Abstract: Example embodiments presented herein are directed towards a wireless device (101) and a network node (102, 103, 104, 110, 111, 115), and corresponding methods therein, for prescheduling uplink communications in a wireless network. Such prescheduling is performed prior to the time the uplink communication is needed. According to the example embodiments, the prescheduling is performed with the network node having knowledge of a communication pattern of the wireless device via at least one prescheduling parameter obtained by the network node (the base station, or a core network node), either transmitted by the wireless device or else retrieved by the network node from subscription or historical data. The prescheduling parameter may relate to the application or service that has been activated, and a prescheduling cancellation is sent when it is halted.

Abstract: Using approximated bin intervals to label the histograms provides clarity and allows for the histogram to be more intuitively understood. A dataset may comprise a plurality of records having a plurality of features including one or more continuous features. A selection of a continuous feature may be obtained. A bin width based on a number of bins and feature statistics of the continuous feature may be determined. An approximated bin interval range is determined by applying a bin mask based on the bin width to the feature statistics. An approximated bin width is determined based on the number of bins and the approximated bin interval range. Approximated bin intervals for the histogram are determined based on the approximated bin width. A histogram is generated having bins with intervals based the approximated bin intervals.

Abstract: Using approximated bin intervals to label the histograms provides clarity and allows for the histogram to be more intuitively understood. A dataset may comprise a plurality of records having a plurality of features including one or more continuous features. A selection of a continuous feature may be obtained. A bin width based on a number of bins and feature statistics of the continuous feature may be determined. An approximated bin interval range is determined by applying a bin mask based on the bin width to the feature statistics. An approximated bin width is determined based on the number of bins and the approximated bin interval range. Approximated bin intervals for the histogram are determined based on the approximated bin width. A histogram is generated having bins with intervals based the approximated bin intervals.

Abstract: Using approximated bin intervals to label the histograms provides clarity and allows for the histogram to be more intuitively understood. A dataset may comprise a plurality of records having a plurality of features including one or more continuous features. A selection of a continuous feature may be obtained. A bin width based on a number of bins and feature statistics of the continuous feature may be determined. An approximated bin interval range is determined by applying a bin mask based on the bin width to the feature statistics. An approximated bin width is determined based on the number of bins and the approximated bin interval range. Approximated bin intervals for the histogram are determined based on the approximated bin width. A histogram is generated having bins with intervals based the approximated bin intervals.

Abstract: Example embodiments presented herein are directed towards a wireless device (101) and a network node (102, 103, 104, 110, 111, 115), and corresponding methods therein, for prescheduling uplink communications in a wireless network. Such prescheduling is performed prior to the time the uplink communication is needed. According to the example embodiments, the prescheduling is performed with the network node having knowledge of a communication pattern of the wireless device via at least one prescheduling parameter obtained by the network node (the base station, or a core network node), either transmitted by the wireless device or else retrieved by the network node from subscription or historical data. The prescheduling parameter may relate to the application or service that has been activated, and a prescheduling cancellation is sent when it is halted.

Abstract: A method in a user equipment for selecting an access mode for an application in the user equipment. The user equipment operates in a wireless communication environment, and the wireless communication environment comprises at least one cellular network access node and at least one wireless local network access node. The method first checks whether an application is associated with one or more communication parameters. When the application is associated with one or more communication parameters, the method than selects an access mode for the application based on comparing the one or more communication parameters with respective one or more corresponding determined communication parameters. When the application is not associated with the one or more communication parameters, the user equipment selects a multiple access mode for the application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for increasing performance in a radio communication system (12). The method comprises obtaining an indication that it is desirable to avoid that a communication terminal (5) of the system (12) enters a power saving mode, the power saving mode being entered upon expiry of a timer of the communication terminal (5). The method further comprises allowing a scheme of scheduled periodic exchange of data between the communication terminal (5) and a node (8) of a network (10) of the system (12), intended to periodically reset the timer before its expiry by means of said periodic exchange of data. The method also comprises exchanging data between the communication terminal (5) and the network node (8) over a radio interface (11) in accordance with the scheme, whereby entry of the communication terminal (5) into the power saving mode is prevented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of a wireless communication terminal for selecting a Radio Access Technology (RAT) to use. The method comprises scanning at least one frequency band to identify available RATs which the terminal can use in view of a configuration of the terminal. The method also comprises measuring at least one predetermined parameter of each of at least two of the available RATs, said parameter being related to the end-to-end performance available to the terminal via each of the at least two RATs. The method further comprises establishing which one of the available RATs provides the best performance, based on the measurements of the predetermined parameter. The invention also relates to a wireless communication terminal and to a computer program product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for increasing performance in a radio communication system (12). The method comprises obtaining an indication that it is desirable to avoid that a communication terminal (5) of the system (12) enters a power saving mode, the power saving mode being entered upon expiry of a timer of the communication terminal (5). The method further comprises allowing a scheme of scheduled periodic exchange of data between the communication terminal (5) and a node (8) of a network (10) of the system (12), intended to periodically reset the timer before its expiry by means of said periodic exchange of data. The method also comprises exchanging data between the communication terminal (5) and the network node (8) over a radio interface (11) in accordance with the scheme, whereby entry of the communication terminal (5) into the power saving mode is prevented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of a wireless communication terminal for selecting a Radio Access Technology (RAT) to use. The method comprises scanning at least one frequency band to identify available RATs which the terminal can use in view of a configuration of the terminal. The method also comprises measuring at least one predetermined parameter of each of at least two of the available RATs, said parameter being related to the end-to-end performance available to the terminal via each of the at least two RATs. The method further comprises establishing which one of the available RATs provides the best performance, based on the measurements of the predetermined parameter. The invention also relates to a wireless communication terminal and to a computer program product.

