Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for controlling link selection and aggregation across multiple wireless networks based on a location of a mobile device. A location of a mobile device in a physical environment can be identified. At least portions of the physical environment can be in wireless range of a first wireless network and a second wireless network. Whether to access network services through either or both the first wireless network and the second wireless network can be determined based on the location of the mobile device in the physical environment. Further, a first interface at the mobile device to the first wireless network and a second interface at the mobile device to the second wireless network can be selectively toggled according to whether it is determined to access the network services through either or both the first wireless network and the second wireless network based on the location.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses example power control methods and apparatuses. One example method includes determining a transmit power of a control channel and a first data subchannel, where the control channel and the first data subchannel completely overlap in time domain and do not overlap in frequency domain. A transmit power of a second data subchannel is determined to be the same as the transmit power of the control channel and the first data subchannel, where the second data subchannel and the control channel overlap in frequency domain and do not overlap in time domain. The control channel and the first data subchannel are sent to a second terminal apparatus at the transmit power of the control channel and the first data subchannel. The second data subchannel is sent to the second terminal apparatus at the transmit power of the control channel and the first data subchannel.

Abstract: A communication device, in a case where a changing request is inputted by a specific user under a situation where a memory stores a first password used by a plurality of users, send first information to each of a plurality of destinations, the changing request being for changing the first password to another password; and in a case where the first information is used in a first destination among the plurality of destinations and an instruction for changing the first password to the another password according to the changing request is provided by a first user after the first information has been sent to each of the plurality of destinations, store a second password in the memory instead of the first password.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to controlling an electronically-controlled appliance using a software application and providing a user interface for controlling an electronically-controlled appliance. In one scenario, a computer system receives an indication from a remote computing system indicating that an electronically-controlled appliance is communicably connected to the remote computing system. The computer system provides a notification in the software application indicating that the electronically-controlled appliance is available to receive instructions, and receives a user input at the software application indicating that certain functions are to be performed by the electronically-controlled appliance. The computer system further generates instructions configured to control the electronically-controlled appliance based on the functions specified in the received user input, and sends the generated instructions to the electronically-controlled appliance to perform the specified functions.

Abstract: A smart home device control method, a medium, a terminal, and an apparatus. By approaching a target home device and obtaining device information thereof, and executing a device control program of a corresponding target home device according to the device information, the user operation is simplified, and the user experience of the home device is improved. The use of hardware multiplexing of a mobile terminal can enrich the function of the home device without significantly increasing the hardware cost of the home device, and reduce the design difficulty and complexity of the home device. The method includes: obtaining a distance between a target home device and a mobile terminal, and obtaining device information of the target home device when the distance is less than or equal to a preset distance.

Abstract: A method for unlocking an application on a mobile terminal can include calling a front-facing camera of the mobile terminal to capture a face image of the user in response to a sliding action applied on a sliding module of the mobile terminal; and unlocking a preset application by using the captured face image as an unlocking key.

Abstract: A safety button includes an activation element, a first communication device, a second communication device, and a controller. The first communication device is configured to connect the safety button to a WLAN, while the second communication device is configured to connect the safety button to a user device such as a smart phone. The controller is in communication with the first and second communication devices. The controller is configured to cause the safety button to communicate with the WLAN via the first communication device if the safety button is connected to the WLAN, and to cause the safety button to communicate with the user device via the second communication device if the safety button is not connected to the WLAN. Upon actuation of the activation element, an alert signal is communicated to a remote server by way of either the WLAN or the user device.

Abstract: A method for configuring a UI (User Interface) displayed on a display of an IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment) device is provided. The method includes: (a) in response to acquiring a setting request for the UI, displaying (i) a default UI template list, and (ii) a setting interface through a screen of a user device; (b) allowing (i) a UI configuration management module to generate specific screen configuration defining data, and (ii) an API gateway module to generate each of specific integrated data; and (c) after transmitting the specific screen configuration defining data and the specific integrated data to the IVI device, allowing a client program based on a Web Browser, to thereby (i) display the specific template through the display of the IVI device, and (ii) display each of the specific contents through each of the specific tiles.

