Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of communications. Provided in an embodiment of the present invention are a method and device for network selection from shared networks, realizing network selection when a UE accesses a shared cell. The method comprises: a UE receives a network selection instruction; and the UE selects a target network according to the network selection instruction. The embodiment of the present invention is used to select a network from shared networks.

Abstract: In an information processing apparatus, a transmission unit transmits information stored by a storage unit to a communication apparatus when an access point corresponding to the information stored by the storage unit is an access point to which the communication apparatus is connectable, and transmits to the communication apparatus information on an access point selected using a displayed list when an access point corresponding to the information stored by the storage unit is not an access point to which the communication apparatus is connectable. The information processing apparatus communicates with the communication apparatus via an access point corresponding to information transmitted by the transmission unit.

Abstract: Policies that govern allocation of spectrum access credentials are established. The policies are configured to implement regulatory rules governing spectrum use in a geographic area. Policy establishment includes selecting, from a collection of predetermined general policy constructs that are generic to plural regulatory domains, general policy constructs to transform into protection instances. Policy parameter inputs are applied to policy parameter fields of the selected general policy constructs to establish the protection instances, the protection instances specify how regulatory rules are applied in the geographic area. Protection data values are applied to protection data fields of the protection instances to create instances of policies that are specific to the geographic area according to incumbent spectrum use in the geographic area.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein include a transmitter that transmits a power transmission signal (e.g., radio frequency (RF) signal waves) to create a three-dimensional pocket of energy. At least one receiver can be connected to or integrated into electronic devices and receive power from the pocket of energy. The transmitter can locate the at least one receiver in a three-dimensional space using a communication medium (e.g., Bluetooth technology). The transmitter generates a waveform to create a pocket of energy around each of the at least one receiver. The transmitter uses an algorithm to direct, focus, and control the waveform in three dimensions. The receiver can convert the transmission signals (e.g., RF signals) into electricity for powering an electronic device. Accordingly, the embodiments for wireless power transmission can allow powering and charging a plurality of electrical devices without wires.

Abstract: A control device includes: a receiving unit that receives a first beacon request for performing registration processing from a communication terminal device; a detection unit that detects a control signal indicating a request for starting the registration processing; a registration control unit that starts the registration processing when the detection unit detects the control signal and executes the registration processing for a certain period; and a transmission control unit that: transmits the beacon signal when the receiving unit receives the first beacon request in a period during which the registration control unit is executing the registration processing; and avoids transmitting the beacon signal when the first beacon request is received in a period during which the registration control unit is not executing the registration processing.

Abstract: A system and method for deploying and reading data from sensors or electronic beacons to create a sensor rich, Internet of Things environment. A beacon reader embodying an aspect of the present invention includes a computing chip, a Bluetooth or other radio frequency (RF) module, and an internet connectivity module. The beacon reader is configured for use with Bluetooth beacons or other RF transmitting devices or sensors, Wi-Fi transmitting devices, a network-connected database, a real time analytics engine configured for performing real time analysis and allowing bidirectional communication and information exchange, a network-connected computing device having a display, and a user interface. The beacon reader is configured to assign identifying information to the Bluetooth beacons or other RF transmitting devices; scan for and collect data from the beacons or transmitting devices; trigger proximity and/or data driven events; and send data to the database viewable in the user interface.

Abstract: Disclosed are a network connection method and system.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to cellular service recovery techniques using cell-specific cellular service history information for an accessory device. According to some embodiments, cellular service history information relating to cellular service loss occasions for each of one or more cells from which the accessory device has previously lost cellular service may be stored. It may be determined that cellular service loss is currently occurring from a cell for which cellular service history information relating to cellular service loss occasions is stored. Cellular service recovery may be attempted using the cellular service history information relating to cellular service loss occasions for the cell from which the current cellular service loss is occurring.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for obtaining a small cell identifier in a wireless communication system having a hierarchical cell structure are provided. The method includes obtaining a small cell identifier of a terminal in a wireless communication system of a hierarchical cell structure, transmitting resource information allocated for a Random Access Channel (RACH) of a terminal to a small base station, receiving state information regarding the RACH of the terminal from the small base station, determining at least one small base station adjacent to the terminal using the state information regarding the RACH, and transmitting cell IDentifier (ID) information of the determined small base station to the terminal.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a broadcast information sending method, a broadcast information receiving method, a device, and a system, relate to the communications field, and are used to reduce system overheads, and improve coverage performance. The method provided by the embodiments of the present invention includes: sending, by a network device on a physical broadcast channel PBCH, PBCH information to user equipment UE, and sending, by the network device, the PBCH information in a specific radio frame in each period T of the PBCH, where the PBCH information only includes information about a system frame number SFN, and the period T is greater than one radio frame.

