Abstract: An efficient structure and methodology are provided for communicating in a network using a contract implemented in a packet or frame. In various embodiments, a user can generate a contract clause having a constraint for communicating in the network, and determine a communication layer at which to process the constraint during communication in the network. The user device can insert the contract clause in a position in a packet corresponding to the communication layer and can transmit the packet from the user device. In various embodiments, a network node that receives a packet can identify a contract clause in a packet and can process a constraint from the contract clause. The network node can track performance of the constraint and provide accountability in response to the tracking of the performance with respect to terms associated with the constraint in the contract clause.

Abstract: The present application at least describes a computer-implemented method including a step of setting, via a service layer residing on a server outside of an underlying 3GPP network, a trigger in the underlying 3GPP network, where the trigger defines an QoS parameter change in the underlying 3GPP network. The underlying 3GPP network is configured with functionality to send a notification to the service layer upon detecting the QoS parameter change. The computer-implemented method also includes a step of receiving, from the underlying 3GPP network, the notification the detected QoS parameter change has occurred. The computer-implemented method further includes a step of performing, at the service layer residing on the server a service layer operation in response to the received notification.

Abstract: The present technology discloses data communication in a network. A node in the network receives an internet protocol (IP) data packet. The IP data packet has a header and a payload. The node performs actions on the IP data packet based on specifications in the header of the IP data packet. The node then forwards the IP data packet based on the specifications in the header of the IP data packet to a next hop node in the network.

Abstract: The present application describes a method and apparatus for updating a service in a service layer function of a network. In particular, a method for adding a service is disclosed. Initially, a request is received at a service enabler function located in the service layer function to add the service. A service description of the requested service is reviewed to understand its capabilities. A verification request is sent to a service capability located in the service layer function. Further, another service layer function or application is notified that the requested service is enabled.

Abstract: The disclosure includes a method of performing congestion control by a server device in a network. The method includes setting an effective window equal to a congestion window; sending traffic including the effective window to a client device; receiving an acknowledgment (ACK) from the client device; incrementing the congestion window if the ACK is not a duplicate; and updating the effective window based at least partly on the incremented congestion window.

Abstract: A method for communicating a data packet, the method includes receiving a data packet that supports a packet wash operation. The method determines whether the data packet can be forwarded along a network path towards a destination node without any modification. If the data packet cannot be forwarded along the network path towards the destination node without modification, the method determines whether conditions are met for performing the packet wash operation on the data packet. If the conditions are met, the packet wash operation is performed to generate a washed data packet. The packet wash operation generates the washed data packet by modifying a size of a payload of the data packet based on a packet wash specification that associates attributes to a plurality of data payload portions of the payload of the data packet. The washed data packet is forwarded along the network path towards the destination node.

Abstract: A microcapsule and a preparation method thereof, especially a multi-layer microcapsule containing an active substance and a preparation method thereof, the microcapsule having a single-layer or a multiple-layer encapsulation structure. A probiotic microcapsule and a preparation method thereof, the probiotic microcapsule having a single-layer or a multi-layer encapsulation structure. A food product or a health product containing a probiotic microcapsule (comprising a dairy product, a fermented-style food product, a beverage, chocolate, candy, a baked good, a fruit or vegetable juice product, etc. containing a probiotic microcapsule) and a preparation method thereof. A probiotic microcapsule soft powder and a preparation method thereof, the probiotic microcapsule soft powder comprising probiotic microcapsule nata de coco soft powder and probiotic microcapsule gel ball soft powder.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a temperature detection circuit. The temperature detection circuit includes: a first comparator, the first comparator having a first negative input terminal, a first positive input terminal and a first output terminal, the first negative input terminal being connected with an output terminal of a temperature sensor, the first positive input terminal being connected with a first reference voltage terminal; a monostable trigger, an input terminal of the monostable trigger being connected with the first output terminal of the first comparator; a low pass filter, an input terminal of the low pass filter being connected with an output terminal of the monostable trigger. The present disclosure further provides a temperature sensor device and a display device.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and instrumentalities may implement service-based discovery in a network, such as a 3GPP or 3GPP2 network. A Discovery Server may be used to query and find services offered by the network or by entities that interface with the network. Situational context information or policy information, or both, may be communicated to the discovery server so that the Discovery Server can provide context-aware and policy-based discovery services. The Discovery Server may be used to control which of the entities that interface with the network can discover one another. The Discovery Server may support queries based on, for example, the type of MTC entity, the type of services hosted on the entity, the availability times of the entity, types of protocols supported, levels of Quality of Service (QoS) supported, and MTC-IWF services.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system comprises a plurality of devices which communicate via a network, such as an internet of things (IoT) for example. The devices can be adapted via a network-based adaptation service, wherein the plurality of devices that use the network-based adaptation service can correspond to different clients, such as applications and services for example. The adaptation service can use factors such as, for example, content, context, policies, prior decisions, and events when performing adaptation. Thus, the adaptation service enables intelligent and dynamic forms of adaptation across applications and services.

