Abstract: The invention is directed to establishing a channel between an access point (AP) and a contaminating UE. An exemplary method comprises: detecting, by an AP, a contaminating UE, wherein the contaminating UE interferes with communication between the AP and other UEs in communication with the AP; and transmitting, by the AP, data to the contaminating UE on a first channel associated with a data frame, wherein the data frame comprises a downlink (DL) part, an uplink (UL) part, and a header.

Abstract: The present invention concerns wearable electronic communication devices (100) for control of data transfer in a personal area network. The wearable device is adapted for Body Coupled Communication in close proximity to a person's body. The wearable device comprises an antenna adapted for Body Coupled Communication and a capacitance sensor indicating that the wearable device is in close proximity to the body of the person or even in contact with the body or not. The invention also concerns a portable electronic communication device comprising the inventive wearable device for cooperation with at least a second portable electronic communication device in a personal area network.

Abstract: The present invention concerns devices and methods for control of data transfer in a personal area network. The data transfer being performed by body coupled communication (BCC) and short-range wireless communication between a first portable electronic communication device (10) and a second portable electronic communication device (20, 30). The devices being adapted to be in close proximity to a body of a user and the first portable electronic communication device (10) is configured to initiate and perform execution of predefined actions by means of the method to cooperate with the second portable electronic communication device (20, 30) in a system/personal area network.

Abstract: A control unit includes an electric field sensor and a motion sensor. Signals from the electric field sensor and the motion sensor are interpreted to generate corresponding graphical user interface control signals for a graphical user interface displayed by a separate electronic device. The graphical user interface control signals include movement control signals for a moveable element of the graphical user interface that correspond to movement of the control unit and a select control signal that corresponds to detection of a change in electric field sensed by the electric field sensor that is indicative of a change in a physical configuration of a user's body part.

Abstract: The invention is directed to systems, methods and computer program products for managing handover of a terminal on a network. An exemplary method comprises: receiving sensor data associated with the terminal; receiving time data associated with the terminal; predicting a journey of the terminal based on at least one of the sensor data and the time data; generating a mobility map based on the predicted journey; and transmitting the mobility map to the network.

Abstract: Electronic devices and related methods employ a static electric field sensor to detect variations in the electric field around the electronic device. Detected changes in the electric field invoke the performance of associated functions, thereby achieving efficient user interaction with the electronic device and/or reducing power consumption by the electronic device.

Abstract: A communication device receives data transmissions from a data transmitter. The communication device monitors at least one quality indicator indicative of a quality of service of the data transmissions and/or of a link quality. The monitoring is performed at an application layer of the communication device. An application executed on the application layer of the communication device generates at least one power control message as a function of the monitored at least one quality indicator and transmits the at least one power control message to the data transmitter.

Abstract: A method for securing radio resources for a Long Term Evolution-unlicensed, LTE-U, data transmission is disclosed. The method includes transmitting a plurality of bits in an unlicensed frequency band which are inserted before the LTE-U data transmission. Related communication devices, methods by devices, and systems are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for allocating a radio resource for a Long Term Evolution-unlicensed, LTE-U, data transmission of a communication device in an unlicensed frequency band is disclosed. The method includes the communication device determining a time gap duration until a start time of a subframe. The communication device selects a resource allocation transmission from a plurality of resource allocation transmissions as a function of the determined time gap duration. Related communication devices, methods by devices, and systems are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to establishing a channel between an access point (AP) and a contaminating UE. An exemplary method comprises: detecting, by an AP, a contaminating UE, wherein the contaminating UE interferes with communication between the AP and other UEs in communication with the AP; and transmitting, by the AP, data to the contaminating UE on a first channel associated with a data frame, wherein the data frame comprises a downlink (DL) part, an uplink (UL) part, and a header.

Abstract: The invention is directed to synchronizing a massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) link between an access point (AP) and a contaminating AP. An exemplary method comprises: detecting, by an AP, a contaminating AP, wherein the contaminating AP interferes with communication between the AP and other UEs in communication with the AP; and extracting, by the AP, broadcasted pilot information from a first channel associated with a data frame, wherein the broadcasted pilot information is associated with the contaminating AP.

Abstract: A lifelog camera is configured to capture a digital image without user input that commands the capturing of the digital image. The lifelog camera includes a control circuit configured to detect a state transition in a signal from a sensor, the state transition indicative of a change in user activity; a camera module that captures the digital image under the control of the control circuit in response to the detection of the state transition; and a memory in which the digital image is stored.

Abstract: A method by a device of communicating with a wireless access point is disclosed. The method includes receiving information that characterizes intended future transmissions of one or more other devices. The method includes controlling transmission of a packet to the wireless access point based on the information. Related access points, methods by devices, and devices are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of operating an electronic device are provided. A method of operating a first electronic device that is connected to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) may include listening for a wireless transmission by a second electronic device on a wireless communications channel. The method may include beginning a randomized delay period in response to determining that the wireless communications channel is clear. Moreover, the method may include transmitting a packet to an access point of the WLAN via the wireless communications channel after the randomized delay period. Related electronic devices and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: A user device scans a list of one or more channels to detect a wireless access point (WAP) connected to a network. The scanned channels include those over which the WAP is permitted to transmit, as well as those over which the WAP is not permitted to transmit. The user device indicates to the user whenever it detects a WAP on a channel that the WAP is not allowed to transmit over.

Abstract: The present invention concerns devices and methods for control of data transfer in a personal area network. The data transfer being performed by body coupled communication (BCC) and short-range wireless communication between a first portable electronic communication device (10) and a second portable electronic communication device (20, 30). The devices being adapted to be in close proximity to a body of a user and the first portable electronic communication device (10) is configured to initiate and perform execution of predefined actions by means of the method to cooperate with the second portable electronic communication device (20, 30) in a system/personal area network.

Abstract: The present invention concerns wearable electronic communication devices (100) for control of data transfer in a personal area network. The wearable device is adapted for Body Coupled Communication in close proximity to a person's body. The wearable device comprises an antenna adapted for Body Coupled Communication and a capacitance sensor indicating that the wearable device is in close proximity to the body of the person or even in contact with the body or not. The invention also concerns a portable electronic communication device comprising the inventive wearable device for cooperation with at least a second portable electronic communication device in a personal area network.

Abstract: The invention is directed to transmitting a data packet from a first station to an access point or another station. An exemplary method comprises receiving, at a first station, a beacon from the access point or another station; receiving, at the first station, information associated with an opportunity window from the access point or another station; and transmitting, during the opportunity window, a data packet from the first station to the access point or another station.

Abstract: The invention is directed to systems, methods and computer program products for distributing information associated with a network. An exemplary method comprises: defining at least one information, wherein the at least one information is associated with at least one security level; selecting a listening device within a listening range of the network, wherein the listening device is selected based on the at least one security level; and transmitting the at least one information to the listening device.

Abstract: A wireless communications device includes a Personal Area Network (PAN) transceiver that communicates data with a corresponding PAN transceiver disposed in a hands-free visor. The device also includes a short-range transceiver that communicates with a corresponding short-range transceiver in the hands-free visor. Both the wireless communications device and the hands-free device are configured to select which of these transceivers it is to use to transmit data based on predefined criteria.