Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a method for managing short data service (SDS) disposition notifications in a Mission Critical Data (MCData) communication system. The method includes identifying, by a receiving MCData User Equipment (UE), SDS disposition request type Information Element (IE) in a SDS message received from a transmitting MCData UE. Further, the method includes initiating, by the receiving MCData UE, a timer when the disposition request type Information Element (IE) is set as Delivery and Read. Furthermore, the method includes transmitting, by the receiving MCData UE, a consolidated disposition notification to the transmitting MCData UE by stopping the timer when the SDS message is read before expiry of the timer.

Abstract: A system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program and a computer-implemented method that enables short message service (SMS) text messaging to be integrated into existing applications is presented. Consistent with some embodiments, the method may include receiving a request from a client application to transmit a message to a recipient device. The method may further include adding the message transmission request to an outbound queue based on determining the message transmission request is valid. In response to successfully validating the request, the method causes transmission of the message to the recipient device.

Abstract: A system and method for triggering on platform usage can include at a platform, receiving and storing a trigger configuration of an account; operating a platform comprising internally executing a process on behalf of an account and publishing at least one event when executing the process; at the platform, incrementing a counter in response to the at least one event and if the stored trigger configuration species a usage key associated with a category of counted events of the at least one event; monitoring counters in a context of an associated trigger; and processing the trigger upon the counter satisfying condition of an associated trigger.

Abstract: A method for managing Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) addresses in a wireless sensor network is provided that includes storing, on a wireless sensor device in the wireless sensor network, a prefix of an IPv6 address in association with a key, forming an address indicator for the IPv6 address, the address indicator consisting of the key and a node address of the IPv6 address, and storing the address indicator in at least one memory location on the wireless sensor device in lieu of the IPv6 address.

Abstract: A system and method for the real-time management of a device, and more particularly to the establishment and enforcement of policies or rules associated with the feature or functions that may be performed with the device, such as making and receiving calls, exchanging data, playing games and music, sending and receiving email, accessing web sites, and paying for goods and services. If a child or employee is using the device, there may be a need to regulate how that device can be used and to determine who will pay for what goods or services. In addition to providing all of the features associated with a device, service providers need to be able to establish and enforce rules (policies) regulating how and when that device can be used and who will pay for a good or service requested by the user of the device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for processing a rate group, a method for charging for a data service, and a related device and system, so as to enable a charging system to accurately charge for the data service when the rate group changes. The method includes: determining, by a gateway device, whether a rate group of a service data stream changes; and if the rate group of the service data stream changes, reporting, by the gateway device, charging data to the charging system, so that the charging system performs charging according to the charging data, where the charging data includes service usage information and a reporting reason for reporting the charging data, and the reporting reason indicates a change of the rate group.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of configuring an integrated resource pool for use in an advanced wireless communication system such as 5G (the Fifth Generation) system. The method comprises configuring a first logical resource pool dedicated for V2X sidelink communication, or open loop communication, in sharing driving related application data including but not being limited to status data, sensor data, and intention data. Further, the method comprises configuring a second logical resource pool dedicated for V2X sidelink communication, or closed-loop communication, in sharing time-sensitive coordination data and/or exchanging time-sensitive coordination data in short distance grouping such as synchronised coordination driving and long distance grouping such as platooning. The method further comprises configuring one primary set of resources and one or more secondary sets of resources from the second logical resource pool for secured intra-platoon communications.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer program product are provided to translate message objects received in connection with request data objects to be translated into notification objects that are in format that can be received and processed by a system associated with an intended recipient to allow for efficient communication across disparate and incompatible systems. In some example implementations, otherwise a translation system transforms request information based on parameters associated with the message object and intended recipient to ensure that request information is properly received by recipient systems that may use obsolete, legacy, and/or specialized systems. Some example implementations involve the application of error detection protocols and the display of notification object information on a user interface that allows for system monitoring and error mediation.

