Abstract: Method and apparatus for allocating radio resources for use by mobile user equipment (UE), including sensing available radio spectrum resources, allocating at least a portion of the sensed available resources for use by at least one UE, detecting changes in the radio resource usage situation, and modifying the allocation of resources based at least in part on the detected changes in the radio resource usage situation.

Abstract: The synchronization procedure and selection of a synchronization source among multiple synchronization sources supporting 1 PRB limited bandwidth UE (e.g. NB-IoT). The selection of the synchronization source is determined by picking a synchronization source group (SSG) that is configured to perform a pre-selection of synchronization sources for the initial acquisition that is based on the following criterion: type synchronization source, synchronization timing, and proximity to synchronization source. In particular, the synchronization receiving UE would select a SSG in accordance with the criterion and select one of its synchronization sources, respectively. Once the synchronization source is determined the D2D synchronization signal can be transmitted accordingly.

Abstract: On a user equipment that is proximate to a phantom, a method for determining the total radiated power of the user equipment includes, in response to a preset criterion, obtaining a characteristic of the phantom, obtaining a characteristic of an antenna of the user equipment, and obtaining a radio characteristic of the user equipment. The method may also include transmitting the phantom characteristic, the antenna characteristic, and the radio characteristic to a test equipment.

Abstract: On a tablet user equipment that is proximate to a hand phantom, a method determines the total radiated power of the user equipment includes, in response to a preset criterion, obtains a characteristic of the phantom, obtains a characteristic of an antenna of the user equipment, and obtains a radio characteristic of the user equipment. The method may also include transmitting the phantom characteristic, the antenna characteristic, and the radio characteristic to a test equipment.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for allocating radio resources for use by mobile user equipment (UE), including sensing available radio spectrum resources, allocating at least a portion of the sensed available resources for use by at least one UE, detecting changes in the radio resource usage situation, and modifying the allocation of resources based at least in part on the detected changes in the radio resource usage situation.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for pedestrian user equipment (P-UE) to obtain radio resources for wireless transmission directly to other proximate UEs, including sensing available communication channel resources from a pool of channel resources, selecting specific resources from the available channel resources to use for data transmission; and transmitting data using the selected channel resources.

Abstract: On a wearable and Internet of Things (IOT) device that is proximate to a user equipment, a method to detect reflective zones of the wearable device may include, in response to a preset criterion, obtaining a characteristic of the left foot pressure points, obtaining a characteristic of the right foot pressure points, obtaining a pressure sensor on the wearable device, obtaining a position sensor on the wearable device, obtaining a force sensor on the wearable device, obtaining kinetic energy movement from the wearable device, and obtaining the radio characteristic of the wearable device. The method may also include transmitting the left foot pressure points characteristic, the right foot pressure points characteristic, the pressure sensor on the wearable device, the position sensor on the wearable device, the force sensor on the wearable device, the kinetic energy movement from the wearable device, and the radio characteristic to a user equipment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for energy aware radio technologies power sharing. A User Equipment (UE) derive the energy required for their operation from batteries. Energy efficiency of these UEs is very important to their usability. Optimal management of the UE power consumption is critical. The biggest energy consumption in a UE is the radio technologies. Energy aware power sharing includes multiple radio access technology (RAT) coordination that deactivates RAT for power sharing of radio resources. Specifically, the invention relates to energy aware radio technologies, consisting of a method to deactivate UE RAT components for power sharing of radio resources using radio resource management (RRM) measurements.

Abstract: A wireless communication system includes a plurality of communication devices. The RF transceiver includes a transmitter and a plurality of receivers, each receiving signal from an associated communication device. An Enhanced Node B (eNB) can communicate with a plurality of communication devices in a Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) system. The eNB includes a transmitter and plurality of antenna configured to transmit control information. The Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP) is the linear average over the power contributions (in[W]) of the resource elements that carry cell-specific reference signals within the considered measurement frequency bandwidth. The invention deals with swapping between cells in Radio Resource Management (RRM) Further Enhanced Non CA-based Inter-cell Interference Coordination (ICIC) for LTE measurement RSRP accuracy test cases.

Abstract: A wireless communication system includes a plurality of communication devices. The RF transceiver includes a transmitter and a plurality of receivers, each receiving signal from an associated communication device. A Enhanced Node B (eNB) can communicate with a plurality of communication devices in a Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) system. The Node B includes a transmitter and plurality of antenna configured to transmit control information. The wireless communication system may utilize licensed and unlicensed RF spectrum. Long Term Evolution (LTE) is transmitted according to licensed and unlicensed spectrum. The invention deals with swapping between primary carrier and secondary carrier(s) for licensed and unlicensed spectrum.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed to support an instantaneous traffic load situation by selecting the most appropriate cell for user equipment (UE) by means of connecting a UE to a cell that has a reduced transmitting power so a UE can connect to a weaker cell. Inter-cell interference coordination (ICIC) is a multi-cell Radio Resource Management (RRM) function that has the task of managing radio resources such that inter-cell interference is kept under control. A measurement is periodically taken to evaluate the traffic load situation. The resources are reallocated by taking into account information about the resource usage status and traffic load situation. The transmitted power of a stronger cell with a high traffic load is reduced and resources reallocated so a UE can receive data or perform measurement on a weaker cell. Certain embodiments of the invention deal with different measurement/reporting in the presence of interferers.

