Abstract: According to an embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes an operation device and a controller. The operation device receives an instruction to turn off a power supply from a power supply device. when the operation device receives the instruction to turn off the power supply from the power supply device, the controller transmits a request of disconnection of the communication to the external apparatus. Further, the controller turns off the power supply from the power supply device after waiting for a predetermined time period after the transmission of the disconnection request.

Abstract: A control system a control device, and a mobile device for controlling a vehicle are provided. The control device is adapted to be disposed on a vehicle. The mobile device is configured to establish a connection with the control device via a bluetooth transmission interface. When the connection is established, the control device and the mobile device perform an audio verification means (or optionally also perform a bluetooth verification means) such that the control device performs verification on the mobile device via the transmission of an audio signal (or optionally also via the transmission of a bluetooth signal) and accordingly detects the relative position between the mobile device and the vehicle. In particular, when the mobile device is verified, the control device performs a control function on the vehicle according to the operating state of the vehicle and the relative position between the mobile device and the vehicle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure resolve problem of power consumption caused because an AP is frequently woken up. This solution includes: receiving, by a modem, pre-processing information, which is sent by an application processor AP, of an application, where the pre-processing information includes at least a period range value and first data that are of the application, the period range value is used to represent frequency at which the application needs the AP to send and receive the first data, and the first data is data that the application needs the AP to send to a server; invoking, by the modem, preset functions according to the period range value and a time at which the modem receives the pre-processing information, to determine a sending time of the first data; and sending, by the modem, the first data to the server according to the sending time.

Abstract: A method for switching a screen state, a terminal, and computer-readable medium are provided. The method includes: transmitting a transmission sound wave when it is detected that the screen state of the terminal is in a light-on state during a voice communication session, the transmission sound wave being a sound wave of a pre-defined frequency; determining a target detection region when a target receiving sound wave is received through a plurality of pre-installed sound wave receiving devices, the target receiving sound wave being formed by reflecting the transmission sound wave by a target object; and switching the screen state of the terminal from the light-on state into a light-off state when it is determined that the target object is located in the target detection region.

Abstract: A method for controlling data communication in a terminal is provided. The method includes sensing whether a voice call occurs in the terminal, determining whether a data suspension condition is satisfied during the voice call, and suspending the data communication in the terminal during the voice call if the data suspension condition is satisfied. An apparatus for controlling data communication in a terminal is provided. The apparatus includes a communication unit configured to communicate data between the terminal and a base station, and a controller configured to detect whether a voice call occurs in the terminal, determine whether a data suspension condition is satisfied after the voice call occurs, and cause the communication unit to suspend the data communication in the terminal while the data suspension condition is satisfied.

Abstract: A self-organizing network switching matrix is provided. The self-organizing network switching matrix can receive a first set of communications data from a set of base transceiver stations wherein the communications data includes a radio simulcast. It can send the first set of communications data to a subset of remote transceiver units in a set of remote transceiver units. A second set of communications data can be received from the first subset of remote transceiver units. A set of network activity data can be generated based on monitoring the receiving of the second set of communications data from the first subset of remote transceiver units for a defined network activity. The subset of remote transceiver units can be adjusted based on the network activity data. In this regard, the self-organizing network switching matrix facilitates automated capacity management providing just in time network dimensioning.

