Abstract: A method for controlling, charging and positioning a UE is disclosed, which includes: a master base station sending closed subscriber group (CSG) member status of the UE in a secondary cell to a secondary base station; the master base station sending a CSG identity of the secondary cell and a PLMN identity selected for the UE that serves the UE in a cell of the secondary base station to a mobility management entity (MME); the MME validating CSG member status of the UE in the secondary cell; and the MME sending the validated CSG member status to the master base station with the present application, the UE is able to properly access to the secondary cell, and access control and member validation, charging, and positioning may be performed for the UE reasonably, which improves the user experience.

Abstract: Presented herein are techniques for detecting establishment of a bearer associated with a communication session offloaded from a mobile carrier network to a wireless local area network, such as a Wi-Fi® network, and sending, from the mobile carrier network to the wireless local area network, an indication of a level of quality of service (QoS) to be applied to a segment of the communication session that is conveyed by the wireless local area network. The indication of the level of QoS may be passed via a network controller.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide methods, devices, and non-transitory processor-readable storage media enabling rogue access point detection with a communications device by sending multiple probes via different network connections to a remote server and receiving probe replies. Various embodiments may include a communication device transmitting a first probe addressed to a server via a first network connection and a second probe addressed to the server via a second network connection. Upon receiving a first probe reply from the server via the first network connection and a second probe reply from the server via the second network connection server, the communications device may analyze the received probe replies to determine whether an access point of either the first network or the second network is a rogue access point.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a wireless communication device includes: a communicator and controlling circuitry. The communicator is configured to simultaneously communicate a first frame and a second frame, and after the first frame and the second frame are communicated, communicate a third frame indicating acknowledgement of the first frame and a fourth frame indicating acknowledgement of the second frame. The controlling circuitry is configured to control to prevent the third frame and the fourth frame from being simultaneously communicated.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a communication technique and a system therefor for fusing, with IoT technology, a 5G communication system for supporting a data transmission rate higher than that of a 4G system. Provided is a method for installing a profile of a terminal having an embed universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) in a mobile communication system, the method comprising: requesting for an eUICC authentication certificate to an eUICC and receiving the eUICC authentication certificate; and transferring a profile package to the eUICC so as to install a profile, wherein the received eUICC authentication certificate further comprises an eUICC manufacturer (EUM) authentication certificate.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed technology include systems and methods that can establish a communication link with a customer device, can receive call information from the customer device, can retrieve a customer profile based on a comparison of the call information to stored call information, and can save the customer profile as temporary profile data. Embodiments can receive identifying information from the customer device and, responsive to determining, based on a comparison of the identifying information to the temporary profile data, that the communication link is authenticated, connect the communication link to an authenticated call path. Responsive to determining that a predetermined amount of time has elapsed without determining that the communication link is authenticated, embodiments can determine that the communication link is unauthenticated and can connect the communication link to an unauthenticated call path and delete the temporary profile data.

Abstract: Asset authentication in a dynamic, proximity-based network of communication devices, each having a first interface for establishing the dynamic, proximity-based network by short-range wireless beacon broadcast messaging, and a second interface for communicating with a server by broadband communication. A first communication device sends (210) via the first interface an authentication request to a second communication device having an associated asset. The second device receives (220) the authentication request via the first interface and in response communicates (230) with the server via the second interface to generate a digital signature by encrypting data which includes the asset with a private key for the second device. The second device sends (240) a signing completed report message about the generation of the digital signature to the first device via the first interface.

Abstract: While a support apparatus is remotely operating an information processing apparatus via a relay server, remote operation of the information processing apparatus by another apparatus other than the support apparatus is restricted.

