Abstract: A method is disclosed for performing extension mobility via a headset connection. The method includes receiving a headset identifier from a headset. Also, the method includes, in response to receiving the headset identifier, sending the headset identifier to a device management server. Further, the method includes receiving a call control user identifier from the device management server, and sending, to a call control server, the call control user identifier. Still yet, the method includes receiving, from the call control server, a configuration profile associated with the call control user identifier. One or more settings of a desk phone are configured using the configuration profile.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for performing extension mobility via a headset connection. The method includes receiving a headset identifier from a headset. Also, the method includes, in response to receiving the headset identifier, sending the headset identifier to a device management server. Further, the method includes receiving a call control user identifier from the device management server, and sending, to a call control server, the call control user identifier. Still yet, the method includes receiving, from the call control server, a configuration profile associated with the call control user identifier. One or more settings of a desk phone are configured using the configuration profile.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for performing extension mobility via a headset connection. The method includes receiving a headset identifier from a headset. Also, the method includes, in response to receiving the headset identifier, sending the headset identifier to a device management server. Further, the method includes receiving a call control user identifier from the device management server, and sending, to a call control server, the call control user identifier. Still yet, the method includes receiving, from the call control server, a configuration profile associated with the call control user identifier. One or more settings of a desk phone are configured using the configuration profile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for centralized control of multiple active noise cancellation devices. The method includes identifying a trigger event. Also, the method includes identifying at least one zone of a mapped area in response to identifying the trigger event. Further, the method includes identifying two or more devices based on the at least one zone of the mapped area, and transmitting a command to disable active noise cancellation on the two or more devices.

Abstract: A method for mediating a communication session between a first user and a second user is disclosed. The method includes storing, in a registry, device information for the second user. The device information includes a list of two or more devices associated with the second user, and, for each device, a list of one or more capabilities of the device. The method also includes selecting, for a communication session of a first type, a second device from the list of two or more devices by sorting the plurality of device information. Additionally, the method includes receiving a request to open a communication session with the second user. The request originates from a first device of the first user and includes a first session type identifier of the first type. Further, the method includes, in response to receiving the request, returning a response including device information of the second device.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for performing extension mobility via a headset connection. The method includes receiving a headset identifier from a headset. Also, the method includes, in response to receiving the headset identifier, sending the headset identifier to a device management server. Further, the method includes receiving a call control user identifier from the device management server, and sending, to a call control server, the call control user identifier. Still yet, the method includes receiving, from the call control server, a configuration profile associated with the call control user identifier. One or more settings of a desk phone are configured using the configuration profile.

Abstract: A wearable user device is provided, which can be donned and doffed by a user, and which is configured for use in a user authentication system. To enhance the security of a user authentication, the wearable user device comprises a detector device to detect a donned or doffed condition of said wearable user device; and an alert processing module, connected with said detector device. The alert processing module is configured to determine whether said wearable user device is doffed forcefully, and if said wearable user device is doffed forcefully, to transmit an authentication exception corresponding to a forceful doffed condition to an authentication server.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for centralized control of multiple active noise cancellation devices. The method includes identifying a trigger event. Also, the method includes identifying at least one zone of a mapped area in response to identifying the trigger event. Further, the method includes identifying two or more devices based on the at least one zone of the mapped area, and transmitting a command to disable active noise cancellation on the two or more devices.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for addressing open space noise are disclosed. In one example, a method for masking open space noise includes receiving a plurality of mobile device microphone data from a plurality of mobile devices. A location data associated with each mobile device in the plurality of mobile devices is received. A plurality of stationary microphone data is received from a plurality of stationary microphones. A sound masking noise output is adjusted at one or more loudspeakers responsive to the plurality of mobile device microphone data and the plurality of stationary microphone data.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for centralized control of multiple active noise cancellation devices. The method includes identifying a trigger event. Also, the method includes identifying, in response to identifying the trigger event, two or more zones of a mapped area. Further, the method includes identifying, based on the two or more zones, two or more devices. Still yet, the method includes transmitting a command to disable active noise cancellation on each of the two or more devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for centralized control of multiple active noise cancellation devices. The method includes identifying a trigger event. Also, the method includes identifying, in response to identifying the trigger event, two or more zones of a mapped area. Further, the method includes identifying, based on the two or more zones, two or more devices. Still yet, the method includes transmitting a command to disable active noise cancellation on each of the two or more devices.