Abstract: An electronic device operation method and an electronic device, where the electronic device includes a first touchscreen and a second touchscreen, the first touchscreen and an earpiece are located on a first surface of the electronic device, the second touchscreen is located on a second surface of the electronic device, and the first surface is different from the second surface. The method includes displaying, by the electronic device, a first screen on the second touchscreen in response to receiving an incoming call, and displaying prompt information on the second touchscreen, where the prompt information prompts a user to answer the incoming call by using the earpiece on the first screen.

Abstract: A wireless communication network to serve a User Equipment (UE) over Network Exposure Functions (NEFs) that have Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). In the wireless communication network, a NEF Interface Function (NIF) receives a NEF request from a network function. The NIF correlates the NEF request with one of the APIs. The NIF selects one of the NEFs based on the one of the APIs. The NIF translates the NEF request into an API call based on the one of the APIs. The NIF transfers the API call to the one of the NEFs. The one of the NEFs receive the API call and responsively performs a network task for the UE based on the API call.

Abstract: The apparatus for securely updating the binary data in the vehicle includes a plurality of nodes that transmit/receive block data to/from each other through a wireless network. Each of the plurality of nodes includes a data reception unit that receives block data from another node, a data verification unit that compares the block data received from the another node with previously stored block data, a data correction unit that deletes the block data, or combines the block data with the previously stored block data and encrypts the combined block data to generate corrected block data, a data storage unit that stores the corrected block data, and a data transmission unit that transmits the corrected block data to another node.

Abstract: A real-time survey system can monitor real-time event and interaction data generated as a user interacts with an application. Using the event data in combination with static user attributes, the survey system can identify a subset of microsurveys a user is eligible to receive or participate in. Identifying eligibility can include applying one or more filters based on user attributes as well as detecting a triggering event that signals real-time relevance of the survey to the user's actions. If the user is eligible for multiple surveys, the survey system can select a single survey to send to the user. Surveys can be presented to users directly using the real-time survey system instead of via an alternate delivery method, such as email. After collecting survey data, survey system can automatically analyze survey responses, including by performing machine learning based thematic analysis on freeform text responses.

Abstract: A guest notification system and method are provided for a smart home. As a result of detecting input, an identity of a guest is determined. At least one operation is then performed, to notify an occupant of the smart home of the identity of the guest, as well as to notify the guest in the event that the occupant is not currently at the smart home.

Abstract: A set of point-of-contact information including a service level identifier, an address, a list of interfaces, and a set of interface selection preferences for each of several entities may be used to facilitate communications among the entities by selecting a preferred interface in accordance with the set. Interface preferences may also be derived from a set of policies. The preferred interface may be resolved in accordance with the preferences of multiple entities. Messages may include an interface type parameter to be used for forwarding of the message, and message forwarding may be resolved in accordance with the parameter and the messages.

Abstract: The disclosure herein describes the use of a policy server to enable management of activation of an adaptively branded device with a brand with which the device is compatible. A brand registration is received from a device registration entity including a device identifier of a device and a registered brand identifier of a brand. The device identifier and registered brand identifier are linked in a data store. A device activation request is received from the device including the device identifier and a SIM brand identifier of a SIM installed in the device. Based on the SIM brand identifier differing from the registered brand identifier, activation of the device with the brand is prevented. Based on the SIM brand identifier matching the registered brand identifier, the device is activated with the brand of the registered brand identifier, whereby the device is enabled to complete a branding process based on the brand.

Abstract: A method, a device, and a non-transitory storage medium are described in which cell selection management service is provided. An Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access-New Radio (E-UTRA-NR) Dual Connectivity (EN-DC) capable end device uses a system information block message to determine whether a wireless station is an EN-DC capable anchor device. Also, the EN-DC capable end device may store a permanent tracking area forbidden list that includes tracking area identifiers pertaining to non-EN-DC capable anchor devices that include femtocell devices.

