retransmits the message over a point-to-point link or over a broadcast channel according to the predetermined broadcast retransmission criterion.

Abstract: A vehicle-sharing system includes a server having access to a database including information on subscription of a user to a carshare service. A terminal of the user includes a local database including a list of vehicles likely to be use. For each vehicle, information for establishing a communication with that vehicle. The terminal is configured to pair with a vehicle and to send to the vehicle a reference to the user's subscription of the vehicle-sharing service. The vehicle is configured to transmit the reference to the server. The server is configured to verify the subscription information of the user present in the database of the server from the transmitted reference. If the verification succeeds, server sends an authorization for access to the vehicle to remotely allow the user to access the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for transmitting a broadcasting message by an access network intended for a group of terminals. The terminals are configured to recurrently and asynchronously transmit polling messages intended for the access network. An instant for transmitting the broadcasting message is determined on the basis of information relating to the recurrence of the polling messages transmitted by the terminals of the group. Before transmitting the broadcasting message and for each polling message received from a terminal of the group, a response message including one or more parameters relating to the transmission of the broadcasting message is transmitted. The response message needs to be received by the terminal during a listening window with a predetermined duration following the transmission of the polling message. The broadcasting message is transmitted over the broadcasting channel at the determined transmission instant.

Abstract: A method for transmitting a message via an access network to a group of terminals is provided. The access network transmits the message to the group of terminals over a broadcast channel. The access network receives a request for retransmission of the message transmitted from a terminal that has not correctly received the message. The access network evaluates a predetermined broadcast retransmission criterion and retransmits the message over a point-to-point link or over a broadcast channel according to the predetermined broadcast retransmission criterion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided to enable or aid network-controlled selection of an IP address (and anchor) to be used by a WTRU on an application/service basis. In one example, a method is provided for a WTRU to establish a link with a gateway, transmit a query related to a selected application via the gateway, receive an advertisement for an internet protocol (IP) address, and use the IP address to communicate via the gateway with respect to the selected application. It may be assumed that there are more than one possible IP address/anchor available for the WTRU to use, as it might be the case in a mobility environment, in which an operator can provide addresses with different mobility capabilities.

Abstract: A wireless communication system includes an infrastructure device for transmitting and receiving communications to and from a plurality of wireless user terminals. Each wireless user terminal includes a receiver and a controller configured to receive a plurality of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) signals on at least one downlink carrier frequency. Each of the plurality of OFDM signals includes assignment information. The receiver is configured to receive a plurality of downlink signals each responsive to a respective OFDM signal of the plurality of OFDM signals such that each downlink signal is received on a downlink carrier frequency and using a downlink spatial pattern. Further, the controller is configured to dynamically change the downlink carrier frequency of the receiver for receiving the plurality of downlink signals based on the plurality of OFDM signals, wherein the plurality of downlink signals have different spatial patterns.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided to enable or aid network-controlled selection of an IP address (and anchor) to be used by a WTRU on an application/service basis. In one example, a method is provided for a WTRU to establish a link with a gateway, transmit a query related to a selected application via the gateway, receive an advertisement for an internet protocol (IP) address, and use the IP address to communicate via the gateway with respect to the selected application. It may be assumed that there are more than one possible IP address/anchor available for the WTRU to use, as it might be the case in a mobility environment, in which an operator can provide addresses with different mobility capabilities.

Abstract: A method for selecting, by a sending device of a first wireless communication system, a communication mode to be used for the first wireless communication system. The communication mode being selected from among at least two different communication modes associated with different geographical zones. The method includes listening to a second wireless communication system, the second wireless communication system being different from the first wireless communication system. The second wireless communication system having at least two different communication modes associated with different geographical zones. The communication mode used by the second wireless communication system is determined. The communication mode to be used by the first wireless communication system is selected according to the communication mode used by the second wireless communication system.

Abstract: A method of generating cells of the T cell lineage is provided comprising (a) culturing a sample comprising stem cells or progenitor cells with a Notch ligand conjugated to a suspension support and (b) isolating cells of the T cell lineage. In one embodiment, the cells of the T-cell lineage are progenitor T cells or mature T cells. Compositions, kits and uses thereof are also provided.

Abstract: A CD7+ progenitor T cell, a method of producing the CD7+ progenitor T cell, and a method of administering the CD7+ progenitor T cell. The method of producing the CD7+ progenitor T cell includes expanding CD34+ cells.

Abstract: A method for use in a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU), the method comprising: selecting a privacy profile, wherein the privacy profile includes privacy and security settings for each layer of a protocol stack of the WTRU, wherein the privacy and security settings include at least one of using anonymous dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) signaling parameters, the anonymous DHCP signaling parameters include a hostname, using a random medium access control (MAC) address, or using a random Internet protocol (IP) address; and instructing each layer of the protocol stack of the WTRU with the privacy and security settings based on the selected privacy profile.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for supporting a two-stage device-to-device (D2D) discovery using a D2D interworking function (IWF). A D2D IWF component may be configured to perform mapping between an application running on an application server and a third generation partnership project (3GPP) network, and provide a set of application programming interfaces (APIs) to allow discovery to be provided as a service to D2D applications. An application identifier may be mapped to a 3GPP identifier. Further, a method and apparatus are described for performing client-server discovery. A first wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may be configured for a listen-only operation, and a second WTRU may be configured to transmit beacons. The first and second WTRUs may perform a radio access network (RAN) discovery procedure at an access stratum (AS) layer. A method and apparatus for performing charging for D2D service using a D2D IWF are also described.