Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method and technique for converged dialog in hybrid mobile applications is disclosed. The method includes: responsive to receiving a short message service (SMS) request from an SMS device, determining a data policy corresponding to the request; initiating an SMS communication dialog with the SMS device to collect data corresponding to the data policy; determining whether the data policy indicates a need for a dialog with a hybrid device; and responsive to determining that the data policy indicates a need for a dialog with a hybrid device, initiating a non-SMS communication dialog with a hybrid device corresponding to the collected data.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for providing a short messaging service for a device to enable communication of a short message over an Internet Protocol (IP) network, the device adapted to access a telecommunications system communicatively coupled to the IP network, the IP network comprising one or more network nodes, the method comprising: subscribing to an attachment notification, the attachment notification indicating that the device has attached to the telecommunications system and is contactable for communication, said subscribing being performed by a network element communicatively coupled between the device and the one or more network nodes; receiving, at the network element, the attachment notification when the device has attached to the telecommunications system, the attachment notification comprising identification information for the device; and registering the device with at least one of the one or more network nodes for communication of short me

Abstract: The present invention discloses an interactive broadcasting method for a broadcasting system. The interactive broadcasting method includes emitting, by a broadcasting station of the broadcasting system, radio signals carrying a broadcast program via an air interface; receiving, by a broadcast service receiving module corresponding to the broadcasting station, the broadcast program via the air interface and a command for triggering a service introduced in the broadcast program; sending, by the broadcast service receiving module, a request related to the service to a service management device via a network-based interface; providing, by the service management device, the service for the broadcast service receiving module according to the received request via the network-based interface.

Abstract: Systems and methods related to effective measurements in a cellular communications network are disclosed. In one embodiment, a network node obtains a reference measurement performed by a measuring node, where the reference measurement contains one or more interference components. The reference measurement may be, for instance, a reference signal quality measurement or a reference signal power measurement. The network node then mitigates at least one of the interference components contained in the reference measurement to thereby provide an effective measurement for the measuring node. In one embodiment, the network node mitigates the at least one interference component by obtaining a compensation value for mitigating the at least one interference component and applying the compensation value to the reference measurement to thereby provide the effective measurement.

Abstract: A scheduling method and apparatus using a non-orthogonal Connection IDentifier (CID) for use in a device-to-device communication system is provided. The scheduling method includes generating a non-orthogonal CID for communication with a counterpart terminal, determining slot indices for communication using the non-orthogonal CID, and communicating with the counterpart terminal through the slots indicated by the slot indices. The non-orthogonal CID-based scheduling method and apparatus is capable of selecting the slots for use in the non-orthogonal CID-based scheduling according to a rule so as to overcome CID collision in the system of using the non-orthogonal CID.

Abstract: A data transmission and/or reception method of a base station in a wireless communication system is provided. The data transmission/reception method includes receiving information on interference measured by a terminal, allocating a downlink resource to a terminal based on the received interference information, determining per-subband transmit power distributions of the downlink resource allocation, and transmitting the per-subband transmit power distributions of the downlink resource allocation to neighbor base stations.

Abstract: To provide a terminal device realizing high-performance sensing and lower power consumption. A terminal device according to the present invention includes a sensor for measurement measuring a physical quantity of a measurement target, a control unit switching the sensor for measurement from a non-activated state to an activated state when activated and an activation unit driven in lower power consumption than the sensor for measurement and activating the control unit when a physical quantity having correlation with the physical quantity of the measurement target is satisfied as a given activation condition, thereby realizing high-performance sensing and lower power consumption.

Abstract: A communication device includes a network side communication unit that receives emergency information from an information broadcasting node; a UE side communication unit that communicates a communication signal with user equipment through a radio base station; and a determination unit that determines whether to allow state transition, when the UE side communication unit receives a request signal requesting the state transition of an RRC protocol state from the user equipment, subsequent to broadcasting a Primary Notification signal providing notice of broadcasting of the emergency information. When the state transition is from a state in which receiving of the emergency information is enabled to a state in which receiving of the emergency information is disabled, the determination unit determines to disallow the state transition, and broadcasts a Secondary Notification signal including the emergency information.