Abstract: A method and system for minimizing battery power consumption of user equipment (UE) during inter-frequency cell discovery in heterogeneous network is disclosed. UE receives background scan configuration for specified frequency from the network and performs the background scan for detecting inter-frequency cell. The UE detects an inter-frequency cell on the frequency indicated in the background scan configuration, during the inactive time of DRX cycle. Further, UE indicates the physical cell identity of the detected cell to the network. Then the UE activates the normal measurement gap provided previously or the network configures normal measurement gap to the UE if not provided previously. Further, UE performs Reference signal Received Power (RSRP) and Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ) measurements of the detected cell. Then the UE reports these measurements to the network when the measurement report event condition is satisfied and the network handovers the UE to the detected cell.

Abstract: Performing data communications by a Dual SIM Dual Active (DSDA) user equipment (UE), while simultaneously conducting two concurrent voice calls. The UE may receive a request to perform data communications while conducting a first voice call on a first radio and concurrently conducting a second voice call on a second radio. The UE may then determine whether one of the voice calls is currently on hold. The UE may perform the data communications using the radio on which the held call is being conducted. The UE may therefore dynamically select available slots from the first radio and the second radio for performing the data communication, based on which of the first radio and the second radio has a voice call that is currently on hold. In some embodiments, the data communications may be performed using a Long Term Evolution (LTE) protocol stack.

Abstract: An enhanced transmitter for wireless power transmission is disclosed. The transmitter may be able to transmit radio frequency (RF) waves or pockets of energy for charging or powering an electronic device. The transmitter may include antenna element arrangements for receiving RF waves from a plurality of wireless sources and process them using a dedicated RF integrated circuit (RFIC) and set of antenna elements for receiving RF input signals from a plurality of wireless power sources. A digital signal processor (DSP) may be used to control reception using the dedicated RFIC and antenna elements of reception and to control transmission of wireless power selecting the transmitting RFICs and configuration of antenna elements to send RF waves or pockets of energy to a wireless receiver.

Abstract: A cell information transmission/reception method and an apparatus are provided for use in a wireless communication system. A cell information transmission method of a base station in a wireless communication system according to the present disclosure includes transmitting, by the base station, system information to a terminal, the system information including a neighbor cell list having at least one cell Identifier (ID), and transmitting, by the base station, cell information on at least one cell selected according to a predetermined rule based on the neighbor cell list to the terminal.

Abstract: A method implemented by a processor included in a mobile terminal which is configured to communicate with a communication network, including receiving from a network a first location identifier value in broadcast system information, detecting at least one mismatch between the first location identifier value and a second location identifier value, the second location identifier value included in a location update accept message received from the network, incrementing a value of a counter based on the detected at least one mismatch, determining that the value of the counter reaches a threshold, the threshold being a maximum number of the detected at least one mismatch between the first location identifier value and the second location identifier value, and updating the first location identifier value in a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) may be provided.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to perform appropriate priority control even when tethering is performed. A radio base station eNB of the present invention includes an instruction unit 12 configured to give an instruction to a priority call terminal UE#1 to transmit data through a mobile network when a transmission rate of data from the priority call terminal UE#1 falls below a predetermined threshold value in a state where a low priority call bearer is established between the radio base station eNB and a WiFi router 10.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a radio network node operable to group physical identities being used or expected to be used by wireless communication devices under the control of the radio network node into one or more groups. At least one of the groups is mapped to one or more service types associated with device-to-device services being offered or expected to be offered by the wireless communication devices. The radio network node sends grouping information that indicates the physical identities and the service type(s) for each of one or more of the groups.

