Abstract: A wireless communication system includes one or more base stations able to divide resources between multiple network operators sharing the base station. A shared base station is configured to monitor a contribution to the load on the base station associated with network operators sharing the base station resources and to provide the determined contribution to the load to one or more other base stations for use in load balancing between the base stations.

Abstract: Implementations of this disclosure provide a wireless communication method performed by a terminal device, to properly select a cell, avoid a problem that communication cannot be performed due to improper cell selection, and support a relatively flexible communication scenario. The method includes: selecting a first cell according to a first core network type to which a connection is required, where the first cell is a cell supporting the first core network type; and performing cell access through the first cell.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a device when a user does not answer a call is provided herein. During operation a wake word for the device is identified as a user's call sign (a combination of identifying letters, letters and numbers, or words assigned to an officer for use in communication (as in the address of a message sent by radio). The call sign does not comprise a sender or receiver's actual name. When a device detects the wake word as an over-the-air transmission, the device will determine if a user answered the call. If not, sensor data will be provided to the caller and a digital assistant will periodically remind the user of the unanswered call.

Abstract: A device may receive images of an object and information identifying the object, process the images using an artificial intelligence technique to identify parts of the object that are depicted in the images, and receive information identifying a location of damage on the object and information regarding the damage on the object. The device may process the information identifying the location of damage to identify a damaged part of the object, identify images depicting the damaged part, and identify, in the images, a location of the damaged part. The device may generate a first content item for display at the location of the damaged part in the images and generate a second content item for display with the images based on user interaction with the first content item, where the second content item includes information based on the information regarding the damage on the object.

Abstract: A method and system for the early detection of neurodegeneration are described. The method comprises the steps of: a) extracting samples of a plurality of eye-markers of a user from a video stream captured by a visible light camera; b) loading said samples of said plurality of eye-markers to a big data repository, analyzing and consolidating them into one biomarker for detecting multiple disorders by means of training a machine learning model; and c) determining the risk of said user to develop a neurodegenerative disease using said trained machine learning model as part of an early detection screening or diagnosis process.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media can be operable to facilitate the output of communications to additional emergency contacts upon the occurrence of an alarm triggering event. A central device may be configured with one or more data profiles associated with one or more emergency contacts, and each data profile may include emergency contact information associated with one or more methods for communicating a message to each respective emergency contact. When the device identifies an alert trigger within one or more communications passing through the device, the device may output one or more emergency messages to one or more of the emergency contacts according to the one or more stored data profiles.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A user equipment (UE) may be configured to maintain multiple message buffers for storing public warning system (PWS) information. The UE may receive a first segment of public PWS information via a first cell, where the PWS information is associated with a geographical scope that includes the first cell. The UE may perform a cell change procedure from the first cell to a second cell different from the first cell, and may receive a second segment of the PWS information via the second cell. The UE may then store the first segment and the second segment within multiple message buffers based on the second cell being included within the geographical scope associated with the PWS information.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention describe a novel solution to enhance network service to devices with limited or no connectivity. Embodiments include network-aware nodes deployed by an end-user or operator which are configured by a network to achieve enhanced coverage, enhanced throughput, enhanced battery life, and mitigation of cell boundary experiences, etc. Embodiments provide these benefits to a specified or non-specified set of user equipment (e.g., neighboring user equipment). The service expansion terminal can be an available user equipment that is idle and that has been volunteered, assigned, or is a dedicated node with limited user interface and designed for carrying out enhanced coverage, enhanced throughput, enhanced battery life, and the mitigation of cell boundary experiences, etc.

Abstract: System, devices and methods are provided to automatically initiate an enhanced 911 (E911) call from a telematics control unit (TCU) (e.g., a TCU deployed with cellular modem or mobile phone in a vehicle) to an answering point (e.g. public safety answering point or access point (PSAP)). A wireless carrier (e.g., mobile service center (MSC)) employs a positioning determining entity (PDE) and algorithm to improve caller location determination using information provided by the TCU (e.g., GPS and dead reckoning information generated at the vehicle) and network location information when needed, and provides PDE estimated location of the caller to the PSAP (e.g., using a data channel and optionally a voice channel) to mitigate errors in TCU location data and reduce potentially conflicting location information provided to PSAPs from TCUs and wireless carriers or other phone service providers.

