Abstract: An enterprise IoT concentrator can receive, from a first community IoT concentrator, first data corresponding to a security issue detected by at least one of a first plurality of devices located within a first physical environment, wherein the first plurality of devices are communicatively linked to one another within a first device domain that is a member of a first device community which includes the first community IoT concentrator. Responsive to receiving the first data, the enterprise IoT concentrator can process the first data to generate second data corresponding to the security issue. The second data can be configured to be processed by a second community IoT concentrator to initiate at least one device located within a second physical environment to perform a specific act that enhances security in the second physical environment. The enterprise IoT concentrator can communicate the second data to the second community IoT concentrator.

Abstract: A power feeding system has a power receiving device having: a resonant circuit having a receiving coil, a resonant capacitor configured to resonate with the receiving coil, and a first switching element configured to change an electrical connection state of the resonant capacitor; and a resonance control unit configured to control the first switching element, and has a power feeding device having: a second switching element connected in series to a feeding coil; a drive signal generation unit configured to generate a drive signal for driving the feeding coil; a variation detection unit configured to detect the change in electrical connection state of the resonant capacitor; and a power feeding control unit configured to control electric power supplied to the feeding coil based on a period of the resonant state and a period of the non-resonant state that are estimated from the periodic waveform variation.

Abstract: Techniques for automatically configuring and controlling a digital media device are described. A digital media device can be configured or controlled by a mobile device, e.g., a smart mobile phone. When the digital media device is being configured, the digital media device can broadcast a signal, indicating that the digital media device is requesting configuration information from a mobile device. A mobile device located in proximity of the digital media device, upon detecting the signal, can perform various security checks to determine that the request is legitimate, and then open a communication channel with the digital media device. The mobile device can provide user preferences of the mobile device, as well as credentials for accessing and downloading remote content, to the digital media device through the communication channel. Upon receiving the configuration information, the digital media device can use parameters in the configuration information as its settings.

Abstract: A circuit structure for efficiently demodulating an FSK signal in a wireless charging device, comprising a data sampling module, a period point counting module, a data distribution module, and a period point processing module. An input terminal of the period point counting module is connected to an output terminal of the data sampling module; an input terminal of the data distribution module is connected to an output terminal of the period point counting module; and an input terminal of the period point processing module is connected to an output terminal of the data distribution module.

Abstract: A file sending method, a file receiving method, and related terminals, where a first terminal is configured to scan on a BLUETOOTH low energy (BLE) broadcast channel to obtain a broadcast packet from at least one second terminal, determine at least one discoverable second terminal based on the broadcast packet, determine a target terminal that is configured to receive a file and that is in the at least one discoverable second terminal, send a coupling request to the target terminal, establish a BLE coupling between the first terminal and the target terminal, and send WI-FI direct coupling parameters to the target terminal using a BLE data channel of the BLE coupling. The WI-FI direct is established between the first terminal and the target terminal.

Abstract: There is provided a communication device including an obtaining unit configured to obtain first state information representing a state of a first wireless communication device regarding a direct connection between devices via wireless communication and second state information representing a state of a second wireless communication device regarding the direct connection, and a control unit configured to establish a connection between the first wireless communication device and the second wireless communication device via the wireless communication on the basis of the first state information and the second state information. At least one of the first state information and the second state information is obtained via near-field communication.

