Abstract: A permissioned blockchain can be a decentralized data store that maintains information indicating whether user equipment (UE) is SIM locked and/or should be disabled. A UE can access the blockchain during boot up to determine if it should be disabled and not booted into a normal operating environment, and/or whether it is SIM locked to a particular carrier. Authorized entities, such as carriers and UE manufacturers, can update the blockchain to indicate that certain UEs should be disabled, are SIM locked, are not SIM locked, and/or whether it is permissible to remove SIM locks from those UEs.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, storing subscription utilization information in the memory where the subscription utilization information is indicative of a history of subscription usage by the device and where registration information associated with a group of subscription agreements is stored in the memory, receiving location information from the device processor where the location information indicates a location of the device, and selecting a target subscription agreement from among the group of subscription agreements according to the history of subscription usage and the location information. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive a message that indicates a change from an evolved universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS) terrestrial radio access (E-UTRA) packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) to a New Radio (NR) PDCP, wherein the message includes an instruction to perform an intra-cell handover; generate one or more security keys based at least in part on receiving the message that includes the instruction to perform the intra-cell handover; and communicate using the one or more security keys after the intra-cell handover is performed. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: A method of assembling a vehicular camera module includes providing a metal front housing having (i) a front portion, (ii) a rear portion opposite the front portion and (iii) a plurality of side walls extending between the front portion and the rear portion. A printed circuit board is disposed in a cavity of the metal front housing, and a lens holder is attached at the front portion of the metal front housing so that the lens is optically aligned with an imager of the printed circuit board. A metal rear housing has a connector portion having a coaxial connecting element. With the metal rear housing joined with the rear portion of the metal front housing, an inner portion of the coaxial connecting element extends inward into the cavity of the metal front housing and an outer portion of the coaxial connecting element extends outward from the metal rear housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for implementing a minimum toggle rate guarantee may comprise first, second, and third circuitries. The first circuitry may calculate a sequence of values for an internal bus inversion signal based upon a sequence of values for a plurality of internal Input/Output (IO) signals. The second circuitry may establish a sequence of values for an external bus inversion signal by selecting between the sequence of values for the internal bus inversion signal and a sequence of substantially random values. The third circuitry may set the values for a plurality of external IO signals to inverted values of the plurality of internal signals when respectively corresponding sequence of values for the external bus inversion signal have a first value, and to values of the plurality of internal signals when respectively corresponding sequence of values for the external bus inversion signal have a second value.

Abstract: A method and user equipment are provided. The method includes initiating a circuit-switched (CS) connection establishment procedure by transmitting a connection management (CM) service request message to a core network (CN). Mobility management (MM) connection establishment is aborted in response to failing to receive a CM service acceptance message within a time period. In response to subsequently receiving a CM service acceptance message after aborting the MM connection establishment, a circuit-switched (CS) signaling connection release action is performed.

Abstract: A method for providing data to a user comprising communicating, from a radio access network to a Minimization of Drive Tests (“MDT”)-channel-communicative sensor device, at least one MDT signal selected from the group consisting of an MDT configuration signal and an MDT control signal. The method also comprises generating, at least in part in response to the MDT signal and using an onboard sensor of the MDT-channel-communicative sensor device, sensor data comprising non-MDT data. The method also comprises receiving at least a portion of the sensor data into the radio access network over an MDT channel and communicating at least the portion of the sensor data from the radio access network to the user.

Abstract: An eSIM-based card pool system is disclosed, the system comprising: a card pool unit comprising a plurality of eSIMs; an eSIM manager, comprising a database that stores corresponding relationships between a plurality of eSIM identifications and a plurality of eSIM addresses; and a connection manager, configured to request a first eSIM address from the eSIM manager based on a received download instruction, and write a specified eSIM profile into a first eSIM having the first eSIM address.

