Abstract: Techniques for adapting behavioral pairing to runtime conditions in a task assignment system are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for adapting behavioral pairing to runtime conditions in a task assignment system comprising: determining, by at least one computer processor communicatively coupled to and configured to operate in the task assignment system, at least two pairing models for assigning tasks in the task assignment system; monitoring, by the at least one computer processor, at least one parameter of the task assignment system; and selecting, by the at least one computer processor, one of the at least two pairing models based on a value of the at least one parameter.

Abstract: System and method for handling a transaction between a waiting party and queuing party include an independent communication system (ICS) managing calls between the waiting party and calling party and handles sensitive data as well as call-attached data. The ICS manages the transaction in different stages and with different levels of sensitivity. Either party is allowed to modify the call or call preferences during the transaction. The ICS works independently from the queuing party calling system.

Abstract: A network-based solution of supporting IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) call setup in a next generation system (5GS) is proposed. During an attach or registration area update procedure, a serving base station sends an indication to a UE indicating whether IMS voice over PS session is supported or not. Upon receipt of the indication that IMS VoPS is supported, the UE triggers an IMS registration procedure. However, when an MO/MT call happens, the network determines that the UE may be in conditions where voice service is not supported because the network is not able to provide a successful IMS VoPS over the current serving cell connected to 5G core network. The network then triggers a RAT change or a EPS fallback procedure such that the UE is handover to a target cell that supports IMS VoPS.

Abstract: An effective way for the cellular device-to-device communication and the short range communication to share a set of channels for communication is desired. The apparatus may be a user equipment (UE). The apparatus determines a priority level of each channel of a plurality of channels. The apparatus determines whether a first channel of the plurality of channels, the first channel having a highest priority level, is occupied by short range wireless communication. If the first channel is occupied by the short range wireless communication, the apparatus determines availability of one or more remaining channels of the plurality of channels for a cellular device-to-device (D2D) communication, where the one or more remaining channels are different from the first channel.

Abstract: A first network node connects to a Next Generation Mobile network, such as a Fifth Generation (5G) New Radio (NR) network, and receives, from a user equipment, an attach request that additionally includes a Voice over Long Term Evolution (VoLTE) attach request. The first network node performs a procedure, including signaling, to enable the user equipment to connect to the Next Generation Mobile Network; and signals a second node in a VoLTE Network co-located with the Next Generation Mobile network to attach the user equipment in the VoLTE network.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve systems, methods, devices, and the like for generating dynamic machine readable codes. In one embodiment, a system is introduced that enables the analysis of user information for the generation of the dynamic machine readable code. In response to the analysis, using middleware on a multi-tier system, user information is embedded onto the dynamic machine readable code. The embedded user information can be captured during the transaction enabling the presentation of customized content which can be used to provide a user friendly interface for the transacting while detecting incorrect account usage. In another embodiment, in conjunction with the dynamic machine readable code, additional user and/or device features are captured during the processing of a transaction such that the combination facilitate fraudulent activity detection.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a Machine to Machine (M2M) node deletion and registration method and an M2M node. The deleting method includes: a receiving step: receiving a node deleting request for a first M2M node; and a responding step: in response to the node deleting request, deleting a node resource of the first M2M node, and reserving a physical resource corresponding to the first M2M node, the physical resource including at least one of an Application Entity (AE) resource and a Common Service Entity (CSE) resource. Embodiments of the disclosure also provide a computer storage medium.

Abstract: In order for charging SDT and MTC device trigger over control plane, there is provided a network node (40) that relays messages over a control plane (T5 and Tsp) between an MTC device (10) and an SCS (50). The network node (40) counts the number of messages successfully relayed, and generates a CDR in accordance with the counted number. The messages are SDT messages delivered from the MTC device (10) to the SCS (50), SDT messages delivered from the SCS (50) to the MTC device (10), or MTC device trigger messages delivered from the SCS (50) to the MTC device (10). The network node (40) transfers the CDR to an OCF (31) or a CDF (32).