Abstract: A method and system for recommending a merchant are provided. The method includes receiving financial transaction data documenting financial transactions between a plurality of account holders and a plurality of merchants and generating a merchant correspondence matrix that includes the plurality of merchants and a plurality of indicators of interactions associated with pairs of the plurality of merchants. The plurality of indicators of interactions tallying financial transactions conducted by the plurality of account holders at both of the merchants in a pair of the plurality of merchants. The method further includes receiving a query for a recommendation of a merchant from an account holder and generating a ranked list of merchants based on a recommender algorithm. The recommender algorithm inferring user preferences from attributes of the plurality of merchants that were visited by the cardholder.

Abstract: A portable electronic device is controlled, for example to selectively activate a flight mode, based on first event data and/or second event data. The first event data is generated by operating a first model for detection of airplane flight events, AFEs, on first sensing data representing ambient pressure. The second event data is generated by operating a second model for detection of AFEs on second sensing data representing own motion or ambient sound. A control method in the portable electronic device generates training data comprising groups of time-aligned data samples from the first event data and the second sensing data, generates an updated second model by use of the training data, and replaces the second model by the updated second model. The control method facilitates adaptation of the portable electronic device to detect airplane flight events in new environments and enables improved robustness when detecting AFEs.

Abstract: A method, a system, and a non-transitory computer-readable record medium for providing a communication using a video call bot are disclosed. A video call method implemented by a computer apparatus, may include: in response to a request for inviting a chat bot to a video call in which a plurality of users comprising a user of the computer apparatus participate, displaying the chat bot on a display screen for the video call; transmitting, to a server, a command line that is associated with the chat bot and is extracted from an a voice input that is input to the computer apparatus during the video call; and in response to the command line, outputting a response to the command line through the chat bot that participates in the video call.

Abstract: Provided are an energy management method in a self-powered network, and an energy management apparatus and an energy management system to perform the method. The energy management system includes a first energy management unit and at least one second energy management unit configured to be communicable with the first energy management unit. Here, the at least one second energy management unit may acquire observation data using collected data and may transmit the acquired observation data to the first energy management unit, the first energy management unit may acquire a global neural network parameter by performing learning based on the observation data and may transfer the neural network parameter to the second energy management unit, and the at least one second energy management unit may determine an energy dispatch by performing learning using the neural network parameter and the collected data.

Abstract: A resource configuration method, a terminal and a base station are provided. The resource configuration method applied to a terminal includes: receiving an activation state configuration command of a preconfigured bandwidth part (BWP) resource transmitted by a base station; configuring the resource of the BWP according to the activation state configuration command.

Abstract: Technologies disclosed herein are directed to enforcing blocking functionality on a mobile device (e.g., a mobile device within a vehicle). The mobile device receives a request to disable a blocking of a user interaction with one or more functions of the mobile device. The mobile device prompts a capture of an image by a camera of the mobile device. The mobile device determines whether the image is captured from a passenger space in the vehicle. Once so determined, the mobile device disables the blocking of the user interaction with the one or more functions of the mobile device.

Abstract: Provided are an information transmission method, a network device and a terminal device. The method includes: a network device sends first configuration information to a terminal device through a first control channel, wherein the first control channel is a control channel in a resource for which a first numerology is used, the first configuration information is used for indicating configuration in a resource for which a second numerology is used, and the first numerology is different from the second numerology.

Abstract: Among other things, we describe techniques for automatic annotation of environmental features in a map during navigation of a vehicle. The techniques include receiving, by the vehicle located within an environment, a map of the environment. Sensors of the vehicle receive sensor data and semantic data. The sensor data includes a plurality of features of the environment. A geometric model of a feature of the plurality of features is generated. The feature is associated with a drivable area within the environment. A drivable segment is extracted from the drivable area. The drivable segment is segregated into a plurality of geometric blocks, wherein each geometric block corresponds to a characteristic of the drivable area and the geometric model of the feature includes the plurality of geometric blocks. The geometric model is annotated using the semantic data. The annotated geometric model is embedded within the map.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of obtaining path information of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The method is applicable to a base station, and includes: receiving indication information from the UAV, where the indication information indicates whether the UAV has a capability of sending the path information; if the UAV has the capability of sending the path information according to the indication information, sending configuration information to the UAV, where the configuration information indicates whether the UAV is allowed to send the path information to the base station; and if the UAV is allowed to send the path information to the base station, receiving the path information from the UAV. According to examples of the present disclosure, the base station successfully receives the path information from the UAV.