Abstract: Facilitating antenna farm intelligent software defined networking enabled dynamic resource controller networks (e.g., 5G, 6G, and beyond) is provided herein. Operations of a system can comprise evaluating a condition, the condition being at a mobile device, and a characteristic related to a defined network service associated with a connection to the mobile device. The operations can also comprise selectively modifying a quantity of antennas utilized to provide the connection to the mobile device based on the condition being determined to influence a level of service associated with the defined network service.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. The present disclosure relates to a wireless communication network, and more specifically related to method and apparatus for handling mission critical service (MCS) in the wireless communication network.

Abstract: A network system can receive, from a user device of a requesting user, a query related to a first service. If the network system determines that a first service provider is in progress of providing a second service for the requesting user, the network system can identify, based on a service location of the second service, a plurality of entities that provide items available for selection in association with the first service. The network system can further determine whether to select the first service provider to fulfill the request for the first service based on an estimated first service duration associated with the first service and an estimated duration remaining for the second service. The first service duration can be estimated based on respective timing information associated one or more items selected by the requesting user. The network system can update a route for the first service provider.

Abstract: There is provided mechanisms for reporting performance degradation in a communications system. The method is performed by a wireless device in idle mode. The method comprises detecting occurrence of performance degradation with a first radio access network node. The method comprises reporting the performance degradation as an event to a second radio access network node. The first radio access network node and the second radio access network node operate using mutually different radio access technologies and/or serve mutually different public land mobile networks.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of security context setup. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to techniques of supporting security context setup in a wireless communication network. A method embodiment relates to supporting security context setup in a wireless communication network, the method comprising initiating (S304), by a radio access network (RAN) element of the wireless communication network, Access Stratum (AS) security context setup for a first Radio Access Technology (RAT) and a second RAT in a common signaling procedure.

Abstract: A method disclosed herein includes selecting, by the UE, a SNPN for registration, on the SNPN access mode being enabled. The method includes disabling, by the UE, the SNPN access mode, if the selected SNPN does not support at least one emergency service. The method includes enabling, by the UE, a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) selection mode to select a PLMN cell supporting the at least one emergency service, on the SNPN access mode being disabled. The method includes performing, by the UE, the at least one emergency service by camping on the selected PLMN cell. The method includes enabling, by the UE, the SNPN access mode for performing a SNPN selection procedure, on completion of the at least one emergency service.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for dynamically providing emergency and preventative information topics. A preventative information policy is received for a set of users and comprises selected preventative information topics and user parameters associated with the set of users. A user profile is generated from the preventative information policy. One or more dynamically determined emergency guideline topics are calculated for a given user by analyzing a current user location against a database of emergency event entries, each entry including a classification and a location of an ongoing emergency event. A set of proximity-adjusted emergency events is determined for the current user location and one or more calculated relevance levels are applied, based at least in part on the preventative information policy.

Abstract: Driving support ECU transmits a communication connection request to a help net center HNC when a driver of a vehicle has been determined to be in an abnormal state where the driver loses an ability to drive the vehicle, and when the communication connection to the help net center HNC has been established, the driving support ECU transmits the help signal (the positional information of the vehicle) and decelerates the vehicle at a constant deceleration to make the vehicle stop. On the other hand, when the communication connection to the help net center HNC has not been established, the driving support ECU makes the vehicle travel at a constant speed. Accordingly, it is possible to make the vehicle stop under a situation where the help net center HNC recognizes the vehicle position inside which the driver who has been determined to be in the abnormal state is.

Abstract: Dispatch-aiding communications between computing devices of a responder and a dispatch unit include a computing device of the responder determining that an event occurred, automatically sending an indication of the event to a computing device of the dispatch unit, receiving a request for information from the computing device of the dispatch unit, obtaining the information requested by the computing device of the dispatch unit, and sending the information requested by the computing device of the dispatch unit to the computing device of the dispatch unit. The computing device of the dispatch unit sends the request for information to the computing device of the responder in response to receiving the indication of the event.