Abstract: Described embodiments include a system and method. A system includes a tracking circuit configured to determine a location of a target device within a Fresnel region of an electronically reconfigurable beam-forming antenna. The antenna is configured to implement at least two selectable focused electromagnetic beams within its Fresnel region. The system includes a beam selector circuit configured to select from the at least two selectable focused electromagnetic beams a focused electromagnetic beam having a focal spot that covers at least a portion of the determined location of the target device. The system includes a beam definition circuit configured to determine an electromagnetic field distribution over an aperture of the electronically reconfigurable beam-forming antenna implementing the selected focused electromagnetic beam. The system includes an output circuit configured to transmit a signal indicative of the determined electromagnetic field distribution.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining an instant messaging (IM) status of a user wearing a smart watch are disclosed. A computing device includes: a processor; a memory; and sensors including at least one biometric sensor, at least one location sensor, and at least one orientation sensor. The memory stores a status application that is executed by the processor and is configured to: obtain real time data from at least one of the sensors; determine an instant messaging (IM) status based on the real time data; and transmit the IM status to a server for providing to other IM users.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments described herein, a computer-implemented method includes detecting a trigger event occurring at a physical space. The method further includes generating, by the processing system, a temporary network and a temporary authorization code to permit access to the physical space based at least in part on an analysis of information associated with the detected trigger event. The method further includes transmitting, by the processing system, information about the temporary network and the temporary authorization code to a second processing system. The method further includes implementing, by the processing system, an automation routine responsive to detecting the trigger event.

Abstract: The apparatus determines whether a subscriber identification module (SIM) card is a first network SIM card or a second network SIM card. The apparatus performs an unlock sequence for personalization based on a subscriber permanent identifier (SUPI) if the SIM card is determined to be a first network SIM card. The unlock sequence may include determining whether a SUPI of the first network SIM card matches with a SUPI stored in a secure file system (SFS) at the UE. The unlock sequence may further include initializing the UE to a network if the SUPI of the first network SIM card matches with the SUPI stored in the SFS at the UE.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for provisioning a computerized device(s). The system may include a distributor computer that is connected to the computerized device, and is operable to receive a digital asset and transmit it to the device. The system may include a digital asset management server that is connected to the distributor computer, and is operable to transmit the digital asset to the distributor computer, and a provisioning controller that is connected to the distributor computer and the digital asset management server, and is operable to cause transmission of the digital asset to the distributor computer. The system can include a second distributor computer that is connected to the digital asset management server and the device (e.g., at a later time), and that receives a second digital asset and transmits it to the device, wherein the second digital asset causes the device to become partially or fully functional.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to mobile communications technologies, and in particular, to a mobile communication method, apparatus, and device. The method includes receiving, by user equipment (UE), a non-access stratum (NAS) security mode command message from a mobility management entity (MME), where the NAS security mode command message carries first verification matching information used to verify UE capability information received by the MME, determining, by the UE based on the first verification matching information, whether the UE capability information received by the MME is consistent with UE capability information sent by the UE to the MME, and, if the UE capability information received by the MME is consistent with the UE capability information sent by the UE to the MME, sending, by the UE, a NAS security mode complete message to the MME.

Abstract: A method for integrating an email system based on Internet of Things Enabled Email Address (IoTEEA) with IoT devices to establish a standard. According to embodiments of the invention, a method for creating an email account, installing IoTEEA into the IoT device memory, connecting the IoT device to the email account by the information from IoTEEA, using IoTEEA to claim the ownership of the IoT device, gathering data, encrypting the data, and sending the data to the email account sub folder by the IoT device, decrypting the data by the IoTEEA owner, analyzing the data, providing controller, transferring the ownership of the IoT device to another owner from the email account, and making minimal configuration as Plug and Play.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for client-based control of revising caller identifications (IDs) for communications between a private network and a public network. An apparatus including a communications provider server and processing circuit that communicates client-specific sets of data over an interface protocol. The telecommunications-providing server revises a caller ID for a VoIP call based on the client-specific sets of data, an identifier that corresponds to a requesting endpoint, and a geographic region determined from the call request. Further, the telecommunications-providing server connects the VoIP call by accessing and passing a provisioned VoIP number. The provisioned VoIP includes the revised caller ID which is a local number identified by the determined geographic region that the endpoint is located.

