Abstract: Techniques for guard band usage for wireless data transmission are described. In at least some embodiments, white spaces in the radio spectrum (e.g., television (TV) white spaces) and guard bands between licensed bands of the radio spectrum are leveraged for data transmission. Based on available white spaces and service deployment in the licensed bands, various decisions can be made regarding how to leverage white spaces and guard bands for wireless data transmission.

Abstract: Techniques for wireless connectivity using white spaces (e.g., television (TV) white spaces) are described. In at least some embodiments, movement of a device operating as a white space access point is monitored by local sensors within the device. Movement data that is gathered by the local sensors is used to determine an upper bound of distance travelled. When the upper bound reaches a threshold distance, various actions can be performed relating to the data transmission, such as to cease transmission or to utilize different portions of the radio spectrum.

Abstract: Techniques for spread spectrum wireless over non-contiguous channels are described. In at least some embodiments, a set of channels is selected for wireless communication, with at least some of the channels being non-contiguous (e.g., non-adjacent) from one another. A spreading sequence is selected, such as based on attributes of a selected set of channels. Communication data that is to be transmitted over the set of channels is combined with the spreading sequence to generate a spread spectrum signal. The spread spectrum signal is then divided into multiple sub-signals for transmission over the set of channels.

Abstract: Techniques for guard band usage for wireless data transmission are described. In at least some embodiments, white spaces in the radio spectrum (e.g., television (TV) white spaces) and guard bands between licensed bands of the radio spectrum are leveraged for data transmission. Based on available white spaces and service deployment in the licensed bands, various decisions can be made regarding how to leverage white spaces and guard bands for wireless data transmission.

Abstract: Techniques for intelligence for encoded communication data are described. According to various implementations, a compatibility service is leveraged to provide intelligence regarding wireless technologies. Such intelligence may include identifiers for wireless technologies, interpretation information that enables communication data encoded according a particular technology to be decoded, and so forth. Embodiments, for instance, provide ways for enlightening various entities involved in wireless communication regarding wireless technologies.

Abstract: Techniques for spread spectrum wireless over non-contiguous channels are described. In at least some embodiments, a set of channels is selected for wireless communication, with at least some of the channels being non-contiguous (e.g., non-adjacent) from one another. A spreading sequence is selected, such as based on attributes of a selected set of channels. Communication data that is to be transmitted over the set of channels is combined with the spreading sequence to generate a spread spectrum signal. The spread spectrum signal is then divided into multiple sub-signals for transmission over the set of channels.

Abstract: Techniques for guard band utilization for wireless data communication are described. In at least some embodiments, guard bands can be leveraged to transmit wireless broadband data and/or other forms of wireless data. According to one or more embodiments, signal activity in a wireless channel that is adjacent to a guard band is monitored, e.g., while the guard band is being utilized for wireless data communication. In at least some implementations, if the signal activity exceeds a signal activity threshold, usage of the guard band channel can be adjusted to mitigate interference with signal activity in an adjacent channel.

Abstract: Techniques for location information from a mobile device are described. According to various embodiments, a client device receives location information from a mobile end-user device, and utilizes the location information to estimate its own location. In at least some embodiments, location information is associated with a reliability value that indicates a general reliability of the location information. According to various embodiments, a client device may utilize its estimated location in different ways. For instance, the client device may share its location with other devices and/or applications, such as trusted devices, trusted applications and/or services, and so forth. A client device, for example, may share its estimated location with a social networking platform.

Abstract: Techniques for tethering parameters for a tethering connection are described. Implementations, for example, enable a tethered connection between a tethered device and a host device to be provisioned in various ways.

Abstract: Techniques for guard band usage for wireless data transmission are described. In at least some embodiments, white spaces in the radio spectrum (e.g., television (TV) white spaces) and guard bands between licensed bands of the radio spectrum are leveraged for data transmission. Based on available white spaces and service deployment in the licensed bands, various decisions can be made regarding how to leverage white spaces and guard bands for wireless data transmission.

Abstract: Techniques for priority access to a priority access channel are described. In at least some embodiments, a portion of the radio spectrum is divided into general access (GA) channels and priority access (PA) channels. Levels of access to the different channels are controlled based upon priority levels of devices attempting to access the channels. For instance, embodiments employ a channel database that tracks available GA channels and PA channels, and notifies various devices of the available channels. The channel database may also track keys for PA channels that enable authentication of devices for priority access to PA channels. In at least some embodiments, tracking available GA channels and PA channels enables underutilized radio channels to be identified for various uses, such as for wireless broadband communication.

Abstract: An improved method for fixing volatile flavoring compounds such as acetaldehyde is disclosed. The method comprises: obtaining a glassy, aqueous, supersaturated sucrose solution; mixing therewith a volatile flavoring compound sufficiently to at least partially dissolve the volatile flavoring compound in the solution and initiate crystallization of the sucrose; contacting the resulting mixture with a stream of a drying gas during the mixing operation to at least partially dry the mixture as crystallization proceeds; and recovering as a product crystalline sucrose having the volatile flavoring compound fixed therein.

Abstract: Dry, free flowing acid compositions may be prepared from liquid acid by co-drying a mixture of the liquid acid with a soluble carbohydrate.

Abstract: Low molecular weight, aliphatic acid esters of polyhydric alcohols when incorporated into instant pudding formulations containing modified starches results in the formation of smooth creamy non-aerated pudding dessert compositions.