Abstract: A Wi-Fi device includes a controller coupled to a writeable memory implementing a MAC and PHY layer and to a transceiver. Connection data stored in the writeable memory includes Wi-Fi connection parameters including ?1 router MAC level information or a most recently utilized (MRU) channel used, and IP addresses including ?1 of an IP address of the Wi-Fi device, IP address of the MRU router, an IP address of a MRU target server, and an IP address of a network connected device. An accelerated reconnecting to a Wi-Fi network algorithm is implemented by the processor is for starting from being in a network disconnected state, establishing current connection parameters for a current Wi-Fi network connection using the Wi-Fi connection parameters for at least one MAC layer parameter for the MAC layer.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to heat a catalyst of an after-treatment system for a vehicle. The after-treatment system is powered by a battery. An operational parameter of the battery and the driving mode of the vehicle is determined. After receiving an indication that a first operational parameter threshold has been surpassed and a torque demand of the vehicle has been predicted, heat is provided to the catalyst of the after-treatment system based on the predicted torque demand of the vehicle surpassing a second operational parameter threshold.

Abstract: Systems and methods for maintaining and dynamically updating inactivity timers at a user equipment to detect a one-way audio or mute call to improve call experience are disclosed. The method enables the user equipment to perform a set of actions (e.g., enable, disable, drop call, don't drop call, etc.) when a one-way audio or mute call is detected. Values for the timer and/or action parameters can be dynamically determined and/or communicated to the user equipment by a telecommunications service provider based on one or more of the following factors: network health, network congestion, current events, type of call (e.g., emergency, non-emergency), type of customer (e.g., business, premium, residential, etc.), service-level agreement, and so on. Values for the timer and/or action parameters can be configurable based on a location.

Abstract: An exemplary method includes operating an access control device in a standalone mode, which involves controlling a locked/unlocked state of the access control device locally, and operating a wireless transceiver of the access control device in a lower-power state in which the wireless transceiver is operable to receive a lockdown signal from an external device. The method further includes operating the access control device in a networked lockdown mode in response to receiving the lockdown signal from the external device. Operating the access control device in the networked lockdown mode involves placing the access control device in a locked state, establishing a wireless communication connection with the external device via the wireless transceiver while operating the wireless transceiver in a higher-power state.

Abstract: A display unit for a manually operated machine tool includes a display having windows and text each associated with and indicating positions of different axes of the manually operated machine tool which are manually adjustable. A memory stores configuration modes of the display including a stationary mode in which the windows and text provided in the display are each the same size and color, and at least one emphasis mode in which the window and/or text associated with one of the different axes is larger and/or a different color. A processor is configured to switch the display from using the stationary mode to using an emphasis mode based a position signal indicating that one of the different axes is being adjusted by manual operation of an operator such that the window and text associated with the axis being adjusted is emphasized on the display.

Abstract: Provided are a BLUETOOTH headset, a charging cabin and a charging system thereof. The BLUETOOTH headset includes: a headset charging interface circuit, a control circuit, a level shifting circuit and a chip module. The headset charging interface circuit includes a detecting terminal connected to a power supply voltage terminal of the BLUETOOTH headset through the control circuit. When the detecting terminal is connected to a detecting pin of the charging cabin, a voltage of the detecting terminal is shifted from a first voltage provided by the power supply voltage terminal to a second voltage provided by the detecting pin of the charging cabin to trigger the control circuit to output a first level signal to the level shifting circuit, and then the first level signal is shifted to a power-off signal through the level shifting circuit to trigger the chip module to power off the BLUETOOTH headset.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method includes using a processor to receive pre-defined rules related to one or more desired characteristics of available digital content. The pre-defined rules indicate user preferences for receiving the available digital content with a personal computing device. The method further includes using a processor to determine current operating conditions corresponding to the pre-defined rules and to identify the one or more desired characteristics of available digital content based on the pre-defined rules and the current operating conditions. The method also includes using a processor to identify a data channel from one or more data channels. The identified data channel is configured to receive the available digital content from a content delivery system based on the pre-defined rules and the current operating conditions.