Abstract: An external auxiliary switch mechanism having a base device and an expansion module. The base device may incorporate a transceiver and microcontroller connected to the transceiver. The expansion module may incorporate a transceiver and a microcontroller connected to the transceiver. The microcontroller of the expansion module may have a connection to one or more switches and/or a communication module connected to a network. Data may be transferred wirelessly between the transceiver of the base device and the transceiver of the expansion module with, for example, near-field communication techniques. In some versions of the present mechanism, the expansion module may derive power from signals from the basic device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple touch module, and the multiple touch module according to the present invention includes, in a touch module touching a capacitive touch screen, a plurality of touch units each including a material which induces a capacitance change of the capacitive touch screen, and disposed in a geometric relation on a design projected on the capacitive touch screen in a predesigned unique geometric relation, and a touch film including a contact area which comes into contact with the capacitive touch screen, and configured to dispose and fix a certain number of touch units corresponding to the geometric relation on the design on an internal area provided on an opposite side of the contact area, or to come into contact with the certain number of touch units corresponding to the geometric relation on the design through the internal area when the multiple touch module touches the capacitive touch screen.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for performing communication in a wireless communication system are provided. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of a terminal including at least one subscriber identification module (SIM) includes: acquiring information on SIMs and radio frequency (RF) modules included in a plurality of terminals within a predetermined distance from the terminal; establishing a connection relationship between the at least one SIM included in the plurality of terminals and the at least one RF module included in the plurality of terminals based on the acquired information; and performing wireless communication based on the connection relationship.

Abstract: A communication device may include a first type of interface and a second type of interface. The communication device may execute the communication of object data with a mobile device using the second type of interface after executing a specific process for causing the communication device to shift to a communication-enabled state, in a case where it is determined that the communication device is not currently in the communication-enabled state. Also, the communication device may execute the communication of the object data with the mobile device using the second type of interface without executing the specific process, in a case where it is determined that the communication device is currently in the communication-enabled state.

Abstract: A communication system includes a terminal apparatus, and an information processing apparatus. The terminal apparatus includes first circuitry to perform a direct connection with the information processing apparatus wirelessly, transmit an information processing request, requesting processing of information, to the information processing apparatus, and transmit a disconnection request of the direct connection to the information processing apparatus after transmitting the information processing request to the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus includes second circuitry to perform the direct connection with the first circuitry of the terminal apparatus wirelessly, process the information processing request received from the terminal apparatus, and disconnect the direct connection of the information processing apparatus and the terminal apparatus in response to receiving the disconnection request.

Abstract: A wireless power transfer system is disclosed. The wireless power transfer system includes a first converting unit configured to convert a first DC voltage of an input power to a first AC voltage. Further, the wireless power transfer system includes a contactless power transfer unit configured to receive the input power having the first AC voltage from the first converting unit and transmit the input power. Also, the wireless power transfer system includes a second converting unit configured to receive the input power from the contactless power transfer unit and convert the first AC voltage of the input power to a second DC voltage. Furthermore, the wireless power transfer system includes a switching unit configured to regulate the second DC voltage across the electric load if the second DC voltage across the electric load is greater than a voltage reference value.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotation information transmission apparatus where wireless communication of data of several Gbps is made possible without miniaturizing the coupler to such an extent that installation is difficult. A first substrate where a first coupler in arc form is provided in an upper portion or a lower portion and a second substrate where a second coupler in arc form of which the length of the arc is shorter than that of the first coupler in arc form is arranged in a location where coupling with the first coupler in arc form is possible are arranged so as to rotate relative to each other by fixing either the first substrate or the second substrate to a non-movable portion and fixing the other of the first substrate or the second substrate to a rotational member.

Abstract: An electronic device and method are disclosed herein. The electronic device includes a communication unit to communicate with an external payment device, a display unit configured to display information for a payment process to the external payment device, and a control unit including an application process module and a secure element module. The secure element module includes one or more electronic cards for performing the payment process through the communication unit, and is configured to update information for the one or more electronic cards in response to an applet update request and generate and transmit an updated applet event to the application process module after updating the information. The application process module is configured to control the display unit to display information for the one or more electronic cards, detect and transmit the applet update request to the secure element module, and update an application in response to receiving the transmitted updated applet event.

Abstract: A power transmission device includes a communication module for transmitting and receiving a power transmission packet, which is an information packet related to the settings of the power transmission, and a general packet, which is an information packet other than the power transmission packet, to and from the power reception device; and a power transmission module for performing the power transmission after transmission and reception of the power transmission packet. The communication module receives address information indicating an address configuration of the memory from the power reception device; provides the general packet with address designation indicating a first memory area, and provides the power transmission packet with address designation indicating a second memory area, on the basis of the address information; and transmits the general packet and the power transmission packet having the address designation to the power reception device.

