Abstract: A method for displaying at least one image from a set of images while a computerized device such as a Smartphone is charging. The method, which will often be a software implemented method such as a downloadable Smartphone “app” will generally comprise using the Smartphone's graphical user interface to select a set of images to display while said Smartphone is charging, and also using the Smartphone's graphical user interface to determine a set of parameters to use to control the display of these images while the Smartphone is charging. The invention's software will additionally determine the charging status of the Smartphone. In operation, while the Smartphone is charging, the software will then display these images, often according to the previously entered set of parameters used to control the display of these images.

Abstract: Provided are a method and system for providing a sleep state in a device accessible to a wired or wireless network. Provided are a method and a system, which dynamically determine the optimal parameter in a sleep state depending on a network characteristic in providing the sleep state to a network-accessible terminal, and thus reduce the period of an active state of the network-accessible terminal, thereby considerably decreasing power consumption. Provided are a method and a system, which do not unnecessarily use a clock in an active state by selecting the optimal clock according to a purpose of transiting from the sleep state to the active state, and thus reduce the period of the active state of the network-accessible terminal, thereby considerably decreasing power consumption.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for customizing the service for a mobile device via near field communication (NFC). A mobile device may comprise an activation application operable to complete a provisioning process on the mobile device to enable the device for service. The activation application may require provisioning data to be input by a user or operator of the mobile device, where provisioning data may comprise service provider information, service preference information, branding information, technical parameters, user credentials, and/or other parameters needed to customize service enablement of the mobile device, and may be communicated to the mobile device via near field communication.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transitioning states or modes on a user equipment, the method having the steps of receiving, at a network element, a transition indication; checking a radio resource profile for the user equipment; and making a transitioning decision at the network element based on the received transition indication and the radio resource profile.

Abstract: A communication apparatus, which is capable of communicating with a first apparatus via a first communication interface and communicating with a second apparatus via a second communication interface, determines whether the first apparatus complies with a power-saving function of the first communication interface and selects, based on a result of the determination, a communication interface to be operated when the communication apparatus is set to be in a power-saving state from between the first communication interface and the second communication interface. Depending on an ambient environment, a communication interface to be operated during a power-saving operation is selected to increase a power-saving effect.

Abstract: A main processor of mobile phone changes from power saving state to active state for changing display in response to a sub processor for sensors, the main processor returning to the power saving state after changing the display. The main processor changes from power saving state to active state for storing information from the sub processor, the main processor returning to the power saving state after the storing function. The main processor selects the stored display data on the basis of the information from the sub processor to change display. The main processor receives and stores information from the sub processor in the boot up process or before finishing the operation. The sub processor is in the active state so as to control the sensor even in a case where the main processor is in the power saving state.

Abstract: An electronic lock with power failure control circuit includes a lock mechanism having a latchbolt movable between extended and a retracted positions and an electrically powered lock actuator to lock and unlock the latchbolt. The power failure control circuit includes a microcontroller and the lock is connected to a primary power source and an auxiliary power source, preferably supercapacitors and charger that can be turned on by the microcontroller and off when the charger signals a full charge. A power monitor circuit detects low voltage on the primary power supply and sets a power failure interrupt causing the microcontroller to execute power failure instructions that control the actuator so that the lock is placed into a desired locked or unlocked final state during the power failure. upon detection of the return of good power, the system resets the lock.

Abstract: An efficient wireless connection protocol is described.

Abstract: Provided are a data transmission method for a detached machine type communication (MTC) device and a mobile communication system providing an MTC service. The method includes sensing an MTC device performing a detachment procedure from a network, when the MTC device being detached is sensed, storing, at a first gateway (GW), context information about the MTC device being detached from the network, storing, at the detached MTC device, context information that has been lastly allocated and used before the detachment, receiving, at the first GW, downlink data transmitted from an MTC server to the detached MTC device, and buffering the received data, transmitting a paging message to the detached MTC device, and performing, at the MTC device receiving the paging message, an attachment process to the network, and receiving the DL data buffered in the first GW.

Abstract: A system and method to initiate a housekeeping operation at a mobile device is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a method at a mobile device includes modifying a scheduled housekeeping operation in response to determining that the mobile device is in a charging mode.

Abstract: A mobile station in a wireless network provides a presence indication when in a power saving state. The presence indication is sent periodically, and the period is dependent on whether the mobile station is stationary or in motion. The period may also be dependent on an asset protection level of the mobile station.