Abstract: A method of processing the measurements of the user equipment (UE) antenna pattern for Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) Over-the-Air (OTA) testing consistent with the UE performing antenna pattern measurements using radiated test methods subsequent to conducted testing where the measured radiation pattern is then utilized. The method involves antenna pattern measurements which do not take into consideration the impact of radiated interference. For the MIMO OTA method it is necessary to estimate UE self-interference so that it can be accounted for during one phase of the throughput measurement process. A preferred method and a system in a packet switched data transfer system for antenna pattern measurements. A multiple Rx antenna UE is provided. A multiple Rx antenna UE includes a processor configured to promote antenna pattern measurements of a signal strength from a network component to the multiple Rx antenna UE.

Abstract: A method of processing the measurements of the user equipment (UE) antenna pattern for Multiple input Multiple Output (MIMO) Over-the-Air (OTA) testing consistent with the UE performing antenna pattern measurements using radiated test methods subsequent to conducted testing where the measured radiation pattern is then utilized. The method involves antenna pattern measurements which do not take into consideration the impact of radiated interference. For the MIMO OTA method it is necessary to estimate UE self-interference so that it can be accounted for during one phase of the throughput measurement process. A preferred method and a system in a packet switched data transfer system for antenna pattern measurements. A multiple Rx antenna UE is provided. A multiple Rx antenna UE includes a processor configured to promote antenna pattern measurements of a signal strength from a network component to the multiple Rx antenna UE.

Abstract: Methods are directed towards determining a total measurement uncertainty for LME and LEE UEs. Methods include representing the at least one quantity subject to measurement as a function of at least one physically observably quantity. Methods also include obtaining a value of the at least one quantity subject to measurement. Based on the obtained values, values of the sources of uncertainty are derived.

Abstract: Pressure swing adsorption process for the separation of a feed gas mixture comprising (a) providing a pressure swing adsorption system comprising one or more composite beds, each composite bed comprising adsorbent material disposed in two or more vessels in parallel flow configuration, each vessel having a feed end and a product end; (b) performing cyclic sequential steps comprising adsorption/make product, withdrawing gas at decreasing pressure from the composite bed, purging the composite bed, and introducing gas into the composite bed at increasing pressure; and (c) for any of the sequential steps, setting a flow rate or flow rates of one or more gases selected from the group consisting of gas introduced into or withdrawn from the feed end or ends of any of the two or more vessels and gas introduced into or withdrawn from the product end or ends of any of the two or more vessels.

Abstract: Pressure swing adsorption process for the separation of a feed gas mixture comprising (a) providing a pressure swing adsorption system comprising one or more composite beds, each composite bed comprising adsorbent material disposed in two or more vessels in parallel flow configuration, each vessel having a feed end and a product end; (b) performing cyclic sequential steps comprising adsorption/make product, withdrawing gas at decreasing pressure from the composite bed, purging the composite bed, and introducing gas into the composite bed at increasing pressure; and (c) for any of the sequential steps, setting a flow rate or flow rates of one or more gases selected from the group consisting of gas introduced into or withdrawn from the feed end or ends of any of the two or more vessels and gas introduced into or withdrawn from the product end or ends of any of the two or more vessels.

Abstract: Pressure swing adsorption process for the separation of a feed gas mixture comprising (a) providing a pressure swing adsorption system comprising one or more composite beds, each composite bed comprising adsorbent material disposed in two or more vessels in parallel flow configuration, each vessel having a feed end and a product end; (b) performing cyclic sequential steps comprising adsorption/make product, withdrawing gas at decreasing pressure from the composite bed, purging the composite bed, and introducing gas into the composite bed at increasing pressure; and (c) for any of the sequential steps, setting a flow rate or flow rates of one or more gases selected from the group consisting of gas introduced into or withdrawn from the feed end or ends of any of the two or more vessels and gas introduced into or withdrawn from the product end or ends of any of the two or more vessels.

Abstract: A method (200) and an apparatus (500) in a packet switched data transfer system for processing header bits and payload bits in a frame of bits are disclosed. The header bits are classified into a first predetermined class of bits and into a second predetermined class of bits (204), the payload bits are classified into the first predetermined class of bits and into the second predetermined class of bits (206), the first predetermined class of bits are processed in accordance with a first predetermined mechanism (208), and the second predetermined class of bits are processed in accordance with a second predetermined mechanism (210).

Abstract: ?-Hydroxy carboxylic acid etchants for silicon microstructures are generally described. In one example, a method includes fabricating a protruding structure on a semiconductor substrate, the protruding structure comprising a first layer of silicon coupled with the semiconductor substrate, the first layer of silicon defining a bottom gate, a sacrificial layer of silicon germanium (SiGe) coupled with the first layer of silicon, and a second layer of silicon coupled with the layer of SiGe, fabricating a top gate that traverses the protruding structure, and selectively etching the sacrificial layer of SiGe using an etchant including hydrofluoric acid (HF), nitric acid (HNO3), and an ?-hydroxy carboxylic acid to enable doping of at least the first layer of silicon prior to selectively etching the sacrificial layer of SiGe.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses that simplify user access to various desired programming over a mobile device are disclosed. In (601) the user selects a program and in (603) an ESG data fragment is checked for a criteria. In (605) the appropriate field of the various ESG fields may be checked to determine whether the selected program matches an existing criteria. If not, then the users selections are continued to be monitored. If a criteria matches, then in (607) a check of whether a previous selection matching the particular criteria was made previously. If the criteria was previously selected, then the index is incremented, and a threshold is checked in (613). If the threshold is exceeded (613), a group will be created (615) corresponding to user selections (601). If the number of selections has not exceed the threshold in (613), no new group will be created.