Abstract: A mobile device includes a memory, a battery, and a processor. The processor is configured for synchronizing data with a host. The synchronization is based on an amount of battery charge remaining for the battery.

Abstract: An earbud charging storage case for storing and charging a pair of earbuds, includes an earbud holder, and a magnetic component bracket looped around the earbud holder. Each earbud has a magnetic element. The earbud holder has a base portion. Two sides of a bottom surface of the base portion protrude downward to form two accommodating portions. Two sides of a top surface of the base portion are recessed downward to form two lower receiving grooves. The two accommodating portions have two accommodating grooves. The two lower receiving grooves and the two accommodating grooves together define two storing grooves. The pair of the earbuds are accommodated in the two storing grooves. Several portions of a bottom surface of the magnetic component bracket are recessed upward to form a plurality of buckling grooves. Each of the plurality of the buckling grooves is equipped with a first magnetic component.

Abstract: A method for conserving device and/or network resources is provided herein. The method includes detecting a wakelock operating on a mobile device and determining a consumption of one of a power or radio usage attributed to the detected wakelock. The method further includes determining a criticality related to user experience for the detected wakelock and releasing the detected wakelock based on the determined consumption and criticality. Related systems and mobile devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: A terminal device, where a processor of the terminal device is configured to control an energy storage device to supply power to a first functional circuit group and a second functional circuit group when the processor determines that the terminal device enters a first state, and when the processor determines that the terminal device enters a second state, the processor is further configured to start an emergency power supply to supply power to the first functional circuit group. Power supply modes in different modes are used such that the terminal device can be adapted to a plurality of working occasions, and it is ensured that the device supplies power to the first functional circuit group in an emergency, thereby meeting a use requirement of a user.

Abstract: An example computing device includes a battery to power the computing device, a first operating system (OS), a second OS, and a hypervisor. The hypervisor is to: monitor a parameter of the first OS related to power to be drawn by the computing device for the first OS to enter a hibernate state; monitor a parameter of the second OS related to power to be drawn by the computing device for the second OS to enter the hibernate state; set a first modified remaining battery capacity of the first OS based on an actual remaining battery capacity of the battery and the parameter of the first OS; and set a second modified remaining battery capacity of the second OS based on the actual remaining battery capacity and the parameter of the second OS.

Abstract: Techniques for automated insider threat prevention are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system, process, and/or computer program product for automated insider threat prevention includes monitoring network communications at a network device; detecting an anomalous activity based on the monitored network communications associated with a user based on a behavior profile for the user; and performing an action in response to the detected anomalous activity based on a policy.

Abstract: A server may be configured to receive behavior information associated with a user device. The behavior information may indicate a set of geographical locations at which the user device has been present. The server may generate a mode based on the behavior information. The mode may indicate a set of conditions based on which the mode is to be activated, and a set of information to be presented when the mode is activated. The server may output the mode to the user device. The user device may determine, after receiving the mode, that the set of conditions has been satisfied. The determining may be based on a geographical location of the user device. The user device may activate the mode, based on determining that the set of conditions has been satisfied; and may present at least a portion of the set of information, based on activating the mode.

Abstract: A method for efficient battery usage in for portable devices. The method includes a service provider receiving a communication associated with a first device and a second device, wherein one of the first device and the second device is a sender of the communication and the other of the first device and the second device is an intended recipient of the communication. The service provider then determines that the first device is operating in an energy saving mode. The service provider may also determine that an emergency communication override feature for the first device has not been enabled. Upon determining that the first mobile device is operating in an energy saving mode and that an emergency communication override feature for the first device has not been enabled, the service provider determines not to send the communication to the intended recipient of the communication.