Abstract: An electronic device comprising a code comparer connected to the CPU (Central Processing Unit) and operated with integrated chips with low power consumption in a server database of SMS,MMS etc., and also may be operated in a Mobile phone. The code comparer may be operated with Integrated Chips within low power consumption obtained from the battery and/or external power supply in the server database of SMS, MMS etc., and also from battery of the Mobile phone. The code comparer may be used in blocking the unwanted, receiving the wanted, or blocking the unwanted and receiving the wanted SMS, MMS, E-mail, phone calls, voice SMS, voice MMS, fax, voice mail and other modes of communication. This data may be processed by the code comparer by comparing the numbers and/or words of the incoming communication in the memory device of the server database of a communication service center or of a mobile phone.

Abstract: An access point including a beacon module that determines a beacon interval and that defines a first portion and a second portion of the beacon interval during which the access point operates in a normal mode and a power save mode, respectively. On receiving a communication from a client station during the first portion, a control module does not transition the access point from the normal mode to the power save mode at an end of the first portion. If the communication is not received during the first portion, the control module transitions the access point from the normal mode to the power save mode at the end of the first portion and from the power save mode to the normal mode at an end of the second portion. A duration of the second portion is less than a scan time of the client station.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for transmitting energy-saving management information. The method includes: a base station and its neighboring base station encapsulating and transmitting the energy-saving management information through an interface message. The invention further discloses a corresponding method for implementing base station energy saving, a system for transmitting the energy-saving management information, and a system for implementing base station energy saving. The invention can be used to solve transmission of the energy-saving information between base station devices of a network, and avoid the problems, for example, handoff and coverage loss caused by the base station being required to be shut off due to reasons such as energy saving, etc., thus guaranteeing network performance and user experience when the base station is performing the energy saving operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mobile terminal technologies and describes a mobile terminal and shutdown device and a method thereof, the shutdown device comprising a power on-off key and a time delay circuit, and the shutdown device further comprising a first inductor and a first MOS tube that is connected with the main control chip; wherein the time delay circuit is used to adjust device parameters by setting a delay time. If the power on-off key is pressed for longer than the delay time, the first inductor controls the first MOS tube to cut off the connection with the main control chip, thereby shutting down.

Abstract: An energy conservation module may be included in a mobile communication device that receives requests for services from application programs running in the device. For each request, the energy conservation module may determine which of different, selectable ways of performing the request is likely to be the most energy efficient. The energy conservation module may then cause the request to be performed in this most energy-efficient way. This determination may be dynamic and based on current operating conditions. Middleware between the application programs and an operating system may be included that presents various APIs to the application programs to allow them to easily invoke this functionality. The different, selectable ways of performing the services may be of any type, including different, selectable computer network interfaces (e.g., Wi-Fi and cellular) and whether a complex computation should be performed within or outside of the mobile communication device.

Abstract: A wireless communication device is disclosed that is capable of reduced power consumption. Uplink and downlink sub-frames in a WiMAX, 802.16m or LTE environment often include several vacant symbols during which power-hungry hardware and software components need not operate at full power. By analyzing a physical layer beacon and control information of a received signal, the specific locations of data bursts can be determined, as well as periods of needed operation of a receiver module to effectively decode those data bursts. The receiver module can otherwise be controlled to operate in a LOW power state during remaining periods of vacant time, thereby conserving power consumption and extending battery life.

Abstract: A subscriber station is configured to extend a battery life using a method for envelope tracking power amplification. The subscriber station includes a main processor configured to perform a plurality of functions to operate the subscriber station. The subscriber station also includes a power source configured to provide power to one or more components in the subscriber station and an envelope tracking power amplifier (ET PA) configured to amplify a signal. The ETPA also is configured to estimate and adaptively maintain the envelope and RF signal time alignment during operation of the ET PA.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mobile terminal power management is provided in this invention, which belongs to communication field. The method comprises: obtaining a reserving condition and power consumption per unit time of an application requiring power reservation, the reserving condition comprising a reserving time; according to the reserving condition and the power consumption per unit time, calculating an amount of power required to be reserved for the application; and reserving power for the application according to the amount of power required to be reserved for the application. The apparatus comprises: an obtaining module, a calculation module, and a power reservation module. Through calculating an amount of power required to be reserved during a reserving period of time for the application requiring power reservation, this invention can guarantee the use of an important application or application of priority as selected by a user.