Abstract: Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is measured accurately even in a case where a discovery signal is transmitted. A receiver receives a plurality of subframes, at least one of which includes a discovery signal, and a measurer measures Reference Signal Reception Power (RSRP) using a first resource in which the discovery signal is mapped, measures RSSI using a second resource different from the first resource for which the discovery signal is mapped, and calculates Reference Signal Reception Quality (RSRQ) using RSRP and RSSI.

Abstract: An electronic device may transfer power wirelessly to an external device. The electronic device may include a housing having a cavity. A cover layer may be formed over the cavity. An array of antennas may be formed within the cavity. Antennas in the array may transfer wireless charging signals to the external device through the cover layer to charge the external device while the external device is in contact with the cover layer. Impedance detection circuitry may gather impedance matching information from each antenna in the array. Control circuitry may select an antenna having a best impedance match with the external device for transmitting the wireless charging signals. One or more antennas in the array may form a block filter for the selected antenna. Multiple near-field coupled antennas in the array may be selected for transmitting the charging signals to focus the charging signals on the external device.

Abstract: One example discloses a near-field communications device, including: a receiver configured to be coupled to a first near-field antenna having a first radiation pattern, and to a second antenna having a second radiation pattern; wherein the first radiation pattern and the second radiation pattern are not spatially aligned; wherein the receiver is configured to subtract a second signal received from the second antenna from a first near-field signal received from the first near-field antenna.

Abstract: In described examples, an integrated circuit includes a leadframe structure, which includes electrical conductors. A first coil structure is electrically connected to a first pair of the electrical conductors of the leadframe structure. The first coil structure is partially formed on a semiconductor die structure. A second coil structure is electrically connected to a second pair of the electrical conductors of the leadframe structure. The second coil structure is partially formed on the semiconductor die structure. A molded package structure encloses portions of the leadframe structure. The molded package structure exposes portions of the first and second pairs of the electrical conductors to allow external connection to the first and second coil structures. The molded package structure includes a cavity to magnetically couple portions of the first and second coil structures.

Abstract: Embodiments of this application provide a near-field wireless communication service processing method performed at a first computing device associated with a social networking application. While running a social networking application, the first computing device detects a near-field wireless communication signal broadcasted by a second computing device associated with a service provider account registered with the social networking application.

Abstract: Improved circuitry for measuring analog values in an implantable pulse generator is disclosed. The measurement circuitry executes instructions that define the timing and parameters of measurements to be taken. The instructions include instructions that are responsive to different types of triggers issued by different pulse definition circuits, which pulse definition circuits generate different stimulation waveforms at different groups of electrodes. The measurement circuitry is configurable to update the groups of electrodes used to deliver stimulation.

Abstract: A tag or label incorporating embedded trigger technology, such as RFID, QR codes, or barcodes is disclosed to effectively integrate RFID or a trigger directly into the garment. Typically, the embedded technology is embedded via a digital manufacturing process, and the labels and tags enable a data connection via the embedded triggers and a unique identifier corresponding to the embedded triggers. Thus, once the trigger technology is enabled via scanning, visual recognition, UHF/NFC RFID, etc., data items in the data management platform are enabled. Specifically, the data items within the data management platform include sustainability, consumer engagement, authentication/brand protection, merchandising/marketing, and data management and can be leveraged to drive an interactive consumer experience.

Abstract: Display artifacts, such as muras, may be perceptible on an electronic display when an electronic device includes a radio frequency transceiver that outputs electromagnetic waves during an emission period and a display panel that writes to display pixels during a refresh period. The electronic device may also include a controller that is coupled to the radio frequency transceiver and the display panel and facilitates the reduction and/or elimination of overlap between the emission periods and the refresh periods to decrease the appearance of display artifacts. In particular, the controller may execute instructions to determine the duration of the emission period and determine the duration of the blanking period that occurs between the refresh periods.