Abstract: Methods and devices may select a particular radio access technology (RATs) available on a multi-technology wireless communication device to support a user activity based on monitored device usage patterns and power consumption profiles of the various RATs. Various embodiments may enable multi-RAT wireless communication devices to monitor the usage patterns of each service (i.e., wireless communication link) provided by the device, and estimate the power consumption during the user activity based on the power needs of services and the user activity. A multi-RAT wireless communication device may determine whether switching, enabling, or disabling services and/or RATs would reduce power consumption. Thus, the wireless communication device may extend the time that a user can perform a user activity when battery reserves are low by switching to a lower-power RAT and/or disabling power-hungry services.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media, for reducing transitions between active and idle states are provided. In some embodiments, transition data indicating transitions between an active state and an idle state associated with a mobile device is received. Thereafter, an idle state pattern that indicates a pattern of an idle state associated with the mobile device is identified. Based on the idle state pattern, an inactivity timer update corresponding with the idle state pattern is provided to at least one communication tower. The inactivity timer update provides a time duration or time duration adjustment to be applied by the at least one communication tower for use in detecting a transition from an active state to an idle state.

Abstract: If a portable device receives a request signal from a control device that requires a response from the portable device, a first response signal is transmitted from the portable device during a common period defined in all portable devices. Thus, in a case where there is no portable device which enables wireless communication with the control device, a value of received signal strength indication of a wireless signal which is received from the portable device by the control device is very small and becomes smaller than the threshold value during a period in the common period. In this case, the control device suspends reception processing of causing a signal to be transmitted from the plurality of portable devices subsequently to the first response signal.

Abstract: A method for conserving device and/or network resources is provided herein. The method includes detecting a wakelock operating on a mobile device and determining a consumption of one of a power or radio usage attributed to the detected wakelock. The method further includes determining a criticality related to user experience for the detected wakelock and releasing the detected wakelock based on the determined consumption and criticality. Related systems and mobile devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: Techniques for managing discussion sharing on a mobile platform, comprising a power application. The power application may include, among other components, a power monitoring component to monitor at least one component and/or at least one application of a mobile device to determine device profile information, and a power management component to provide the determined device profile information of a mobile device to a server device and receive predicted information representative of forecasted power utilization of the mobile device and/or context sensitive recommendation information representative of one or more context sensitive recommendations for the mobile device.

Abstract: A multi-layer policy framework for monitoring and enforcing policy is provided. The multi-layer policy framework receives the desired state of the policy at each layer and translates the desired state into a realized state for the layer. The desired state specifies the intent of the user and the realized specifies the specific actions that have to be performed in order to reach the desired state. The realized state at each layer is sent to the next lower layer as the desired state for the lower layer. At the lowest layer, the desired state is converted into a realized state that includes a set of rules used to enforce the policy. The set of rules are then enforced at different enforcement points at the lowest layer.

Abstract: An electronic device and associated method is provided. The electronic device includes: a plurality of subsystems including hardware resources; a battery coupled to the plurality of subsystems; and a processing unit, configured to allocate a virtual battery from the battery for each subsystem, wherein each virtual battery has a defined power budget from the battery.

Abstract: A method of operation of a navigation system includes: determining a travel profile including a navigation complexity; determining a display status with a control unit based on the travel profile; determining a resource prediction based on the navigation complexity; and updating the display status based on the resource prediction for presenting a navigation content on a device.

Abstract: An approach is provided for transforming application access and data storage details associated with a mobile device to application specific privacy policies. A policy platform processes and/or facilitates a processing of an application code to identify one or more application programming interfaces invoked by the application code. The policy platform causes, at least in part, a profiling of one or more invocation characteristics of the one or more application programming interfaces. The policy platform further causes, at least in part, a mapping of the one or more invocation characteristics against one or more policy templates to cause, at least in part, a generation of at least one policy for the application code.

