Abstract: Systems and methods described herein provide life cycle management for physical network function (PNFs) via an orchestrator using PNF proxies. A network device in a service provider network receives a software package for a virtual network function (VNF) serving as PNF proxy for a type of PNF. The software package includes a proxy descriptor and external virtual links (VLs) for the type of PNF. The network device associates, an instance of the PNF proxy with an installed PNF, creates the instance of the PNF proxy as a VNF in a cloud platform, and provides a record of the created instance of the PNF proxy to an active inventory system.

Abstract: Within a communication device, a method of managing a plurality of modems can include determining a first measure of transmission power for a first modem (710), wherein the first measure of transmission power is a running total of transmission power for the first modem over a predetermined time period, and determining a second measure of transmission power for a second modem (715), wherein the second measure of transmission power is a running total of transmission power for the second modem over the predetermined time period. If a sum of the first measure of transmission power and the second measure of transmission power exceeds a threshold during the predetermined time period, at least one predetermined action can be performed (725, 730).

Abstract: A system (100) and method (200) for dynamic frequency synthesizer programming is provided The method can include identifying (202) a first operating frequency (120) of a first oscillator (250), identifying a second operating frequency (121) of a second oscillator (255), and adjusting the first operating frequency if the first operating frequency and the second operating frequency are within a pre-determined range (155) for suppressing an interference between the first oscillator and the second oscillator. In one configuration, the first operating frequency can be changed (121) by a pre-specified offset if the first oscillator is in transmit mode (121) and the second oscillator is in receive mode (142). In another configuration, the first operating frequency can be changed by a pre-specified offset if the first oscillator is in transmit mode (121) and the second oscillator is in transmit mode (141).

Abstract: Within a communication device, a method of managing a plurality of modems can include determining a first measure of transmission power for a first modem (710), wherein the first measure of transmission power is a running total of transmission power for the first modem over a predetermined time period, and determining a second measure of transmission power for a second modem (715), wherein the second measure of transmission power is a running total of transmission power for the second modem over the predetermined time period. If a sum of the first measure of transmission power and the second measure of transmission power exceeds a threshold during the predetermined time period, at least one predetermined action can be performed (725, 730).

Abstract: A method (300) of controlling transmit power of a communication device (100). The method can include, on a first transmitter (105), measuring at least one parameter that corresponds to a loading characteristic of an antenna (115) operatively coupled to the first transmitter. An antenna load indicator (160) that is based on the parameter can be generated. The antenna load indicator can be communicated from a first processor (140) operatively coupled to the first transmitter to a second processor (145) operatively coupled to a second transmitter (110). The second transmitter also can be operatively coupled to the antenna. Based on the measured parameter, a transmit power of the second transmitter can be selectively controlled.

Abstract: A method for limiting transmission power of a communication device (600). The method can include determining a desired maximum transmission power and determining a plurality of power contribution factors. Each of the power contribution factors can be associated with a respective service active on the communication device. The method also can include determining an expected transmission power based on, at least in part, a sum of the power contribution factors. Further, in response to the expected transmission power exceeding the desired maximum transmission power, the power contribution for at least one of the services active on the communication device can be selectively reduced or terminated. Selectively reducing the power contribution can include reducing a bit rate of a service data stream for the service and/or reducing a duty cycle of a service data stream for the service. Selectively terminating the power contribution can include terminating the service.

Abstract: A mobile device (102) and method (500) for handling early end of life (EOL) battery indications is provided. The method can include receiving (502) an indication for an end of life (EOL) event, determining (504) an operating mode (704/706) in view of the EOL event (708), determining (506) whether the mobile device is in multiple transmit communication (710), evaluating (508) a battery level of the mobile device, and performing (510) an action (714) in response to the EOL event for mitigating an early shutdown of the mobile device. An action can include masking a low battery alert corresponding to the EOL event, limiting at least one service associated the operating mode, or shutting down the mobile device.

Abstract: A method (200) for synchronizing wakeup of a second communication device (115) with wakeup of a first communication device (110). The method can include, on the first communication device, receiving a first message (135) from a communications network. The first message can indicate a first sleep/wake interval to be implemented on the first communication device. The method also can include communicating a second message (150) from the first communication device to the second communication device. The second message can indicate a second sleep/wake interval to be implemented on the second communication device. The second sleep/wake interval can be synchronized with the first sleep/wake interval. In one arrangement, the second sleep/wake interval can indicate to the second communication device to wakeup from sleep mode immediately after the first communication device has woken up from sleep mode.

Abstract: A communication device (100) that includes a first transceiver (110) and at least a second transceiver (130). A first user interface (160) can be communicatively linked to the first transceiver to support a first call session and a second user interface (170) can be communicatively linked to the second transceiver to support a second call session that is simultaneous to the first call session. The first user interface can include a first input audio transducer (214) and a first output audio transducer (318). Similarly, the second user interface can include a second input audio transducer (218) and a second output audio transducer (324). The first user interface can be operable in a first mode in which it is communicatively linked to the first transceiver and a second mode in which it is communicatively linked to the second transceiver.

Abstract: A user interface (720) that presents a plurality of screens and a communication device (700) that includes such a user interface. The plurality of screens can include a first screen (102) that indicates a first communication link is established between the communication device and a first contact, and a second screen (114) that indicates at least a second contact with which the communication device is to establish a second communication link. A third screen (140) also can be provided. The third screen can indicate that the first communication link is established and the second communication link is established, and present at least one selectable item (144) correlating to the first communication link and at least one selectable item (146) correlating to the second communication link.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provides an indication of active handsets in a cordless telephone system (100). A user enters an inquiry (204) using either a handset (104) or the user interface (120) of the base station (102). The base station (102) pings or queries (210) each registered handset (106, 108, 110, 112) to establish a list of active handsets. The list of active handsets is then transmitted (228) to the handset (104) from which the inquiry was received or is displayed using the user interface (120) of the base station (102). This permits the user to learn what other users are actively registered with the base station (102) for call forwarding, intercom operation or for use of any other user convenience features of the cordless telephone system (100).