Abstract: Disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention are a network access method and a mobile communications terminal, comprising: first determining the current position of a mobile communications terminal; if the network identifier of the public land mobile network (PLMN) corresponding to said position has not been added to a pre-stored first equivalent public land mobile network (EPLMN) list, then scanning a Bluetooth low energy protocol broadcast channel; when a second EPLMN list published to said Bluetooth low energy protocol broadcast channel is detected by scanning, obtaining said second EPLMN list; if the network identifier of the PLMN corresponding to said position is added to said second EPLMN list, then lastly, accessing the network according to said second EPLMN list.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing information relating to delivery of a service from a server to a mobile device. A node in a Radio Access Network (RAN) receives from an interaction device an instruction message indicating that the mobile device is authorized to exchange service delivery information relating to delivery of the service from the server to the mobile device with the node in the RAN. The node can then exchange service delivery information with the mobile device. The interaction device need not maintain state, as it simply authorizes the mobile device to interact directly with the node in the RAN. Furthermore, signaling between the interaction device and the node in the RAN is reduced.

Abstract: A mobile terminal capable of fingerprint identification includes a fingerprint identification module and a terminal screen. The terminal screen includes a display area and a non-display area located at an end of the display area, and the display area has a display surface. The fingerprint identification module is adjacent to the non-display area relative to the display area, a forward projection of the fingerprint identification module on a plane where the display surface is located is at least partially overlapped with a forward projection of the non-display area on the plane where the display surface is located.

Abstract: An access control system comprising a reader configured to make an ingress or egress determination using information received from one or more mobile devices is described. The reader may be further configured to store information about ingress and egress events for analysis by a system administrator.

Abstract: The embodiments set forth a technique for enabling a computing device to securely configure a peripheral computing device. According to some embodiments, the method can include the steps of (1) approving a request received from the peripheral computing device to engage in a setup procedure for the peripheral computing device, (2) receiving, from the peripheral computing device: (i) an audio signal that encodes a password and timing information, and (ii) a light signal. Additionally, the method can involve, in response to identifying that the timing information correlates with the light signal: (3) extracting the password from the audio signal, and (4) establishing a communication link with the peripheral computing device based on the password. In turn, the method can involve (5) providing configuration information to the peripheral computing device over the communication link.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing access to a document stored by a document management and collaboration system are disclosed. In the method and apparatus, access credentials pertaining to a document are obtained, whereby the access credentials are usable for authenticating a request to access the document. A message including the access credentials is then sent out-of-band in relation to a notification indicating availability of the document for access. The document management and collaboration system then receives a request to access the document, whereby the request includes the access credentials, and authenticates the request based at least in part on the access credentials.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the field of Internet technologies, and discloses a method for establishing a network connection. The method includes: establishing a user plane connection to a terminal, where the terminal accesses a first WLAN; receiving, by using the established user plane connection, a connection selection request sent by the terminal, where the connection selection request includes connection selection information; determining, according to the connection selection information in the connection selection request, a service network selected by the terminal; and establishing a connection between the terminal and the service network selected by the terminal. In this way, the terminal can connect to different service networks, so that a network connection manner becomes more flexible, interaction between the terminal and a gateway is simplified, and a network connection range is expanded.

Abstract: A device receives an instruction to authorize a relationship corresponding to communication over a first data connection with a peripheral display unit, and receives authentication data from the peripheral display unit over another data connection. The device then establishes a connection with the peripheral display unit over the first data connection, including providing the authentication information to the peripheral display unit. The device monitors a battery charge level and battery-usage patterns and provides alerts in accordance therewith. The device displays a reconfiguration interface for configuring the user interfaces of one or more peripheral display units, and detects a request to configure an interface of a peripheral. In response to detecting the request, the device displays an updated representation of the peripheral interface, and afterwards transmits instructions to the peripheral to display the user interface in accordance with the request.

Abstract: An automobile is equipped with a management device including a communication part for communicating with an ECU mounted on an automobile, an encryption processor for generating an encrypted key by encrypting a key, a key generation part for generating the key, and a key storage unit for storing the key generated by the key generation part. The communication part transmits the encrypted key to the ECU, while the encryption processor encrypts the key generated by the key generation part.