Abstract: The present arrangement relates to a method performed by a user equipment (UE), comprising applying different requirement for a concerned inter-frequency measurement if the UE receives instruction from an eNB. The requirement for the concerned inter-frequency measurement is different than ones for inter-frequency measurements other than the concerned inter-frequency measurement.

Abstract: A first base station and a second base station, comprised in a wireless communication network, for managing a communication interface that is already set-up for communication between said base stations. The first base station determines to release said communication interface and sends, in response to the determination, a release message to the second base station. The release message commands the second base station to release the communication interface and comprises an indicator that indicates that it shall be avoided to attempt to again set up the communication interface and/or to set-up any further communication interface between the first base station and the second base station.

Abstract: Provisioning and access control for communication nodes involves assigning identifiers to sets of nodes where the identifiers may be used to control access to restricted access nodes that provide certain services only to certain defined sets of nodes. In some aspects provisioning a node may involve providing a unique identifier for sets of one or more nodes such as restricted access points and access terminals that are authorized to receive service from the restricted access points. Access control may be provided by operation of a restricted access point and/or a network node. In some aspects, provisioning a node involves providing a preferred roaming list for the node. In some aspects, a node may be provisioned with a preferred roaming list through the use of a bootstrap beacon.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods to support IP flow mobility (IFOM) via multiple wireless accesses in a wireless device are disclosed. The wireless device initiates network-based IFOM (NB-IFOM) to establish and manage IP flows. Support for NB-IFOM is negotiated during initial attach procedures to either or both wireless accesses and by using packet data network (PDN) connectivity procedures. The wireless device sends routing rules including priorities to apply to both existing and future IP flows or to future IP flows only. The wireless device requests to move IP flows from a source access to a target access. When a new wireless access is added to an existing PDN connection, an identical IP address for the wireless device is allocated as used for the existing PDN connection. The network establishes a GPRS tunneling protocol (GTP) tunnel for the new wireless access while maintaining a previously established GTP tunnel for the existing wireless access.

Abstract: A method is proposed of provisioning connectivity service data for a device when the device attaches to a telecommunications network. The connectivity service data comprises information required to enable connectivity between the device and at least one further device of the network. Dynamic data relating to the device is obtained as part of one of the device attaching to the telecommunications network and a previous attachment of the device to the network. The dynamic data is of a type that may change from one such attachment to another such attachment of the same device. The connectivity service data is then selected based on the obtained dynamic data. It is then arranged for the selected connectivity service data to be provisioned to the device.

Abstract: An Access Point (105) serving a small cell (202) in a cellular communication system (100) uses the User Equipment intra-frequency Primary Scrambling Code detection mode to detect neighbors inter-frequency by switching its carrier frequency to a frequency on which it is desired to check for neighbors (for a period long enough and/or often enough for it UE to have a reasonable chance of detecting such a neighbor). Received measurements on such neighbor cells (202, 203) may be used to compile a neighbor cell list if no such list has been preconfigured in the Access Point or if network listen results have provided only a limited number of detected neighbor cells.

Abstract: A mobile communication system according to an embodiment supports a cellular communication in which a data path passes through a network and a D2D communication that is a direct device-to-device communication in which a data path does not pass through the network. The mobile communication system comprises: an eNB 200 included in the network and configured to transmit D2D broadcast information; and a UE 100 configured to perform the D2D communication after receiving the D2D broadcast information from the eNB 200. The D2D broadcast information is information that enables the D2D communication even though the UE 100 is in a specific state in which a connection with the network is not established. The UE 100 performs the D2D communication in the specific state on the basis of the D2D broadcast information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for Discontinuous Reception (DRX)-aware Carrier Sense Adaptive Transmission (CSAT) communication in shared spectrum are disclosed. An access point, for example, may receive signals via a medium in accordance with a first RAT, and identify utilization of the medium associated with the first RAT based on the received signals. Based on the identified utilization of the medium, operation of a second RAT may be cycled between activated and deactivated periods of transmission over the medium in accordance with a Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) communication pattern. A Medium Access Control (MAC) Control Element (CE) may be transmitted to an access terminal associated with the second RAT to activate or deactivate the access terminal in accordance with the TDM communication pattern. The timing of the MAC CE transmission may be based on the TDM communication pattern and a DRX pattern associated with the access terminal.

