Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for transmitting a data packet intended for an industrial controller. The method is performed by a primary network node in the wireless communication network. The method includes receiving a data packet from at least one industrial device. The method includes determining a delay time associated with the received data packet. The delay time is indicative of a delay of the received data packet occurred during transmission of the received data packet to the primary network node. The method further includes forming a data packet intended for the industrial controller. The method further includes transmitting the data packet intended for an industrial controller, to one or more secondary network nodes in the wireless communication network. The forming of the data packet intended for the industrial controller includes forming the data packet from the received data packet and the determined delay time.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method (300), performed by a lightweight machine-to-machine (LwM2M) server (240) for registering a LwM2M client (220) with the LwM2M server (240). The method comprises receiving (301) a first message, from the LwM2M client (220), for registering the LwM2M client (220) with the LwM2M server (240). The first message comprises a request for automatic reconfiguration data enabling reconfiguration of registration settings configured between the LwM2M server (240) and the LwM2M client (220). The method further comprises transmitting (304), to the LwM2M client (220), the automatic reconfiguration data: receiving (309) a second message from the LwM2M client (220) comprising a request to re-register the LwM2M client (220) with the LwM2M server (240) and automatically reconfigure the registration settings based on the automatic reconfiguration data; and restoring (311) the registration settings associated with the LwM2M client (220) based on the second message.

Abstract: A communication device is configured for use in a communication network (10). The communication device generates a subscription concealed identifier (20) that conceals a subscription identifier part (16A) of a subscription permanent identifier (16) and conceals a set (22) of one or more data fields which is agnostic as to a type of data that the set (22) conveys. The communication device transmits the subscription concealed identifier (20). Based on the conveyed data, a network node may configure the communication network (10) for use by the subscription.

Abstract: Described herein are fusion proteins comprising a carrier protein attached to a second peptide via a peptide linker, wherein the carrier protein is derived from a tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV).

Abstract: Methods for operating a device and for managing bootstrapping of devices are disclosed. The method (100) for operating a device comprises computing (102) a derivative of a secret shared between the device and a server entity of a network, generating (104) a temporary bootstrap URI by combining at least a part of the computed derivative with a static bootstrap URI for the network, and sending (106) a bootstrap request to the temporary bootstrap URI. The method for managing bootstrapping of devices comprises generating temporary bootstrap URIs corresponding to devices operable to connect to a network, and updating a network DNS registry to map the generated temporary bootstrap URIs to the IP address of at least one of a bootstrap server instance reachable via the network and/or a bootstrap load balancer. Also disclosed are a device, a bootstrap load balancer, a bootstrap server, and a computer program.

Abstract: A method performed by a node (111) supporting operation on a Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP), but incapable of supporting operation on a Domain Name System (DNS) protocol. The node (111) encodes (402) a DNS query into a first message (601, 701), which has a format supported by the CoAP. The DNS query is mapped to the CoAP format of the first message (601, 701) based on a mapping scheme. The node (111) then initiates sending (403) the first message (601, 701) to another node (112) operating in the communications network (100). The another node (112) supports operation on the CoAP and on the DNS protocol. The node (111) finally receives (404) a second message (620, 706) from the another node (112), which has the format supported by the CoAP. The second message (620, 706) comprises the DNS response to the sent DNS query. The DNS response is mapped to the CoAP format of the second message (620, 706) based on the mapping scheme.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to methods and apparatuses for configuring constrained devices in a system A method in a server comprises obtaining an indication of one or more sensor and/or actuator units at a first constrained device; obtaining first information relating to available settings for the one or more sensor and/or actuator units of the first constrained device, wherein the first information is derived from manufacturer's electronic data sheets, MEDs, for the one or more sensor and/or actuator units; and initiating configuration of at least one of the one or more sensor and/or actuator units based on the first information.

Abstract: Methods for operating a device and for managing bootstrapping of devices are disclosed. The method (100) for operating a device comprises computing (102) a derivative of a secret shared between the device and a server entity of a network, generating (104) a temporary bootstrap URI by combining at least a part of the computed derivative with a static bootstrap URI for the network, and sending (106) a bootstrap request to the temporary bootstrap URI. The method for managing bootstrapping of devices comprises generating temporary bootstrap URIs corresponding to devices operable to connect to a network, and updating a network DNS registry to map the generated temporary bootstrap URIs to the IP address of at least one of a bootstrap server instance reachable via the network and/or a bootstrap load balancer. Also disclosed are a device, a bootstrap load balancer, a bootstrap server, and a computer program.

Abstract: Computing devices and Methods for establishing a data connection with an emergency control centre via a RAN are provided. A computing device operable to establish a data connection with an emergency control centre via a RAN includes processing circuitry operable to detect (S102) sensor data indicative of an emergency situation, and initiate (S104) transmission of an access request, requesting establishment of a connection, to a RAN node of the RAN. The computing device is further operable to, in response to a received (S106) notification of an established connection, initiate (S108) transmission of an attach request, requesting establishment of a data connection with an emergency control centre. The attach request includes an indicator that the attach request relates to the emergency situation.

Abstract: A method performed by a node (111) supporting operation on a Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP), but incapable of supporting operation on a Domain Name System (DNS) protocol. The node (111) encodes (402) a DNS query into a first message (601, 701), which has a format supported by the CoAP. The DNS query is mapped to the CoAP format of the first message (601, 701) based on a mapping scheme. The node (111) then initiates sending (403) the first message (601, 701) to another node (112) operating in the communications network (100). The another node (112) supports operation on the CoAP and on the DNS protocol. The node (111) finally receives (404) a second message (620, 706) from the another node (112), which has the format supported by the CoAP. The second message (620, 706) comprises the DNS response to the sent DNS query. The DNS response is mapped to the CoAP format of the second message (620, 706) based on the mapping scheme.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for managing notifications about a resource exposed by a computing device. The method, performed by a node, comprises sending a message to the computing device, the message registering the node for notifications about the state of the resource and specifying, in a message to the computing device, a limitation on a notification payload size, the limitation applicable to notifications about the state of the resource. Also disclosed are a method performed by a computing device, a node, a computing device and a computer program product.