Abstract: A method and device for delivering one or more keys to an offline mobile communication device are provided. The method includes receiving the one or more keys from a backend issuance system, preparing the one or more keys for delivery to the offline mobile communication device via a short-to-medium communication channel, and transmitting the one or more keys to the offline mobile communication device via the short-to-medium range communication channel.

Abstract: A method for transmitting a broadcast signal in a digital transmitter, includes generating at least one component for at least one service, wherein the at least one component is carried based on a ROUTE protocol; generating at least one signaling data, wherein the at least one signaling data includes broadcast stream ID for identifying one or more broadcast streams comprising the at least one service, first capability information for presenting all services in the at least signaling data, service ID for identifying the at least one service, and second capability information for presenting a specific service related to the service ID information; and transmitting the broadcast signal comprising the at least one signaling data and the at least one component, wherein the at least one component is carried via at least one physical layer pipe.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates managing display usage. In some embodiments, a device modifies various aspects of a displayed user interface as the device transitions from operating in a first device mode to operating in a second device mode. In some embodiments, the modifications involve altering the content included in a user interface and varying how the content is displayed.

Abstract: Methods and arrangements for data-driven discovery of collaborative models in an internet of things. At a device in the internet of things setting, data are collected on ambient conditions, and the collected data are stored at the device. At least one other device in the internet of things is communicated with to create and record collaborative states relative to the device and the at least one other device. Other variants and embodiments are broadly contemplated herein.

Abstract: Responsive to receiving an indication that a call in process is ending, a post-call application of a call-participant device may be activated. The post-call application may cause a screen update of the call-participant device that includes at least one of a call to action by the call-participant and informational content pertinent to the call.

Abstract: Apparatus and systems using merchandise activity sensors for increasing the awareness of interactivity with merchandise on retail store displays (shelves, peg hooks, merchandise pushers, and other Point of Purchase displays) in order to facilitate more effective customer service, reduce theft and to provide additional analysis data related to merchandise/shopper interaction. Additionally, apparatus and systems for the conversion of cameras from passive to active deterrence devices aware of events occurring the environment. More particularly, the present invention pertains to awareness of behaviors often related to potential theft activity.

Abstract: A service provider server may receive a request for temporary wireless data service for a user device. The service provider server may determine user information associated with a user account of the user device based on the request for the temporary wireless data service. The service provider server may generate a profile for the temporary wireless data service based on the user information associated with the user account. The service provider server may provide provisioning information based on the profile for the temporary wireless data service to the user device to activate access to the temporary wireless data service. The service provider server may authenticate, after providing the provisioning information, the user device for use of the temporary wireless data service based on the provisioning information and the profile.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device for recognizing a SIM card. The electronic device may comprise: a display; a SIM card including at least one subscriber identification module; a processor electrically connected to the display and the SIM card; and a memory electrically connected to the processor, wherein in the memory stores instructions which, when executed, cause the processor to: identify whether a SIM lock is activated or not, on the basis of the at least one subscriber identification module included in the SIM card; and when it is identified that at least one subscriber identification module, the SIM lock of which has been deactivated, display a screen corresponding to the subscriber identification module, the SIM lock of which has been deactivated. Another embodiment is possible.

Abstract: A network node (200) a wireless device (202) and methods therein, for configuring a wireless link (204) to be used for controlling a process at a wireless device (202) involving communication of control signals and feedback signals over the wireless link (204). The network node (200) sends a request message (2:2) to the wireless device (202) comprising a request for performance requirements of the wireless link (204) needed for the communication of control signals and feedback signals. The wireless device (202) determines (2:3) the performance requirements based on at least one of: 1) characteristics of the process, and 2) requirements for how the process is controlled. The wireless device (202) then sends (2:4) a response message comprising the performance requirements to the network node (200) which configures (2:5) the wireless link (204) so that the performance requirements of the wireless link are fulfilled.