Abstract: System and method embodiments are provided for network cell discovery. In an embodiment, a method in a mobile device includes receiving, at the mobile device, at least one parameter from a first network component, wherein the at least one parameter is associated with a discovery signal (DS) generated by and transmitted from a second network component, wherein the parameter specifies a time period between successive transmissions of the DS, an offset within the time period, and a duration of each transmission of the DS; receiving, at the mobile device, according to the time period and the offset, the DS from the second network component; and suspending reception on a first carrier radio resource during a gap in successive transmissions on the first carrier radio resource and receiving a signal on a second carrier radio resource during the gap, wherein the gap is determined according to the parameter.

Abstract: Sending short message service (SMS) messages and receiving a response report based at least in part on the sent SMS message, even if a communicative connection with the mobile communications network had been severed, so that duplication of the SMS message is avoided is disclosed. In this case, a communicative connection may be re-established and used to receive an acknowledgment from the mobile communications network and subsequently send another acknowledgement to the mobile communications network. The UE may also be configured to send an information element to the one or more elements of the mobile communications network to indicate that a communicative connection with the network is to remain established so that acknowledgements may be reconciled between the UE and the network. Additionally, the mobile communications network may be configured to transmit the SMS message only after receiving the acknowledgement from the UE, to avoid sending duplicate SMS messages.

Abstract: A wireless communication system includes a sending device and a receiving device. The sending device includes a first control unit that sends the state of a buffer by using a first wireless carrier, and a first random access management unit that manages random access performed by the sending device. The receiving device includes a second control unit that receives the state of the buffer by using the first wireless carrier and that performs a data exchange by using a second wireless carrier on the basis of the state of the buffer, and a second random access management unit that manages random access performed by the receiving device. The second random access management unit sends control information that includes a dedicated preamble that is unique to a device. The first and the second random access management units perform non-contention based random access that uses the dedicated preamble.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for a Mobile Station (MS) to select a network in a communication network are provided. The method includes searching for a first network, and searching for a second network that has a lower priority than the first network while searching for the first network.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, a system and a device for using a user equipment identity, and the method includes: the network side configures, for a user equipment performing carrier aggregation, the uniform Radio Network Temporary Identity (RNTI)(s) in the cell where the carrier aggregation is performed; the network side and the user equipment perform data reception and transmission using the uniform RNTI(s) configured in the cell where the carrier aggregation is performed. By the invention, a user equipment with carrier aggregation technology is able to perform the data reception and transmission with each cell using the RNTI(s).

Abstract: When a poor meter to socket connection occurs, there is the potential for arcing to develop which can result in a hot socket and a fire. Disclosed herein are methods for a meter to detect the occurrence of an arc condition in the socket by analyzing the RF noise on the channels of the communication spectrum used by the meter to communicate within its metering system. For example, by keeping a record of the normal background noise and looking for a broadband increase in the noise on all channels, arc detection can be achieved. Meter quantities such as temperature, current, voltage, and harmonic content may also be used in a standalone manner or in combination with broadband RF noise to detect an arc condition. A disconnect switch within the meter can be opened to remove the arc fault.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a method for use in a mobile communication device having at least a first communication system and a second communication system. The method includes conducting a network search with the first communication system to obtain network search information and providing the network search information to the second communication system in the mobile communication device to reduce a network search time of the second communication system.

Abstract: A wireless RF data transmission system has at least one base station transmitting control information on a control channel and high speed data on at least one data channel. At least one subscriber station receives the control information and data channels, adjusting a modulation and/or coding of reception of the data in response to the control information. Preferably, the control information is transmitted using a more robust modulation, such as QPSK, than used to transmit the data, which is preferably transmitted using either 16, 64 or 256 QAM. Additionally, timing or header information for the data may be included on the control channel.