Abstract: A method implemented by a network element (NE) in a mobile edge cloud (MEC) network, comprising receiving, by the NE, an offloading request message from a client, the offloading request message comprising task-related data describing a task associated with an application executable at the client, determining, by the NE, whether to offload the task to an edge cloud server of a plurality of edge cloud servers distributed within the MEC network based on the task-related data and server data associated with each of the plurality of edge cloud servers, transmitting, by the NE, a response message to the client based on whether the task is offloaded to the edge cloud server.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for migration or sharing of existing M2M service layer sessions are disclosed. In one embodiment, a Session Migration and Sharing Function (SMSF) performs the migration or sharing of a M2M service layer session. Various forms of service layer session context may be used to enable the migration and sharing of M2M service layer sessions.

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: Internet of Things (IoT) event objects can be tailored to specific device types and capabilities. An IoT event object can use a flexible definition of an event that can be reconfigured. An IoT event object allows for the ability to set different triggering conditions and priorities. Individual event definitions can be extended to create more complex events. A Notification Handler supports sending a request or command in response to an event that requires action.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for migration or sharing of existing M2M service layer sessions are disclosed. In one embodiment, a Session Migration and Sharing Function (SMSF) performs the migration or sharing of a M2M service layer session. Various forms of service layer session context may be used to enable the migration and sharing of M2M service layer sessions.

Abstract: A signal adjusting device and method, and a test equipment. The signal adjusting device includes: a level controller, a level circuit, a comparison circuit and a selecting circuit. The level circuit is electrically connected with the selecting circuit; the level controller is configured to perform a level adjustment to a first signal, so as to generate a level signal, and the generated level signal is outputted by the level circuit; the comparison circuit is configured to: determine that the level signal meets a preset condition, and generate and output a corresponding feedback signal to the selecting circuit, in response to determining that the level signal satisfies the preset condition; and the selecting circuit is configured to output, as an adjusted signal, the level signal corresponding to the feedback signal.

Abstract: Network entities may indicate and negotiate one or more new protocols for communications using a current protocol. Indications may include one or more protocols which are supported, one or more protocols which are preferred, and the level of desire of preferences. Indications may further include schedules of times during which certain protocols are supported and/or schedules of functions for which certain protocols are preferred. Indications may be evaluated and acted upon immediately or stored for future reference. Evaluation may include comparison of relative desire levels and needs of various entities. Protocols may be messaging protocols, transport protocols, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A fingerprint identification module and a driving method therefor, and a display apparatus. The fingerprint identification module includes a base substrate and a plurality of fingerprint identification regions located on the base substrate, each fingerprint identification region includes a plurality of receiving electrodes, a piezoelectric material layer and a plurality of driving electrodes; and the plurality of receiving electrodes, the piezoelectric material layer and the plurality of driving electrodes form a plurality of ultrasonic sensors.

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: Internet of Things (IoT) event objects can be tailored to specific device types and capabilities. An IoT event object can use a flexible definition of an event that can be reconfigured. An IoT event object allows for the ability to set different triggering conditions and priorities. Individual event definitions can be extended to create more complex events. A Notification Handler supports sending a request or command in response to an event that requires action.