Abstract: A user equipment (UE) and base station (BS) in a wireless communication network. The UE includes a receiver configured to receive at least one semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) configuration among a plurality of SPS configurations from a BS. Each of the SPS configurations configures the UE with a different periodicity of a sidelink transmission to be transmitted to another UE. The UE also includes a transmitter configured to transmit the sidelink transmission in the different periodicity according to the at least one of the plurality of SPS configurations. The BS includes a controller configured to select at least one SPS configuration among a plurality of SPS configurations for a UE. Each of the SPS configurations configures the UE with a different periodicity of a sidelink transmission to be transmitted to another UE. The BS also includes a transmitter configured to transmit the selected at least one SPS configuration to the UE.

Abstract: A ruggedized engine control module (ECU) system includes a plugin-pod, a connector configured to connect the plugin-pod to a connector of an ECU, and signal processing circuitry. The ruggedized ECU system further includes a ruggedized enclosure for the connector and the signal processing circuitry. The ruggedized enclosure is configured to mount the plugin-pod to the ECU. The connection circuit includes signal processing circuitry configured to receive signals from at least one of the connectors, process the signals, and output the processed signals. The ruggedized ECU is configured to dissipate heat from the signal processing circuitry.

Abstract: In embodiments, Internet of Things (IoT) devices may be organized according to an IoT device hierarchy, which may include parent and/or child associations between resources associated with IoT devices and/or with groupings of IoT devices. IoT devices wishing to support an IoT device hierarchy may utilize an extended IoT device resource model which provides for IoT device hierarchy information and interfaces to be provided by supporting IoT devices. A supporting resource may have one or more parent properties and/or child properties which may identify, respectively, parent or child resources which are associated with the resource. In various embodiments, these parent properties and/or child properties may include uniform resource identifiers (URI). A supporting resource may also identify an interface type for a hierarchical access interface, through which one or more descendant resources may be accessed through a single command. Other embodiments may be descried and/or claimed.

Abstract: An embodiment provides a method for transferring information from at least one instrument to an application, including: establishing a central protocol structure, wherein the central protocol structure defines a format for information transmitted utilizing the central protocol structure; receiving, at the application and over a wireless communication channel information from the at least one instrument, wherein the information is formatted in view of the central protocol structure; and performing, within the application, an action with respect to the information within the application, wherein the performing comprises deciphering the information contained in view of the central protocol structure.

Abstract: Long-range, narrowband transmission using near vertical incidence skywave (NVIS) or other communications relying upon reflection off of the ionosphere to facilitate communications is contemplated, such as to enable low-power, low-rate wireless transmission of data from sensors, IoT devices or other componentry over large distances.

Abstract: A method comprising transmitting, by a user equipment (UE) to a network node, a registration message comprising at least one of a first indicator configured to indicate emergency call information display capability, a second indicator configured to indicate language information, or a third indicator configured to indicate a status of previously received emergency information, and receiving, by the user equipment from the network node, a registration accept message.

Abstract: The method for a D2D terminal for receiving a D2D discovery signal including a plurality of radio frequency chains in a wireless communication system. Specifically, the method includes the steps of: configuring discontinuous reception (DRX) cycle based on a higher layer signal, receiving physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) in a duration based on the configured DRX cycle from a base station using a first carrier, wherein a timer for the duration is counted based on consecutive PDCCH subframes, and the PDCCH is monitored in the consecutive PDCCH subframes, communicating with the base station using the first carrier based on the configured DRX cycle, and communicating with a second D2D UE using a second carrier, wherein the first UE includes a D2D dedicated radio frequency chain.

Abstract: A method for conducting a velocity check for outbound subscribers roaming to neighboring countries includes receiving, by a network gateway associated with a home country from an MSC associated with a neighboring country, an ingress signaling message related to a mobile device roaming in the neighboring country, sending, to an HLR in the home country, an interrogation request message containing a mobile subscriber identifier, and receiving an interrogation response message containing age of location information and cell identifier information corresponding to the mobile subscriber identifier.

