Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various aspects enable detecting a malfunction caused by radio frequency (RF) interference. A computing device processor may identify a location of the computing device based on a plurality of real-time data inputs received by the computing device. The processor may characterize an RF environment of the computing device based on the identified location and the plurality of real-time data inputs. The processor may determine at least one RF emissions threshold based on the characterization of the RF environment. The processor may compare the characterization of the RF environment to the at least one RF emissions threshold, and may perform an action in response to determining that the characterization of the RF environment exceeds the at least one RF emissions threshold.

Abstract: A system and method for mediating the routing of asynchronous messages includes routing the asynchronous message to a first recipient, determining whether the first recipient opened the asynchronous message, and re-routing the asynchronous message to a second recipient who is qualified to receive and respond to the message if the first recipient fails to open the message (i.e., read, listen, display, act upon the message). In an embodiment, the message is re-routed to the second recipient if the first recipient fails to open the message within a deadline automatically imposed by the system when the message is of a certain type. In an embodiment, a mediator monitors if any recipient accepts responsibility for the asynchronous message and informs the other recipients that the asynchronous message may be deleted from their message queues.

Abstract: An approach provides signaling for administrative domain change during location tracking. Departure of a mobile node from a first administrative domain is detected during a position reporting session. It is determined whether a first, configured to determine position, within the first administrative domain is inaccessible. If inaccessible, signaling for a handoff is initiated for assignment of a second, configured to determine position, within a second administrative domain to continue the position reporting session.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer-readable media for performing authenticated gesture recognition are presented. According to one or more aspects, a gesture performed by a user may be detected. An identity of the user may be determined based on sensor input captured substantially contemporaneously with the detected gesture. Then, it may be determined, based on the identity of the user, that the detected gesture corresponds to at least one command of a plurality of commands. Subsequently, the at least one command may be executed. In some arrangements, the gesture may correspond to a first command when performed by a first user, and the same gesture may correspond to a second command different from the first command when performed by a second user different from the first user.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method for generating a mobile device's user interface is provided. The method may include: receiving, via the mobile device, input from a user of the mobile device, the input being related to a property for presenting dynamic context-dependent informational cues; determining a context; identifying a subset of a set of informational cues, the subset being associated with the context; and predominately presenting, via the mobile device, the identified subset to the user, the presentation being predominate as compared to any presentation of other informational cues in the set of informational cues, wherein the presentation accords with the received user input.

Abstract: Techniques for improving security on a device are disclosed. In an aspect, a multi-factor password comprising a plurality of factors may be used to improve security. Each factor may correspond to a different type of information that may be used for authentication and/or other purposes. For example, the plurality of factors may include an alpha-numeric string, a fingerprint of a user, a voice clip, a picture, a video, etc. The device may authenticate the user based on the multi-factor password. In another aspect, a dynamic password that varies with at least one parameter (e.g., time, location, etc.) may be used to improve security. The dynamic password may have a plurality of values for a plurality of scenarios defined by at least one parameter. The device may authenticate a user in a given scenario based on a value of the dynamic password applicable for that scenario.

Abstract: A system and method for mediating the routing of asynchronous messages includes routing the asynchronous message to a first recipient, determining whether the first recipient opened the asynchronous message, and re-routing the asynchronous message to a second recipient who is qualified to receive and respond to the message if the first recipient fails to open the message. In an aspect, the second recipient is selected based upon the role that the second recipient performs within the system. In another aspect, the message is re-routed to the second recipient if the first recipient fails to open the message within a deadline imposed by the message sender. In another aspect, the message is re-routed to the second recipient if the first recipient fails to open the message within a deadline automatically imposed by the system when the message is of a certain type.

Abstract: A network entity includes a controller adapted to operate a location-based application for initiating a location reporting session. The location reporting session includes determining and reporting a current location of a mobile station based on one or more parameters having one or more associated values, where, when the session is a periodic location reporting session, one of the parameters may be a periodicity of reporting the current location of the mobile station. The location-based application is also adapted to change the value of one or more of the parameters during the location reporting session. The same location reporting session may therefore continue based on the changed values of the respective parameter(s).

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating performance of location services for a mobile station that roams beyond its home network. A cache is provided at the mobile station. The cache is populated with a value identifying the address of the serving position server. When a location service is requested, the cache is accessed, and a message is sent to the address identified in the cache. The cache is updatable, such as through the generation and forwarding of a message to the mobile station by the home position server responsive to registration of the mobile station.

Abstract: A system and method for mediating the routing of asynchronous messages includes routing the asynchronous message to a first recipient, determining whether the first recipient opened the asynchronous message, and re-routing the asynchronous message to a second recipient who is qualified to receive and respond to the message if the first recipient fails to open the message (i.e., read, listen, display, act upon the message). In an embodiment, the message is re-routed to the second recipient if the first recipient fails to open the message within a deadline automatically imposed by the system when the message is of a certain type. In an embodiment, a mediator monitors if any recipient accepts responsibility for the asynchronous message and informs the other recipients that the asynchronous message may be deleted from their message queues.