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for processing a call to an aggregate endpoint device over a network are disclosed. For example, the method receives a session request by a Serving-Call Session Control Function (S-CSCF), wherein a route header for the session request comprises an aggregate endpoint identifier, and interacts with an application server to receive a Public User Identity (PUID) of the aggregate endpoint device in accordance with the aggregate endpoint identifier. The method performs a termination processing for the session request using the PUID of the aggregate endpoint device, and forwards the session request towards the aggregate endpoint device.

Abstract: A computerized text analysis method that comprises: searching a resource of information with a search query comprising at least one of: (a) the specific debatable topic, and (b) a personal derivation of the specific debatable topic, to obtain a list of indices whose index subject contains the personal derivation and/or the specific debatable topic; determining, by applying a rule-based classifier, whether the index subject of each of the indices is (i) in favor of the debatable topic or (ii) against the debatable topic; detecting, in each of the indices, hyperlinks to encyclopedic entries whose entry subjects are person names; and determining that: if the index subject of each of the one or more indices is in favor of the specific debatable topic, then the persons are in favor of the specific debatable topic, and vice versa.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for managing waste services. The system may have a locating device configured to generate a signal indicative of a location of a service vehicle on a roadway, a communication device, and a controller in communication with the locating and communication devices. The controller may be configured to determine a side of the roadway at which a first target location is currently being serviced by the service vehicle, and to determine based on the signal from the locating device a proximity of the service vehicle to a second target location at which the waste services are to be performed. The second target location may be on the same side of the roadway as the first target location. The controller may also be configured to automatically provide via the communicating device an estimated time of arrival to a customer corresponding to the second target location, based on the proximity.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for managing a Machine To Machine (M2M) node. On a registered Common Service Entity (CSE) of an Application Entity (AE) or a CSE, an AE resource created for the AE or a CSE resource created for the CSE is associated with an M2M node resource created for an M2M node where the AE or the CSE is located. When the M2M node resource on the registered CSE is changed, the AE resource or the CSE resource associated with the changed M2M node resource is updated.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods to support emergency services through untrusted wireless networks by a user equipment (UE) are disclosed. The UE detects a request for emergency services to be provided via an untrusted wireless network. The UE de-registers from any non-emergency services and releases any existing PDN connections. The UE sends a request for emergency services to an evolved packet data gateway (ePDG) at an Internet Protocol (IP) address obtained from a table or from a domain name system (DNS) server. The request includes an indication for emergency services using a configuration attribute assigned to indicate emergency services. The UE receives from the ePDG an indication of support for emergency services in a reply to the request.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a method and an apparatus for a terminal application to access a NAS. The method includes: when a request for a terminal application to access a NAS is received, sending an establishment request for a hole punching connection to the NAS, and receiving an establishment request for a hole punching connection sent by the terminal application; and after the hole punching connection with the terminal application and the hole punching connection with the NAS are successfully established, completing data transmission between the terminal application and the NAS based on the successfully established hole punching connections.

Abstract: A communication system includes a plurality of communication devices constituting a network. Each of the communication devices includes a first wireless communication circuit and a second wireless communication circuit. The second wireless communication circuit of a lower-level communication device accesses the first wireless communication circuit of a higher-level communication device, whereby the higher-level communication device and the lower-level communication device are connected so as to constitute the network. Each of the plurality of communication devices stores system information. When any one of the communication devices is disconnected from the higher-level communication device, the disconnected communication device searches for another communication device using the system information and makes reconnection to the communication device detected by the search.

Abstract: A repeater for transferring same-destination frames that are addressed to a destination Electronic Control Unit (ECU) efficiently by receiving the frames from respectively different ports, includes: four ports; and a switcher, wherein the first and second ports respectively originating a communication path to an individual ECU, and the third and fourth ports respectively connected to an individual ECU that is different from the one connected the first and second ports, and when the same-destination frames are received by the third and fourth ports of the repeater at the same time, the switcher distributes the same-destination frames among the first and second ports to be transferred via two, i.e., different, communication paths toward one, i.e., same, destination ECU.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates beyond 4th-generation (4G) communication system such as a long term evolution (LTE). A method for uploading data by a station (STA) in a mobile communication system supporting a plurality of radio access interfaces (RAIs) is provided. The method includes, upon detecting that there is content to be uploaded, determining whether a first RAI among the plurality of RAIs is available, and when the first RAI is available, transmitting a header message including information related to the content and a body message including at least one of a plurality of segments which are generated based on the content to a proxy server through the first RAI to upload the at least one of the plurality of segments to an original server.