Abstract: A transmit power control (TPC) method and a user equipment (UE) of a telecommunications network utilizing the TPC method. The UE receives TPC commands intended for traffic and control channels. The TPC commands are separately identified by logical or physical resources associated with the channels. When the traffic and control channel TPCs occupy the same resources, the UE applies common power control commands to the traffic and control channels. When the traffic and control channel TPCs occupy different resources, the UE applies separate power control commands to the traffic and control channels.

Abstract: A base station configured for outer loop power control receives an uplink dedicated channel transmission from a wireless transmit/receive unit. The base station transmits transmit power control commands in response to the received uplink channel transmission and determines if the wireless transmit/receive unit is in a discontinuous transmission mode. The base station adjusts a target SIR based on which transmission mode for the wireless transmit/receive unit is detected. The value for the transmit power control command is derived from the adjusted target SIR.

Abstract: A method, system, and device are provided for obtaining auxiliary information about various wireless signal sources and for the subsequent sharing the received information with other UE devices located nearby. The method includes broadcasting, by a UE Assistance Module, a request for obtaining auxiliary information from a public LPWN and receiving broadcast messages containing auxiliary information from the LPWN; checking the received broadcast messages for presence of auxiliary information regarding desired sources of wireless communication; refining, on the basis of the received auxiliary information, the indeterminacy range of the wireless signal parameters by means of the UE Assistance Module and by switching the UE transceiver on and off; storing the auxiliary information in a UE local cache and keeping the auxiliary information updated; and adding the auxiliary information from the UE local cache to a broadcast message via the LPWN.

Abstract: Terminals and base stations belonging to service areas of plural radio operators periodically measure a radio-link quality and an availability ratio of a radio link and provide notification to a radio-resource management server. The server alters a frequency of the base station, and a transmitted-power quantity of the base station and the terminal based on these measured results to improve the radio-link quality, and reduce interference with a neighboring radio system.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for the transmission and/or reception of data within a predetermined frequency bandwidth. The operating bandwidth extends into a predetermined bandwidth range designated for a first use and a predetermined bandwidth range designated for a second use.

Abstract: A method for a device to receive a user input commanding the device to perform an action includes detecting a first amount of force exerted onto a graphical user interface, providing an indication that additional force must be exerted onto the graphical user interface to command the device to perform the action, detecting a second amount of force larger than the first amount of force exerted onto the graphical user interface, and providing a signal including data commanding performance of the action.

Abstract: When a user performs a closing operation of a touch screen slide type cellular phone and the closing operation is performed in a state where the touch screen is contacted, a CPU continuously puts a display and the touch screen into an ON state, which continuously allows touch operations on the touch screen. In contrast, when the closing operation is made without the user's physical contact with the touch screen, the CPU continuously puts the display and the touch screen into an OFF state. Accordingly, reduction of wasteful power consumption can be easily realized without impairing the usability for a user and without requiring complicated control.

Abstract: A method of adjusting an event prompt degree and a mobile electronic device and a computer program product using the same are provided. In the present method, when the mobile electronic device executes a ringtone prompt, whether the mobile electronic device is moved is determined. When the mobile electronic device is determined to be moved, the ringtone prompt is reduced without turning off the vibration prompt or the ringtone prompt. Thereby, continuous event prompt is prevented from bothering other people.

Abstract: A case is provided for accommodating a portable electronic device and at least one accessory of the portable electronic device. The case provides a holder configured for holding a portable electronic device, the holder having a front panel and a back panel; a retraction system for allowing at least part of a cable portion an accessory to be retracted. Further provided is an ultra thin winding mechanism contained in a enclosure within the case where the audio output is connected via contacts on the back of the spool and contacts on the lining of the case, a button located on the case which engages audio by being adjacent to and in contact with the portable electronic device's audio button, a second button which operates to simultaneously disengage audio and retract the cable, and a microphone installed within the accessory.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a request to activate a voice input responsive function on a mobile device. The processor is further configured to send indicia of an incoming call to a vehicle computing system (VCS), responsive to the request. Also, the processor is configured to receive access to an open voice channel originating at the VCS as part of a VCS hands-free call handling for a virtual phone call established by sending the indicia and receive voice input over the hands-free call channel. The processor is additionally configured to pass the voice input to the voice input responsive function. The processor is also configured to receive output from the voice input responsive function and pass the output to the VCS for output to the user.