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 a 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. Based on the first verification matching information, the UE determines whether the UE capability information received by the MME is consistent with UE capability information sent by the UE to the MME. In response to determining that the UE capability information received by the MME is consistent with the UE capability information sent by the UE to the MME, the UE sends a NAS security mode complete message to the MME.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a Machine-to-Machine/Man (M2M)-based information processing method and an M2M service platform. The method includes that: an M2M service platform provides subscription information storage and query service for subscribed M2M terminal devices and M2M applications; and the M2M service platform executes the transmission of service data between each subscribed M2M terminal device and the corresponding M2M application, between the M2M applications, and between the M2M terminal devices. The M2M service platform includes: a subscription module, configured to provide subscription information storage and query service for subscribed M2M terminal devices and M2M applications; and a service processing module, configured to execute the transmission of service data between each subscribed M2M terminal device and the corresponding M2M application, between the M2M applications, and between the M2M terminal devices.

Abstract: A method for migration from a subscriber identity module (SIM) card to an embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC), a device, and a system, where the method includes receiving a first migration instruction from a user, where the first migration instruction instructs to migrate from a SIM card to an eUICC, sending a first request to a server, where the first request includes a user identity corresponding to the SIM card and an identity of the eUICC such that the server generates or selects a profile for the eUICC according to the user identity, downloading the profile from the server to the eUICC, enabling the profile, accessing a mobile network using the profile, and disconnecting a session from the SIM card. The solution resolves a requirement that a user of a compatible terminal needs to implement migration from a SIM card to an eUICC during a transition period.

Abstract: The invention provides an indoor positioning method and system based on a wireless receiver and a camera, belonging to the field of positioning technology. The method in the invention comprises the following steps: a wireless receiver detects a query WIFI signal transmitted by a target device and extracts a MAC address and CSI of the target device from a query WIFI signal; a server captures the MAC address and the CSI of the target device from the wireless receiver, calculates an incident angle of the target device and the wireless receiver and sends a photographing instruction to a camera which photographs an image and uploads the image to the server; the server obtains the distance between the wireless receiver and the target device through the image pixels, and calculates the position information of the target device according to the coordinates of the wireless receiver.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, system includes a receiver and electronic circuitry. The electronic circuitry configured to determine whether the first user is present near a first apparatus of apparatuses, determine whether the first user is present near a second apparatus of the apparatuses, establish a first communication route with the first apparatus for the communication with the first user in response to the request, if it is determined that the first user is present near the first apparatus, and establish a second communication route with the second apparatus for the communication with the first user in response to the request, if it is determined that the first user is present near the second apparatus.

Abstract: A display panel having health monitoring function, including a first substrate; a second substrate; and a monitoring unit. The monitoring unit is configured to monitor a change in human physiological information and is disposed on the first substrate or the second substrate through a patterning process. Such display panel having health monitoring function solves the technical problem that existing display panels having health monitoring function are poor in level of integration with incompact structures.

Abstract: An embodiment is a method for bearer offload from a RAN node referred to as Master RAN node such as Master eNB (MeNB) for E-UTRAN, to a RAN node referred to as Secondary RAN node such as Secondary eNB (SeNB) for E-UTRAN, in dual connectivity operation, wherein before the offload the bearer is or had been handled by the Master RAN node and involves a Local Gateway LGW collocated with the Master RAN node, the method including providing that after the offload the bearer is handled by the Secondary RAN node and involves the Local Gateway LGW collocated with the Master RAN node.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein utilize 5G New Radio (NR) radio access network (RAN) architecture and NR capabilities to realize private NR networks. The private NR networks can operate in unlicensed or shared radio frequency (RF) spectrum using 5G NR standards. A base station stores a private network identifier for a private NR RAN. The base station transmits the private network identifier within remaining minimum system information (RMSI) or other system information (OSI) on a shared downlink channel. The private network identifier indicates support of private network operations for the private NR RAN by the base station. The base station receives, in response to transmitting the private network identifier, an attach request from an end device that is provisioned for access to the private NR RAN.

Abstract: A mobile terminal unlock method for security protection of mobile phone is provided. The method includes: obtaining a trigger signal for unlock, and generating a first password according to the trigger signal; generating a corresponding unlock signal according to a preset correspondence between the unlock signal and the first password and with reference to the first password, and sending the corresponding unlock signal; obtaining an unlock password that is obtained by means of parsing by a user according to the unlock signal; matching the unlock password with the first password; determining whether the unlock password is consistent with the first password; and if a determining result is yes, unlocking a password lock; or if a determining result is no, obtaining a trigger signal for unlock again.