Abstract: A subscription-enabled audio device is provided, which comprises at least a speaker for providing an application audio output; a subscription verification module, allowing to determine a subscription state indicator; and an audio processor for controlling the speaker. To provide an enhanced audio device that is particularly suitable for Device-as-a-Service application, the audio processor is configured to query the subscription verification module to obtain the subscription state indicator and to provide a subscription state audio output in addition to said application audio output to the speaker in case the subscription state indicator corresponds to an unsubscribed state.

Abstract: A subscription-enabled audio device is provided, which comprises at least a speaker for providing an application audio output; a subscription verification module, allowing to determine a subscription state indicator; and an audio processor for controlling the speaker. To provide an enhanced audio device that is particularly suitable for Device-as-a-Service application, the audio processor is configured to query the subscription verification module to obtain the subscription state indicator and to provide a subscription state audio output in addition to said application audio output to the speaker in case the subscription state indicator corresponds to an unsubscribed state.

Abstract: An authentication server, an application device and a probability-based user authentication system and method are disclosed. To simplify authentication while keeping a high level of security, the authentication server comprises at least an authentication probability evaluation module for determining a probability of requestor identification. The authentication server is configured to at least receive an authentication request from an authenticator, said authentication request comprises at least user identification data. The authentication probability evaluation module is configured upon reception of said user identification data to receive user behavior information, corresponding to the received user identification data from a user information database; and to determine a user probability value by comparing at least said user behavior information with authenticator application data. The requestor is authenticated in dependence of said determined user probability value.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a first interface arrangement that obtains information from at least one data source. The information is associated with the presence of an entity at a location. The apparatus also comprises a processing arrangement that automatically updates a dynamic distribution list that is associated with the location based on the information.

Abstract: A wearable device includes: a first sensor configured to provide a first sensor signal; a second sensor configured to provide a second sensor signal; and a processor configured to i) determine whether the wearable device is being worn based on the first sensor signal, and ii) calibrate the second sensor responsive to determining that the wearable device is being worn. Also, a holdable device includes a first sensor configured to provide a first sensor signal; a second sensor configured to provide a second sensor signal; and a processor configured to i) determine whether the holdable device is being held based on the first sensor signal, and ii) calibrate the second sensor responsive to determining that the holdable device is being held.

Abstract: Apparatus having corresponding methods and computer-readable media comprise: a processor configured to execute one or more applications associated with a plurality of identities; and one or more transceivers configured to transceive first wireless signals responsive to a first enablement signal, and to transceive second wireless signals responsive to a second enablement signal; wherein the first wireless signals represent a first transceiver identifier associated with a first one of the identities; wherein the second wireless signals represent a second transceiver identifier associated with a second one of the identities; wherein the processor is further configured to assert the first enablement signal responsive to occurrence of one or more first events; and wherein the processor is further configured to assert the second enablement signal responsive to occurrence of one or more second events.

Abstract: A mobile user device, configured to communicate over a wireless medium and a corresponding computer-implemented method is described. The mobile user device in one embodiment may comprise a near field communication interface for at least sending response information to a receiver in one or more near field transmissions; and a communication control module, connected with said near field communication interface. To improve the security of the mobile user device, the communication control module is configured to control whether said response information is sent by said near field communication interface in dependence of at least a communication safety parameter.

Abstract: An authentication server, an application device and a probability-based user authentication system and method are disclosed. To simplify authentication while keeping a high level of security, the authentication server comprises at least an authentication probability evaluation module for determining a probability of requestor identification. The authentication server is configured to at least receive an authentication request from an authenticator, said authentication request comprises at least user identification data. The authentication probability evaluation module is configured upon reception of said user identification data to receive user behavior information, corresponding to the received user identification data from a user information database; and to determine a user probability value by comparing at least said user behavior information with authenticator application data. The requestor is authenticated in dependence of said determined user probability value.

Abstract: A mobile user device, configured to communicate over a wireless medium and a corresponding computer-implemented method is described. The mobile user device in one embodiment may comprise a near field communication interface for at least sending response information to a receiver in one or more near field transmissions; and a communication control module, connected with said near field communication interface. To improve the security of the mobile user device, the communication control module is configured to control whether said response information is sent by said near field communication interface in dependence of at least a communication safety parameter.