Abstract: During standby (waiting time), a microcomputer of a portable radio device monitors positional information based on the RSSI level (received signal strength) of receiving standby signals and GPS data. Then, when it is detected, based on the positional information based on the RSSI level (received signal strength) and the GPS data, that the radio device has entered an area outside a radio communication enabled area, namely an out-of-service area, the microcomputer carries out a power save processing.

Abstract: A method of determining whether a dialogue is displayable includes recording a previous software use state in a terminal which has been responded to an input operation to the terminal, comparing the recorded previous software use state with a current software use state in the terminal, and displaying an input operation dialogue according to a result of the comparison.

Abstract: A communication terminal that includes a wireless communication unit used to communicate with another communication terminal, a power transmitting unit that transmits contactless electric power to the another communication terminal, and a control unit that controls the wireless communication unit to transmit, to the another communication terminal, an instruction for receiving the contactless electric power transmitted from the power transmitting unit.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a loudspeaker enclosure system having detachable wireless headphones, including: a loudspeaker enclosure and wireless headphones, where the loudspeaker enclosure and the wireless headphones may be used separately; also, the wireless headphones are arranged with a first connector, and the loudspeaker enclosure is arranged with a second connector. The first connector and the second connector may be fit into an electrical plug connection to use the wireless headphones and the loudspeaker enclosure in combination, so that the wireless headphones receive wireless audio signals and output the wireless audio signals to the loudspeaker enclosure to enable the loudspeaker enclosure to play music. The present invention can receive wireless audio signals and play music anywhere with the wireless headphones, and can also share music with others by playing music with the loudspeaker enclosure when necessary.

Abstract: The program code identifies a problem with a first mobile computing device, wherein the problem is capable of preventing completion of an action attempted by a first end-user via the first mobile computing device. In response to identifying the problem, the program code determines the first end-user wants to complete the action on a first peer mobile computing device of a second end-user. The program code scans a computer network to identify the first peer mobile computing device and other peer mobile computing devices on which to complete the action. The program code grants access to a copy of information to complete the action on the first peer mobile computing device. The program code revokes access to the copy of information.

Abstract: A computing system includes: a context module configured to determine a contextual information for representing the contextual information relative to a device; a zone module, coupled to the context module, configured to determine a proximity zone for identifying further devices within the proximity zone relative to the device; a proximate-device module, coupled to the zone module, configured to determine proximate-device identities for identifying the further devices relative to the device; and a configuration transfer module, coupled to the proximate-device module, configured to communicate a transferable configuration setting with a communication unit using the proximate-device identities for updating the device based on the transferable configuration setting and the contextual information for displaying on the device.

Abstract: A method for controlling a communication apparatus includes communicating with an external device through close proximity wireless communication, receiving a remote control signal transmitted from a remote controller, storing a remote control setting which enables or disables an operation of the remote controller, making a determination as to whether a connection between the communication apparatus and the external device through the close proximity wireless communication is established, and controlling an operation of the remote controller for the communication apparatus on the basis of the determination.

Abstract: A mobile terminal may include a plurality of antennas to receive radio waves, a receiver circuit to receive power of the radio waves received by the plurality of antennas using a diversity technique, and a charging unit to charge a rechargeable battery coupled to the mobile terminal by the power of the radio waves received by the receiver circuit.

Abstract: An electronic lock with power failure control circuit includes a lock mechanism having a latchbolt movable between extended and a retracted positions and an electrically powered lock actuator to lock and unlock the latchbolt. The power failure control circuit includes a microcontroller and the lock is connected to a primary power source and an auxiliary power source, preferably supercapacitors and charger that can be turned on by the microcontroller and off when the charger signals a full charge. A power monitor circuit detects low voltage on the primary power supply and sets a power failure interrupt causing the microcontroller to execute power failure instructions that control the actuator so that the lock is placed into a desired locked or unlocked final state during the power failure. upon detection of the return of good power, the system resets the lock.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a wireless communication device includes a first wireless communication section, a wireless power receiving section and a wireless control section. The first wireless communication section is configured to transmit and receive a first wireless signal. The wireless power receiving section is configured to receive power by a second wireless signal. The wireless control section is configured to control the first wireless communication section according to a wireless power reception state of the wireless power receiving section. The wireless control section activates the first wireless communication section after wireless power reception by the wireless power receiving section is started.

