Abstract: There is provided mechanisms for handling content delivery in a client node. A method being performed by the client node. The method comprises registering, by an application entity of the client node and with an MBMS entity of the client node, for enabling the client node to receive content delivered by encrypted unicast transmission and to receive the content delivered by broadcast transmission. The method comprises selectively controlling, by a trusted entity of the client node, reception of the content in a media player of the client node between reception of the encrypted unicast transmission and broadcast transmission depending on whether the content is available or not for reception on the broadcast transmission.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a system and a computer-implemented method for integrating voice-based interface in agricultural systems are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods relating to delivery of an alternate representation of a requested segment of a media content item to a terminal device are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system comprises a terminal device and a network node. The terminal device is configured to send a request for a first representation of requested media content, and receive a response to the request comprising a second representation of the requested media content, where the second representation of the requested media content is different than the first representation of the requested media content. The network node is configured to receive the request from the terminal device for the first representation of the requested media content, select the second representation of the requested media content, and send the response to the terminal device comprising the second representation of the requested media content.

Abstract: There is provided mechanisms for handling content delivery in a client node. A method being performed by the client node. The method comprises registering, by an application entity of the client node and with an MBMS entity of the client node, for enabling the client node to receive content delivered by encrypted unicast transmission and to receive the content delivered by broadcast transmission. The method comprises selectively controlling, by a trusted entity of the client node, reception of the content in a media player of the client node between reception of the encrypted unicast transmission and broadcast transmission depending on whether the content is available or not for reception on the broadcast transmission.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to barrier structures for underfill blockout regions uses in phonotics chip packaging and methods of manufacture. The structure includes a substrate with a plurality of solder connections and at least one optical fiber interface disposed within at least one cavity of the substrate. The structure further includes a barrier structure formed about the cavity which is structured to prevent underfill material from degrading an optical coupling of the optical fiber.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to barrier structures for underfill blockout regions uses in phonotics chip packaging and methods of manufacture. The structure includes a substrate with a plurality of solder connections and at least one optical fiber interface disposed within at least one cavity of the substrate. The structure further includes a barrier structure formed about the cavity which is structured to prevent underfill material from degrading an optical coupling of the optical fiber.

Abstract: Systems and methods relating to delivery of an alternate representation of a requested segment of a media content item to a terminal device are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system comprises a terminal device and a network node. The terminal device is configured to send a request for a first representation of requested media content, and receive a response to the request comprising a second representation of the requested media content, where the second representation of the requested media content is different than the first representation of the requested media content. The network node is configured to receive the request from the terminal device for the first representation of the requested media content, select the second representation of the requested media content, and send the response to the terminal device comprising the second representation of the requested media content.

Abstract: A method of creating a delivery session for multiple broadcast multicast service centers may include providing a first create delivery session message for a first broadcast multicast service center. A service key identification and a key domain identification may be received from the first broadcast multicast service center, and a second create delivery session message may be provided for a second broadcast multicast service center. The second create delivery session message may include the service key identification and the key domain identification from the first broadcast multicast service center, and the second create delivery session message may include a duplicate indication.

Abstract: A method and node for providing a temporary emergency call back identifier to a User Equipment (UE) for use by an emergency assistance provider. Based on an emergency registration indication, a temporary emergency call back identifier is assigned to the UE. The temporary emergency call back identifier is valid for a period of time that does not exceed the duration of the emergency registration. Temporary emergency call back identifiers could be maintain in a pool of emergency identifiers. A registration record could be maintained in a registration record database to associate a given UE with a given temporary emergency call back identifier.

Abstract: An enhanced Voice Call Continuity (VCC) application server and a method are described herein that: (1) assists in establishing an emergency call between a VCC capable User Equipment (UE) (which is located within an IMS network) and a Public Safety Access Point (PSAP); (2) assists in transitioning the emergency call from an IMS domain to a CS domain so the emergency call can be continued when the UE roams from the IMS network to a Circuit Switched (CS) network; and (3) assists the PSAP to call back the UE if the emergency call is dropped while the US is located in the CS network.

Abstract: A system, method and access gateway for minimizing the number of transcodings of a speech signal during a Voice-over-IP (VoIP) conference call in a packet-switched network in which Tandem Free Operation (TFO) is utilized. The system includes a first gateway connecting the first mobile subscriber to the network, a second gateway connecting the second subscriber, and a third gateway connecting the third subscriber. The second gateway sends a message to the first gateway indicating a speech coding mode being utilized between the second gateway and the second subscriber. The third gateway sends a message to the first gateway indicating a speech coding mode being utilized between the third gateway and the third subscriber. When a three-way conference call is initiated, the first gateway encodes the call path to the second subscriber with the speech coding mode being utilized between the second gateway and the second subscriber.