Abstract: An improved mobile phone case structure capable of standing, clamping and coiling, including a case. The case is to cover the back side of a mobile phone. And the surface of the case is configured with a rectangular opening. Inside the rectangular opening, a frame is embedded. One side of the frame is pivoted with the rectangular opening, while the other side of the frame is pivoted with a coiling plate. When unfolded, the frame forms a support for the case to stand. The coiling plate has an arc design. When unfolded, the frame can be clamped comfortably by two fingers, and can provide a function to neatly coil and fix the earphone. When not used, the coiling plate can be in flat contact with the back side of the mobile phone. The unique combination of frame and coiling plate designed by the present invention integrates multiple functions and is therefore a valuable innovation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protection cover for a mobile device, in which a transparent section for viewing the content of a display screen is formed on the protection cover for protecting the display screen and the front surface of the mobile device. The transparent section has a transparent member for seeing through the content of the display screen from outside using the light emitted from the display screen. Accordingly, since the front surface of a portable mobile device such as a smart phone may be safely protected even when an external shock is applied to the front surface, and the content on the display screen may be confirmed or a touch function can be handled even when the cover is not opened, it is effective in that convenience of using the mobile device is provided.

Abstract: A protective case is configured to receive a mobile device and to magnetically attach to another article and includes a front face mechanically connected to a plurality of side faces (the front face and side faces for detachably connecting to a mobile device), and a back face comprising at least one magnet for magnetically coupling an article comprising at least one magnet to said protective case.

Abstract: An adjustable chaffer assembly is operable to be mounted in a chaffer housing of a harvester. The adjustable chaffer assembly includes forward and aft chaffer sections. The forward chaffer section includes a forward frame assembly and adjustable forward louvers shiftably mounted on the forward frame assembly. The aft chaffer section includes an aft frame assembly and adjustable aft louvers shiftably mounted on the aft frame assembly. The aft chaffer section is shiftably mounted relative to the forward chaffer section and is shiftable between a parallel condition where the frame assemblies are substantially parallel with each other and an oblique condition where the frame assemblies define an oblique angle.

Abstract: An agricultural combine unloader assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes an unloader tube having an internal passage in fluid communication with a discharge outlet at an end of the unloader tube. A door is mounted adjacent the discharge outlet for covering the discharge outlet. The door is moveable between an open position uncovering the discharge outlet and a closed position at least partially covering the discharge outlet. In the open position, the door is positioned below a flow path of grain to be discharged through the discharge outlet. A catch is mounted adjacent the door. The catch includes a housing having an open end adjacent a first end of the door and a closed end adjacent a second end of the door opposite the first end. The catch is operatively connected to the door and movable between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and methods for providing an integrated platform for gameplay of word-based games, obtaining and using virtual assets related to the word-based games such as crossword puzzle games and word search puzzle games, providing sponsored word-based games, and facilitating sweepstakes entries based on the word-based games. The systems and methods may provide an integrated online platform that facilitates the convergence of word-based games, sponsored brands, sweepstakes, prizes, and obtaining and using virtual assets related to the word-based games across social networks, mobile networks, and/or other networks. The integrated online platform leverages the use of various puzzles such as puzzles from third party puzzle providers, custom puzzles, and/or other puzzles for gameplay of the word-based games. The platform may facilitate user retention by encouraging repeat visits with compelling rewards that may be progressively increased and based on gameplay.