Abstract: This application discloses a terminal roaming method and apparatus. A terminal sends, to a first AP associated with the terminal, an action frame that is used to request to associate with a second AP. A receiver address of the action frame is an address of the first AP, and the action frame further includes an identifier of the second AP. When the terminal receives a response frame sent by the first AP for the action frame, and the response frame indicates that association succeeds, the terminal establishes association with the second AP. The terminal first establishes the association with the second AP by using the first AP, and then changes an operating channel to an operating channel of the second AP. Now the terminal can receive and send data on the operating channel of the second AP.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer-readable recording medium perform client configuration of a managed device in a wireless network. A client device retrieves capabilities data from an Internet-based cloud server, builds a user interface (UI) based upon the user defined capabilities data and managed service defined capabilities data, sends a data request to the managed device, receives managed device state data from the managed device, sends command to update the managed device, and when the update of the managed device is complete, instructs managed device to send current user defined capabilities data and managed service defined capabilities data to the Internet-based cloud server.

Abstract: Systems and methods for 5G telecommunication call event timestamping to assist in debugging the flow of call events, such as during roaming, handover operations, or when user equipment (UE) accesses a different network slice. Specifically, a system for the provision of wireless telecommunication services can include a core network having a first UDR and a first UDM. The first UDM, upon receiving communication from one or more network functions, can communicate a first message to the first UDR. The first message can include a first timestamp indicating to the first UDR a first time that the first message was transmitted.

Abstract: Mechanisms are provided to implement a privacy enhanced location service for determining a granularity of location information to return to a requestor computing device. The privacy enhanced location service receives, from a requestor computing device, a location query requesting location information for a subject. The privacy enhanced location service retrieves a selected subject privacy policy data structure, selected from a set of subject privacy policy data structures corresponding to the subject identified in the location query. The privacy enhanced location service applies the selected subject privacy policy data structure to location information associated with the subject to generate modified location information having a granularity of location information specified in the selected subject privacy policy data structure. The privacy enhanced location service transmits the modified location information to the requestor computing device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provides for receiving a first connection reconfiguration message to configure at least one split bearer with a first logicalchannelidentity, terminated in the second cell group. A first security key for communication with the first cell group and a second security key for communication with the second cell group are applied. A second connection reconfiguration message is received, the second connection reconfiguration message including a counter having a count value for deriving a third security key for communication with the second cell group, wherein the third security key that was derived for communication with the second cell group is based on the count value of the received counter. The third security key is applied for communication with the second cell group, while continuing to use the first security key and the first MAC entity for communication with the first cell group, where continuing to use the first MAC entity includes not resetting the first MAC entity.

Abstract: A method is provided that includes receiving, at a first access point in a local area network, a request from a client device to access a wireless local area network. The method also includes creating authentication credentials for the client device based on an identification of the client device, and transmitting the authentication credentials for the client device to a second access point, wherein the first access point and the second access point share a secure block chain application. The method also includes allowing the client device to roam from the first access point to the second access point without requesting new authentication credentials. A system and a non-transitory, computer-readable medium storing instructions to perform the above method are also provided.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, at an access node, a connection request from a device and in response to the connection request, establishing a connection with an identity provider. The device, the access node, the local network, and the identity provider are members of an identity federation. The method also includes, after the device is authenticated with the identity provider, sending or receiving, to or from the identity provider and by the access node, data linking the device to an item and an owner of the device.

Abstract: Systems and methods that provide NAS security protection for mobile networks. In one embodiment, a network element of a mobile network performs a NAS procedure in multiple phases to establish a NAS communication session with User Equipment (UE) when no NAS security context exists. For a first phase, the network element receives an initial NAS message from the UE populated with a subset of NAS protocol Information Elements (IEs) designated for security-related handling, selects a NAS security algorithm for the NAS security context, and sends a response to the UE that indicates the NAS security algorithm. For a second phase, the network element receives a subsequent NAS message from the UE having a NAS message container that contains the initial NAS message populated with each of the NAS protocol IEs for the NAS procedure, and decrypts the NAS message container of the subsequent NAS message using the NAS security algorithm.

Abstract: This Application sets forth techniques for cellular service management for a secondary mobile wireless device assisted by a primary mobile wireless device, including provisioning and management of electronic subscriber identity modules (eSIMs) for a secondary mobile wireless device with user authorization obtained via the primary mobile wireless device.

