Abstract: A computer-implemented method for increasing security for radio frequency identification (RFID) transactions. The computer-implemented method includes receiving an RFID transaction via an RFID tag and identifying an account associated with the RFID tag. The computer-implemented method further includes determining if the account has an increased security feature enabled on the RFID tag, and verifying with an owner of the account that the RFID transaction is authorized. In exemplary embodiments, the computer-implemented method further includes determining if the account has an electronic personal assistant set up, engaging the owner of the account associated with the RFID tag by accessing the electronic personal assistant, and requesting an authorization from the owner of the account to verify the RFID transaction. In exemplary embodiments, the electronic personal assistant is an in-vehicle voice assistant.

Abstract: A mobile terminal and controlling method thereof are disclosed. The present invention includes a touchscreen and a controller controlling the touchscreen to output a running screen of a 1st application including a prescribed information, the controller receiving a handwriting input through the touchscreen, the controller controlling the touchscreen to output a running screen of a 2nd application mapped to the received 1st handwriting input to a prescribed region on the outputted running screen of the 1st application, wherein the running screen of the 2nd application includes at least one portion of the prescribed information. Accordingly, a control of running an application and a control of sending a message are facilitated based on a handwriting input.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications at a wireless audio device are described. A first (e.g., primary) wireless audio device may initiate a role switch procedure with a second (e.g., secondary) wireless audio device. The first wireless audio device may disable traffic flow between the source device and the first wireless audio device and transmit synchronization information and timing information necessary for taking over the role of primary wireless audio device to the second wireless audio device. The first wireless audio device may transmit a device role switch message, and the first wireless audio device and the second wireless audio device may perform the role switch. After performing the role switch, the first wireless audio device may assume the role of a secondary wireless audio device and the second wireless audio device may assume the role of a primary wireless audio device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a Bluetooth device and a working method thereof, which relates to application in information security field. The Bluetooth device includes a Bluetooth connecting module, a pairing module and a data communicating module. The working method includes a Bluetooth connecting process, a pairing process and a data communicating process, where the pairing process includes that the device computes an encryption key according to a preset authentication code, a first random number obtained from an initiator, a second random number generated by the device, encrypt the link encryption data containing a link encryption key by using the encryption key to obtain a link encryption request and sends the link encryption request to the imitator, and the initiator obtains the link encryption key from the link encryption request. The disclosure is compatible to the present Bluetooth protocol and enhances security in the Bluetooth device pairing process as well.

Abstract: A system includes a router including a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to receive a wireless request from a first computing device to initiate a connection mode for a wireless network. The instructions are further executable to join a second computing device to the wireless network under the connection mode. wherein the connection mode allows the second device to join the wireless network without input of a password stored prior to the wireless request.

Abstract: A digital object identifier (DOI) display request is received. A service type of a service corresponding to the display request is determined. Basic user information of a first user and identity type information corresponding to the service type is determined based on the service type and stored calibration information, where the identity type information is pre-authenticated to ensure validity based on a validity period associated with the identity type information. A DOI of the first user is generated based on the basic user information and the identity type information. The DOI is displayed for a second user to perform service processing based on the basic user information and the identity type information in the DOI.

Abstract: A method for establishing a wireless communication connection for exchanging of control messages between a first device and a second device using both of a non-standardized locking mechanism and a standardized pairing protocol, the method comprising: applying the non-standardized locking mechanism to set whether access to the standardized pairing protocol is locked or unlocked; and on condition of being activated by said non-standardized locking mechanism, performing a pairing between the first device and the second device using the standardized pairing protocol, wherein completion of the standardized pairing protocol activates the wireless communication connection for exchanging of control messages.

Abstract: A system comprising a display provided with zones, a token, a proximity sensor for detecting the proximity of a token to one zone and a processor to register in a memory an association upon the detection of the proximity of the token to the zone. The association is logged as a set of data comprising the data of which a representation is made on the zone in the proximity of which the token has been brought. The processor is programmed to update a log file with the logged association. The processor performs an operation in accordance with the content of the log file.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a wireless communication device constituting a wireless mesh network that transmits information through multi-hop communication comprises a communication section configured to transmit a message addressed to a wireless communication device different from its own wireless communication device through broadcast communication on a first frequency channel; and a control section configured to change a communication channel of the communication section from the first frequency channel to a second frequency channel for communication of a response signal responding to the message after the message is transmitted by the communication section.