Abstract: A system is described for a computer-based word-guessing game that can be used to elicit market-research data, specifically sentiment and awareness data. The two-person game involves a clue giver and a guesser, each playing on their own mobile device. The clue giver sends clues to induce the guesser to guess a given target word or phrase before a countdown clock runs out. The clues used and the guesses made can be analyzed to reveal the opinions and knowledge that the players have about products, brands, and people. The game features a novel mechanic in which the clue words are categorized according to how obvious they are. Using more-obvious clues causes the countdown clock to decrement faster, thereby making the game play more strategic and entertaining, while also incentivizing the clue giver to use less-obvious, sentiment-oriented words that are more useful for market-research purposes.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and methods for providing an integrated online platform for gameplay of word-based games, obtaining and using virtual assets related to the word-based games such as crossword puzzle games and word search puzzle games, providing sponsored word-based games, and facilitating sweepstakes entries based on the word-based games. The systems and methods may provide an integrated online platform that facilitates the convergence of word-based games, sponsored brands, sweepstakes, prizes, and obtaining and using virtual assets related to the word-based games across social networks, mobile networks, and/or other networks. The integrated online platform leverages the use of various puzzles such as puzzles from third party puzzle providers, custom puzzles, and/or other puzzles for gameplay of the word-based games. The sponsored word-based games may provide opportunities for the user to win items such as branded items and the sponsor to engage an audience.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for providing play areas to communities of players in an online game. One method includes an operation for identifying attributes of players in the online game. A characteristic that is common to a subset of players is determined in the online game, where the characteristic is based on the attributes of players in the online game. The method further includes an operation for creating a playing area in the online game, such that the subset of players are allowed to play in the playing area, but other players in the online game, that are outside the subset of players, are disallowed from playing in the playing area. The subset of players is then enabled to play in the playing area with other players from the subset of players.

Abstract: Duplicate hands are dealt in a remote game of poker or other card game of chance. Simulated cards or game pieces are dealt to players with the order of suits changed for each player. A map is maintained in a computer memory between a reference set of indices corresponding to card suits, and differently-ordered sets of paying suits for dealing in the game. A reference game is maintained at a server computer to track game status according to the reference set of indices. Game play is translated between the reference game and individual playing suits so that players are unaware of the order of suits used for other players.

Abstract: In a method for administering a lottery in combination with a pari-mutuel pool, tickets are generated at point-of-purchase terminals, each ticket including a series of randomly generated or user-selected numbers. A portion of the purchase price of each ticket is allocated to the pari-mutuel pool and is treated as a wager in the pari-mutuel pool, while another portion of the purchase price may be allocated to other pools, including a supplemental payout pool. If the ticket is a winning ticket, a preliminary amount of a payout from the wager in the pari-mutuel pool is determined. In some cases, this preliminary amount is supplemented from monies in the supplemental payout pool.

Abstract: A gaming table, method and device including a plurality of rotors interchangeably operable in a decoupled mode and a coupled mode. The system includes a rotor coupler and a coupler actuator. The system provides an award associated with an indication of a combination of symbols of the rotors.

Abstract: A method for outputting an alternative output through an electronic gaming device output device has been developed. The invention includes an electronic gaming device with game logic circuitry that commands a gaming device output device to generate an output. The electronic gaming device output is interrupted before it is output and the output device generates an alternative output.

Abstract: There is provided a computerized reel-based gaming system configured to return at least part of a player's credits back to the player when at least one pre-defined combination of symbols has not been winning after a certain number N of spins of the reels. The method of operating the gaming system comprises: a) responsive to a spin of the reels, automated obtaining a result of matching between the spin output corresponding to a cash-back combination and a winning cash-back combination, thus, in case of a mismatch, giving rise to a non-winning event; b) automated assessing a number of consecutive non-winning events with respect to the cash-back combination; and c) automated initiating a cash-back award once the number of consecutive non-winning events reaches a cash-back triggering number corresponding to the cash-back combination.

Abstract: An in-vehicle gaming system may be played by a driver alone, or simultaneously or individually by a driver and/or one or more other users. The in-vehicle gaming system may be activated or controlled by, for example, touch, voice, or gesture. Gameplay is dynamically adjusted based at least in part on environmental factors such that the driver is not distracted from driving the vehicle. Game content is generated based at least in part on environmental factors and user data.

Abstract: An in-vehicle gaming system may be played by a driver alone, or simultaneously or individually by a driver and/or one or more other users. The in-vehicle gaming system may be activated or controlled by, for example, touch, voice, or gesture. Gameplay is dynamically adjusted based at least in part on environmental factors such that the driver is not distracted from driving the vehicle. Game content is generated based at least in part on environmental factors and user data.

