Abstract: A system comprises a microwave backhaul outdoor unit having a first resonant circuit, phase error determination circuitry, and phase error compensation circuitry. The first resonant circuit is operable to generate a first signal characterized by a first amount of phase noise and a first amount of temperature stability. The phase error determination circuitry is operable to generate a phase error signal indicative of phase error between the first signal and a second signal, wherein the second signal is characterized by a second amount of phase noise that is greater than the first amount of phase noise, and the second signal is characterized by a second amount of temperature instability that is less than the first amount of temperature instability. The phase error compensation circuitry is operable to adjust the phase of a data signal based on the phase error signal, the adjustment resulting in a phase compensated signal.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an internet of things (IoT) device. In some implementations, the IoT device can select an operating role for the first IoT device in a local network. The operating role may be selected from between an endpoint role and a relay role. The operating role may be dynamically selected by the first IoT device based whether the relay role would enhance connectivity for a client device that is within a wireless range of the first IoT device. The IoT device may participate in a self-organizing network (SON) and may coordinate with other devices in the SON to enhance wireless coverage for the client device based on a position of the client device relative to the one or more IoT devices.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an appliance interface apparatus. In some implementations, the appliance interface apparatus enables network-based control of a traditional appliance. The appliance interface apparatus includes an appliance socket to connect the traditional appliance to a power source. The appliance interface apparatus includes a first network interface for establishing a first communication link with a smart appliance controller in a network. The appliance interface apparatus can establish a second communication link with a control circuit for controlling the traditional appliance. Upon receiving a command from the smart appliance controller, the appliance interface apparatus sends a signal via the second communication link to the control circuit to control an operation of the traditional appliance in accordance with the command.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detection and compensation of frequency drifts. Frequency related information may be determined for each of one or more channels in an input signal, and a frequency drift may be determined based on the determined frequency related information of the one or more channels. Frequency related adjustments may be determined based on the frequency drift, and the frequency related adjustments may be applied to different circuits used during one or more of: receiving of the input signal, processing of the input signal, processing of an intermediate signal generated based on the processing of the input signal, and generating of an output signal corresponding to the input signal. Applying the frequency related adjustments may be configured to meet one or more criteria.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detection and compensation of dielectric resonator oscillator frequency drift. DRO frequency drift detection and compensation may comprise, for a received input signal, detecting one or more channels in the input signal, determine frequency offset for each of the detected channels; determining determine dielectric resonator oscillator (DRO) frequency drift based on combining frequency offsets of the detected channels, and determining, based on the DRO frequency drift, one or more adjustments for compensating for the DRO frequency drift. The DRO frequency drift may be determined based on analysis of an intermediate signal generated during processing of the input signal.

Abstract: A system comprises a microwave backhaul outdoor unit having a first resonant circuit, phase error determination circuitry, and phase error compensation circuitry. The first resonant circuit is operable to generate a first signal characterized by a first amount of phase noise and a first amount of temperature stability. The phase error determination circuitry is operable to generate a phase error signal indicative of phase error between the first signal and a second signal, wherein the second signal is characterized by a second amount of phase noise that is greater than the first amount of phase noise, and the second signal is characterized by a second amount of temperature instability that is less than the first amount of temperature instability. The phase error compensation circuitry is operable to adjust the phase of a data signal based on the phase error signal, the adjustment resulting in a phase compensated signal.

Abstract: A system comprises a microwave backhaul outdoor unit having a first resonant circuit, phase error determination circuitry, and phase error compensation circuitry. The first resonant circuit is operable to generate a first signal characterized by a first amount of phase noise and a first amount of temperature stability. The phase error determination circuitry is operable to generate a phase error signal indicative of phase error between the first signal and a second signal, wherein the second signal is characterized by a second amount of phase noise that is greater than the first amount of phase noise, and the second signal is characterized by a second amount of temperature instability that is less than the first amount of temperature instability. The phase error compensation circuitry is operable to adjust the phase of a data signal based on the phase error signal, the adjustment resulting in a phase compensated signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detection and compensation of dielectric resonator oscillator frequency drift. DRO frequency drift detection and compensation may comprise, for a received input signal, detecting one or more channels in the input signal, determine frequency offset for each of the detected channels; determining determine dielectric resonator oscillator (DRO) frequency drift based on combining frequency offsets of the detected channels, and determining, based on the DRO frequency drift, one or more adjustments for compensating for the DRO frequency drift. The DRO frequency drift may be determined based on analysis of an intermediate signal generated during processing of the input signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detection and compensation of dielectric resonator oscillator frequency drift. DRO frequency drift detection and compensation may be applied in a system (e.g., outdoor unit) during handling of received signals. The DRO frequency drift detection and compensation may comprise, for each input signal, obtaining DRO frequency drift related information, related to the input signal; determining, based on the obtained DRO frequency drift related information, one or more adjustments applicable to processing of the input signal and/or the generation of the output signal using the at least portion of the input signal; and applying the one or more adjustments. The DRO frequency drift detection and compensation may be applied continually, occasionally, and/or periodically.