Abstract: A portable terminal device of an authentication system includes a first communication unit that performs wireless communication with a vehicle-mounted device by using a first frequency band, a second communication unit that performs ultra-wideband wireless communication using a second frequency band, a notification unit configured to perform a predetermined notification operation, and a first controller that controls the first communication unit, the second communication unit, and the notification unit. The first controller controls the first communication unit to perform wireless communication for authentication with the vehicle-mounted device, and controls the second communication unit to perform wireless communication for measuring a distance from the portable terminal device to the vehicle-mounted device.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for recording, processing, and playback of bio-media data include a processor and addressable memory, a video interface, an audio interface, at least one bio-feedback interface, and bio-media playback application that may direct the processor to acquire a bio-media file. In some embodiments, the system may translate the biometric data to bio-feedback interface data using the bio-media file, video interface data, audio interface data, and biometric data. The system may determine bio-media data via an integration of the bio-feedback interface data with at least one of the video interface data, and the audio interface data, initiate playback of the integrated bio-media data, and operate the bio-feedback device based on the integrated bio-media data.

Abstract: An information processing device for enabling the user to enjoy both the benefits of authentication and the conveniences of the lock screen, including processing circuitry that acquires authentication information and operation information, controls a display on a basis of the authentication information or the operation information, causes a lock screen to be displayed, causes an unlocked return screen to be displayed in a case in which an authentication process is successful, controls a transition from the lock screen to the unlocked return screen, continues to cause a transition screen to be displayed, and cancels the transition from the lock screen to the unlocked return screen and causes the lock screen to be displayed again in a case in which second operation information is obtained while the transition screen is being displayed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a key negotiation method including that a network entity generates an MTC communication key between an MTC device or an MTC application and a network by utilizing a key distribution algorithm for MTC communication according to a root key for the MTC communication maintained by the network entity. The network entity generates an MTC group key by utilizing a key distribution algorithm for MTC group communication according to the root key. The network entity issues the generated MTC communication key and the generated MTC group key to the MTC device or the MTC application via a secure method so as to allow the MTC device or the MTC application to securely store the MTC communication key and the MTC group key. Also disclosed are a network entity, a key negotiation system and a computer storage medium.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically modifying computing devices are provided. Various embodiments allow multiple control beacons (e.g., Bluetooth low energy beacons) with GPS to automatically pre-configure by discovering each other using location provided by the GPS in the beacons. These beacons can then be used to enforce multiple rules or policies on the computing device (e.g., restrict the activities/functionality of a mobile device). For example, a beacon can be installed at a family's dinner table and can be used as a trigger to restrict (or activate) phone features (e.g., allow only incoming calls while near this beacon during dinner times). In some embodiments, the GPS on the beacon can be used to notify administrators (e.g., parents) if the beacon is moved from its current location.

Abstract: A communication apparatus acquires information about a communication-parameter setting process from a different communication apparatus and determines whether the acquired information includes identification information for identifying the different communication apparatus. If it is determined that the identification information is included, an authentication request is transmitted by unicast based on the identification information. If it is determined that the identification information is not included, the authentication request is transmitted by broadcast.

Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided a method for the management of Short Message SM delivery in a mobile communication system comprising an Overlaying, e.g. IP-based or CS fallback in Evolved Packet System based, SM delivery network accessed via a mobile or fixed Access Network AN which is transparent to the Overlaying SM Delivery procedure, said method comprising, in an embodiment: informing an AN entity capable of detecting User Equipment UE activity over said AN, of unsuccessful SM delivery attempt due to not reachable UE, upon detection of UE activity over said AN for said UE, said AN entity informing an entity in charge of requesting new SM delivery attempt when said UE is again reachable.