Abstract: An in-vehicle gaming system may be played by a driver alone, or simultaneously or individually by a driver and/or one or more other users. The in-vehicle gaming system may be activated or controlled by, for example, touch, voice, or gesture. Gameplay is dynamically adjusted based at least in part on environmental factors such that the driver is not distracted from driving the vehicle. Game content is generated based at least in part on environmental factors and user data.

Abstract: A method for performing an online multilevel tournament duel game between players. The method includes the step of checking whether a player has bought a preset function, wherein the preset function enables the player to preset a plurality of game policies into a network game server and enter the duel game with the plurality of game policies. If yes, an account of the player logins the duel game automatically. Then, it is checked if an opponent player is available on a lowest game level. If with the preset function, one of three duel symbols is automatically selected with one of the plurality of game policies within the preset timeframe. The method further includes the step of comparing the selected duel symbols of the players when the preset timeframe has passed to determine a duel match winner.

Abstract: A method for monetizing conflict with a game by allowing players to initiate a conflict during the game, selling a product and/or service during the game and conflict, and selling player information to a company for marketing and advertising purposes. An avatar, which represents the player, plays a game, such as poker, with other players. The player earns credits for winning the game. The player can choose to initiate a conflict, such as a physical fight, with at least one other player's avatar prior to, during, or after the game. The challenged player can accept or refuse the challenge. The other players can watch or bet on the outcome of the fight. A company can pay a fee to integrate a product or service into the game and/or the conflict. The player may purchase the product and/or service for the avatar to use during the game or conflict.

Abstract: Fantasy sports-based competition website where users pit their sports knowledge against other users for the opportunity to win cash prizes. Contestants utilize their knowledge of the situational elements of the sporting events involved, to predict the winners for each statistical category listed. Contestants apply their analysis for accumulated statistics and pick winners in each category from an identical fantasy roster presented to multiple contestants. In the event of a tie, there is a tiebreaker question where the contestants are asked to make a projection for a total accumulated statistic for all athletes combined. This results in a clear winner for each contest, so the contestant that comes closest to the actual value will be declared the winners. All contestants can challenge each other, or can be paired randomly with each other and the picks of the competing users are not revealed prior to all users having entered their picks.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for managing dares electronically submitted over a computer network. A dare to be issued to a dare recipient is received electronically. A minimum pledge level necessary to guarantee the performance of the dare is indicated by the dare recipient. An electronic monetary pledge in support of the dare is received from at least one dare pledger. Conditions under which the dare must be performed are generated either before or after the minimum pledge level is reached. Electronic proof of the completion of the dare is received from the dare recipient. Permission to view the electronic proof of the completion of the dare is issued to the dare pledger. At least some of the electronic monetary pledge is issued to the dare recipient.

Abstract: A gaming machine has display means and a game control means. A game is played in which one or more random events are displayed on the display means and, if a predefined winning event occurs, the machine awards a prize. On the occurrence of a predefined event, the player is offered a choice of two or more different prize sets, each containing a plurality of prize outcomes. The prize is drawn from the prize set or sets selected. The sets of prizes may be presented on segments of wheels that can spin before stopping randomly on a segment which defines the prize outcome. Alternatively the sets of prizes are presented on the faces of dice which are arranged to spin before stopping with the front face of the die defining the prize won.

Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring a gaming system. In one such gaming system, a plurality of real world engine modules are provided for a hybrid game, each real world engine module having a gambling game that is triggered by an element of an entertainment game of the hybrid game. A selection is received, from a player of the hybrid game, of a selected real world engine module of the plurality of real world engine modules, and triggering is enabled of the selected real world engine module's gambling game by the element of the entertainment game of the hybrid game.

Abstract: Method for tracking virtual currency includes receiving a request to track virtual currency used in game play of a video game. A batch is created for the virtual currency that is to be tracked. The virtual currency in the batch is associated with a unique identifier for tracking. An expiration period is assigned for tracking the virtual currency in the created batch. A determination is made on whether the virtual currency in the batch being tracked is not involved in the transaction that is predefined to be potentially fraudulent, during a period leading up to the expiration period. The virtual currency in the created batch is un-tagged upon expiration of the expiration period assigned to the batch based on the determination.