Abstract: Described herein includes a mobile terminal, a data transmission method and a related product used in a mobile terminal. The method comprises: in response to detecting a starting request for a preset application, starting an enhanced signal transceiver function of a mobile terminal; performing scanning and connecting operations and establish an Ad Hoc network with another device, wherein a distance between the another device and the mobile terminal is less than or equal to a preset distance; and performing transmission of target data in the Ad Hoc network. The embodiments of the present disclosure are conducive to enlarging an application scope of a communication function of a local area network for mobile terminals, meeting various requirements of specific scenarios such as the absence of a mobile network, and expanding functionality and applicability.

Abstract: An example method of operating a device includes using a switching circuitry to a first subset of antennas from an antenna cluster, using the first subset of antennas to receive a first Bluetooth signal, generating a first directional value of the first Bluetooth signal, using a processing element to evaluate at least one antenna of the antenna cluster based at least partly on the first directional value, selecting a second subset of antennas based on evaluation, using the second subset of antennas to receive a second Bluetooth signal, and generating a second directional value of the second Bluetooth signal. Other embodiments of the device and operations thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: A battery monitoring device is provided which improves communication quality, communication stability, and communication reliability. An ECU substrate and detection substrates which cannot directly communicate with the ECU substrate communicate via a relay substrate which is a detection substrate set up as relay of the detection substrates.

Abstract: A lighting system with expanded coverage voice operation includes a lighting fixture that includes a wireless transceiver. The lighting system further includes a remote microphone device configured to receive a voice and to transmit wirelessly an audio stream generated from the voice. The lighting fixture is configured to receive the audio stream from the remote microphone device via the wireless transceiver and to transmit the audio stream to a cloud server.

Abstract: Tightly-coupled near-field transmitter/receiver pairs are deployed such that the transmitter is disposed at a terminal portion of a first conduction path, the receiver is disposed at a terminal portion of a second conduction path, the transmitter and receiver are disposed in close proximity to each other, and the first conduction path and the second conduction path are discontiguous with respect to each other. In some embodiments of the present invention, close proximity refers to the transmitter antenna and the receiver antenna being spaced apart by a distance such that, at wavelengths of the transmitter carrier frequency, near-field coupling is obtained. In some embodiments, the transmitter and receiver are disposed on separate substrates that are moveable relative to each other. In alternative embodiments, the transmitter and receiver are disposed on the same substrate.

Abstract: A display device includes a display; a memory storing at least one instruction; a communicator configured to communicate with a mobile device via a BLE communication network; and a controller including a processor configured to execute the at least one instruction stored in the memory. The processor is further configured to execute the at least one instruction to manage BLE identification information when the BLE identification information for identifying the mobile device connected via the BLE communication network is received from the mobile device during a normal mode in which an ambient service is being executed, and the communicator is further configured to, based on the BLE identification information received from the mobile device after a sleep mode is started, determine whether to wake up the controller based on whether information corresponding to the BLE identification information is stored in the communicator.

Abstract: A device may include a processor, a receiver, and a transmitter. The transmitter may be configured to transmit an audible signal, an inaudible signal, or both. The inaudible signal may be associated with a content identifier of the audible signal. The transmitter may be configured to transmit the audible signal, the inaudible signal, or both, to a first electronic device, a second electronic device, or both. The receiver may be configured to receive a first message that includes a first input and a second message that includes a second input. The processor may be configured to determine whether the first input matches the second input. The transmitter may be further configured to transmit the first message to the first service on a condition that the first input and the second input are determined to match.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for providing security in an intelligent electronic device (IED) are provided. In one aspect of the present disclosure, an IED is provided including at least one processor that receives a communication via a communication interface, the communication including an unencrypted file and a digital signature. The at least one processor decrypts the digital signature to obtain a first value, executes a hash function on the unencrypted file to obtain a second value, determines if the first value and second value match, and updates at least one firmware package stored in at least one memory of the IED with the unencrypted file if it is determined that the first value and the second value match.