Abstract: A wireless power receiver capable of receiving power, the wireless power receiver includes a wireless conversion unit configured to transmit first information to a wireless power transmitter based on a first communication protocol and to receive from the wireless power transmitter based on the first communication protocol, the first information including information about whether the wireless power receiver supports a second communication protocol different from the first communication protocol, the second information including information about whether the wireless power transmitter supports the second communication protocol; and a control unit configured to communicate over at least one of the first communication protocol and the second communication protocol with the wireless power transmitter, further the control unit is configured to establish the second communication protocol between the wireless power transmitter and the wireless power receiver based on the first information and the second information.

Abstract: An asynchronous application data access system and method are provided. In one implementation, the system and method may be used to provide data connectivity to geographic areas with limited bandwidth or connectivity so that those geographic areas will have access to a range of modern applications that use digital data including for example an email application, such as Gmail, a social networking application, such as Facebook, and LinkedIn and various other applications. In some implementations, an SMS network may be used as one of the variety of transport mechanisms of the system.

Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to techniques communicate in a cellular communication frequency range, detect a resonant signal in response to the communication in the cellular communication frequency range for cellular communication, the resonant signal to indicate presence of a contactless card. Embodiments also include enabling a near-field communication device to send a communication to the contactless card based on the detection of the resonant signal, the near-field communication device to communicate with the contactless card in a near-field communication frequency range.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus includes a power supply unit that wirelessly supplies power to an electronic apparatus, a communication unit that performs a wireless communication with the electronic apparatus, and a control unit that controls a timing for switching a communication process performed by the communication unit and a power supply process performed by the power supply unit.

Abstract: A power feeding device includes a power feeder that wirelessly feeds power to one of a plurality of power receivers, a transceiver that communicates with the plurality of power receivers, and a controller that causes, when the transceiver receives a plurality of signals from two or more of the plurality of power receivers, the power feeder to suspend the feeding of power to the one of the plurality of power receivers for a predetermined period.

Abstract: The disclosure provides design of a frequency hopping sequence for an unlicensed IoT system operating in unlicensed spectrum. According to some embodiments, an apparatus for generating a frequency hopping sequence in an unlicensed Internet-of-Things (IoT) system includes baseband circuitry to generate a frequency hopping sequence by conducting a permutation operation based on a physical cell identifier (PCI) and a system frame number (SFN), and to select a channel within an unlicensed spectrum according to the frequency hopping sequence. In some embodiments, the input of the permutation operation is obtained from the SFN or from the SFN and the PCI. In some embodiments, the control of the permutation operation is a function of the PCI and/or the SFN. In some embodiments, the control of the permutation operation is generated using a pseudorandom number generator with the PCI as a seed.

Abstract: Provided is a portable wireless communication device including: a relative position storage unit configured to store a relative position of each of a plurality of partner communication devices; a movement information reception unit configured to sequentially receive movement destination information indicating a movement destination of each of the plurality of partner communication devices; a relative position update unit configured to update the relative position of each of the plurality of partner communication devices based on the movement destination information; a transmission instruction unit configured to receive specification of a communication direction by a user, and to identify one of the partner communication devices based on the communication direction and the relative position of each of the partner communication devices; and a data transmission unit configured to transmit data to the identified partner communication device.

Abstract: Embodiments of a system utilizing a human body for communication, a headset that uses a human body as a transmission medium, and a headset stereo playback method are disclosed. In an example, a system utilizing a human body for communication includes a processing chip, a signal emitting module and a signal receiving module connected with the processing chip, a signal receiving antenna connected to the signal receiving module, and a signal emitting electrode connected to the signal emitting module. The signal emitting electrode is separated from the signal receiving antenna. The signal emitting electrode and the signal receiving antenna are coupled to the human body for emitting a signal to the human body and receiving a signal from the human body.

Abstract: An antenna for a medical implant device has a magnetic field radiator portion and an electric field radiator portion coupled to the magnetic field radiator portion. The magnetic and electric field radiators are arranged to result in generation, by the antenna, of at least one of a transverse electric leaky wave and a transverse magnetic leaky wave in lossy body tissue of a human or animal body such that the lossy body tissue acts as a waveguide for the transverse electric leaky wave or transverse magnetic leaky wave, whereby to optimize at least one of the efficiency of the antenna and the far field gain of the antenna.