Abstract: A method for re-establishing a Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection between a UE and a target eNB. The method is performed by the UE. The method includes the UE receiving an RRC Connection Reestablishment message from the target eNB, the RRC Connection Reestablishment message including a DL authentication token which has been generated by an MME and has had a Non Access Stratum integrity key as input. The method also includes the UE authenticating the received DL authentication token.

Abstract: An authentication server enrolls a user's mobile device as a trusted device with a vendor software after verifying the network ID of the user's mobile device. The authentication server associates the network ID in an authentication entry with authentication information such as a push notification token and cryptographic key. Later, when the user attempts to log in to the vendor software, the authentication server may attempt to cryptographically authenticate the user. Otherwise, the authentication server may use the push notification token to transmit an OTP to the user's mobile device as a push notification.

Abstract: A system and method for establishing trust between management entities with different authentication mechanisms in a computing system utilizes a token exchange service to acquire a second security token used in a second management entity in exchange for a first security token used in a first management entity. In an embodiment, an endpoint is set at the first management entity as an authentication endpoint for the second management entity, which is used to authenticate a request with the second security token that is sent from the first management entity to the second management entity. After authentication, the request is processed at the second management entity and a response is transmitted to the first management entity.

Abstract: A Wi-Fi network includes one or more access point devices configured to connect to one or more devices; wherein the Wi-Fi network is designated by a Service Set Identifier (SSID); wherein each Wi-Fi client device accesses the Wi-Fi network using the SSID and a key of a plurality of keys each being a password or certificate for the Wi-Fi network; and wherein each of the plurality of keys designates an access zone of a plurality of access zones each defining rules for network and/or device access such that the one or more access point devices provide selective access based on which of the plurality of keys is used for each of the one or more devices.

Abstract: An access point for a private network onboards a wireless device obtaining a connection request from the wireless device and detecting a standardized identifier that indicates the wireless device is unprovisioned for access to the private network. The access point disables an authentication protocol for granting access to the wireless device on the private network and limits access of the private network by the wireless device to accessing a provisioning server. The access point provides a connection response to the wireless device that indicates limited access to the private network.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a native application, access credential data and providing the access credential data from the native application to a headless browser. The method also includes initiating a secured connection from the headless browser to a remote server that hosts a website. The remote server supports access to secured data without relying on an application programming interface. The method also includes sending, by the headless browser via the secured connection, the access credential data to the remote server. The method also includes receiving first web page data of the website from the remote server via the secured connection and parsing the first web page data to identify user-specific data. The method further includes receiving, by the headless browser via the secured connection, at least a portion of the secured data.

Abstract: Systems and methods detect a potential hacking attack by monitoring the number and timing of DELBA (Delete Block Acknowledgement) action frames. When the number and timing of the DELBA action frames correspond to an unauthorized access pattern, an unauthorized access is detected. The potential unauthorized access may be detected by an access point (AP) or by the AP and a backend system. When a potential unauthorized access is detected, the AP may remain in silent mode for a longer period of time and limit access to the network to only trusted devices. In addition, an alarm or other notification of the potential unauthorized access may be provided to a user or other designated contact.

Abstract: Arrangements for dynamic enterprise center access control are provided. In some examples, a user device may be detected and current location and/or user data associated with the detected device may be requested. Upon receiving the location data, a current geographic location of the user device may be determined and an enterprise center at or near the geographic location may be identified. Received user data may be analyzed to identify a user and retrieve access preferences associated with the user. Based on the access preferences, a command to lock or unlock a door (e.g., permit or disable access) to an area within the enterprise center, the enterprise center in general, or the like, may be generated and transmitted to a computing device for execution. Accordingly, the system may activate desired locking configurations based on user preferences. Upon detecting that the user is no longer at the enterprise center, a command to return to default settings may be generated, transmitted and executed.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for associating the start of an encrypted data flow with an application. One apparatus includes a transceiver that communicates with a mobile communication network and a processor. The processor performs an authentication with a network encrypted traffic detection function and detects a data packet generated by a first application. The processor determines whether the data packet is associated with the start of an encrypted data flow for the first application and modifies the data packet to include detection information. The transceiver sends the modified data packet to the mobile communication network.