Abstract: The disclosed technology generally relates to adaptive tap control for a hearing device. In some implementations, the disclosed technology includes a hearing device configured to detect tapping of the hearing device based on learned tapping parameters. To learn an individual's tapping parameters for a hearing device, the disclosed technology can use a method that includes providing a tap task to a hearing device user; detecting a single tap or multiple taps in response to providing the tap task to the hearing device user; determining tap detection parameters associated with the single or multiple taps; and providing adjusted tap detection parameters for the hearing device based on the determined tap parameters. The hearing device can use the adjusted tap detection parameters to control the hearing device or perform operations by tap control.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for implementing enhanced beamforming training procedures are disclosed. A system includes a transmitter communicating over a wireless link with a receiver. To maintain a high quality of transmission over the wireless link, the transmitter and receiver perform periodic beamforming training procedures to test the various sectors of the transmit and receive antennas. In a wide sector sweep procedure, the transmitter and receiver test wide sectors to find the best wide transmit and receive sectors for transferring data. Then in a narrow sector sweep procedure, narrow sectors within and/or adjacent to the best wide sectors are tested, to find the best narrow sectors. This reduces the amount of sectors that are tested during the enhanced beamforming training procedure by skipping those narrow sectors that are far away from the best wide sectors.

Abstract: A method for producing a MnZn ferrite core used at a frequency of 1 MHz or more and an exciting magnetic flux density of 75 mT or less, the MnZn ferrite comprising 53-56% by mol of Fe (calculated as Fe2O3), and 3-9% by mol of Zn (calculated as ZnO), the balance being Mn (calculated as MnO), as main components, and 0.05-0.4 parts by mass of Co (calculated as Co3O4) as a sub-component, per 100 parts by mass in total of the main components (calculated as the oxides); comprising a step of molding a raw material powder for the MnZn ferrite to obtain a green body; a step of sintering the green body and cooling it to a temperature of lower than 150° C. to obtain a sintered body of MnZn ferrite; and a step of conducting a heat treatment comprising heating the sintered body of MnZn ferrite to a temperature meeting Condition 1 of 200° C. or higher, and Condition 2 of (Tc?90)° C. to (Tc+100)° C., wherein Tc is a Curie temperature (° C.

Abstract: A method of correcting a radio wave strength of a packet received by a communication terminal is disclosed, comprising: displaying a first screen related to the correction of the radio wave strength of the received packet; acquiring first information indicating the radio wave strength of the received packet, according to acceptance of a predetermined user instruction via the first screen; displaying a second screen related to the correction of the radio wave strength of the received packet, at least according to completion of the acquisition; acquiring second information indicating the radio wave strength of the received packet, according to acceptance of a predetermined user operation via the second screen; and deciding a correction value at least based on the acquired first and second information. Thus, it is possible to accurately perform proximity determination of determining that a mobile terminal and an information processing apparatus are within a certain distance.

Abstract: A hearing device adapted for use by a wearer comprises an audio streaming circuit configured to receive electromagnetic audio streaming via a first communication link. A configuration circuit is configured to receive configuration parameters via a second communication link different from the first communication link for configuring the hearing device to receive the electromagnetic audio streaming. Control circuitry of the hearing device configures the hearing device to enable reception of the electromagnetic audio streaming in accordance with the received configuration parameters.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for adjusting the priority of media assets scheduled to be recorded to reflect the current behavior and interests of the user. For example, a household with young children may have scheduled recordings for the DVR with a wide variety of television shows of different genres (e.g., Children's Shows, Sports Games, and Crime Procedurals) and as the children grow up, the preference may gradually shift towards other types of shows. As this shift of interest happens over time, it can be difficult or impossible for the user to change the priority of each of the media assets of the scheduled recordings each time the interests of the user changes an incremental amount.

Abstract: Modulated radio frequency (RF) packets are received from a wireless device, and converted to modulated baseband packets. Baseband parameters are derived from the modulated baseband packets. A baseband profile including the baseband parameters is created for the wireless device. A database including baseband profiles of wireless devices is accessed. The baseband profiles are classified under known device types based on baseband parameters included in the baseband profiles. The baseband parameters of the baseband profile are compared to corresponding baseband parameters of the baseband profiles in the database. If the comparing indicates a match between the baseband profile and one of the baseband profiles, the wireless device is classified under the known device type of the one of the baseband profiles, and the baseband profile is stored in the database under the known device type.

Abstract: In a case where the setting information does not include a frequency band information corresponding to the first frequency band and does not include a frequency band information corresponding to the second frequency band or in a case where the setting information includes the frequency band information corresponding to the first frequency band and the frequency band information corresponding to the second frequency band, the communication apparatus wirelessly connects with the external apparatus using the first frequency band with priority than the second frequency.