Abstract: A system including at least one processor configured to: store learning resources and learning outcome frameworks in a database, which are then selected; map sections of learning resources to associated objectives within learning outcome frameworks; generate a GUI, including access to learning resources and frameworks; receive selection of a learning framework and a learning resource; and in response, generate a framework menu, selectable learning objectives, and an associated resource content, respectively.

Abstract: Methods and systems of managing advertising content are shown and disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes outputting first multimedia content from a first channel, and outputting TAD content from a TAD channel instead of the first multimedia content during a TAD window of the first multimedia content. The method additionally includes receiving a first user input requesting multimedia content of a content channel different from the TAD channel during the TAD window, and outputting the multimedia content of the content channel instead of the TAD content in response to the first user input.

Abstract: The present invention provides a connection setup method, the corresponding user equipment, common central control node and communication system. A connection setup method performed by a user device, comprising: acquiring information transmitted by a plurality of cells; determining a plurality of candidate cells according to the information transmitted by the plurality of cells, sending a common connection setup request for the plurality of candidate cells to a common central control node, the common central control node corresponding to each of the plurality of candidate cells; receiving a common connection setup message for a plurality of connecting cells transmitted by the common central control node, the plurality of connecting cells being determined from the plurality of candidate cells by the common central control node, so that the user equipment establishes multiple radio connections through each of the plurality of connecting cells.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A base station may receive positioning information for a first user equipment (UE), the first UE supporting sidelink communications via a sidelink interface with one or more roadside units. The base station may identify that a second UE is associated with the first UE, the association between the first UE and the second UE satisfying a threshold and the second UE supporting sidelink-assisted positioning. The base station may provide, to a network entity, a message indicating the positioning information for the first UE and identifying the first UE and the second UE.

Abstract: A radio frequency connection between a controlling device and a one of a plurality of controllable appliances in an environment is used to determine when the controlling device is pointing more towards the one of the plurality of controllable appliances relative to remaining ones of the plurality of controllable appliances. When it is determined that the controlling device is pointing more towards the one of the plurality of controllable appliances relative to remaining ones of the plurality of controllable appliances, the controlling device automatically makes active a command codeset usable to transmit commands to command functional operations of the one of the plurality of controllable appliances.

Abstract: A system contains a field-programmable gate array (“FPGA”), a controller, and a non-volatile memory (“NVM”) for providing user-defined logic functions. In one aspect, the controller, having a serial peripheral interface (“SPI”) port, is capable of processing information based on execution of instructions. NVM, having a memory SPI port, is configured to store configuration data persistently. FPGA includes multiple configurable logic blocks (“LBs”) configured to be selectively programmed to perform one or more user-defined logic functions in accordance with the configuration data. FPGA, in one embodiment, includes a master SPI (“MSPI”) port which is used to couple to the memory SPI port of NVM and a slave SPI (“SSPI”) port which is used to couple to SPI port of controller.

Abstract: Determining a sequence for providing a notification regarding activity recorded by a camera is described. In one aspect, a priority sequence for can be determined based on a variety of characteristics of the available devices registered with the home security system of the camera.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided and includes a communication circuit, a memory, and a processor connected to the communication circuit and the memory.

Abstract: A communication system includes a base station configuring an energy saving cell (ES cell) and a base station configuring a compensation cell (Comp cell). The ES cell is switchable between a switch-on state and a switch-off state. The Comp cell compensates for the coverage of the ES cell when the ES cell is in the switch-off state. Before the Comp cell starts compensating for the coverage, for example, before the ES cell decides to switch itself off in Step ST2101, in Step ST2201 for example, the base station configuring the ES cell notifies the UE being connected with the ES cell of the information about a Comp cell, for example, a Comp cell list.