Abstract: A particular method includes receiving a power save polling frame from a station at an access point. The method also includes, in response to receiving the power save polling frame, transmitting a frame from the access point to the station indicating whether traffic associated with the station is buffered at the access point. Another particular method includes transmitting a frame from the station to the access point indicating that the station is to enter the power save mode and refraining from entering the power save mode until receipt of an end of data frame. Yet another particular method includes receiving a fetch trigger frame at an access point and refraining from transmitting one or more fetched data frames from the access point until a fetch time has elapsed or a delivery trigger frame is received. The access point is configured to communicate with other stations during the fetch time.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for operating a wireless mobile station configured to communicate with a wireless access point are described. A first awake timer may be started in response to receiving a beacon signal from the wireless access point. The beacon signal may indicate that data is available or pending for the wireless mobile station. A second awake timer may be started in response to data received from the wireless access point. When the second awake timer expires, the wireless mobile station may return to the sleep state. In one embodiment, the first awake timer counts for a first period of time and the second awake timer counts for a second period of time which is shorter than the first period of time. The RF radio may be in a higher power state when the first and/or the second awake timers are counting. In one embodiment, the wireless mobile station and the wireless access points may be synchronized using target beacon transmission times of the beacon signal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are exemplary techniques for managing power in a direct wireless link between two wireless devices. The present disclosure provides at least three direct link power management techniques: Fast Resumption Mode (FRM) wherein the direct link is resumed automatically at a specified timing synchronization function (TSF); Slow Resumption Mode (SRM) wherein the direct link may be resumed by sending a Resume-Request via the access point; and Reverse Polling (RP), wherein one peer station of the direct link is continually awake and the other peer station uses reverse polling to start a service period. Thus, a method for power management of a direct wireless link between two wireless devices is disclosed.

Abstract: A user equipment, a small cell and an operation method thereof are provided. The small cell includes a processor and a transceiver. The processor is configured to generate a maintaining downlink signal when the small cell is in an off-state. The maintaining downlink signal utilizes fewer radio resources compared to a normal downlink signal which is generated when the small cell is in an on-state. The transceiver is electrically connected to the processor and configured to continuously transmit the maintaining downlink signal when the small cell is in the off-state and receive an uplink signal from the user equipment. The processor further switches the small cell from the off-state to the on-state according to the uplink signal.

Abstract: Stations in standby mode periodically wake up to check for buffered data at the access points. Traditionally, the information is available by checking the periodic beacon frame for a traffic indication map (TIM). Unfortunately, the length of beacons has steadily increased with the progression of the various wireless standards requiring stations to wake up for longer periods to merely check for buffered data. Several approaches are disclosed which address this shortcoming, including the broadcast of TIM frames, the partial reception of beacon frames and the use of an embedded TIM frame within a beacon frame.

Abstract: An apparatus and method measures power of channels generated by a multiple-carrier transmitter that upconverts a plurality of baseband signals to a corresponding plurality of assigned carrier frequencies to generate an RF wideband signal. A measurement module's input interface receives a selected baseband signal and a corresponding assigned carrier frequency as well as the RF wideband signal. An undersampling component undersamples the RF wideband signal for a sampling interval to generate a plurality of measured aliased samples. A determination component determines a plurality of determined aliased samples based on the selected baseband signal upconverted to the corresponding assigned carrier frequency. A correlator correlates the plurality of measured aliased samples with the plurality of determined aliased samples to produce a correlation result.

Abstract: In a method and system for automatically bringing a cell into DTX mode, a time period is introduced during which the outcome of bringing a cell into DTX mode is observed. The cell can return to a transmission mode if the outcome is non-satisfactory as determined by some criteria. Hereby an improved automated DTX method can be implemented which helps save energy in a cellular radio system.

Abstract: In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention, there is at least a method, apparatus which may include operations that result from operation of computer program code, and a plurality of coupled logic circuit elements constructed to carry out the associated functions for, in response to signaling received from a network access node, prematurely terminating operation of a timer running on a user equipment, the timer being used to control how long the user equipment is considered uplink time aligned, and performing operations defined to be executed upon the timer expiring. Further, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention there is signaling a user equipment to prematurely terminate operation of a timer running on the user equipment, the timer being used to control how long the user equipment is considered uplink time aligned, and reserving an uplink resource for the user equipment.

Abstract: A method for increasing data rate in wireless communications includes selectively activating a plurality of hardware accelerators, and performing, using the hardware accelerators, data processing for modem data based on parameters received from a processor.