Abstract: An electronic device and a method for controlling the electronic device are provided. The method for controlling the electronic device includes, based on an occurrence of an event for outputting information being determined, obtaining data for determining a context corresponding to the electronic device, inputting the obtained data to a first model trained by an artificial intelligence algorithm and obtaining information about a person located in a vicinity of the electronic device, inputting the obtained information about the person and information about the event to a second model trained by an artificial intelligence algorithm and obtaining output information corresponding to the event, and providing the obtained output information.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide, for example, a Bluetooth connection method, the example method including sending, by a first terminal, a Bluetooth low energy BLE advertising message, where the BLE advertising message includes device information. A second terminal receives the BLE advertising message, and then obtains the device information. The second terminal then matches the device information with prestored device information and, if the device information successfully matches the prestored device information, initiates a classic Bluetooth connection request to the first terminal, where the first terminal then establishes a classic Bluetooth connection to the second terminal. Power consumption of BLE is low.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a system, method, and device for establishing a secure link for wireless communication. A device may send a service announcement message to at least one other device via sidelink signaling. The service announcement message indicates a capability of the device to perform a service and includes at least a security certificate of the device. The device establishes a secure link with the at least one other device corresponding to the service by establishing a device key between the device and the at least one other device. The device then communicates service data for the service between the device and the at least one other device via the secure link based on the established device key. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.

Abstract: Remote actuation of machines or machine systems is realized by a system for coupling a radiobeacon to a smart device and in turn to a broader network. The smart device is configured as a proximity-actuated “community nodal device” by an application that operates as part of the system. The community nodal device is given instructions to function as a “soft switch”: to automatically “upswitch”, amplify, and broadcast low energy, local area radiobeacon “messages” to a cloud-based server, where the message is interpreted according to rules or policies established by an operator, and a command is transmitted for execution to a remote device. Conventional smart devices generally discard data not addressed to the owner of the smart device.

Abstract: A mobile information handling system may comprise a plurality of transceiving antennas transmitting N×N WLAN signals and M×M WWAN signals according to a preset antenna configuration, mounted in a case for the mobile information handling system and a processor executing machine readable executable code instructions of the dynamic wireless antenna co-existence control system to receive an indication of co-location interference and an identification of the M×M WWAN signals as a victim signal negatively impacted by the co-location interference, instruct a first interference controller operably connected to the processor and a first tunable impedance matching circuit to route the victim signal from a first one of the plurality of transceiving antennas to a WWAN radio modem via the first tunable impedance matching circuit, and instruct the first tunable impedance matching circuit to apply an impedance adjustment that maximizes the port isolation of an antenna port for the first WWAN transceiving antenna.

Abstract: Systems and methods for group pairing of peripheral devices are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include: a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the IHS to: ask a user whether to pair a first wireless device to the IHS; in response to an affirmative answer, pair the first wireless device to the IHS; retrieve mesh information from the first wireless device, where the mesh information comprises an identification of a second wireless device; and automatically pair the second wireless device to the IHS using the mesh information and without prompting the user.

Abstract: Provided are an NFC configuration method, a mobile terminal and a computer-readable storage medium. The method includes following steps: when a preset NFC module is configured as an NFC card, current position information of the mobile terminal is acquired, and a static parameter in all of operating parameters of the NFC module is set as a first preset value corresponding to the current position information; when the NFC card is read by a card reader within a geographic range corresponding to the current position information, dynamic parameters in all of the operating parameters of the NFC module are set as multiple second preset values corresponding to the current position information in turn, where the multiple second preset values are ordered according to a preset sequence.

Abstract: Mechanisms may be used for multi-channel (MC) setup and access and waveform designs for millimeter wave (mmW) systems. An access point (AP) that is part of a basic service set (BSS) may provide multi-channel (MC) access to one or more stations (STAs) in the BSS. The AP may monitor for beacon frames transmitted by other access point/personal basic service set (PBSS) control point (AP/PCP) associated with overlapping basic service sets (OBSSs). The monitored beacon frames may include service period (SP) scheduling information for the OBSS. The AP may generate an allocations at least one SPs and/or contention based access periods (CBAPs) channels to be used in a beacon interval in consideration of the SP scheduling information for the OBSS. The AP may transmit a beacon frame STA(s) indicating the SP/CBAP allocations. Other mechanisms may include simultaneous transmission of multiple single carrier (SC) waveforms with non-overlapping waveforms to multiple STAs.