Abstract: A server which can communicate with a plurality of terminals includes an information obtaining unit obtaining position information of each terminal and operation information on an operation onto an operation unit provided on a surface of each terminal, a position determination unit determining whether obtained position information of one terminal and position information of at least one other terminal satisfy a first prescribed condition, an operation determination unit determining whether obtained operation information of one terminal and operation information of at least one other terminal satisfy a second prescribed condition, and a registration manager having information on a user of one terminal and information on a user of at least one other terminal registered in correspondence with each other when both of the first prescribed condition and the second prescribed condition are satisfied.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for efficiently relaying device to device (D2D) data utilizing a relay terminal (rUE) in a wireless access system supporting D2D communication, and apparatuses for supporting the methods. As one example of the present invention, a method for relaying D2D data by a relay terminal in a wireless access system supporting D2D communication may comprise the steps of: receiving a scheduling allocation (SA) signal for allocating a resource area where the D2D data are transmitted; receiving at least one D2D data; and relaying, from among the at least one D2D data, only the first D2D data received from a terminal out of coverage. The first D2D data among the at least one D2D data can be detected on the basis of a SA signal and a medium access control header relating to the at least one D2D data.

Abstract: A base station according to a first aspect is used in a mobile communication system supporting a D2D proximity service which enables direct device to device communication. The base station comprises: a controller that determines whether to allow a user terminal to execute transmission/reception operations of a D2D synchronization signal to directly establish device to device synchronization; and a transmitter configured to transmit information indicating results of the determination to the user terminal. The controller performs the determination based on D2D range information indicating a permissible communication range of the user terminal in the D2D proximity service.

Abstract: Methods and devices of authentication via user behavior for use in a mobile device. The method may include initiating an authentication via user behavior for an application transaction process and suspending the application transaction process before the authentication is successful; acquiring the latest radio frame from a beacon and determining a distance parameter based on the radio frame after the authentication is initialized; determining whether a specified distance condition is satisfied for the beacon and the mobile device; and in response to a determination that the specified distance condition is satisfied for the beacon and the mobile device, determining that the authentication is successful and resuming the application transaction process that was suspended previously.

Abstract: A communication system includes a communication device that communicates with an information processing device. The communication device wirelessly communicates via a first communication format and a second communication format, which is faster than the first communication format. The communication device includes a broadcasting unit that broadcasts advertising information via the first communication format, and a transmission unit that transmits status information relating to a state of the communication device to a certain information processing device via communication established based on a connection request from the certain information processing device, based on the advertising information. The certain information processing device performs notification of information indicating the state of the communication device based on the transmitted status information.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing device including a decision unit to decide, based on process capability information acquired through a first communication path from at least one of a first and second control target device which are target devices to be caused to perform wireless communication through a second communication path that is different from the first communication path, the process capability information, a transmission target control target device between the first and second control target device to which connection information of the other control target device is to be transmitted out of connection information acquired from each of the first and second control target device through the first communication path, and a transmission control unit to cause the connection information of the other control target device to be transmitted to the transmission target control target device.

Abstract: A method of using ephemeral identifiers (IDs) in a network implemented a network element (NE) comprises obtaining ephemeral ID for at least one user equipment (UE) accessible by the NE, wherein the ephemeral ID is a temporary and recyclable ID associated with the UE, transmitting a request to map the ephemeral ID of the UE to a locator of the NE to a mapping server, and establishing a communication session between the UE and a network site using the ephemeral ID.

Abstract: The invention may verify calls to a telephone device by activating call forwarding to redirect calls for the telephone device to a prescribed destination; receiving a message from a server verifying the call; deactivating call forwarding to receive the call; and reactivating call forwarding when the call is concluded. In another embodiment, the invention may, in response to a telephone device initiating a call to a second telephone device installed with a particular application or software, transmit a message to a server causing it to instruct the second telephone device to deactivate call forwarding. In yet another embodiment, the invention may cause a server to receive a message from a prescribed location indicating that a call was received via call forwarding, and in response to the message, transmit an instruction to the intended recipient to deactivate the call forwarding if the call is verified as legitimate.

