Abstract: Method and apparatus are described for delivering triggers and small data. In an embodiment, a receiver may be configured to receive a trigger or small data packet, and a transmitter may be configured to transmit a subscriber information request to see whether a subscriber is present. The receiver may be further configured to receive an identity of a second node on a condition that the subscriber is present. The transmitter may be further configured to transmit the trigger or small data packet to the second node over an interface, the second node configured to create an Internet Protocol (IP) packet with an IP address containing the trigger or small data packet and deliver the IP packet to a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) using the IP address and a default or dedicated bearer of the WTRU.

Abstract: Example methods are provided to perform an operation associated with a first host to manage a virtualized computing environment. One example method includes generating, by the management entity, a first set of infrastructure data metrics of the first host, wherein the first host is supported by infrastructure elements having a set of infrastructure constraints. The method also includes querying the first host to obtain an identification of the first host, associating the first host with the first set of infrastructure data metrics based on the identification, and determining whether a first infrastructure constraint of a first infrastructure element from the set of infrastructure constraints has been reached before performing the operation to manage the virtualized computing environment.

Abstract: A network node is configured to initiate a first authentication and key establishment procedure with a machine to machine (M2M) device. The network node is configured to determine a key agreement between the network node and the M2M device using the first authentication and key establishment procedure. The network node is configured to initiate a second authentication and key establishment procedure with an M2M server. The network node is configured to receive a request from the M2M server for the key agreement to be used to communicate with the M2M device using the second authentication and key establishment procedure. The network node is configured to send the key agreement to the M2M server using the second authentication and key establishment procedure.

Abstract: The embodiments of the disclosure disclose an intelligent playing method and apparatus based on preference feedback. An embodiment of the method comprises: receiving voice feedback on currently played multimedia from a user; analyzing a user intention based on the voice feedback; calculating, in response to the user intention indicating updating a currently played multimedia list, a similarity between multimedia in a multimedia database and the current multimedia; and updating the currently played multimedia list based on the voice feedback and the similarity. The embodiment improves the quality and pertinence in playing multimedia.

Abstract: Example methods are provided to deploy an Internet of Things (IoT) solution in a hybrid environment. The methods include deploying a first agent application on a first edge gateway of a first vendor by the first edge gateway. The first agent application is configured to collect a first set of information associated with the first edge gateway. The methods include deploying a second agent application on a second edge gateway of a second vendor by the second edge gateway. The second agent application is configured to collect a second set of information associated with the second edge gateway. In response to a determination of a first virtualized computing environment on the first edge gateway or a second virtualized computing environment on the second edge gateway fulfils a first requirement of a template to deploy the IoT solution, the methods include deploying the IoT solution in the first virtualized computing environment, the second virtualized computing environment, or both.

Abstract: Methods and procedures allow devices interwork with various types of service layers by updating the device to support the protocol of the M2M/IoT service layer that is being communicated with. Devices can coordinate/initiate download of a service layer API that is compatible with the service layer the device is attempting to use. A service layer can coordinate the autonomous update of a device with the proper service layer API which allows the device to then communicate and use services supported by the service layer component to the device. A service layer can detect a device or application lacking proper service layer functionality and can trigger a management entity to update the device or application with the service layer API required such that the device can then register to the service layer and use its services. A device or application can be customized or optimized to the service layer that it is registered to and using.

Abstract: Mechanisms for service layer charging correlation are disclosed. Embodiments can include a Service Domain Charging Correlation Function (SD-CCF), which is responsible for interacting with underlying network and correlating charging information at service layer. Charging correlation information can be used to enable and facilitate the service layer charging correlation.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a device on a network that is configured to add a service. The device includes a memory that is operably coupled to the processor. The processor is adapted to configure a service enablement policy. The processor is also adapted to receive a request to add the service from a service provider. The processor is adapted to check the service enablement policy for adding the service. The processor is also adapted to collaborate with another device to harmonize the service enablement policy and the host selection criteria. Further, the processor is adapted to send a reply to the service provider. The present application is also directed to a method for adding a service.

Abstract: The embodiments of the disclosure disclose a method and apparatus for generating to-be-played multimedia content. An embodiment of the method includes: receiving a third-party multimedia playlist, the third-party multimedia playlist being from a third-party multimedia playing platform; analyzing the third-party multimedia playlist to obtain identifier information of multimedia contents in the third-party multimedia playlist, the identifier information including name information of the multimedia content and name information of the leading author; determining to-be-played multimedia content matching the multimedia contents in the third-party multimedia playlist from a multimedia content database based on the identifier information of the multimedia contents in the third-party multimedia playlist to generate a to-be-played multimedia content list; and sending the to-be-played multimedia content list to a terminal playing device.