Abstract: An electronic device power supply system includes a plurality of electronic devices and an external power supply. The plurality of electronic devices includes a master device and a plurality of slave devices coupleable to the master device one by one. Each electronic device has a power node. The master device includes a power module capable of supplying power for one of the slave devices coupled to the master device and next slave device via the power point. When each slave device is coupled, the slave device sends local rated power to the master device. The power module stops suppling power to a last coupled slave device when the rated power of the last coupled slave devices is over the surplus power of the master device, and the external power supply is coupled to the last coupled slave device.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a user equipment performs handover from a fixed cell to a moving cell by receiving, from the fixed cell, measurement configuration information containing measurement report conditions on the moving cell, if the measurement results on the moving cell satisfy the measurement report conditions, reporting, to the fixed cell, the measurement results on the moving cell, configuring a secondary connection in the moving cell in addition to a primary connection in the fixed cell, releasing the primary connection in the fixed cell and switching secondary connection in the moving cell to a new primary connection.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmit a Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH) with a lower Additional Maximum Power Reduction (A-MPR). A target power (PPUCCH_TARGET) can be set to power control a PUCCH transmission. A first maximum device output power (PCMAX_L1) can be computed for transmitting a first PUCCH RB in a first slot of a subframe. A second maximum device output power (PCMAX_L2) can be computed for transmitting a second PUCCH RB in a second slot of a subframe. A first difference in power can be determined by subtracting the target power (PPUCCH_TARGET) from the first maximum device output power (PCMAX_L1). A second difference in power can be determined by subtracting the target power (PPUCCH_TARGET) from the second maximum device output power (PCMAX_L2).

Abstract: A dynamic time division duplex (TDD) mechanism for small cellular networks is disclosed. The mechanism dynamically allocates radio resource usage with commensurate increases in throughput and reductions in latency. For example, scheduling data comprising scheduling information data can be received by a device, wherein the scheduling information data comprises uplink allocation data. Then the device can switch from a first mode to a second mode as a function of the uplink allocation data, and transmission data can be transmitted in a subframe of a frame by skipping a resource allocated for the scheduling information data.

Abstract: A method for protecting a mobile communication network from performance impacts includes determining whether to apply a forwarding functionality or an alternative treatment functionality for downlink data packets directed to the specific IP-address or to the specific range of IP-addresses of the user equipment, wherein the application of the forwarding functionality versus the alternative treatment functionality of the filter element is based on load conditions of the mobile communication network at a reception time of the downlink data packets at the core network; and providing the forwarding functionality or the alternative treatment functionality for the downlink data packets directed to the specific IP-address or to the specific range of IP-addresses of the user equipment.

Abstract: A voltage regulator includes an integrated circuit, a first power supply circuit, and a second power supply circuit. The integrated circuit includes a first core through which passage of current is continued in a power-saving mode, and a second core through which passage of current is halted in the power-saving mode. A determination unit determines whether operational status of the second core is a predetermined state that increases consumed current of the second core. A detecting unit detects a second DC voltage output from the second power supply circuit when the determination unit determines the operational status of the second core to be the predetermined state. A voltage adjusting unit adjusts the second DC voltage such that difference in voltage between the detected second DC voltage and a required voltage of the second core is equal to or less than a predetermined specified voltage difference.

Abstract: A mobile communication method in which a radio terminal connects to a network so as to perform a communication, comprises: a step in which the radio terminal detects an occurrence of a connection failure with the network in a connected state; and a step of sending a radio link failure (RLF) report regarding the detected connection failure, from the radio terminal to the network. In the step of sending the RLF report, the radio terminal sends time information, which is contained in the RLF report, for identifying a time of occurrence of the connection failure, to the network.

Abstract: There is provided a method of operating a node (512, 520, 1102) for use by a first network (502, 504), the first network (502, 504) applies an authentication process to allow a subscriber access to a network, wherein authentication information used in the authentication process is derived using a key associated with a subscriber identity of a subscriber, the key being stored in either a location within the first network (502, 504) or external to the first network (502, 504).

Abstract: A central transmits, to a peripheral connected with the central, re-connection information indicating a timing of a re-connection after a disconnection. Subsequently, the central executes a connection discontinuing process based on the re-connection information. In addition, the central controls power supply for wireless communication at a timing determined based on the re-connection information. Thereafter, the central executes a re-connection process with the peripheral based on the re-connection information shared therewith prior to the disconnection.