Abstract: Systems and computing devices may be configured to intelligently apply service-level policy, charging, licensing, and authorization controls in a telecommunication system that implements or uses network function virtualization technologies. A server computing device deployed in the telecommunication network may be configured to receive a policy request message relating to a network service lifecycle event from another network component, use the information included in the received policy request message to make a service-level policy decision, generate a trigger definition relating to the network service lifecycle event based on the policy decision, generate a policy response message that includes the trigger definition, and send the generated policy response message to the network component.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus including processing circuitry is provided. The processing circuitry is configured to perform security authentication on the first terminal when receiving a call setting request of a first terminal. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain personalized information that is set by a first user via the first terminal when the security authentication on the first terminal succeeds. The processing circuitry is further configured to provide the personalized information of the first user to a second terminal for display during a call with the first terminal. Further, the provided personalized information of the first user is displayed on a call interface of the second terminal.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling vehicle sensor data acquisition using a vehicular communication network, including synchronizing a local clock signal of a first vehicle and a local clock signal of a second vehicle with a global time signal. Further, determining a capture interval for a sensor data acquisition process time that maximizes a total number of data frames that can be captured by a sensor of the first vehicle and by a sensor of the second vehicle. Based on the capture interval, transmitting a first sensor trigger pulse to the sensor of the first vehicle and transmitting a second sensor trigger pulse according to the sensor of the second vehicle. The first vehicle transmits the sensor data from the sensor of the first vehicle to the second vehicle, and the second vehicle transmits the sensor data from the sensor of the second vehicle to the first vehicle.

Abstract: A method, computer-readable medium, and system are provided for managing a dynamic wireless network. An aspect of this invention is to identify the occurrence of an overlap of coverage areas provided by separate wireless access points, at least one of which is mobile.

Abstract: A front-haul controller for a network coupling a BBU and an RRH that exchanges RF analog signals with a supported UE. The network comprises a plurality of nodes coupled by variable bit-rate network communications links. The BBU exchanges packets of frequency-domain samples with the RRH along the network. The front-haul controller monitors information about wireless spectrum occupancy at the RRH and at least one spectrum occupancy threshold and varies a bit-rate of the network link in accordance therewith. The front-haul controller can proactively adjust the bit-rate and/or the threshold during periods associated with at least one event that may impact the spectrum occupancy. The network link can be a FlexE, SONET, DWDM, LAG and/or ECMP link.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for deciding a secondary eNB (SeNB) user equipment aggregate maximum bit rate (UE-AMBR) in a wireless communication system is provided. In one embodiment, a master evolved NodeB (MeNB) in dual connectivity receives assistant information, which includes at least one of a buffer size or load information of a SeNB, from the SeNB, and decides whether to change a SeNB UE-AMBR based on the assistant information. In another embodiment, the MeNB transmits an indication which requests change of a SeNB UE-AMBR to a SeNB, receives information related to a new SeNB UE-AMBR from the SeNB; and decides whether to change the SeNB UE-AMBR based on the information related to the new SeNB UE-AMBR.

Abstract: A machine-to-machine communication platform provides a flexible system for device control and solution hosting. In particular, the communication platform hosts and manages third party vertical solutions that interact with external devices. A third party gateway provides the third parties with access to the communication platform so that the third parties may define, configure, and monitor custom vertical solutions that are locally hosted in the communication platform. The communication platform provides a communication manager that implements a device independent communication facility for communicating with the external devices. As a result, the communication platform connects to, communicates with, and controls virtually any external device.

Abstract: A customer engagement device (CED) may receive a payment token associated with a transaction from a point of sale (POS) system. The CED may retrieve transaction details associated with the transaction from a gateway. The CED may prompt a customer to provide payment information for the transaction and may collect payment information from the customer. The CED may provide the payment information and may obtain a transaction authorization from the gateway. The CED may inform the POS system regarding the transaction authorization.