Abstract: Wireless communications systems and methods related to channel access contention management in a shared radio frequency band are provided. A first wireless communication device communicates, with a second wireless communication device, a grant for communicating a first communication signal, the grant indicating a listen-before-talk (LBT) configuration. The first wireless communication device communicates, with the second wireless communication device, a LBT configuration modification after communicating the grant. The first wireless communication device communicates, with the second wireless communication device, the first communication signal based on the LBT configuration modification.

Abstract: A method for communication between autonomous vehicles and personnel can include receiving a signal from a remote computing system, the signal based upon a position of an autonomous vehicle and a first position of a mobile device, wherein the signal identifies that the mobile device is located in a path of the autonomous vehicle, responsive to receipt of the signal from the remote computing system, stopping the autonomous vehicle, receiving an updated signal from the remote computing system, the updated signal based upon a second position of the mobile device, the second position effective to facilitate a determination that the mobile device is no longer within the path of the autonomous vehicle, and responsive to receiving the updated position of the mobile device, resuming operation of the autonomous vehicle along the path. An autonomous vehicle and non-transitory computer-readable medium is also provided.

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems, methods, and apparatus for emergency, non-persistent peer-to-peer communications to support ad hoc use of proximate UE such as in remote areas with PE coverage gaps. Specifically, UE may configured to initiate emergency communications, and accept/support such emergency communications, such that an ad hoc mesh or message relay network is formed thereby in which (hopefully) someone near the source of the emergency communication may render assistance, or at least one UE in the ad hoc network is capable of accessing a base station, eNB, or gNB so that, for example, the mobile network provider or emergency services may be alerted to the emergency situation.

Abstract: A method and device for improved audio intelligibility in a converged land mobile radio (LMR)/broadband (BB) communications system is provided. A converged portable radio operating as part of a talkgroup in the LMR/BB system checks for predetermined triggers during standby that could cause receive radios of the talkgroup to receive degraded audio. If such a trigger is detected then the converged portable radio switches from the LMR system to the BB system and transmits a notification including a change system message to the other converged portable radios of the talkgroup. The notification is transmitted prior to any push-to-talk audio being transmitted from the originating radio. The converged portable radio can transmit, via a push-to-talk switch, narrowband (NB) audio and wideband (WB) audio in parallel over the BB system to the talkgroup subsequent to the detection of triggers and the sending of the notification.

Abstract: A server device configured to communicate with a communication device mounted in a vehicle, the server device includes a controller configured to execute acquiring a position of an emergency vehicle, specifying a non-emergency vehicle at a predetermined distance from the position of the emergency vehicle, and transmitting, to a communication device mounted in the non-emergency vehicle, a request as information requiring the non-emergency vehicle to stop use of wireless communication.

Abstract: A power outage detection system may include a device processor; and a non-transitory computer readable medium including instructions executable by the device processor to perform the following steps: receiving information indicative of the status of electrical power at a plurality of locations within a geographic region; determining the status of electrical power in the geographic region based on the status of electrical power at the plurality of locations; determining a boundary of an area in which electrical power is unavailable; and preparing a map that illustrates the boundary.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method, an apparatus, and a system for changing an association relationship between an MCPTT user and an MCPTT group. A method for changing an association relationship between an MCPTT user and an MCPTT group is performed by a first network element device, including: receiving an association change request sent by first UE, where the association change request includes request information, the request information is used to indicate that a first MCPTT user requests to change an association relationship between a second MCPTT user and a first MCPTT group, and the first MCPTT user is an MCPTT user using the first UE; and setting the association relationship between the second MCPTT user and the first MCPTT group according to the association change request.