Abstract: Methods of a Lightweight Machine to Machine (LwM2M) device and of an LwM2M managing device of controlling transmission of data in a network. A method of an LwM2M device is provided of for controlling transmission of data in a network includes sending a message having data towards an intended receiver. The message includes information indicating a maximum number of hops allowed for the message, thereby allowing a node in the network receiving the message at each hop to update a hop counter and further to discontinue forwarding of the message towards the intended receiver when the hop counter indicates that the maximum number of hops has been reached. The method includes receiving, from the node, an indication that the hop counter has reached the maximum number of hops and sending, to an LwM2M managing device, information indicating that the hop counter has reached the maximum number of hops.

Abstract: A method performed by a wireless device (130) for handling radio frequency bands. The wireless device (130) operates in a communications network (10). The wireless device (130) sends (203) an indication to a network node (110) operating in the 5 communications network (10). The indication indicates a first radio frequency band the wireless device (130) is configured with to scan for discovery and selection of a cell operating in the communications network (10). The wireless device (130) then receives (204) another indication from the network node (110). The another indication comprises a first instruction to configure the wireless device (130) to use a second radio frequency 10 band to scan for cell discovery and selection. The sending (203) and the receiving (204) are performed using an internet protocol.

Abstract: One or more aspects of the disclosure relate to various functions and processes related to routing of calls based on origination and/or destination information. In one aspect, a method may comprise receiving a request for a call session, and the request may include an indicator that may indicate whether to route a call based on origination and/or destination information of the call session. Based on the indicator, a routing element may determine whether the call session should be routed based on origination information and/or destination information.

Abstract: A method performed by a node (111) supporting operation on a Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP), but incapable of supporting operation on a Domain Name System (DNS) protocol. The node (111) encodes (402) a DNS query into a first message (601, 701), which has a format supported by the CoAP. The DNS query is mapped to the CoAP format of the first message (601, 701) based on a mapping scheme. The node (111) then initiates sending (403) the first message (601, 701) to another node (112) operating in the communications network (100). The another node (112) supports operation on the CoAP and on the DNS protocol. The node (111) finally receives (404) a second message (620, 706) from the another node (112), which has the format supported by the CoAP. The second message (620, 706) comprises the DNS response to the sent DNS query. The DNS response is mapped to the CoAP format of the second message (620, 706) based on the mapping scheme.

Abstract: An IoT electronic device executes services distributed by an IoT service orchestration device. A Lightweight Machine-to-Machine (LwM2M) request message is received. The LwM2M request message contains a LwM2M object identifying hardware resources of the IoT electronic device for which characteristics are requested. A LwM2M command is executed that accesses a LwM2M interface identified based on content of the LwM2M object to determine the characteristics of the hardware resources of the IoT electronic device which are identified by the LwM2M object. A response message contains information identifying the characteristics of the hardware resources of the IoT electronic device. The response message is communicated toward the IoT service orchestrator device. A service image is received for execution which is adapted by the IoT service orchestrator device, responsive to the information in the response message identifying the characteristics of the hardware resources of the IoT electronic device.

Abstract: A computing device is disclosed that comprises processing circuitry configured to cause the computing device to expose (110), to an application server, at least one resource hosted by the computing device, and to provide (120), to the application server, a hypermedia document that provides access to a value of a parameter characterising access of the computing device to a communication network over which the computing device is operable to communicate. The hypermedia document conforms to a data model for use by constrained devices. Also disclosed is an application server that is operable to use the value of the parameter provided in the hypermedia document to prepare an interaction with the resource hosted by the computing device. Methods performed by a computing device and application server are also disclosed.

Abstract: One or more aspects of the disclosure relate to various functions and processes related to routing of calls based on origination and/or destination information. In one aspect, a method may comprise receiving a request for a call session, and the request may include an indicator that may indicate whether to route a call based on origination and/or destination information of the call session. Based on the indicator, a routing element may determine whether the call session should be routed based on origination information and/or destination information.

Abstract: A method (100) for orchestrating execution of a complex computational operation by at least one computing node is disclosed, wherein the complex computational operation can be decomposed into a plurality of component computational operations. The method, performed by an orchestration node, comprises discovering at least one computing node that has exposed, as a resource, a capability of the computing node to execute at least one component computational operation of the plurality of component operations (110). The method further comprises, for each component computational operation of the complex computational operation, selecting a discovered computing node for execution of the component computational operation (120), and sending a request message to each selected computing node requesting the selected computing node execute the component computational operation for which it has been selected (130). The method further comprises checking for a response to each sent request message (140).

Abstract: Nodes and methods for controlling access to resources of data objects exposed by at least one computing device is disclosed. The data objects conform to an object model that specifies, for a given object name of a data object, one or more resources which may be associated with instances of a data object of that object name. An access control node is configured to receive a request to access a resource of a data object instance (110), determine a compatibility of the request with an access rule (120) and perform at least one of allowing or denying the request in accordance with the determined compatibility (130). The request to access a resource of the data object instance identifies the resource at an identification abstraction level that specifies how the resource may be accessed, and the access rule specifies one or more limitations on access to resources at a semantic abstraction level that indicates a semantic content of a data object or resource.