Abstract: A system for automatically setting a power saving mode according to a location of a device, such as a TV. The system includes an interface, e.g. GPS receiver, terrestrial broadcast receiver, network interface, etc. for coupling the device to one or more external devices; a processor; programming executable on said processor for performing the following steps: determining the location of the device via communication with the one or more external devices; establishing a power consumption mode according to the determined location of the device and one or more power consumption regulatory requirements associated with said device location; and adjusting a function of the device to modify the power consumption of the device according to said power consumption mode.

Abstract: A method for controlling light emitting elements includes: obtaining a first light intensity value detected by an ambient light sensor in a terminal device and obtaining a second light intensity value detected by an image capturing apparatus in the terminal device under same lighting conditions; determining a standard light intensity value corresponding to the second light intensity value according to a preset mapping between a light intensity value of the image capturing apparatus and a standard light intensity value of the ambient light sensor; obtaining a calibration parameter for the ambient light sensor according to the first light intensity value and the standard light intensity value; obtaining a detected light intensity value detected by the ambient light sensor when light emitting elements in the terminal device need to be controlled; and controlling the light emitting elements in the terminal device according to the detected light intensity value and the calibration parameter.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically roaming with a wireless device. A signal strength of a first wireless signal is sampled at a time interval. A determination is made whether the signal strength is less than a threshold for a predetermined duration. The wireless device is set to roam on a second wireless signal in response to the signal strength of the first wireless signal being less than the threshold for the predetermined duration. The wireless device is reset to a default setting for communication after a predetermined duration.

Abstract: A mobile station UE according to the present invention includes: a determination unit 14 configured to determine whether to notify a measurement result based on the radio quality in the serving cell and the neighboring cell measured by the measurement unit 13, and the parameter acquired by the parameter acquisition unit 12; and a notification unit 15 configured to notify the radio base station eNB of the measurement result when the determination unit 14 determines that the measurement result is to be transmitted, in which only when a first predetermined period or more has elapsed after the mobile station UE starts to communicate with the serving cell, the determination unit 14 is configured to determine whether to notify the measurement result.

Abstract: A wireless network apparatus provides a wireless communication service for wireless devices through a first virtual access unit. The wireless network apparatus includes a determining module for outputting a first determination result when a wireless device enables the power saving mode and joins to a multicast group; a virtual access unit creating module for creating a second virtual access unit based on the first determination result outputted by the determining module; and a control module for controlling the second virtual access unit to provide a wireless communication service for the wireless device based on the first determination result outputted by the determining module.

Abstract: Devices, methods and computer-readable media for controlling a device timeout parameter are disclosed. For example, a device receives a condition for modifying a timeout parameter and a modification. The device then detects the condition for modifying the timeout parameter and applies the modification to the timeout parameter in response to detecting the condition. A method determines a maximum time for a timeout parameter of a device and transmits a message to the device indicating the maximum time for the timeout parameter. A further method determines a condition for modifying a timeout parameter of a device and a modification. The method then transmits a message to the device indicating the condition for modifying the timeout parameter of the device and the modification.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to communication of data in a wireless communication system that enables relaying of data between an originating node (3) and a destined node (1). In the arrangement information of a radio resource allocated to the destined node is provided where after communications on the allocated resource are monitored. Relaying of data between the originating node (3) and the destined node (1) is controlled based on the monitoring.

Abstract: Methods and devices enabling improved switch-on procedures during the reactivation of base stations already switched off to save power are provided. In accordance with one embodiment a method of activating a de-activated cell in a cellular radio system is provided. First measurements are collected from a number of user equipments connected to the cellular radio system. Based on the collected measurements a model for mapping a cell, the best cell, providing the least power increase in the cellular radio system when activated is constructed. When the traffic demand of the cellular radio system cannot be served using already activated cells it is determined to activate the cell that is mapped as the best cell to be activated. Hereby, the cells of a cellular radio system can be managed to maximally utilize the energy used in the system.

Abstract: The application relates to wireless network selection. The effect of wireless network selection upon operation time of the mobile device is considered in making the wireless network selection.

Abstract: A connection dormancy method for a wireless communication device, the wireless communication device and computer readable recording medium using the same are provided. The method includes recording connection information between the wireless communication device and at least one target device, and generating at least one connection establishing time according to the connection information. The method also includes determining using either a first dormancy waiting time or a second dormancy waiting time as a default dormancy waiting time according to the at least one connection establishing time, and disconnecting a connection between the wireless communication device and the at least one target device after the connection is idled for the default dormancy waiting time.

Abstract: The present specification describes techniques and apparatus that enable wireless devices to communicate effectively at short ranges. In one implementation, the transmit power of a transmitting device is reduced to permit a receiving device to demodulate a signal.