Abstract: The present disclosure comprises a situational awareness system comprising a range of security features. The method can comprise receiving, by a first wireless network device comprising a processor, identity data associated with a second device utilizing a telephone number of a telecommunications network. The method can also comprise determining by the first wireless network device that a fraudulent action associated with the telephone number has occurred, based on the received identity data. The method can further comprise preventing, by the first wireless network device, the second device from utilizing a mobile application associated with the telecommunications network, in response to the determining that the fraudulent action has occurred.

Abstract: A wireless communication device is described that comprises: a receiver configured to receive wireless local area signals located within a closed area; and a processor configured to: process the received wireless local area signals; calculate a standard deviation, STD, of Amplitude Channel State Information, A CSI, of the received wireless local area signals and, in response thereto, generate at least one transmit wireless local area signal based on the calculated A CSI STD values. A transmitter is coupled to the processor and configured to transmit the at least one transmit wireless local area signal within the closed area to disrupt an attacker located adjacent the closed area from determining a location or movement of at least one of: a moving person, the at least one further wireless communication device within the closed area.

Abstract: A system and method for a face mask communication system. The face mask communication system includes a removable microphone that can be installed in a face mask to allow the wearer to clearly and privately communicate with another user over a Bluetooth enabled mobile device such as a cell phone. In illustrated examples, a microphone unit is deformable to enable the microphone unit to form a custom fit over the nose bridge to seal the mask on the user's face. The face mask communication system includes an application program operating on the mobile device that allows a user to initiate and secure private conversations with other users.

Abstract: This application provides a key configuration method. A session management network element receives a request for end-to-end communication and obtains a security policy, where the security policy is determined based on at least one of: a user security requirement that is of the user equipment and that is preconfigured on a home subscriber server, a service security requirement from the user equipment, a security capability requirement supported by the user equipment, a security capability requirement from a carrier network, and a security requirement of a device on the other end of the end-to-end communication. The session management network element obtains a protection key used for protecting the end-to-end communication. The session management network element sends the security policy to the devices on two ends of the end-to-end communication.

Abstract: A maritime network provides network coverage for nautical or aerospace vehicles traveling over the sea. Generating the network configuration for the maritime network includes receiving client information for client devices in range of a given node of the maritime network for a period of time that the client devices are traveling asea, as well as location information for the period of time from a plurality of nodes in the network including the given node. Based on the client information and the location information, a network configuration is determined to include a plurality of links to be formed for routing paths through the maritime network. The routing paths are configured to transmit data related to the client devices, and the plurality of links includes a link between the given node and another node in the network that is within a maximum distance from the given node.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may identify a base station capable of performing medium access control (MAC) based transmission configuration indication (TCI) switching. The UE may deactivate an autonomous beam switching mode based at least in part on the base station being capable of performing MAC based TCI switching. Numerous other aspects are described.

Abstract: A wireless device receives configuration parameters indicating that a default beam is used for uplink transmissions via physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) resources. A downlink control information indicating a first uplink transmission via a first PUSCH resource of the PUSCH resources is received. In response to the configuration parameters indicating that the default beam is used, it is determined, for the first uplink transmission, a spatial relation information of the default beam based on a downlink reference signal. A transport block is transmitted via the first PUSCH resource and according to the spatial relation information.

Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to method performed by a radio network node or a LMF, a method performed by a UE and a UE for downlink and uplink beam management for positioning measurements. The method comprising at least: configuring the target UE; receiving at least one report from the UE; exchanging the report(s) with neighboring network nodes and/or a location measurement function; providing instructions the UE; receiving at least one measurement report from the UE; and estimating the location of the UE using received information.