Abstract: Some demonstrative embodiments include devices, systems and methods of offloading traffic of a Secondary Cell Group (SCG). For example, some embodiments may include identifying a SCG bearer that is offloadable to the Internet via a Network Address Translation (NAT) gateway, based on offloading information received from a Master Evolved Node B (eNB) (MeNB); and offloading uplink Internet Protocol (IP) packets of the SCG bearer to the Internet via the NAT gateway, if the SCG bearer is indicated to be offloadable.

Abstract: Provided is a public network connection control method including the steps of: receiving a connection request to a public network (5) from a mobile terminal (1); installing an application in the mobile terminal (1) or transmitting installation information if the connection request to the public network (5) is received; and transmitting the connection request to the public network (5) to a public wireless LAN connection control device (4) if the connection request to the public network (5) is received.

Abstract: Device, process and program for determining and alerting a user of the existence of nearby acquaintance, including: providing a first electronic communication device having near-field transmitting and receiving communications capability, a user interface and control circuitry; transmitting from the first communication device an inquiry to determine the presence in the near-field of a compatible second electronic communication device; upon receipt of a positive response to the inquiry, transmitting from the first communication device anonymous user indicia; receiving anonymous user indicia from the second communication device; coordinating the received anonymous user indicia to determine the presence of any matches between the transmitted anonymous user information and the received anonymous user indicia; and providing either a list of matches or an indication of no matches to the user via the user interface.

Abstract: A method for assigning a subnetwork to a communication terminal in a communication network having a plurality of subnetworks, wherein a subnetwork identifier is assigned to each subnetwork, includes receiving an identification from the communication terminal. The identification comprises a subnetwork identifier of a particular subnetwork of the communication network. The method further includes extracting the subnetwork identifier from the received identification, selecting the particular subnetwork from the plurality of subnetworks of the communication network based on the extracted subnetwork identifier, and assigning the particular subnetwork to the communication terminal for communicating in the communication network.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system comprising: an authentication datastore; a device presence engine; a traffic monitor engine; an authentication presence monitor engine; an authentication server selection engine; and a traffic routing engine. In operation: the device presence engine is configured to detect presence of a user device on a trusted network; the traffic monitor engine is configured to monitor, in response to the detection, traffic on the trusted network from the device; the authentication presence monitor engine is configured to evaluate onboarding characteristics of the user device in response to the monitoring; the authentication server selection engine is configured to select one of a plurality of authentication servers to authenticate the user device to the trusted network, the selecting based on the onboarding characteristics; and the traffic routing engine is configured to route traffic from the user device to the selected authentication server.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to transfer of credentials between two mobile wireless devices that are within proximity of each other, via a secure local connection, or via a network-based cloud service, where the two mobile wireless devices are not in proximity to each other. Transfer of credentials can include communication between a source device, a target device, and/or one more network-based servers, which can include mobile network operator (MNO) managed servers, such as an entitlement server, a web-sheet server, an authentication server, a provisioning server, a subscription management data preparation (SM-DP+) server, a home subscriber server (HSS), and/or an authentication server, as well as third-party managed servers, such as a cloud service server and/or an identification services server. Authentication can be based at least in part on one or more tokens and/or a trust flag obtained by the source device and provided to the target device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes determining a connection status of a first attempted connection between a mobile device comprising a Phone-as-a-Key (PaaK) controller and a first Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) module of a target vehicle. The mobile device selects, based on the connection status, a relay vehicle associated with the PaaK controller and the target vehicle. The relay vehicle includes a second BLE module. The mobile device may establish a second connection between the mobile device and a second BLE module of the relay vehicle, and transmit a power mode instruction to the target vehicle via the second connection between the mobile device and the second BLE installed in the relay vehicle. The second connection enables the second BLE module to relay the power mode instruction to the target vehicle, and the power mode instruction enables the target vehicle to execute a key-on operation.

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. A method for operating a terminal is provided.

Abstract: A portable communication device provides improved converged operations through the use of a programmable logic array operating as a coexistence module (CEM) interoperating with different processors, different modems, and an attenuation switch. Interference during converged operation is detected, analyzed, and applicable mitigation is applied, thereby enabling converged communications to be established in a mitigated mode until the interference has been removed.