Abstract: Conserving battery by a wireless user equipment (UE) device in substantially stationary conditions. A first wireless link may be established with a first cell. It may be determined that the UE device is substantially stationary. One or more signal strength and/or signal quality metrics associated with the first wireless link may be measured. The one or more signal strength and/or signal quality metrics may be below a first threshold. The UE may ordinarily be configured to perform a search for neighboring cells if the one or more signal strength and/or signal quality metrics are below the first threshold. The UE may not actually perform a search for neighboring cells, based on determining that the UE is substantially stationary.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method to be performed by a wireless communications device. The wireless communications device includes at least a first wireless module and a second wireless module. According to the method, the wireless communications device obtains a quality indicator of the first wireless module. Then, the wireless communications device examines the quality indicator to determine whether to restrain a transmission power of the second wireless module for the first wireless module.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method as regards how a network side gets a MSS into the idle mode in a wireless MAN, including: the PA/BS sends a DREG_CMD to the MSS; the MSS sends a DREG_REQ message to the PA/BS, according to the DREG_CMD message, requesting to enter the idle mode; the PA/BS releases the link of the MSS and updates the data of the anchor PC/LR after receiving the DREG_REQ message. The present invention specifies the process of a MSS entering the idle mode initiated by the network and the settings of relevant parameters, thus enhancing the stability of the process of entering the idle mode and saving the system resources.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method for partitioning an energy or power source. The energy source may be, for example, a battery or batteries or other power supply or power supplies for an electronic device, such as a cell phone, or mobile device. The energy source (battery for example), or power supply, provides power to a cell phone, or mobile device or any other load or power consuming device. Partitioning this energy source is a technique for controlling its operation so that power is provided to the power consuming device, such as a cell phone more efficiently, thereby extending the length of time the phone can be used between re-charging.

Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus and an operation method thereof and a computer readable media are provided. The portable electronic apparatus comprises a touch display unit, and an electronic notebook is displayed in the touch display unit. When the touch display enters a power saving mode, and a trigger event is detected, the power saving mode is ended, and the electronic notebook is directly displayed in the touch display unit without displaying a screen lock mode before displaying the electronic notebook.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes techniques and apparatuses for reducing power consumption of a multi-antenna transceiver. In some aspects, the techniques and apparatuses minimize power consumption while maintaining a threshold level of performance, maximize performance while maintaining a threshold power-consumption limit, or optimize power consumption and performance. To do so, the techniques and apparatuses use a subset of the transceiver's available antennas, RF chains, and/or baseband receive chains.

Abstract: Wireless communication techniques are described. In one or more implementations, techniques are described that involve active power control such that a device may bypass use of a power amplifier to communicate wirelessly. In one or more additional implementations, wireless communication techniques are described in which multiple bands may be leveraged to provide wireless communication. In one or more further implementations, wireless communication techniques are described in which a frame buffer on a receiving device is leveraged by a sending device. Yet further, in one or more implementations wireless communication techniques are described in which a sending device employs codec adaptation. Still yet further, in one or more implementations, wireless communication techniques are described which may be used to change characteristics of a channel used to communicate data.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing confirmed OTA terminal configuration includes a processing element configured to communicate configuration data to a mobile terminal. The processing element is also configured to initiate a confirmation sequence to confirm proper receipt of the configuration data at the mobile terminal, and to receive information indicating whether the configuration data was properly received at the mobile terminal.

Abstract: A method of controlling a portable device having a humidity sensor is provided. The method includes measuring a humidity level around the portable device using the humidity sensor when a call event occurs, comparing the measured humidity level with a preset threshold value, and controlling on/off of a display unit of the portable device according to a comparison outcome.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system for geographical tracking entry and/or exiting of an asset into and/or out of a defined geographical boundary and reporting the same. Entry and exit tests compare position fixes with various thresholds and parameters to determine if the asset has entered or exited the geographical boundary. Tests are sequenced such that tests having lower levels of complexity (lower order) are performed before tests having higher levels of complexity (higher order). In this way, most position fixes are processed using computations having a lower order of mathematical complexity than conventionally implemented.

Abstract: A communication system is configured that includes a mobile terminal, one or more relay devices, and a base station for communicating with the mobile terminal via any of the one or more relay devices, where the mobile terminal includes a reception unit for receiving a reference signal transmitted from the one or more relay devices, a determination unit for determining a relay device to be used for communication with the base station based on the reference signal received by the reception unit from the one or more relay devices, and a transmission unit for transmitting to the base station information indicating the relay device determined by the determination unit.