Abstract: Disclosed is a virtual wireless base station that can dynamically scale its capacity to meet changes in demand for connectivity. The virtual wireless base station includes a plurality of virtual baseband modules, a plurality of interface/router modules, an orchestrator module and a fabric mapper module. Each of the plurality of virtual baseband modules is coupled to the interface/router modules by a low latency switch fabric. The orchestrator determines current and near future demand for connectivity within the virtual wireless base station and either instantiates and connects new virtual baseband processors to meet a rise in demand, or shuts down underutilized virtual baseband processors in case of insufficient demand.

Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses are described for machine-learning architectures for simultaneous connection to multiple carriers. In implementations, a network entity determines at least one deep neural network (DNN) configuration for processing information exchanged with a user equipment (UE) over a wireless communication system using carrier aggregation that includes at least a first component carrier and a second component carrier. At times, the at least one DNN configuration includes a first portion for forming a first DNN at the network entity, and a second portion for forming a second DNN at the UE. The network entity forms the first DNN based on the first portion and communicates an indication of the second portion to the UE. The network entity directs the UE to form the second DNN based on the second portion, and uses the first DNN to exchange, over the wireless communication system, the information with the UE using the carrier aggregation.

Abstract: Systems and methods of using a MDAS in a network management loop are described. The MDA is used to aid in analysis and rectification of coverage issues and resource utilization. The MDA prepares, processes and analyzes data related to the managed networks and services using AI and ML techniques, and provides analytics reports for root cause analysis of ongoing issues, prevention of potential issues and prediction of network or service demands. The analytics report contains the description of the issues or predictions and recommended actions to mitigate the issues. The MDA classifies and correlates the input data (current and historical data), learn and recognize the data patterns, and analyzes the data to derive inference, insight and predictions. The MDA returns an analytics report describing issues or predictions for NFs, subnetwork, NSSI, and/or NSI.

Abstract: Communication systems are described that use unequally spaced constellations that have increased capacity compared to conventional constellations operating within a similar SNR band.

Abstract: A first network function (NF) instance sends a request for a session to a second NF instance. The first NF instance receives a response, from the second NF instance, that includes a binding header that includes a failover mode identifier, a designated number of retry attempts, and a retry mode. The first NF instance sends a second request for the session to the second NF instance. The first NF instance determines if an error or a timed out response has occurred subsequent to sending the second request to the second NF instance, and re-sends, in response to the error or timed out response, the second request based on the failover mode identifier, the designated number of retry attempts and the retry mode from the binding header.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for traffic flow classification using machine learning. In some implementations, a communication device includes an anomaly detector comprising a machine learning model trained to predict whether data traffic patterns differ from a set of observed traffic patterns present in a set of training data. The communication device includes a traffic classifier comprising a machine learning model trained to predict a quality of service (QoS) class for network connections or data flows. The communication device is configured to evaluate network connections or data flows using the anomaly detector. The communication device may (i) use the traffic classifier to predict QoS classes for traffic that the anomaly detector predicts to be similar to the observed traffic patterns, and (ii) store data traffic that the anomaly detector predicts to be different from the observed traffic patterns.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. The methods, systems, and devices may enable a base station to transmit a measurement configuration for measuring interference (e.g., cross link interference (CLI)). The measurement configuration may include a measurement direction configuration for measuring the interference. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may select a measurement direction configuration for measuring interference based on the measurement configuration. The UE may measure interference based on the measurement configuration. The UE may transmit a measurement report to the base station. The measurement report may include an indication of the selected measurement direction configuration.

Abstract: It is provided a communication system comprising: an access system including a base station wirelessly receives information from a terminal, and an edge apparatus; a user data system including a mobile core apparatus configured to receive via the edge apparatus a signal transmitted from the base station; and a monitoring system including a packet analysis apparatus analyzes traffic used by the terminal from the user data copied by the edge apparatus, a wireless quality calculation unit calculates a wireless quality between the base station and the terminal, and a visualization unit visualizes a usage situation of a wireless resource based on calculation using information collected from the packet analysis apparatus, the mobile core apparatus, and the wireless quality calculation module, the visualization unit outputs data for displaying the usage situation of the wireless resource from an arrangement of the terminal, the calculated wireless quality, and the analyzed traffic.