Abstract: A method and system for managing broadcast of notifications indicating whether system information has changed, so as to enable served devices to determine when to read and store updated system information. A radio access network tracks changes in system information on a per wakeup cycle basis, so as to determine whether system information has changed since a last instance of broadcasting such a notification in a particular wakeup cycle. If system information has changed, the network responsively broadcasts an indication that system information has changed, so as to cause devices operating on that wakeup cycle to read and store the updated system information. Whereas, if system information has not changed, the network responsively broadcasts an indication that system information has not changed (or forgoes broadcasting an indication that system information has changed), so that devices operating on that wakeup cycle can avoid reading and storing the system information.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a power transmission and reception system includes a power transmitter and a power receiver. The power transmitter includes: a power transmission module configured to wireless-transmit power to the power receiver; and a first wireless communication module configured to perform wireless communication with the power receiver. The power receiver includes: a power reception module configured to receive the power transmitted from the power transmission module; and a second wireless communication module configured to perform wireless communication with the first wireless communication module using the received power. The second wireless communication module is configured to perform wireless communication while the power reception module is receiving the power.

Abstract: Personal digital assistant devices are provided that query power subsystems to determine a level of battery power currently available for operating processes, and further determine a number of screen display changes that may be effected on a persistent display device at that determined level. If the determined number of screen display changes that may be effected at the determined level of available battery power fails to meet a specified minimum threshold number of images, the processing unit powers down subsystems of the personal digital assistant device and causes a highest listed image of a prioritized list of screen image instances to be displayed on the persistent display device, which persistently displays the image after a loss of power.

Abstract: A user can manage battery consumption of a mobile device using a mobile device battery management program which provides improved battery management functions, such as a dynamic battery use estimator, a battery threshold manager, and a profile based battery manager. Using the dynamic battery use estimator, the user can input different configuration settings of the mobile device and get estimates of the projected remaining battery life for the inputted configuration settings before applying any change to the operational configuration setting. The battery threshold manager allows the user to select a trigger and set its associated condition for turning off at least one application, service, or component of the mobile device when the condition is reached. Using the profile based battery manager, the user can select one of multiple profiles and set the mobile device to operate in an operational configuration setting corresponding to the selected profile.

Abstract: Time division multiple access (TDMA) media access control (MAC) adapted for single user, multiple user, multiple access, and/or MIMO wireless communications. Various com systems may include smart meter stations (SMSTAs) and/or wireless stations (STAs). Appropriate coordination is made with respect to such communication devices to ensure appropriate uplink (and/or downlink) communications between a network manager or coordinator (e.g., an access point (AP)) and the SMSTAs and/or STAs. With respect to SMSTAs, the relative duration of time that such communication devices are awake and operative versus asleep (or in a reduced power and/or functionality state) can be significant. Certain implementations may include a relatively large number of such communication devices (e.g., 10s, 100a, 1000s, or more), and appropriate coordination and scheduling of such communications to/from them is made using one or more variations of TDMA signaling (e.g.

Abstract: A method and system for selecting a communication network by a wireless communication device (106) includes receiving (310) an identification parameter at the wireless communication device from a communication network which identifies the communication network. Next, the method compares (312) the identification parameter with a list at the wireless communication device to determine (314) service information. The service information identifies the services supported by the communication network. The method further includes comparing (316) the service information with a service-related datum at the wireless communication device that indicates the services desired by the wireless communication device. Lastly, the method includes selecting (318) the communication network for accessing a requested service if the service information matches the service-related datum.