Abstract: A method and system for providing information that enables easier and quicker access to an item related to a context of a device, and a computer-readable recording medium thereof are provided. The method includes detecting a context of a device, and displaying at least one virtual space corresponding to the detected context on a screen of the device. The virtual space is a Graphic User Interface (GUI) that is configured to register the detected context and information related to at least one item.

Abstract: A communication device (100) which operates as an application node which executes one or a plurality of applications includes: a communication unit (110) that executes communication with another logical node; and a control unit (130) that controls communication by the communication unit (110). The another logical node is a node which is applied with application function chaining (AFC) in which, in transmission/reception of an application message with the application node as a transmission source or a transmission destination, one or a plurality of application functions act on the application message midway along a path of the transmission/reception, and the control unit (130) causes the communication unit (110) to transmit, to the another logical node, a message according to a publishing/subscription model in order to transmit and receive the application message on which the one or the plurality of application functions act.

Abstract: An application for mobile devices that enables a server device to control multiple client devices with numerous features and capabilities relevant to both server and client devices, such as learning gamification and safety controls. Running on popular operating systems, this application is compatible with other mobile applications and provides a mechanism for the server device to override internal controls on one or more client devices with ability to configure access controls based on gamification features using parameters that include but not limited to applications, programs, goals, and rewards. This application includes safety and security control features that enables the server device to remotely monitor and control one or more client devices.

Abstract: A computerized method for determining whether a first network device located within a vehicle is a driver device or is within a driver envelope is disclosed. The computerized method includes operations of detecting (i) movement of the first network device at a speed above a predetermined threshold and (ii) presence of a transceiver, obtaining network device identifier—received signal strength indicator (RSSI) value pairing data from the transceiver, wherein the network device identifier—RSSI value pairing data, and when a RSSI value of the first network device is a greatest value included within the network device identifier—RSSI value pairing data, determining the first network device is the driver device and implementing a set of policies on the first network device, wherein implementation of the set of policies is configured to restrict functionality of the first network device according to a predefined list of functionalities.

Abstract: A method includes receiving an indication that a web-based application has been accessed for control of a robotic device by a mobile device, wherein the mobile device comprises one or more sensors to detect movement of the mobile device. The method further includes subscribing the web-based application to at least one motion event web API, wherein the at least one motion event web API listens normalizes motion data from the one or more sensors of the mobile device into one or more standardized motion parameters. The method additionally includes receiving the one or more standardized motion parameters of the mobile device from the at least one motion event web API. The method further includes converting the one or more standardized motion parameters into one or more requested movement commands for the robotic device. The method further includes sending the one or more requested movement commands to the robotic device.

Abstract: An alert peripheral device that provides sensory notification to a user of the device includes: a power subsystem; a communication mechanism by which notification signals is received from a first user equipment (UE) that generates and transmits the notification signals in response to detection of specific events at the first UE; and a response notification mechanism that provides a sensory response of the peripheral device following receipt of a notification of a detected event (NDE) signal. The device further includes an embedded controller coupled to each of the other components and which includes firmware that when executed on the embedded controller configures the embedded controller to: establish a communication link between the communication mechanism and the first UE; and in response to detecting a receipt of the NDE signal from the first UE, trigger the response notification mechanism to exhibit the sensory response.

Abstract: In an approach for precipitation detection, a processor trains a first machine learning model for detecting precipitation in a region using a first training set of data including a plurality of historical data from a plurality of mobile devices collected in the region and a plurality of quantitative precipitation estimation data. A processor trains a second machine learning model for detecting a location of a mobile device in the region using a second training set of data including both historical indoor and outdoor data from the plurality of mobile devices collected. A processor receives a current data from the mobile device. A processor determines whether the mobile device is located indoor or outdoor based on the current data. A processor compares the current data against a threshold set in the first machine learning model to indicate precipitation. A processor determines whether the current data exceeds the threshold.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring gameplay for stopping points and applying a setting preference at a next predicted timing point. The monitored gameplay may be based on object data received from an object server. The supervising control server may predict one or more starting and/or stopping timing points in stopping periods within a gameplay session. The predicting of the one or more starting and/or stopping timing points may be based on a comparison of the gameplay data to historical gameplay data. Then, a setting preference set by a supervisory account may be applied to a next predicted timing point.