Abstract: One example discloses a first wireless device, including: a wireless device presence detection module configured to, generate a second wireless device presence signal if a second wireless device is within a preselected range; and generate a third wireless device presence signal if a third wireless device is within the preselected range; and a communications control module, configured to, enable communication between the first and second wireless devices in response to the second device presence signal; and disable communication between the first and third wireless devices in response to the third device presence signal.

Abstract: A wireless charging device comprises a transmitter coupled to at least one transmitting antenna and operable to cause the at least one transmitting antenna to emit electromagnetic radiation; a conductive structure adapted to confine the electromagnetic radiation to a charging zone; and a detector for detecting a degree of impedance mismatch between the transmitter and the at least one transmitting antenna. A receiver for use with the wireless charging device and a wireless charging system are also disclosed.

Abstract: An automated method is provided for activating a NFC application in a mobile interface device. In this method, the device receives from a beacon a wireless beacon signal comprising at least one beacon identifier. The wireless beacon signal is processed by the mobile interface device to determine the at least one beacon identifier. The mobile interface device determines based on the at least one beacon identifier, whether to activate the NFC application. Responsive to a determination that the NFC application should be activated, the mobile interface device transitions the NFC application from a passive state to an active state. NFC communication is then established between the mobile interface device and at least one NFC transmitting device disposed within a beacon range volume defined by the beacon location and the beacon range.

Abstract: An HVAC controller that can detect if a user's mobile wireless device is currently connected to and recognized by a building's wireless local area network is disclosed. Depending on whether or not the user's mobile wireless device is currently connected to and recognized by the building's wireless local area network, the HVAC controller basis its control on unoccupied or occupied settings.

Abstract: A first user of a smart phone or vehicle navigation system may invite a second user of a smart phone or vehicle navigation system to participate in a shared travel experience where the second user follows the first user. While on the shared trip, the first user is provided the location of the second user along with a route to a selected destination. The second user is provided the location of the first user, along with the route to the selected destination. The first user is able to identify points of interest on the route, which are then presented to the second user. A network is established that allows the first and second user to have a two-way conversation, and to synchronize the music that is listened to by the first user and the second user to simulate the experience of being together in the same vehicle.

Abstract: A wireless charging device comprises a transmitter coupled to at least one transmitting antenna and operable to cause the at least one transmitting antenna to emit electromagnetic radiation; a conductive structure adapted to confine the electromagnetic radiation to a charging zone; and a detector for detecting a degree of impedance mismatch between the transmitter and the at least one transmitting antenna. A receiver for use with the wireless charging device and a wireless charging system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A wireless charging device comprises a transmitter coupled to at least one transmitting antenna and operable to cause the at least one transmitting antenna to emit electromagnetic radiation; a conductive structure adapted to confine the electromagnetic radiation to a charging zone; and a detector for detecting a degree of impedance mismatch between the transmitter and the at least one transmitting antenna. A receiver for use with the wireless charging device and a wireless charging system are also disclosed.

Abstract: One example discloses a wireless device, including: a first near-field device, including a near-field receiver, configured to be coupled to a first surface; wherein the first near-field device is configured to receive a received near-field signal having a received signal strength (RSS); wherein the received near-field signal originates from a second near-field device having a near-field transmitter and configured to be coupled to a second surface; wherein the second near-field device is configured to generate a transmitted near-field signal having a transmitted signal strength (TSS); wherein the TSS of the transmitted near-field signal interacts with a third surface to transform into the RSS of the received near-field signal; and wherein the first near-field device is configured to translate a magnitude of the RSS to a distance of the first and/or second surfaces from the third surface.