Abstract: A method for measuring performed by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system is provided. The method includes: camping on a serving cell operating on a serving frequency; receiving a reselection priority information, the reselection priority information indicating signaled priorities for the serving frequency and a inter-frequency; determining whether to apply an implicit highest priority to the serving frequency for measurement; and measuring the inter-frequency based on the signaled priorities. The step of the determining comprises: wherein if the UE receives a logged measurement configuration for a logged Minimization Driving Test (MDT) and a type of the serving cell is a predetermined type, determining to apply a signaled priority for the serving frequency indicated by the reselection priority indication.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method device and system for recording an attendance. The method includes that: a Femto (74) receives a registration request or a de-registration request of a mobile terminal (72), wherein the registration request or the de-registration request includes an identifier of the mobile terminal (72); and the Femto (74) saves the identifier of the mobile terminal (72) and time corresponding to the registration request or the de-registration request of the mobile terminal (72) together to serve as an attendance record of a user corresponding to the mobile terminal (72). The method, device and system for recording an attendance solve the problems of great configuration difficulty and high cost of a system for implementing attendance recording in related technologies, and realize fully-automatic attendance statistics; and this implementation mode is easy to operate and low in cost.

Abstract: A system and method of remotely changing use of a cellular protocol at a vehicle includes: storing, in a network access device (NAD) at the vehicle, identities of one or more cellular bands that provide cellular service according to an up-to-date cellular protocol; wirelessly receiving at the vehicle a computer-readable instruction that deactivates the up-to-date cellular protocol; and in response to the computer-readable instruction, the vehicle: obtains the identities of the cellular bands stored in the NAD; stores the obtained identities in a non-volatile memory device located apart from the NAD; and erases in the NAD the identities of the cellular bands that provide cellular service according to an up-to-date cellular protocol.

Abstract: A wireless device may receive a BA-list from a wireless service provider. Before removing any cell frequencies already stored in the wireless device, the wireless device may determine if the BA-list is complete. If the BA-list is not complete, the cell frequencies already stored in the wireless device may be retained, and the cell frequencies received in the BA-list may be added to the storage. However, if the BA-list is complete, the cell frequencies already stored in the wireless device may be removed if they are not in the BA-list.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for efficiently reporting a master information block (MIB) decoding status of a neighbor cell in a wireless communication system are provided. The method includes receiving, by a user equipment (UE) and from an evolved Node B (eNB) of a serving cell, neighbor cell-related information for receiving an MIB of the neighbor cell, based on the neighbor-cell related information, decoding, by the UE, the MIB of the neighbor cell, and transmitting, by the UE, decoding information of the MIB to the eNB of the serving cell.

Abstract: The monitoring of control channels, such as the physical downlink control channel, may benefit from the influence of data buffer status information. In certain embodiments, a method includes monitoring a downlink channel (for example, a PDCCH) in active time. The method also includes monitoring an instantaneous status of a data buffer related to a user equipment and/or a base station. The monitoring of the downlink channel is guided by the instantaneous status as presently known.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and a corresponding system for managing quantity of carriers, based at least in part on consideration of a public land mobile network (PLMN) to which the user equipment device (UE) at issue subscribes. A base station serving the UE may determine the PLMN to which the UE subscribes and, based at least on the UE's PLMN, may determine a quantity of carriers on which to serve the UE, the determined quantity of carriers being at least one carrier. The base station may then configure an air interface between the base station and the UE to encompass the determined quantity of carriers, so that the base station is then set to serve the UE on the determined quantity of carriers.