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for peer-to-peer interconnection between service providers are presented. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, at a session controller, a request for access to a target communication device, the target communication device being communicatively coupled to a foreign service provider network. The method may also include referencing a list of available routes for peer-to-peer communication with the target communication device on the foreign service provider network from a database of available routes. Additionally, the method may include identifying, in a peer-to-peer interconnect controller, a path for communication with the target communication device in response to the list of available routes. In one embodiment, the method also includes establishing a peer-to-peer communication session from a peering point to the target communication device over the path.

Abstract: A system, method and computer-readable medium for request routing based on content popularity information are provided. A client computing device transmits a first DNS query to a content delivery network service provider. The content delivery network service provider transmits an alternative resource identifier in response to the client computing device DNS query. The alternative resource identifier is selected as a function of popularity information pertaining to the requested resource. The client computing device then transmits a second DNS query to the content delivery network service provider. The content delivery network service provider can then either resolve the second DNS query with an IP address of a cache component or transmit another alternative resource identifier that will resolve to the content delivery network service provider. The process can repeat until a DNS nameserver resolves a DNS query from the client computing device.

Abstract: A policy and charging rules function (PCRF) virtualization method, device and a virtualization policy and charging system are provided. The device includes: at least two virtual machine; where each of the virtual machine correspondingly realizes at least one function of the PCRF device; and the virtual machines are connected to each other through an Internet Protocol (IP) rout. According to the technical solution of the embodiments of the present disclosure, when a function of a PCRF VM is expanded, the VM can be configured flexibly, thereby reducing the cost and improving the performance price ratio.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods to support parallel communication using multiple subscriber identities in a wireless communication device via multiple subscriber identity modules (SIMs) are disclosed. A representative method includes establishing a connection with a first wireless network via a first wireless cellular protocol software stack for a first subscriber identity associated with a first subscriber identity module; registering with a second wireless network via a second wireless cellular protocol software stack for a second subscriber identity associated with a second subscriber identity module; and receiving radio frequency signals from the second wireless network via the second wireless cellular protocol software stack in parallel with communicating with the first wireless network via the first wireless cellular protocol software stack.

Abstract: One or more embodiments of the disclosure include systems and methods that generate and utilize digital visual codes. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems and methods generate digital visual codes comprising a plurality of digital visual code points arranged in concentric circles, a plurality of anchor points, and an orientation anchor surrounding a digital media item. In addition, the disclosed systems and methods embed information in the digital visual code points regarding an account of a first user of a networking system. In one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems and methods display the digital visual codes via a computing device of the first user, scan the digital visual codes via a second computing device, and provide privileges to the second computing device in relation to the account of the first user in the networking system based on the scanned digital visual code.

Abstract: A wireless communication device is configured to determine a speed at which it is moving based on timing advance values, which are provided by a base station in order to synchronize TDMA communications. The timing advance values are received at periodic intervals, and indicate by how much time the device should advance its data bursts so that they arrive at the base station within the correct TDMA timeslot. Each timing advance value can be multiplied by the length of a timeslot and by the propagation speed of radio waves to determine the distance of the device from the base station. The speed of the device can be determining by analyzing changes in this distance over time. When the device detects that it is moving at greater than a threshold speed, the device disables certain activities or functions that might be distracting to a driver of a vehicle.

Abstract: A device and a method for implementing a data service in order to avoid generating an unnecessary data usage fee for user equipment (UE) and further avoid data usage waste after a data service switch of the UE is turned off. The method includes determining, by a first network-side device, a status of a data service switch of UE, and sending, by the first network-side device, a first notification message to a second network-side device when the data service switch of the UE is turned off, where the UE is already registered with a network, the first notification message includes first instruction information and an identity of the UE, and the first instruction information instructs the second network-side device to skip charging for data packets of the UE flowing through the second network-side device.