Abstract: A computing device is described that receives input from a distressed user that indicates the user is in a state of distress. The computing device references a profiles database that stores attribute information that indicates preferred attributes of a potential responder. The communication is sent to a plurality of responding devices and includes an alert indication, at some of the preferred attributes, and a location of the first computing device. Incident to sending the alert, the computing device receives an acknowledgement that indicates that at least one responsive computing device received the alert, which is associated with a responsive user who has attributes matching the preferred attributes. Presenting a map on the computing device that is useable to help locate the first computing device.

Abstract: A system for generating emergency egress advisement for a building having at least one first computing device that determines a floormap and generates initial emergency egress advisement for the building and at least one second computing device that improves generation of initial emergency egress advisement. The second computing device can receive the initial emergency egress advisement, iteratively train a model for the building by correlating the initial emergency egress advisement to corresponding information about intended egress outcomes for different emergency situations in the building across one or more model layers using one or more machine learning algorithms, predict, based on real-time information about the emergency and historic user presence information, presence and location information of users in the building, generate egress routes that can be used by the users, and update, based on a trained model and the generated egress routes, the initial emergency egress advisement for the building.

Abstract: Enabling the exchange of connection parameters where a user equipment (UE) lacks a secret shared with the network (e.g. a server), such as key materials, and lacks a valid certificate. In some embodiments, the connection parameters may be exchanged via EAP messages. In certain aspects, and particularly with respect to emergency attach, a simplified protocol is used with limited overhead because the UE does not attempt to authenticate the network, and the network does not attempt to authenticate the UE.

Abstract: Various methods, apparatuses/systems, and media for implementing an emergency system halt mechanism are disclosed. A processor establishes a communication link with a plurality of data sources and a receiver. The receiver receives data related to disaster and/or cyber scenarios from the plurality of data sources. The processor automatically determines, by utilizing an intelligent activation system (IAS), whether to activate an emergency system halt mechanism (ESHM) upon detection of a disaster and/or a cyber scenario based on analyzing the received data and using pre-determined rules and artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) models. The processor also automatically determines whether to activate or deactivate the ESHM based on a result of determination of the IAS. Once activated, a secure voice-based authentication processes designed to work in the limitations of cyber and disaster scenarios allow registered users to take actions such as halt or resume systems.

Abstract: Techniques for enabling real time translation and transcription services between users that have contacted emergency services and PSAP operators who are coordinating the emergency services are discussed herein. For example, a system determines that the user and the PSAP operator speak different language, are unable to effectively hear each other, or are otherwise struggling to communicate effectively. The system can determine that an augmentation of the communication session is to be provided and can initiate translation or transcription services via network edge computing resources. The network edge computing resources are configured to generate the augmented communication data and enable the communication network to merge the augmented communication data and the original communication data in real time.

Abstract: Provided are a wireless communication method, a network device and a terminal device. The method includes: after acquiring a PSI parameter of a terminal device, a first network device determines whether to update policy information of the terminal device, wherein the PSI parameter is used for identifying a part of policy information for the terminal device under a subscribed user. In an implementation of the present disclosure, after acquiring a Policy Section Identifier (PSI) parameter of a terminal device, a first network device directly determines whether to update policy information of the terminal device.

Abstract: A high-altitude platform (HAP) node provides communication service during an emergency. The HAP node uses a first network to provide communication services for handling calls initiated by at least one user equipment (UE). The HAP node detects that an emergency disruption has occurred that prevents the use of the first network. In response to detecting the occurrence of the emergency disruption, a mobile terminal (MT) in the HAP node searches for a second network able to accept emergency calls. The HAP node determines whether the second network will handle all calls initiated by the at least one UE or only emergency calls generated by the at least one UE. The HAP node handles the calls based on the determining and through the use of the second network.

Abstract: A method and a user equipment as well as a method and a radio network node for multimedia broadcast service are disclosed. The radio network node sends, on a physical downlink control channel of the carrier, downlink control information using a multicast network identifier. The downlink control information includes a bit indicating whether or not at least two emergency notifications are broadcast on the carrier, and a notification relating to a change of a multicast channel of the carrier. The user equipment receives, on a physical downlink control channel of the carrier, downlink control information using a multicast network identifier. The user equipment behaves as if at least two fields relating to indication of said at least two emergency notifications are set to one in a paging message for the user equipment, when the information satisfies a condition.