Abstract: A signal processing device, which processes a baseband signal for wireless communication, includes a plurality of temperature sensors arranged to sense internal temperatures of the signal processing device, respectively, a threshold storage storing a plurality of thresholds, and a controller that estimates a surface temperature based on the sensed internal temperatures and performs a thermal mitigation operation based on the surface temperature and a plurality of temperature ranges defined by the plurality of thresholds.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling a plurality of wireless lighting devices. In an example embodiment of the present disclosure, the method includes the steps of: acquiring coordinate information having the plurality of wireless lighting devices mapped to coordinate values of a coordinate system; generating lighting control information indicating a response of at least one of the plurality of wireless lighting devices to produce a lighting shape of the coordinate system; and transmitting the lighting control information, wherein the lighting control information includes response information and function information, the response information indicates a lighting response of the wireless lighting device, and the function information indicates a response or non-response of the at least one wireless lighting device based on the coordinate values.

Abstract: A monitoring unit for security and automation in a premises are described. The monitoring unit uses remote configuration and control to enable monitoring of a premises. The monitoring unit provides multiple monitoring functions to respond to events within the space and alert a user at a remote device like a smartphone. An image sensor provides a wide field of view which can be segmented on the mobile device to enable specific areas to be viewed enabling the user to view the area and be alerted when an event occurs based upon a rules based configuration.

Abstract: A method for dynamically provisioning virtual subscriber identity modules (SIMS) to enable a user equipment (UE) to use a service from a service provider. The method can include a UE transmitting a user request to a virtual SIM marketplace. The virtual SIM marketplace can receive a plurality of service offers from a plurality of service providers. The virtual SIM marketplace can match details in the user request with offers made by the plurality of service providers. When a match is found, the virtual SIM marketplace can send user information from the user request to the matching provider. The provider can then send a SIM over-the-air (OTA) message to the UE. The UE can use the SIM-OTA message to enable the UE to provide a user device service on the provider's network.

Abstract: A wireless communication network manages a wireless access node. The wireless access node wirelessly exchanges user data with wireless User Equipment (UEs) and exchanges the user data with one or more network elements. The wireless access node generates status indicators that characterize wireless access node operation during the user data exchanges. An Element Management System (EMS) determines EMS load based on EMS operation and transfers load data that indicates the EMS load for delivery to the wireless access node. The wireless access node receives the load data transferred by the EMS. The wireless access node identifies individual priorities for individual ones of the status indicators. The wireless access node determines individual reporting times for the individual ones of the status indicators based on the load data and the individual priorities. The wireless access node transfers the individual ones of the status indicators to the EMS per the individual reporting times.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for machine learning for home understanding and notification. In one aspect, a method includes obtaining reference videos from a camera within a premises of a home, determining, from the reference videos, timing of actions in a routine that a particular person performs before leaving the home, determining from a sample video from the camera within the home that the particular person appears to be out of sync in performing a particular action based on the timing of actions in the routine determined from the reference videos, and in response, providing a notification to the particular person.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for communication configuration selection. One apparatus includes a receiver that receives configuration information for multiple communication configurations. The configuration information corresponds to services having different performance requirements, and the performance requirements include latency, reliability, peak data rate, efficiency overhead, control overhead, system capacity, or some combination thereof. The apparatus also includes a processor that selects a communication configuration of the multiple communication configurations. The apparatus communicates using the selected communication configuration.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit that acquires first communication information for connecting with an apparatus via a first network and second communication information for connecting with the apparatus via a second network, a determination unit that determines whether communication between an information processing apparatus and the apparatus via the first network based on the first communication information is possible, a connection unit that connects the information processing apparatus with the apparatus via the second network based on the second communication information when the communication via the first network is impossible, and a request unit that transmits a processing request to the apparatus via the first network when the communication via the first network is possible, and transmits the processing request to the apparatus via the second network when the information processing apparatus is connected with the apparatus via the second network.