Abstract: A system and method for creating a trusted workspace on a commercial mobile device using a cryptographic security token having a secure microprocessor, a secure bus connected to said secure microprocessor, a bus isolation microcontroller connected to said secure bus wherein said bus isolation microcontroller comprises firmware for controlling communications through said secure bus to said secure microprocessor, a first NFC antenna connected to said bus isolation microcontroller, and a second NFC antenna connected to said secure microprocessor. The secure microprocessor and said bus isolation microprocessor are powered by energy received through said first NFC antenna and said second NFC antenna. The cryptographic security token receives data from outside said cryptographic security token only through said first NFC antenna. The token or module may further have a bi-state or bi-stable display and a secure memory, each connected to the secure microprocessor by a secure bus.

Abstract: A route configuration method and apparatus for a contactless application, where the method includes receiving, by a near field communication (NFC) controller (NFCC), a data frame from a peer device using a first NFC communications technology, and sending, by the NFCC, the data frame to a determined target NFC execution environment (NFCEE) in a target route entry. A plurality of communication channels exist between the NFCEE and the NFCC, and therefore a route entry includes indication information indicating that a first communication channel corresponding to the first NFC communications technology is in an active state such that when determining the target route entry, the NFCC can determine, based on the indication information in the route entry, that the route entry in which the first communication channel corresponding to the first NFC communications technology is in the active state is the target route entry.

Abstract: The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for coupling wireless devices. In one aspect, a method includes receiving, at a server, an image captured by a first electronic device; obtaining, based at least in part on the received image, connection information for facilitating a wireless connection between the first electronic device and a second electronic device; and transmitting to the first electronic device the obtained connection information for facilitating a wireless connection between the first electronic device and a second electronic device.

Abstract: A computing device configured to detect proper cable assembly to improve assembly and problem diagnosis is provided. The computing device includes a motherboard, a function board, and a middle plane connecting the motherboard and function board. The motherboard includes a baseboard management controller (BMC). The BMC is connected to I2C buses. The function board includes integrated circuits. The middle plane includes cable connections interconnecting the I2C buses that are connected to the BMC and the integrated circuits. The integrated circuits have unique system addresses that are identifiable by the BMC.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a system that can be configured for generating an electromagnetic wave and coupling the electromagnetic wave to a transmission medium with a reduced loss of radiation of the electromagnetic wave into free space. The system can also be configured to receive an electromagnetic waves form the transmission medium with a reduced loss of radiation of the electromagnetic wave into free space. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A communication device may include an NFC interface, a processor, and a memory storing computer-readable instructions. The computer-readable instructions may instruct the communication device to store, in a case where a state of the communication device is a first state, first data in the NFC interface and to store, in a case where the state of the communication device is a second state, the second data in the NFC interface. The NFC interface may establish a first communication link between the communication device and a first external device and transmit the first data to the first external device via the first communication link. The NFC interface may establish a second communication link between the communication device and a second external device and transmit the second data to the second external device via the second communication link by using the NFC system.

Abstract: A coil module including a magnetic body having a first body portion extended in a first axial direction and a second body portion extended in a second axial direction different from the first axial direction; and a transmitting coil including a first coil wound around a portion of the first body portion and a second coil wound around a portion of the second body portion.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing device including a storage unit configured to store applications, application information corresponding to each of the applications, and state management information in which the application information is stored in association with a priority level, and a control unit configured to control a valid state and an invalid state of the application by managing the application information stored in the state management information based on a process command.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed towards providing a multipurpose event detection sensor and a communications means for delivering a payload notification. In particular, embodiments of the present invention are configured to provide a system comprising a sensor capable of detecting events, such as vibrations of varying forms and amplitude, generating an alert based on certain parameters of those events and transmitting that alert to a remote system via a communications means.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided, where the apparatus may include a first terminal and a second terminal to be coupled to a host via a first wire and a second wire, respectively; a rechargeable storage; and a data circuitry. The apparatus may, during a first time-period, receive power via the first wire and the second wire from the host, and store the power in the rechargeable storage, and during a second time-period, transmit data from the data circuitry to the host via the first wire and the second wire. The first and second time-periods may be non-overlapping time periods. The apparatus is to refrain from transmitting any data to, or receiving any data from, the host during the first time period.