Abstract: A device-communication system may receive, from a user device via a first network, communication data originating from a first device connected to the user device via a second network having a type different from that of the first network. The device-communication system may process the communication data to determine a corresponding device-management system, and may communicate further with the user device for additional identification information, if necessary. The device-communication system determines which of a plurality of device-management systems should receive the communication data and sends the data to the appropriate system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for multi-links software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) using phone mobile hotspots include a network device that receives, from a client, a request to establish a connection with a data source. The network device may select, responsive to receiving the request, a connection between the network device and one of the first registered cellular device or the second registered cellular device via which the network device is to transmit network traffic corresponding to the request, the first registered cellular device and the second registered cellular device registered with the network device and having a respective cellular connection. The network device may transmit network traffic corresponding to the request from the client via the connection to the data source.

Abstract: A solution for providing user equipment (UE) location information during an emergency call (e.g., an E911 call) includes: detecting an emergency call originating from the UE; determining a location of the UE; based on at least detecting the emergency call originating from the UE, transmitting the location of the UE across a cellular network to an emergency monitoring node (e.g., a public safety answering points (PSAP) and/or a gateway mobile location center (GMLC)); and based on at least detecting the emergency call originating from the UE, transmitting the location of the UE across a packet data network (e.g., the internet, using a data plan) to the emergency monitoring node. This provides an alternate path for the location information, and some examples use a larger set of location information sources. In some examples, during the emergency call, based on available battery power, the UE location information may be updated.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a 5th generation (5G) or pre-5G communication system for supporting a higher data transfer rate beyond a 4th generation (4G) communication system, such as long-term evolution (LTE). According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a security method of a mobility management apparatus of a second system in a wireless environment may comprise the steps of: receiving a handover request for a terminal connected to a first system; transmitting the handover request to a base station of the second system; and receiving a handover ACK including security information generated by the base station of the second system and transmitting the same to the first system.

Abstract: A method of initiating handover of a wireless device includes determining one or more of a low battery condition, a low power headroom, and a high buffer status of a wireless device. The wireless device can be attached to a first access node deploying multiple radio access technologies over a first coverage area. The method further includes identifying a second access node deploying a single radio access technology over a second coverage area encompassing a location of the wireless device, and initiating handover of the wireless device from the first access node to the second access node based at least in part on the one or more of the low battery condition, low power headroom, and high buffer status of the wireless device. Systems and devices relate to initiating handover of a wireless device.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to a procedure of handling UE (100) behavior when the UE (100) is attached for emergency services. More specifically this disclosure defines the UE (100) behavior when the UE (100) is registered to a PLMN or two different PLMN via 3GPP access network and non-3GPP access network and UE (100) has is registered for emergency service over one of the 3GPP access network or non-3GPP access network.

Abstract: A device, system and method for transmitting notifications based on indications of effectiveness for previous notifications is provided. A public-safety answering point (PSAP) device transmits, to first communication devices, a first notification of a given type, associated with a first public-safety incident. The PSAP device, subsequent to transmitting the first notification, tracks indications of effectiveness of the first notification determined from one or more of: PSAP call traffic; locations and/or responses of the first communication devices and/or PSAP-related data retrieved from one or more servers external or internal to a PSAP system. The PSAP device transmits, to second communication devices, a second notification of the given type, the second notification associated with a second public-safety incident; one or more of the second notification and transmitting of the second notification being modified, relative to the first notification, based on the one or more indications of effectiveness.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems, apparatus, and/or methods are described for enhanced situational awareness of parties associated with responding to an incident, such as an emergency situation, by assigning response resources to a scene of the incident. The disclosed system provides an electronic platform for collaboration or partnership involving two or more parties. In some partnership embodiments, the disclosed system provides a ranked list of potentially available resources that can be assigned to respond to the incident. For example, the potential candidates can be mobile emergency units belonging to a first responder and/or its partner(s). Various beneficial aspects of partnerships and their technical implementations are discussed in detailed herein.