Abstract: A pet-monitoring system including at least one of a wearable component, base station and user device. The system utilizes data collected from each of these components as well as the state of any connections between the devices to: (i) make various determinations about the pet's health and environment; (ii) notify the user of substantial changes in the pet's health and environment; (iii) determine how to efficiently utilize communication, monitoring or interaction modules within the wearable component, base station and user device; and (iv) automate interactions with the pet using interaction modules within the wearable component, base station and user device.

Abstract: According to at least one example embodiment, the present disclosure may be implemented in the form of a method or system for performing data traffic inspections and selecting an IMSI according to a switching logic. The example embodiment may include a data inspection module configured to inspect data requests from a mobile device assigned a first IMSI. The data inspection module may be further configured to determine data usage information of the mobile device from the inspected data requests. The example embodiment further includes a switching logic module communicatively coupled to the data inspection module. The switching logic module is configured to select a second IMSI associated with a second mobile network to assign to the mobile device, the selection of the second IMSI being at least partially based on the data service being requested by the mobile device.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods to protect a regional network (e.g., home network) by monitoring devices connected to and attempting to connect to the regional network. Monitoring includes assessing and addressing security concerns regarding devices attempting to or available to connect to the regional network as well as monitoring configurations and activity of connected devices. Devices to monitor include: computers, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), laptops, tablets, home appliances, smartphones, smart televisions, and any other type of device in the logical proximity of the regional network.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for activating a Near Field Communication (NFC) card involving short range communication can the problems of low efficiency and poor user experience in the process of switching and managing the emulated card. The method includes: determining and activating an NFC card associated with a preset location change rule in response to detecting that a change of a geographic location conforms to the preset location change rule, where the preset location change rule is used to characterize entering and/or leaving a preset geographic range.

Abstract: A method includes detecting proximity between a mobile device and a remote device associated with a transaction reserved by a user of the mobile device. A verification password is sent to the remote device responsive to detecting the proximity. A device includes a module to detect proximity between the device and a remote device associated with a transaction reserved by a user of the device and a processor coupled to the module. The processor is to send a verification password to the remote device responsive to detecting the proximity.

Abstract: Systems and methods for authenticating a user in an authentication system using a computing device configured to capture authentication biometric identity information. The authentication biometric identify information captured during an authentication session. The authentication biometric identify information may comprise or be derived from one or more images of the user being authenticated. The authentication biometric identify information is compared to root identify biometric information. The root identify biometric information is captured from a trusted source, such as trusted devices located at trusted locations, such as a government entity, financial institution, or business. Identity verification may occur by comparing the trusted root identify biometric information to the biometric identify information captured during an authentication session. Liveness determination may also occur to verify the user is a live person.

Abstract: In one aspect, instead of discriminative training a single K-class ANN, a proposed architecture discriminative trains K ANNs (e.g., the following K 2-class ANNs are trained: ANN_1, ANN_2, ANN_K). Each one of these K 2-class ANNs learns to discriminate between audio material from one of the enrolled speakers and “average” speech material (e.g., a feature vector generated using a Gaussian Mixture Model trained Universal Background Model (GMM-UBM)). That is, for example, ANN_i is trained to discriminate between audio material from the ith enrolled speaker and the “average” speech material. In the event that a new enrolled speaker is to be added to the system, an additional ANN is trained (e.g., ANN_(K+1)) with the available audio material (audio features) from that particular speaker and audio features produced from the GMM-UBM system.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and program products are disclosed for digital assistant management. One apparatus includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. The code is executable by the processor to receive, by use of the processor, information indicating digital assistant user preferences for a user in response to the user being within a predetermined distance from the apparatus. The code is executable by the processor to configure the apparatus based on the information. The code is executable by the processor to provide feedback to the user based on the information.