Abstract: Mobile User Equipment (UE) is operated in a first mode in which radio functions are enabled. In response to a predetermined condition, the UE is operated in a power saving mode involving disabling all radio functionality for a first period of time during which no connection is maintained with a cellular communication system serving node. After the first period of time, the UE ascertains whether any attempts were made to contact it during the first period of time and if so whether any of the attempted contacts is characterized by an attribute that matches a predefined attribute. If any of the attempted contacts is characterized by the attribute that matches the predefined attribute, then a user alarm is activated. If the response to the user alarm has been made, then the UE is again operated in the first mode; otherwise, the UE is again operated in the power saving mode.

Abstract: Mobile User Equipment (UE) is operated in a first mode in which radio functions are enabled. In response to a predetermined condition, the UE is operated in a power saving mode involving disabling all radio functionality for a first period of time during which no connection is maintained with a cellular communication system serving node. After the first period of time, the UE ascertains whether any attempts were made to contact it during the first period of time and if so whether any of the attempted contacts is characterized by an attribute that matches a predefined attribute. If any of the attempted contacts is characterized by the attribute that matches the predefined attribute, then a user alarm is activated. If the response to the user alarm has been made, then the UE is again operated in the first mode; otherwise, the UE is again operated in the power saving mode.

Abstract: A method of authenticating users to reduce transaction risks includes indicating a desire to conduct a transaction and determining whether the transaction requires access to protected resources. Moreover, the method determines whether inputted information is known, determines a state of a communications device when the inputted information is known, and transmits a biometric authentication request from a server to an authentication system when the state of the communications device is enrolled.

Abstract: An eVault system securely stores personal data and documents for citizens and allows controlled access by citizens and optionally by service providers. The eVault may be adapted to allow processes involving the documents to be carried out in a secure and paperless fashion. Documents are certified, and biometric matching is used for security. On effecting a match with a biometric identifier presented by a user, the user is allowed access to his personal eVault and to access a personal cryptographic key stored therein. One or more of these personal keys may be securely applied within the eVault to generate an electronic signature, amongst other functions.

Abstract: An eVault system securely stores personal data and documents for citizens and allows controlled access by citizens and optionally by service providers. The eVault may be adapted to allow processes involving the documents to be carried out in a secure and paperless fashion. Documents are certified, and biometric matching is used for security. On effecting a match with a biometric identifier presented by a user, the user is allowed access to his personal eVault and to access a personal cryptographic key stored therein. One or more of these personal keys may be securely applied within the eVault to generate an electronic signature, amongst other functions.

Abstract: An eVault system securely stores personal data and documents for citizens and allows controlled access by citizens and optionally by service providers. The eVault may be adapted to allow processes involving the documents to be carried out in a secure and paperless fashion. Documents are certified, and biometric matching is used for security. On effecting a match with a biometric identifier presented by a user, the user is allowed access to his personal eVault and to access a personal cryptographic key stored therein. One or more of these personal keys may be securely applied within the eVault to generate an electronic signature, amongst other functions.

Abstract: An eVault system securely stores personal data and documents for citizens and allows controlled access by citizens and optionally by service providers. The eVault may be adapted to allow processes involving the documents to be carried out in a secure and paperless fashion. Documents are certified, and biometric matching is used for security. On effecting a match with a biometric identifier presented by a user, the user is allowed access to his personal eVault and to access a personal cryptographic key stored therein. One or more of these personal keys may be securely applied within the eVault to generate an electronic signature, amongst other functions.

Abstract: An eVault system securely stores personal data and documents for citizens and allows controlled access by citizens and optionally by service providers. The eVault may be adapted to allow processes involving the documents to be carried out in a secure and paperless fashion. Documents are certified, and biometric matching is used for security. On effecting a match with a biometric identifier presented by a user, the user is allowed access to his personal eVault and to access a personal cryptographic key stored therein. One or more of these personal keys may be securely applied within the eVault to generate an electronic signature, amongst other functions.

Abstract: A data storage system that protects privacy and ensures security includes a plurality of nodes in a networked architecture, the nodes being adapted to securely communicate and co-operate with one another to allow storage and retrieval of data. A single piece of biometric data is associated only with a blinded identifier and securely divided across one or more nodes, adapted for data storage. The data itself and the link to the original individual, from whom the biometric was acquired, cannot be obtained without the co-operation of two or more nodes.

Abstract: A data storage system that protects privacy and ensures security includes a plurality of nodes in a networked architecture, the nodes being adapted to securely communicate and co-operate with one another to allow storage and retrieval of data. A single piece of biometric data is associated only with a blinded identifier and securely divided across one or more nodes, adapted for data storage. The data itself and the link to the original individual, from whom the biometric was acquired, cannot be obtained without the co-operation of two or more nodes.