Abstract: System and methods for controlling healthcare devices and systems using voice commands are presented. In some aspects a listening device may receive voice command from a person. The voice command may be translated into human readable or machine readable text via a speech-to-text service. A control component may receive the text and send device-specific instructions to a medical device associated with a patient based on the translated voice command. In response to the instructions, the medical device may take an action on a patient. Some examples of actions taken may include setting an alarm limit on a monitor actively monitoring a patient and adjusting the amount of medication delivered by an infusion pump. Because these devices may be controlled using a voice command, in some cases, no physical or manual interaction is needed with the device. As such, multiple devices may be hands-free controlled from any location.

Abstract: Provided is a communication device including a contactless communication unit that conducts contactless communication, a wireless communication unit that conducts wireless communication, and a control unit that, in a case in which the contactless communication unit detects another communication device, controls activation start of a first communication mode of the wireless communication unit, and controls a connection process for the wireless communication between the contactless communication unit and the other communication device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using beacon signals are described. One or more sectorized base stations are used in some embodiments to transmit beacon signals into zones, e.g., each zone being at least partially covered by one or more beacon signals. Use of sectorized base stations allows a single base station, e.g., a Bluetooth or other base station capable of transmitting beacon signals, to cover a number of different zones avoiding the need for multiple different beacon transmitters at different locations to establish different beacon coverage areas. Sectorization of a Bluetooth base station and the ability to remotely or locally configure the base station allows for great flexibility to use beacon signals in stores or other locations without the need for numerous individual battery powered beacon transmitters at floor or display level.

Abstract: A bidirectional tracking system including a wearable device and a tracking tag, the wearable device being for a user to wear or carry, and the tracking tag being for attaching to a valuable personal object, the wearable device including a first UWB module, a first Bluetooth module and a first alarm module; the tracking tag including a second UWB module; and the valuable personal object including a tracking application program; where the valuable personal object is configured to perform a Bluetooth ranging procedure with the first Bluetooth module to obtain a first distance, when the first distance is greater than a first warning distance, the first UWB module performs a UWB ranging procedure with the second UWB module to obtain a second distance, and when the second distance is greater than a second warning distance, the first alarm module sends a warning message.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for performing communication using Bluetooth in a wireless communication system. The method includes sending an advertising message providing notification of the provision of an object transfer service to a first client device, receiving a scan request message for requesting additional information from the first client device, sending a scan response message to the first client device in response to the scan request, receiving a connection request message for Bluetooth connection from the first client device, selecting a specific object as a current object, and receiving control information indicating whether the execution of a specific operation in the selected current object is permitted from the first client device.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a keypad mounted to an exterior of the vehicle, the keypad having a plurality of buttons, each button representing both a first value and a second value. The vehicle further includes a body controller, programmed to receive an input sequence entered via the keypad, validate whether the input sequence matches a predefined keycode, assuming the input sequence correctly entered the first value or the second value according to indications of which values of the keycode are the first value and which are the second value, and confirm pairing a mobile device to the vehicle responsive to the input sequence matching the keycode.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for controlling a variable capacitor. One aspect features a variable capacitance device that includes a capacitor, a first transistor, a second transistor, and control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to adjust an effective capacitance of the capacitor by performing operations including detecting a zero-crossing of an input current at a first time. Switching off the first transistor. Estimating a first delay period for switching the first transistor on when a voltage across the capacitor is zero. Switching on the first transistor after the first delay period from the first time. Detecting a zero-crossing of the input current at a second time. Switching off the second transistor. Estimating a second delay period for switching the second transistor on when a voltage across the capacitor is zero. Switching on the second transistor after the second delay period from the second time.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a messaging platform and a method of enabling auditable transmission of messages from a sender application server to a recipient application server for delivery to end users. The messaging platform comprises a distributed ledger and at least a communication unit coupled with the distributed ledger. The sender application server comprises a first communication node hosted therein to transmit messages to the communication unit as a part of first transaction and record the first transaction on the distributed ledger. The communication unit retrieves and pushes the messages to the second communication node as a part of second transaction and record the transaction on the distributed ledger. The second communication node hosted at the recipient application server, retrieve the messages as a part of third transaction and record the third transaction in the distributed ledger, thereby enabling traceability and transparency of the message flow during the message transmission.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus, a wireless input device and a control method thereof are provided. The wireless input device includes a wireless signal receiver, a control chip, and a wireless signal transmitter. The wireless signal receiver receives a radio frequency signal. The control chip is activated according to the radio frequency signal and generates operation power according to the radio frequency signal. The control chip generates input information by detecting an input operation on an input interface based on the operation power. The wireless signal transmitter transmits the input information to an external electronic apparatus based on the operation power.