Abstract: An adaptive smart tutorial that assists in operating a vehicle is described. A situational profile for the vehicle including driver identity data is generated. The driver identity data includes respective usage frequency values corresponding to a plurality of assistance instructions. The situational profile is compared to a plurality of assistance profiles including aggregate identity data corresponding to the driver identity data, Based on the comparison, a plurality of similarity values corresponding to the plurality of assistance profiles indicating a level of similarity between the situational profile for the vehicle and a respective assistance profile of the plurality of assistance profiles is generated. An assistance instruction of the plurality of assistance instructions is selected depending upon a similarity value and a usage frequency value that corresponds to the assistance instruction.

Abstract: A communication method for an information capturing system includes the steps of: detecting for a communication link between a host device and an information capturing device, the host device having a high-power-consumption network-connection unit, the information capturing device having a low-power-consumption network-connection unit and a SIM card, and the SIM card storing an identity authentication information; and creating, upon affirmative detection of the communication link, a network connection to a base station by the high-power-consumption network-connection unit, using the identity authentication information.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device comprising: a housing; a display disposed on one surface of the housing; a cover comprising a first area on which a plurality of input objects are disposed and a second area on which a transparent panel is disposed, wherein the cover is disposed such that at least a portion of the display can be openably and closably covered, and is configured to provide at least a first arrangement state or a second arrangement state; and a processor which is electrically connected to the display, and is set to output a first screen associated with a first security function on an area of the display corresponding to the second area in the first arrangement state, and to output a second screen associated with a second security function on at least a portion of the display in the second arrangement state. Other various embodiments identified in the specification are also possible. Besides, it may be permissible to prepare other various embodiments speculated through the specification.

Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) and operator console management system for a distributed terminal network is described. In some embodiments, the terminals may be hardware terminals, kiosks, or clients. In some embodiments, a security analysis may be performed, and security scores may be determined, for visitors requesting operations at terminals based on an operator configuration. Security scores may be determined by a provider, in communication with the operator terminals, based on aggregation of a plurality of factors, wherein each factor may be weighted. The factors may incorporate operator settings or preferences. In one embodiment, the factors include one or more facial recognition factors. The one or more facial recognition factors may be used for biometric authentication. The provider may use the security scores to determine user privileges or permissions for the operations. The provider may deliver instructions or messages to the terminals based on the determinations.

Abstract: The provided is a method and apparatus for adding a WLAN carrier to an E-UTRAN carrier at a radio access network (RAN) level to transmit and receive data. The method may include: receiving, from a base station, additional configuration indication information for additionally configuring a WLAN carrier; additionally configuring the WLAN carrier on the basis of the additional configuration indicating information; and attempting WLAN associating through the WLAN carrier using UE identification information, wherein a WLAN end transmits confirmation information for the WLAN association of the UE to the base station.

Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein enable controlling access to networks. In various implementations, a method of controlling access to a network is performed by a computing device including one or more processors, and a non-transitory memory. In various implementations, the method includes obtaining an indication that a mobile device having access to a first network utilizing a first radio access technology (RAT) has requested access to a second network utilizing a second RAT. In some implementations, the method includes determining whether the access to the first network satisfies an authentication criterion associated with the second network. In some implementations, the method includes granting the mobile device access to the second network in response to determining that the access to the first network satisfies the authentication criterion associated with the second network.

Abstract: In some implementations, a device that includes an embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) may enable a first subscriber identity module (SIM) profile. The first SIM profile may be installed in memory of the eUICC and associated with a first integrated circuit card identifier (ICCID). The device may request a second SIM profile based on enabling the first SIM profile. The second SIM profile may be associated with a second ICCID that is different from the first ICCID. The device may receive the second SIM profile based on requesting the second SIM profile, and may install the second SIM profile in memory of the eUICC in a disabled state. Other implementations are described herein.

Abstract: A self-destructing device includes a stressed substrate with a heater thermally coupled to the stressed substrate. The device includes a power source and trigger circuitry comprising a sensor and a switch. The sensor generates a trigger signal when exposed to a trigger stimulus. The switch couples the power source to the heater in response to the trigger signal When energized by the power source, the heater generates heat sufficient to initiate self-destruction of the stressed substrate.