Abstract: A personal safety service notifies a pre-defined group of emergency contacts about an occurrence of emergency associated with a user. To do so, a personal safety service server comprising a processing device and a memory receives an indication of the emergency and a location of the emergency from a wearable mobile device and sends a notification message via a push notification displayed on user devices of a predefined group of emergency contacts indicating the occurrence of the emergency. The personal safety service server periodically receives updates to the location of the wearable mobile device from the personal safety service client application.

Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods are provided. One or more first signals received from one or more first devices may be monitored. One or more first threat indicators within a first signal of the one or more first signals may be detected. One or more second signals may be analyzed to determine a probability of a threat event. One or more second devices of a plurality of devices may be selected, based upon the probability, for transmission of one or more messages associated with the threat event.

Abstract: An emergency determining system configured as part of a cellular or mobile network to receive emergency data from public safety answering points and to evaluate the emergency based at least in part on third party data, network data, and the emergency data. For instance, the emergency determining system may determine a level, a geographic area, and/or a response to the emergency and to broadcast, via the cellular or mobile network, notifications to individual's personal electronic devices within the geographic area to alert the individuals to the emergency and to provide instructions related to an appropriate response by the individual.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to devices, systems, and techniques for establishing a secure connection between two or more devices. In some examples, a device is configured for wireless communication. The device comprises signal reception circuitry configured to receive communications transmitted according to at least a first communication protocol, communication circuitry configured for wireless communication according to at least a second communication protocol, and processing circuitry electrically coupled to the signal reception circuitry and the communication circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to receive, via the signal reception circuitry, a first signal according to the first communication protocol. In response to receiving the first signal, the processing circuitry is further configured to transmit, via the communication circuitry, a second signal according to the second communication protocol and establish a secure link according to the second communication protocol.

Abstract: A first network device receives a group selection request, where the group selection request is used to instruct to set a first MCPTT group as a selected MCPTT group for a first MCPTT user; and the first network device sends, according to the group selection request, information about the first MCPTT group to first UE used by the first MCPTT user, so that the first network device can set the first MCPTT group as a selected MCPTT group for the first MCPTT user.

Abstract: An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) resistant telecommunications (telecom) system includes core components mounted within and shielded by a Faraday cage. The components include a data source or storage device. An ethernet switch selectively connects the data source or storage device to a primary satellite router and a post-EMP satellite router. Telecom signals are output from and input to the core components via low noise blocks (LNBs) and block upconverters (BUCs). A method of resisting EMP interference for a telecommunications system includes the steps of enclosing and shielding core components in a Faraday cage and providing output via LNBs and BUCs to an antenna subsystem. The antenna subsystem can include one or more antenna elements with configurations chosen from the group comprising: parabolic dish; array; unidirectional; and omnidirectional. The EMP-resistant telecom can optionally be combined with a signal regenerating subsystem and used with a signal regenerating method.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a 5th generation (5G) or pre-5G communication system for supporting a higher data transfer rate beyond a 4th generation (4G) communication system, such as long-term evolution (LTE). According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a security method of a mobility management apparatus of a second system in a wireless environment may comprise the steps of: receiving a handover request for a terminal connected to a first system; transmitting the handover request to a base station of the second system; and receiving a handover ACK including security information generated by the base station of the second system and transmitting the same to the first system.

Abstract: A reception apparatus receives a content transmitted in an IP transmission system, acquires, based on first control information that is transmitted in a first layer in a protocol stack of the IP transmission system and includes information indicating whether second control information transmitted in a second layer higher than the first layer exists, the second control information, and controls operations of units that process the content based on the second control information.

Abstract: A method executed by a UE communicatively connected to a first 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) network utilizing an advanced Radio Access Technology (RAT) is provided. The methods includes the following steps: receiving a message from the first 3GPP network, which indicates that the first 3GPP network supports IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) voice over Packet Switched (PS) sessions; and providing an indication that fallback of the UE to a second 3GPP network utilizing a legacy RAT is disabled to the first 3GPP network in response to the receiving of the message.