Abstract: A recording device captures information and stores the information in a data store as a data record. The recording device includes a low-power wireless interface and a high-power wireless interface. A network device includes a low-power wireless interface and a high-power wireless interface. An activation device transmits a data notification and a network notification. Upon receiving the data notification, the network device activates its high-power wireless interface. Upon receiving the network notification, the recording device activates its high-power wireless interface. The recording device transmits the data record to the network device via its high-power wireless interface.

Abstract: A first device obtains an advertising parameter used by a second device to send an advertising data packet, where the advertising parameter includes an advertising window and an advertising interval. The first device determines, based on the advertising window and the advertising interval by using a preset scanning model, a target scan parameter used by the first device, where the target scan parameter is a scan parameter used by the first device when power consumption of the first device is a preset threshold and a scan-to-discover time period satisfies a preset condition. The target scan parameter includes a target scan window and a target scan interval. The first device performs scanning based on the target scan window and the target scan interval.

Abstract: A media system includes a computer network, a media device supporting a network-based media sharing protocol, a plurality of output devices located at a plurality of physical locations within a hospitality establishment, and a system controller. In response to a first event, the system controller assigns the media device to a particular guest device by reconfiguring one or more components of the computer network to enable the particular guest device to utilize the network-based media sharing protocol to share media over the computer network with the media device, and commands an output device located at a physical location associated with the particular guest device to play media corresponding to the media signal outputted by the media device on the output port. In response to a second event, the system controller un-assigns the media device from the particular guest device and commands the output device to stop playing the media.

Abstract: A method for wireless communication of a single or plurality of data packets between short-range radio frequency (RF) devices in which the data packet(s) are transmitted from a single RF device to a single or plurality of receiving RF devices to enable communication of the data without establishing any bonding relationship between the devices. The method comprises assigning a unique name corresponding to the data packet to the transmitting RF device, detecting the name of the transmitting RF device by the single or plurality of receiving RF devices, and extracting the relevant data packet from the transmitting RF device by the single or plurality of receiving RF devices by decrypting the name of the transmitting RF device.

Abstract: Methods, computer-readable media, software, and apparatuses provide a system for controlling access to text messaging capabilities of a mobile computing device of a user while the user is driving. The mobile computing device may be configured to restrict a user from sending or receiving text messages while the user is driving depending on a current driving situation. Whether a user can send or receive text messages may further depend on a priority of the text message or a priority level of a sender or intended recipient of the text message. The system may include devices for collecting information regarding the vehicle and its surroundings and for determining the current driving situation based on the collected information. Further, the system may include devices for maintaining records of the restrictions placed on text messaging and of rewards earned for agreeing to be subject to such restrictions.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method of remotely monitoring receives, from an operation terminal, identification information and location information of a location of one or more lamps, stores, in a memory, the received identification information and the received location information in association with each other for the one or more lamps, updates log information regarding a log of a lighting condition of the one or more lamps, in response to an indication that an electric circuit of the one or more lamps is energized for the one or more lamps, and sends monitoring information corresponding to the log information of the electric circuit of the one or more lamps for display.

Abstract: Various communication systems may benefit from time discontinuous transmission. For example, narrow band Internet of things (NB-IoT) may benefit from having transmissions with sufficient time diversity to avoid unnecessary repetition. A method can include configuring a control channel and data channel partitioning pattern within a configured time period. The method can additionally include communicating with at least one user equipment based on the control channel and data channel partitioning pattern.

Abstract: Example method, apparatus, and computer program product embodiments are disclosed for configuring a mobile wireless hotspot in a wireless network. Example embodiments of the invention include a method comprising: establishing, by a mobile hotspot device, a control channel with a wireless device, using an out-of-band communications connection in an out-of-band communications medium; and exchanging, by the wireless device over the control channel, with the mobile hotspot device, by at least one of transmitting or receiving in-band communications connectivity configuration information to enable power saving features and optimize activity times in an in-band communications tethering connection with the mobile hotspot device in an in-band communications medium, for relaying by the mobile hotspot device, communications between the wireless device and one or more entities in at least one of a wide area communications network and a wireless local area network provided by the mobile hotspot device.