Abstract: Call transferring method and device for a multi-channel terminal are provided. The method includes: receiving an incoming call request from a first remote subscriber and setting up a call with the first remote subscriber based on a first service channel; and connecting the first service channel with a second service channel to forward service data of the first remote subscriber to a second remote subscriber and forward service data of the second remote subscriber to the first remote subscriber through the first and second service channels, wherein the first and second service channels are set up based on a current subscriber identity card. The method and device may improve flexibility of call transferring.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer readable media for persistent conversations are described. In some implementations, a method can include receiving a communication message sent from a first user to at least one other user and generating a persistent conversation object having a conversation content section and conversation state information. The method can also include storing the communication message in the conversation content section of the persistent conversation object and forwarding the communication message to the at least one other user. The method can further include updating the conversation state information to reflect the receiving, storing and forwarding of the communication message.

Abstract: In a machine to machine (M2M) system, an M2M node is identified by a first machine identification, the first machine identification being specific to an underlying communication network via which the M2M node is communicatively accessible, and a second machine identification, the second machine identification being specific to an M2M application layer by which other M2M application layer entities can communicate with the M2M node. A mapping between the first machine identification and the second machine identification is used for facilitating communication with and triggering of the M2M node.

Abstract: A network-based solution of supporting IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) call setup in a next generation system (5GS) is proposed. During an attach or registration area update procedure, a serving base station sends an indication to a UE indicating whether IMS voice over PS session is supported or not. Upon receipt of the indication that IMS VoPS is supported, the UE triggers an IMS registration procedure. However, when an MO/MT call happens, the network determines that the UE may be in conditions where voice service is not supported because the network is not able to provide a successful IMS VoPS over the current serving cell connected to 5G core network. The network then triggers a RAT change or a EPS fallback procedure such that the UE is handover to a target cell that supports IMS VoPS.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure relate to vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) data sharing. The sensor data collected from each vehicle may be divided into common information and detailed information. The common information is broadcasted to every other nearby vehicle. Based on the received common information other vehicles may express interest in some particular detailed information. Unicast and/or multicast sessions may be set up to share the detailed information with the interested vehicles.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a service processing method and device. In this way, when determining that an exception occurs in the packet data network gateway (PGW), the serving gateway (SGW) no longer needs to send the fact that an exception occurs in the PGW to the mobility management entity (MME), thereby reducing a signaling transmission amount in a system, and simplifying a service processing procedure. Moreover, because different deletion policies are used, service processing is accelerated, service processing efficiency of the system is further improved, and user experience is improved.

Abstract: Techniques are described for wireless communication. A first method includes receiving downlink control information for a first UE based at least in part on a group identifier associated with a NOMA group including the first UE and at least a second UE; and receiving a set of NOMA downlink transmissions at the first UE based at least in part on the downlink control information for the first UE. A second method includes receiving downlink control information for a first UE, the downlink control information for the first UE including an indication of at least a second UE; receiving downlink control information for the second UE based at least in part on the indication of at least the second UE; and receiving a set of NOMA downlink transmissions at the first UE based at least in part on the downlink control information for the first UE and the downlink control information for the second UE.

Abstract: A method and apparatus can be configured to automatically trigger a notifying event when a failure occurs. The method can also store information specifically relating to the failure. The storing is performed upon the automatic triggering of the notifying event. The specific information is stored such that the specific information persists after a system restart.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein involve selecting a coordinator device for multichannel playback by a first playback device and a second playback device are joined into a zone group of playback devices that are configured to render audio content from an audio source in synchrony. An example implementation may involve determining that a wireless interface performance metric of the first playback device exceeds a wireless interface performance metric of the second playback device. Based on such a determination, the first playback device and the second playback device may be configured as a group coordinator and a group member of the zone group, respectively. The group coordinator (a) receives the audio content from the audio source, and (b) forwards at least a portion of the received audio content to a group member during rendering of the audio content by the zone group of playback devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing machine-type communication and for mobile network memory conservation. Consistent with disclosed embodiments, a machine-type communication gateway including a centralized policy engine and a device trigger storage may be communicatively connected to control nodes of a mobile network and to trigger providers of a fixed network. The machine-type communication gateway may be configured to receive device triggers from the trigger providers, store the device triggers in the device trigger storage in queues, and providing the device triggers to the control nodes at rates determined by the centralized policy engine. Consistent with disclosed embodiments, a non-transitory storage memory may store bearer information.