Abstract: An M2M Service Layer is expanded to access the services of third parties and exchange data with these third parties. The M2M Service Layer is then able to act as a proxy between M2M Devices and the third party services. The M2M Service Layer is able to present a single/consistent interface, or API, to the M2M Device and hide the details of the third party service provider from the M2M Device.

Abstract: A naming scheme for IoT Devices can address the problem that the existing naming schemes of the IoT devices do not support device discovery and group operation efficiently. An IoT Device Name Service (IDNS) can be in charge of how the device name is generated from the location and other context information; updated due to the location change or context variation; and discovered. The IoT Devices can be routed by their names using a Name Routing Protocol (NRP). With the name scheme and NRP, the IoT Devices do not need to implement the full protocol stack to enable the direct communication between them.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure disclose a method and apparatus for updating a multimedia playlist. An embodiment of the method comprises: sending a current multimedia content playlist to a playing terminal; analyzing, in response to receiving a voice updating request from a user to update currently played multimedia content in the current multimedia content playlist, the voice updating request to obtain an updating instruction corresponding to the currently played multimedia content; searching in a preset multimedia content database based on the updating instruction to generate an optimized multimedia playlist; and sending the optimized multimedia playlist to the playing terminal. With the embodiment, a matching degree between the obtained optimized multimedia playlist and the user's updating instruction is higher, the search operation is simpler, and then the search consumes less hardware resources.

Abstract: Mechanisms for discovering ad hoc Service Layer Entities (aSLEs) either deployed in ad hoc or switched from normal operation mode to ad hoc mode can support an IoT service in a distributive self-organized system.

Abstract: A method for generating a data diagram is provided, including: obtaining a first data of each cell in a battery pack during a charge and discharge cycle of the battery pack; calculating a rated capacity and a dischargeable electric quantity of each cell based upon the data obtained; and generating a first data diagram for every cell of the battery pack based upon the rated capacity and the dischargeable electric quantity of each cell. A method for managing the battery pack based on the data diagram is further provided.

Abstract: A method for evaluating a consistency of a battery pack is provided, including: obtaining an initial/real rated capacity and an initial/real dischargeable electric quantity of each cell in a battery pack after a charge and discharge cycle of the battery pack; generating a first/second data diagram for every cells based upon the initial/real rated capacity and the initial/real dischargeable electric quantity; obtaining a first/second information of key cells in the first/second data diagram, defining an initial/real cell distribution region according to the first/second information by processing the first/second data diagram, and calculating a first/second area of the initial/real cell distribution region; and evaluating the consistency of the battery pack according to the first/second area. A strategy for balancing the battery pack is further provided.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for orchestrating services. Service orchestration profiles specify attributes defining desired services. The service orchestration profiles may be distributed amongst nodes and hierarchically related to each other. Service orchestration management functions process the information in the service orchestration profiles in order to determine the desired services and use the information to implement the desired services. The service orchestration management functions may be hierarchically related to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed are a power battery pack safety prevention and control system for an electric vehicle and a control method. The power battery pack safety prevention and control system includes a signal collection device, a master controller, and a stepwise prevention and control actuator. The master controller includes a fault diagnosis device, a cell thermal runway determination device, and a battery pack thermal runway spread determination device which are respectively electrically connected to the stepwise prevention and control actuator and send different control instructions to the stepwise prevention and control actuator. The stepwise prevention and control actuator can perform different levels of prevention and control actions according to different control instructions sent by the fault diagnosis device, the cell thermal runway determination device, and the battery pack thermal runway spread determination device.

Abstract: A charging apparatus includes a heat exchange pipeline, and a refrigerant liquid output pipe and a refrigerant liquid input pipe, which are connected to the heat exchange pipe. The charging apparatus can ensure a vehicle battery can be charged at an optimal temperature range, thereby reducing a charging time of the charging apparatus.

Abstract: A lightweight and extensible information model for machine-to-machine systems is disclosed. A service layer information management architecture uses three categories of atomic objects, subjects, actions, and descriptions. Information for use within the model is built using the atomic information objects. Application programming interfaces are used to perform operations and information processing by different nodes. Common service functions are used in the model as instances of a generic common service information model.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for making a reference electrode and a lithium ion battery having the reference electrode. The reference electrode obtained has a long service life, moreover, the manufacturing process is simple and can meet the industrial production requirements, making the production and the application of the lithium-ion battery with the reference electrode possible.