Abstract: A physical and virtual phone mobility system enables application tasks and resources to be shared between a mobile device and a desktop device by hosting a virtual mobile device on the desktop device when the mobile device is determined to be within a predetermined proximity of the desktop device. The local resources available to the mobile device that are typically used to perform a given application task are compared with resources that are available to the desktop device. At least partial execution of the application may be transferred, along with some state information in some cases, from the mobile device to the desktop device based on the results of the comparison according to one or more transfer rules.

Abstract: An example user terminal device includes a display unit, including a display, configured to display a lock screen. The lock screen includes content representative information representing content included in a message that is provided by an acquaintance of a user of the user terminal device, and a first user interface element. A control unit, including a processor, is configured to, when a user input signal is received via the first user interface element, execute an application capable of reproducing the content and to reproduce the content.

Abstract: According to one configuration, a shared wireless access node supports wireless access for multiple wireless network service providers. A mobile communication device receives notification of multiple wireless network service providers, each of which provides access to a remote network through the shared wireless access node. The notification includes connection information such as priority information assigned to the wireless network service providers. The priority information indicates an order in which to select amongst the multiple available wireless network service providers to access the remote network. Based at least in part on the priority information, the mobile communication device selects a wireless network service provider amongst the multiple wireless network service providers.

Abstract: This application is directed to a system for remotely directing a host device to perform an operation using a key. The key may include a communications circuitry for transmitting data, for example a key identifier or an instruction to perform an operation, within a personal area network created by the communications circuitry. When a host device is within the personal area network, the key may transmit data received by a transceiver on the host device. In response to receiving the data, the host device may perform an operation (e.g., an authentication operation). In some embodiments, the key may transmit data identifying an operation for the host device to perform. In some embodiments, the host device may store in memory key identification information and an associated operation which may be retrieved when the key is brought in proximity of the host device.

Abstract: Example techniques described herein can provision network functional modules for execution in trusted execution environments of portable computing devices. A monitoring application of a portable computing device can validate a trusted execution environment of the portable computing device, determine a present operational capacity of the portable computing device, and transmit indications of the validation and the present operational capacity to a control node via an authenticated connection. The application can detect a remote computing device on one network and determine that the remote device has a trusted execution environment. The application can report the computing device to the control node on another network. A network functional module can receive a request and determine that the portable computing device cannot perform an operation of the request.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system that notifies users regarding specific user decisions with respect to solution phishing emails. The system notifies users when users perform specific actions with respect to the untrusted phishing emails. The system pauses execution of these actions and prompts the user to confirm whether to take the actions or to revert back to review the actions. In contrast from anti-ransomware technologies which are entirely in control, the system gives the user autonomy in deciding actions relating to untrusted phishing emails. The system interrupts execution of actions related to untrusted phishing emails in order to give users a choice on whether to proceed with actions.

Abstract: The embodiments of the invention provide a method for establishing a wireless local area network tunnel, an apparatus, and an access network system. An AC sends a first configuration message to an AP, where the first configuration message includes a first tunnel establishment configuration parameter, and the first tunnel establishment configuration parameter includes information about binding between an IP address of at least one BRAS and at least one SSID, so that the AP establishes a data tunnel with the BRAS according to the first tunnel establishment configuration parameter, and the AC establishes a control tunnel with the AP, thereby separating the data tunnel from the control tunnel, and reducing unnecessary overheads of the AC.

Abstract: Disclosed are an iris-based living-body detection method, a mobile terminal and a storage medium. According to the method, in response to detection of the mobile terminal being lifted, the touch display screen is lighted, and the touch display screen is controlled to display preset guide content, the preset guide content is used to guide eyes watching the touch display screen to move; the iris recognition apparatus is notified to perform iris acquisition for a target object associated with the eyes, to obtain a plurality of iris images; and it is determined whether the target object is a living body with the plurality of iris images.

Abstract: A mobility management entity to facilitate responses to service requests comprises a communication transceiver and a processing system. The communication transceiver is configured to transfer a plurality of requests for delivery to a network element. The processing system is configured to monitor response times of individual responses transmitted from the network element in response to the plurality of requests, process the response times to determine whether or not at least one of the response times exceeds a threshold value, and responsive to determining that at least one of the response times exceeds the threshold value, increase a capacity indicator that indicates an amount of loading on the mobility management entity.