Abstract: This method whereby a mobility management entity (MME) in a first communication system updates base station information in a converged network supporting multiple communication systems comprises the steps of: receiving a first message including changed information from a base station in a second communication system if information from and related to the base station in the second communication system has changed or if information related to a base station in the first communication system has changed; and updating with the changed information on the basis of the first message.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for stopping a device-to-device (D2D) operation in a wireless communication system is provided. A user equipment (UE) supporting proximity services (ProSe) stops an on-going D2D operation if at least one of conditions is satisfied. For example, when the UE detects any cell, when the UE finds a suitable cell, when the UE finds an acceptable cell, when the UE enters a connected state, or when the UE initiates radio resource control (RRC) connection establishment procedure, the UE may stops the on-going D2D operation.

Abstract: Method in a user equipment (120), a user equipment (120), a method in a base station (110) and a base station (110) for setting values of system parameters used within a wireless communication system (100). A first set of parameter values and an associated first tag is sent from the base station (110) to be received and stored by the user equipment (120). Further, a second set of parameter values and an associated second tag is sent from the base station (110) to be received and stored by the user equipment (120). When the base station (110) determine to change system information parameters, a command tag is sent, to be received by the user equipment (120), which apply the set of parameter values associated with the tag corresponding to the received command tag.

Abstract: A method for managing the provision of services in a telecommunication network, wherein the services are offered through a set of servers and the telecommunication network includes at least one first network entity and a plurality of second network entities, each second network entity being adapted to access a sub-set of the servers. The method includes: 1) receiving at the first network entity a request for a predetermined service from user equipment; and 2) at the predetermined first network entity, identifying, based on the service requested by the user equipment, the second network entity which, among the plurality of second network entities, has access to the server that, among the set of servers, allows meeting the request for the predetermined service.

Abstract: A method for searching network at startup, a Communication Processor (CP) and a terminal equipment are provided. The method includes: after the CP is powered on and initialized, determining characteristic information of networks supported by the CP; searching for available networks according to the network characteristic information, and obtaining available network information; and obtaining a network searching instruction transmitted from an Application Processor (AP), and determining a network searching result according to the available network information. The method reduces the time for searching network at startup.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting a notification about broadcasting services in a broadcasting system are provided. The method includes detecting a notification event related to a broadcasting service; generating a notification message about the notification event; determining which channel is used for a transmission of the notification message; and transmitting the notification message to a terminal or a group of terminals over the determined channel.

Abstract: A band of interest is divided into band segments. A scan frame is sent by a transmitter at a transmitting PLC node across each band segment. A receiver at a receiving node scans the band segments, listening for the scan frame. Upon detecting a scan frame, the receiving node measures the signal quality of each OFDM subcarrier modulated with symbols from the scan frame. The subcarrier signal quality values are stored in a table. Upon completion of the scan process, the table contains a signal quality value for each subcarrier within the band of interest. The table is then analyzed to find an operating band consisting of subcarriers with a highest average signal quality or a band that results in greater than a pre-determined minimum signal quality. The invented methods and embodiments may operate periodically to readjust the operating band configuration in the presence of electromagnetic interference including time-variant interference.

Abstract: This invention includes a method and a node (302) for locating objects in a structured overlay peer-to-peer network (500). Known distributed hash table DHT algorithms are not well suited for wild card searches. This problem has been solved by the current invention by using a node (302) configured with a finger table (310) and a stochastic selector (503) adapted to perform a stochastic search algorithm. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the stochastic search algorithm uses weighted probability values that are assigned to each established connection (312, 313, 314) between the node (302) and other nodes (303, 304, 305) in the overlay peer-to-peer network (500).

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communications and, more particularly, to techniques for power efficient operation of LTE MTC. A method is provided wireless communications by a user equipment (UE). The method generally includes signaling information regarding traffic requirements for the UE to a base station (BS) for use in persistent scheduling (PS), receiving signaling from the BS indicating PS opportunities of traffic for the UE, powering on the radio components for the PS opportunities, and powering down radio components between PS opportunities when traffic is not expected.

Abstract: An electronic device including processing circuitry configured to establish a first wireless communication channel with a user equipment (UE). The device also determines whether a second communication channel of at least a predetermined quality exists between the UE and a non co-baseband basestation (BS) while the first communication channel between the UE and the electronics device is maintained. The first communication channel and the second communication channel use different carrier resources.