Abstract: A video game processing apparatus for controlling progress of a video game including a turn-based battle against an enemy character by displaying a player character on a display screen of a display device includes a profile information storage section for storing summon admissibility information in which a battle command used in the turn-based battle is associated with other player character that carries out an action corresponding to the battle command; receives the summon admissibility information from other video game processing apparatus in which the other player character is used as a main character; receives a summoning request indicating a usage request of the summon admissibility information in the turn-based battle; determines summon admissibility information to be used in a case where the summoning request is received; and summons the other player character indicated by the determined summon admissibility information to be caused to carry out the action.

Abstract: A server device includes a storage unit which stores data of player information including information on the amount of virtual currency possessed by the player in the game and data of a friend player associated with the player; an acceptance processing part which accepts a help request asking for help in the battle from a first player in the battle to another player; an update processing part which, when the help request from the first player is accepted, deducts data of compensation to be paid for making the help request from the data of the player information relevant to the first player and stores/updates the data in the storage unit; and a screen data generation part which generates screen data of a game page including a link which invites the friend player and a second player different from the friend player to participate in the battle to help the first player.

Abstract: There is presented a means of making a player more likely to receive a notification notifying the occurrence of a game event. The server device includes: a storage unit; an acceptance processing unit that accepts from a corresponding player terminal a priority display request for displaying a player on a priority basis in a notification candidate list; an update processing unit that performs, when the priority display request is accepted, an update by subtracting data on a consideration charged for the priority display request from data on player information about the player requesting for priority display; a probability setting unit that sets a probability of the player requesting for priority display being selected as a player displayed in the notification candidate list higher than probabilities of other players not requesting for priority display being selected; and a list creating unit that creates the notification candidate list.

Abstract: A control lever which is included in a gaming machine and rotatable forward and backward includes a grip which is held by a hand of a player and allows the player to fix or rotate the control lever in forward and backward directions and a reel unit including a rotation axis, a reel handle configured to rotate the rotation axis, a rotation sensor configured to detect the number of rotation of the rotation axis, and a rotation resistance imparting unit configured to impart resistance to the rotation axis such that torque increases in accordance with the rotational speed of the rotation of the rotation axis in one direction. The reel unit is formed on a side of the grip such that, while the control lever is fixed as the player holds the grip by one hand, the reel handle can be rotated by the other hand of the player.

Abstract: A gaming system including a control lever having an operation unit which is rotatable by a player and resembles a reel, a display, a storage unit and a controller is provided. When it is determined that the fishing is failed, the controller obtains the number of rotation of the operation unit until a predetermined time elapses from the timing at which fish is hooked by a fishline in a fishing game, and selects one of a plurality of levels based on the obtained number of rotation. The controller then obtains a set of display state data associated with the selected level and causes the display a failure image representing failure in fishing in one of a plurality of display states, based on the set of display state data.

Abstract: A method, implemented as computer code being executed by one or more processors, in which a computing device displays computer game graphics showing a gameboard with multiple game elements that are removed when matched or switched, such as in a match-3, clicker or switcher game; and in which, one or more of the processors are programmed such that: (a) to pass a level, the player has to remove a defined number of game elements of several specific collectable types which are present on the gameboard in a limited number of moves, and (b) the gameboard also displays removable elements of one or more other types that the player does not have to remove, and receives no score or points if he does remove.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for generating a sound effect in a piece of game software. In response to a request for emission of a sound effect from the game software, transmission of audio data is performed, where the transmission represents a sound effect to a sound reproduction device. Further, audio data, referred to as ambient music, representing music in the course of reproduction is analyzed in order to determine at least one characteristic (BEAT, GENRE, KEY) of the ambient music. At least one characteristic of the transmission is defined from the at least one characteristic (BEAT, GENRE, KEY) of the ambient music.

Abstract: A plurality of game sessions are hosted at a server system. A first computing device of a first user is joined to a first multiplayer gaming session, the first computing device including a see-through display. Augmentation information is sent to the first computing device for the first multiplayer gaming session to provide an augmented reality experience to the first user. A second computing device of a second user is joined to the first multiplayer gaming session. Experience information is sent to the second computing device for the first multiplayer gaming session to provide a cross-platform representation of the augmented reality experience to the second user.