Abstract: A multiple hyperband capable mobile station is programmed with either or both hyperband and frequency band communications selection criteria. The selection criteria utilized include restricting operation to certain hyperbands and/or frequency bands, preferring operation in certain hyperbands and/or frequency bands, and prioritizing operation to certain hyperbands and/or frequency bands. The programmed hyperband selection criteria facilitate control over server selection by the mobile station in response to a received neighbor list of a hyperband and frequency bands (and the channels therein) for effectuating cellular communications. The selection criteria for a mobile station are further transmitted to the system from the mobile station for use in making mobile station hand-off determinations.

Abstract: A radio telecommunications network for providing group extension phone service to a plurality of subscribers utilizing standard wireline telephones is disclosed. The network comprises a gateway mobile switching center (G-MSC) connected to an external communication network, a home location register (HLR) which includes a database of directory number (DN) categories, a serving mobile switching center/visited location register (MSC/VLR) which includes a plurality of cellular trunks in a pool configuration, a base station connected to the serving MSC/VLR, and a multi-line terminal (MLT) for connecting the plurality of standard wireline telephones to the base station. The MLT includes a cellular side for establishing a radio link to the base station, an office side for establishing wireline connections to the plurality of standard wireline telephones, and an interface between the cellular side and the office side.

Abstract: A communications system in which information is transmitted in a plurality of time slots grouped into a plurality of superframes which are, in turn, grouped into a plurality of paging frames. A remote station receives paging messages once in each paging frame.

Abstract: A method of providing a list of digital control channel (DCCH) frequencies that are in use in a radio telecommunications network to a mobile station operating in the network. Each DCCH includes a superframe having an extended broadcast control channel (E-BCCH) time slot which is broadcast in an E-BCCH cycle. The method begins by dividing the list of DCCH frequencies into a plurality of DCCH subsets, and sequentially or randomly broadcasting the DCCH subsets to the mobile station in the E-BCCH time slot of the DCCH. The next DCCH subset is broadcast when the current E-BCCH cycle is completed. Alternatively, the next DCCH subset may be broadcast when a timer expires. In this case, a broadcast control channel (BCCH) change notification (BCN) indicator is changed whenever a new subset is broadcast.

Abstract: A radio communication method and system employs power level presetting to mitigate the increase in interference caused by the discontinuous transmission of mobile stations. In the downlink, power presetting entails detecting the entry (or removal) of mobile stations to a cell, and in response thereto, calculating a plurality of power adjustment values for each mobile station within the cell. In the uplink, power presetting entails estimating an increase in interference caused by the entry (or removal) of mobile stations to a cell, and using this estimate for calculating an updated power target for each mobile station within the cell. Power presetting is also initiated in response to one or more mobile stations switching from high data-rate mode to low data-rate mode, or vice versa.

Abstract: A system for determining when a radio telecommunications network should switch between a first grade of service and a second grade of service based upon a highly accurate and reliable estimate of the bit error rate (BER). The system estimates the BER on an uplink and a downlink on a user channel, and determines whether the BER on the uplink and the downlink on the user channel are below a first set of thresholds. The system then measures the residual BER (RBER) and the frame erasure rate (FER) on the voice channel uplink, and determines whether the downlink BER, the uplink RBER, and the uplink FER are lower than a second set of thresholds. If lower, the system sends and receives a data message on a Fast Associated Control Channel (FACCH). The system obtains a highly accurate estimate of the BER on a downlink on the FACCH channel, and reports the downlink BER in a message on the FACCH channel uplink. The system then estimates the BER on the FACCH channel uplink.

Abstract: A radio communication method and system employs power level presetting to mitigate the increase in interference caused by the discontinuous transmission of mobile stations. In the downlink, power presetting entails detecting the entry (or removal) of mobile stations to a cell, and in response thereto, calculating a plurality of power adjustment values for each mobile station within the cell. In the uplink, power presetting entails estimating an increase in interference caused by the entry (or removal) of mobile stations to a cell, and using this estimate for calculating an updated power target for each mobile station within the cell. Power presetting is also initiated in response to one or more mobile stations switching from high data-rate mode to low data-rate mode, or vice versa.

Abstract: A D-AMPS+ cellular communications air interface is presented wherein a packet data control channel and packet data traffic channel is supported in addition to the conventional digital control channel and digital traffic channel. In particular, the packet data control channel, packet data traffic channel and digital traffic channel support multiple modulation level operation (high versus low). Procedures are provided for intracell and intercell modulation transition of mobile station communications carried by a traffic channel. In particular, these procedures facilitate intracell and intercell modulation transition to a traffic channel using the same level of modulation, as well as intracell and intercell (fall-forward and fall-backward) modulation transition to a traffic channel using a different level of modulation.

Abstract: A D-AMPS+ cellular communications air interface is presented wherein a packet data control channel and packet data traffic channel is supported in addition to the conventional digital control channel and digital traffic channel. In particular, the packet data control channel and packet data traffic channel support multiple modulation level operation (high versus low). Procedures are provided for mobile station selection, as well as re-selection, of either the high or low-level modulation for the packet channels. Procedures are further provided for facilitating a fall-forward to the high-level modulation packet data control channel, or a fall-backward to the low-level modulation packet data control channel with respect to both uplink and downlink packet data communications.