Abstract: A system and method for mediating the routing of asynchronous messages includes routing the asynchronous message to a first recipient, determining whether the first recipient opened the asynchronous message, and re-routing the asynchronous message to a second recipient who is qualified to receive and respond to the message if the first recipient fails to open the message. In an aspect, the second recipient is selected based upon the role that the second recipient performs within the system. In another aspect, the message is re-routed to the second recipient if the first recipient fails to open the message within a deadline imposed by the message sender. In another aspect, the message is re-routed to the second recipient if the first recipient fails to open the message within a deadline automatically imposed by the system when the message is of a certain type.

Abstract: A solution for supporting relocation of an IP session of a mobile node during a network layer handover in a mobile communication system. In the method, from the application context information on the mobile node is detected a first set of capabilities of a network node that that facilitate maintaining the IP session. This first set of capabilities is queried from one or more potential next network node. Applicability of the potential next network node to the relocation of the IP session is determined by the capability information on the first set of capabilities.

Abstract: Method and equipment for use in connection with a wireless communication terminal accessing an IMS of a third generation telecommunication system via a WLAN, and in particular based on WLAN interworking scenario 3 and 4.

Abstract: An apparatus for re-keying a mobile terminal in a foreign network includes a processor. The processor is configured to receive, at the apparatus which is physically located in the foreign network, a request for re-keying from the mobile terminal in the foreign network. The processor is also configured to translate the request for transmission to a home network of the mobile terminal and to transmit the translated request to a bootstrapping server function of the home network.

Abstract: A mobile node includes first and second communication interfaces for connecting to first and second types of networks, respectively. The mobile node also includes a processor capable of connecting to a first type of network via the first communication interface. The processor can monitor location information from the first type of network, the location information being representative of a geographic area within which the mobile node is currently located and available as a result of the connection to the first type of network. The processor can determine if the mobile node is currently located in an area associated with a second type of network based upon the monitoring of the location information. If so, the processor can turn on the second communication interface, and effectuate a handoff of the mobile node from the first type of network to the second type of network via the second communication interface.

Abstract: An approach provides signaling for administrative domain change during location tracking. Departure of a mobile node from a first administrative domain is detected during a position reporting session. It is determined whether a first, configured to determine position, within the first administrative domain is inaccessible. If inaccessible, signaling for a handoff is initiated for assignment of a second, configured to determine position, within a second administrative domain to continue the position reporting session.

Abstract: A system for connecting a mobile node includes a target network, and may include an anchor network. The anchor network can generate token information based upon a trust relationship between the mobile node and the anchor network, and a trust relationship between the target network and the anchor network. The anchor network can then transmit the token information to the mobile node. Thereafter, during connection of the mobile node, the target network is capable of establishing a link-layer connection with the mobile node over a previously established physical-layer connection. The target network is also capable receiving of a handoff attach message including the token information, and thereafter authenticating the mobile node based upon the handoff attach message. And if the mobile node is authenticated, the target network is capable of establishing a network-layer connection with the mobile node over the link-layer connection.

Abstract: A network entity includes a controller adapted to operate a location-based application for initiating a location reporting session. The location reporting session includes determining and reporting a current location of a mobile station based on one or more parameters having one or more associated values, where, when the session is a periodic location reporting session, one of the parameters may be a periodicity of reporting the current location of the mobile station. The location-based application is also adapted to change the value of one or more of the parameters during the location reporting session. The same location reporting session may therefore continue based on the changed values of the respective parameter(s).

Abstract: Systems and methods for recovering and managing location information in mobile communication networks using a fast recovery protocol and load balanced query and update processes. According to the fast recovery protocol, if a location update processor does not receive a message from a global database server acknowledging receipt by the global database server of a location update message after a predetermined retry interval has elapsed since the location update message was sent by the location update processor, the location update processor sends a location update retry message after each predetermined retry interval elapses until the location update processor receives an acknowledgement message from the global database server. The global database server can use the location update retry messages and the predetermined retry interval to recover from a database or link failure. The recovery period using the fast recovery protocol is bounded by the predetermined retry interval.

Abstract: A mobile terminal (10) includes a transceiver (11); a user interface (10D) and a location module (10B) coupled to the transceiver and responsive to a trigger to request that a map be downloaded to the mobile terminal for storage in a memory (10C). The location module is further coupled to the user interface for displaying at least a portion of a downloaded map to a user and for prompting the user to indicate the user's location on the map. The location module is responsive to the user indicating the user's location for supplying enhanced mobile terminal location information to an application (10A) that requests mobile terminal location information.