Abstract: Disclosed are a methods and devices in a battery-powered multimode wireless communication device (102) that operates pursuant to first and second communication protocols in idle and active modes. The battery power level is monitored and may drop to a predetermined threshold while operating pursuant to the first communication protocol. The device switches from the first wireless communication protocol so that the device is operating in accordance with the second communication protocol in the event that the battery power level has dropped to the predetermined threshold while operating pursuant to the first communication protocol in idle mode or in active mode.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, method, and media directed to power control in the field of digital radio systems are provided. For example, an apparatus, method, or medium can be implemented to enter a radio into lower power mode, store radio programming with reduced functionality, and resume normal power mode.

Abstract: The present invention provides a DRX control method and system in which power consumption of a mobile station can be reduced and an increase in the load of a network can be suppressed. A source base station forwards Dormancy Context, which is information for controlling the activity level of a mobile station that performs inter base station handover, to a target base station and, immediately after the mobile station completes handover, the target base station performs DRX control of the mobile station using the Dormancy Context.

Abstract: Disclosed are a terminal device for receiving a signal in a wireless communication system for supporting a plurality of component carriers and a method thereof. In the terminal device for receiving the signal in the system for supporting the component carriers, a receiver receives a Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) including control information of a first type component carrier from a base station or a relay. A processor performs a decoding operation or controls an operation in a slip mode on the basis of control information included in a PDCCH in a second type component carrier after a time corresponding to a particular time offset value passes from a transmission time point of the PDCCH.

Abstract: A terminal can include a wireless charger configured to wirelessly receive a power signal from a charging pad to charge power; and a controller configured to control an incoming call notification mode to be changed from a vibration mode to a bell sound mode or silent mode when an event is generated on the charging pad.

Abstract: A method for reducing energy consumption of mobile devices using a phase-continuous early paging indicator (EPI) is provided. For each of at least one paging occasion either A) an EPI indicative that a page is present in the paging occasion is transmitted during an EPI occasion in advance of the paging occasion, the EPI comprising at least one phase-continuous tone for the EPI occasion, and a page is transmitted during the paging occasion, or B) an EPI indicative that a page is not present in the paging occasion is transmitted during an EPI occasion in advance of the paging occasion, the EPI comprising at least one phase-continuous tone for the EPI occasion. A mobile device is configured to monitor for an EPI that comprises at least one phase-continuous tone for an EPI occasion in advance of its paging occasion in order to determine if a page is potentially present.

Abstract: A wireless communication device (200) is disclosed. It can include: an electronic device (210) including a display (240); a wearable device (242) including a first orientation detector (244) configured to detect a suitable display viewing orientation; and a controller (220) including a power saving module (290) coupled to the electronic device (210), the controller (220) configured to control the operations of at least the display (240) in response to a suitable orientation detection. Advantageously, the wireless communication device (200) can provides a simple, portable, compact and robust power savings feature that can actuate a display when properly orientated for viewing by a user and not actuate the display when not suitably oriented.

Abstract: A battery-powered wireless communication device monitors battery power level and switches from operation pursuant to a first wireless communication protocol to a second communication protocol in the event that the battery power level has dropped to a predetermined threshold while operating in idle mode or in active mode.

Abstract: Methods and systems for preventing a user device from exceeding a transmit power budget when a presence of an object is detected are described. A user device detects a presence of object that absorbs electromagnetic radiation, and in response to detection of the human body part, the user device determines a remaining amount of a transmit power budget of the user device, and calculates an amount of data that can be transmitted without exceeding the remaining amount. The user device transmits the second data at the specified transmit power level according to the calculated amount of data.

Abstract: A method for managing power of a battery powered handheld audio device by receiving an indicia of signal quality for a received continuous-time radio signal. The method compares the indicia of signal quality to a signal threshold. Upon a favorable comparison, enacting a first analog signal conditioning setting. Upon an unfavorable comparison, enacting a second analog signal conditioning setting. The method further provides, upon the favorable comparison, disabling a digital filtering operation, and upon the unfavorable comparison, enabling the digital filtering operation.