Abstract: Methods and elements are disclosed for controlling services in a specific location in a wireless communication network, by configuring a policy comprising service control information and location based information corresponding to the specific location for controlling services for user equipments, UEs in the location from a second core network element.

Abstract: In a communication system including a first terminal and a second terminal, a management server manages the first terminal and the second terminal, and a relay server relays communication between the first terminal and the second terminal, upon authenticating the first terminal, the management server notifies the first terminal of first authentication information for requesting authentication to the relay server and connection information for connecting to the relay server, and upon authenticating the second terminal, the management server notifies the second terminal of second authentication information for requesting authentication to the relay server. In response to a request from the first terminal, the relay server creates access information and transmits it to the first terminal. The relay server transmits the access information to the second terminal and relays the communication performed between the first terminal and the second terminal.

Abstract: A system and method which overcome the limitations of online charging systems which do not natively support redirection functionality. In an embodiment of the invention a SCIM provides the added redirection functionality to online charging systems which do not natively support redirection functionality. The SCIM supports redirection of a user session to a process application in a manner which allows the user to easily continue with the activity the user was engaged. If selected criteria are met the SCIM can update credit control answers (CCA) with redirection information to redirect the session to an application.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for usage monitoring are disclosed. In some examples, a method occurs at a policy enforcement node for enforcing policies in a mobile network. The method may include installing a rule for reporting user equipment (UE) related usage information based on at least one threshold value indicating an interval for sending usage reports. The method may also include in response to UE related usage meeting or exceeding the at least one threshold value, sending a first usage monitoring report message to a policy rules node.

Abstract: An example system for device-independent point to multipoint communication is configured to receive a message addressed to one or more destination users, the message type being, for example, Short Message Service (SMS), Instant Messaging (IM), E-mail, web form input, or Application Program Interface (API) function call. The system also is configured to determine information about the destination users, the information comprising preferred devices and interfaces for receiving messages, the information further including message receiving preferences. The system applies rules to the message based on destination user information to determine the message endpoints, the message endpoints being, for example, Short Message Service (SMS), Instant Messaging (IM), E-mail, web page output, or Application Program Interface (API) function call. The system translates the message based on the destination user information and message endpoints and transmits the message to each endpoint of the message.

Abstract: A method, performed in a Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) for managing subscription to a policy counter maintained at an Online Charging System (OCS) is disclosed. The PCRF is operable to communicate with the OCS over an Sy reference point. The method comprises receiving an All Users subscription trigger from a network operator (202), the All Users subscription trigger identifying a network policy, and sending a Spending Limit Request (SLR) command to the OCS (208), the SLR command specifying an identifier of a policy counter for the network policy and specifying application of the SLR command to all ongoing Sy sessions between the PCRF and the OCS. Also disclosed is a method, performed in an OCS, for managing subscription by a PCRF to a policy counter maintained at the OCS.

Abstract: A Method for supplying protected multimedia content during which a terminal a) acquires a service date from a date server and b) evaluates a temporal criterion of a licence with respect to the last acquired service date. A headend associates with each segment of the multimedia content, its transmission date, and transmits it in a stream together with the segment. The terminal extracts from the stream the date of transmission of the segment, then it compares the extracted transmission date to the last acquired service date. And, only if the extracted transmission date is later than the last acquired service date, acquires it as service date, and uses it as last acquired service date on an execution of the step b) between two successive executions of the step a).

Abstract: In general, the techniques of this disclosure describe a method that includes receiving, by a computing device, a user interaction for identifying one or more undesired features of a software program to be removed. The software program is provisioned on the computing device as a software binary. The method further including identifying, by the computing device, one or more execution paths of the software binary that implement the one or more undesired features. Identifying the one or more execution paths includes outputting an indication directing the user to interact with the one or more undesired features, generating undesired feature information of an execution log, and determining the one or more execution paths using the execution log. The method further includes removing, by the computing device, the one or more execution paths to generate a modified software binary.