Abstract: A location aware, self-locating access point can provide a wireless link through a wireless network to a wireless device. If the wireless link bandwidth is less than a target bandwidth for the wireless device, then the location aware, self-locating access point can move itself to a new operating location that provides an increased wireless link bandwidth. If a second wireless device is added to the wireless network, then the new operating location is selected to provide an increased link bandwidth for both wireless devices. In one embodiment, the wireless devices in the wireless network can be prioritized so that the new operating location increases the wireless link bandwidth for the wireless device with a higher priority.

Abstract: A system comprises a microwave backhaul outdoor unit having a first resonant circuit, phase error determination circuitry, and phase error compensation circuitry. The first resonant circuit is operable to generate a first signal characterized by a first amount of phase noise and a first amount of temperature stability. The phase error determination circuitry is operable to generate a phase error signal indicative of phase error between the first signal and a second signal, wherein the second signal is characterized by a second amount of phase noise that is greater than the first amount of phase noise, and the second signal is characterized by a second amount of temperature instability that is less than the first amount of temperature instability. The phase error compensation circuitry is operable to adjust the phase of a data signal based on the phase error signal, the adjustment resulting in a phase compensated signal.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to sharing real-time multimedia content. The method may include identifying an application for sharing by a first device, discovering one or more second devices by the first device, independent of a technology or a platform of the devices, applying communication protocols and creating an association between the first device and the one or more second devices, and determining multimedia capabilities of the one or more second devices. Furthermore, such an example method may include selecting at least a portion of the screen of a first device for sharing based at least on the determined multimedia capabilities of the second devices, computing application associated performance parameters based at least on a type of content and transmitting the selected portion of the screen of the first device to the one or more second devices over the wireless connection.

Abstract: An indication of a configuration request for an electronic device is received. An indication of an access request for the electronic device is received after receiving the indication of the configuration request. The indication of the access request comprises biometric data. The biometric data is validated against previously captured biometric data. If the biometric data is valid based, at least in part, on said validation of the biometric data, a user profile associated with the biometric data is accessed and access to the electronic device is authorized in accordance with the user profile. If the biometric data is not valid based, at least in part, on said validation of the biometric data, a notification that an unauthorized access has been attempted is generated and transmitted.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for tracking at least one mobile device onto a remote displaying unit through a mobile switching center connected to the mobile device by a wireless communication network and through a head-end linked to the mobile switching center and connected to the remote displaying unit by a second communication network different to the wireless communication network. The mobile device is identified by a mobile device identifier. The remote displaying unit is identified by a remote displaying unit identifier and is provided with a module for processing messages coming from the head-end identified by a head-end identifier. The mobile device is provided with a locating unit able to determine its current location and with a communication unit for supporting at least an instant messaging service.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detection and compensation of dielectric resonator oscillator frequency drift. DRO frequency drift detection and compensation may be applied in a system (e.g., outdoor unit) during handling of received signals. The DRO frequency drift detection and compensation may comprise, for each input signal, obtaining DRO frequency drift related information, related to the input signal; determining, based on the obtained DRO frequency drift related information, one or more adjustments applicable to processing of the input signal and/or the generation of the output signal using the at least portion of the input signal; and applying the one or more adjustments. The DRO frequency drift detection and compensation may be applied continually, occasionally, and/or periodically.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for tracking at least one mobile device onto a remote displaying unit through a mobile switching center connected to the mobile device by a wireless communication network and through a head-end linked to the mobile switching center and connected to the remote displaying unit by a second communication network different to the wireless communication network. The mobile device is identified by a mobile device identifier. The remote displaying unit is identified by a remote displaying unit identifier and is provided with a module for processing messages coming from the head-end identified by a head-end identifier. The mobile device is provided with a locating unit able to determine its current location and with a communication unit for supporting at least an instant messaging service.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to sharing real-time multimedia content. The method may include identifying an application for sharing by a first device, discovering one or more second devices by the first device, independent of a technology or a platform of the devices, applying communication protocols and creating an association between the first device and the one or more second devices, and determining multimedia capabilities of the one or more second devices. Furthermore, such an example method may include selecting at least a portion of the screen of a first device for sharing based at least on the determined multimedia capabilities of the second devices, computing application associated performance parameters based at least on a type of content and transmitting the selected portion of the screen of the first device to the one or more second devices over the wireless connection.

Abstract: A location aware, self-locating access point can provide a wireless link through a wireless network to a wireless device. If the wireless link bandwidth is less than a target bandwidth for the wireless device, then the location aware, self-locating access point can move itself to a new operating location that provides an increased wireless link bandwidth. If a second wireless device is added to the wireless network, then the new operating location is selected to provide an increased link bandwidth for both wireless devices. In one embodiment, the wireless devices in the wireless network can be prioritized so that the new operating location increases the wireless link bandwidth for the wireless device with a higher priority.

Abstract: A device including a home biometric security unit configured to receive an indication of a configuration request for an electronic device. The device is configured to receive an indication of an access request, the indication of an access request comprising biometric data, for the electronic device subsequent to receiving the indication of the configuration request. The device is configured to validate the biometric data against previously captured biometric data accessible by the device. If the biometric data is valid based on said validation of the biometric data, the device is configured to access a user profile associated with the biometric data and authorize access to the electronic device in accordance with the user profile. If the biometric data is not valid based on said validation of the biometric data, the device is configured to generate and transmit a notification that an unauthorized access has been attempted.