Abstract: A dual chipset architecture, a method of operating a scheduler for a dual chipset architecture, and a computer program product for operating a scheduler for a dual chipset architecture. In an embodiment, the dual chipset architecture comprises a high performance processor, a low performance processor, and a scheduler for the processors. The scheduler is provided for determining an expected data traffic flow to the chipset, and for selectively enabling the high and low performance processors, based on this expected data flow, ahead of this expected data flow reaching the chipset. In one embodiment, a specified data traffic indicator is associated with the expected data traffic flow, and the scheduler uses this specified data traffic indicator to determine the expected data traffic flow. In an embodiment, this specified data traffic indicator is a value for a defined window size for the expected data flow.

Abstract: Systems and methods for communications with wearable devices having displays with low boot time are provided. In one example embodiment, a display command is received at a low-power processor, and the low-power processor boots a video processor. The video processor then boots a high-speed processor as part of managing display of content. In certain embodiments, a low-power wireless connection from a camera to a client device is established. Based on this connection, the low-power processor initiates boot-up of a high-speed processor and wireless communication circuitry, which is used to receive content for display on the wearable device.

Abstract: A mobile phone 10 comprises a display 14, and establishes wireless communication of a dormant system with a base station (100). In a case where a first function (62) or the like is performed by a user operation, when a communication period of the wireless communication is ended, a communication state is transited to a dormant state after an active state is maintained. In contrast, in a case where the display 14 is made in a screen-off due to no user operation, when the communication period of the wireless communication is ended, a communication state is transited to a dormant state while the active state is not maintained.

Abstract: Various embodiments may provide systems and methods among wireless nodes in a wireless communication network that enable balancing the batteries in the wireless nodes to be depleted at approximately the same rate. Various embodiments intelligently and dynamically swap master/slave roles among wireless nodes (e.g., wireless earpieces) coupled to a wireless source device to optimize battery life in both wireless nodes. The various embodiments may provide methods and systems for swapping master-slave roles so that there is reduced impact on the user experience.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a method of controlling a station may be provided. The method may include receiving a first signal from an access point, the first signal including information indicating a time period. The method may further include deactivating the station after receiving the first signal and before expiry of the time period. The method may also include activating the station upon expiry of the time period.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for transmitting data in a wireless LAN system. The method for transmitting data comprises the steps of: generating an activation request frame including end-point terminal identifier information for operating an end-point terminal connected to a relay device and in a wake mode; and transmitting the activation request frame to the relay device. As a result, the occurrence of a buffer overflow in the relay device can be prevented.

Abstract: In an error response circuit an analysis circuit unit analyzes a command transmitted from a first circuit section to a second circuit section, and detects a status of data transfer between the first circuit section and the second circuit section. A response circuit unit generates an error signal in accordance with the detected status of the data transfer in response to the second circuit section changing from a first power consumption state to a second power consumption state in which power consumption is lower than power consumption in the first power consumption state. A switching circuit unit transmits the error signal to the first circuit section in place of a response signal that is responsive to the command and transmitted from the second circuit section to the first circuit section.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed for adaptive graphics subsystem power and performance management including adjusting one or more power management or performance attributes for a graphics subsystem for a computing platform based on a comparison of a current quality metric to a target quality metric. The current and target quality metric to be separately determined based on current and target quality of service (QoS) values for power management and performance for at least portions of the computing platform.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described for wireless communication. A station (STA) may be in the coverage area of a number of access points (APs). The STA may select an AP based on signal strength for each available AP. However, using only signal strength for selecting an AP may be insufficient, such as if an AP is a soft AP and may be connected to a number of different networks. As such an AP may transmit network information to the STA. The STA may request the network information through a probe request. The network information may be transmitted to the STA as a beacon or a probe response. The STA may use the network information in addition to the signal strength when determining an AP to select. An AP may transmit network information if a change in network conditions is detected.

Abstract: A communication method based on identifying information assignment in a wireless local area network (WLAN) system, performed by a station (STA), is provided. The method includes receiving an identifier assignment message from an access point (AP), wherein the identifier assignment message comprises identifying information for the STA, and TIM offset information for a time point at which at least one traffic indication map (TIM) element for the STA starts to be transmitted; receiving a first TIM element from the AP at a time point indicated by the TIM offset information; determining whether the first TIM element comprises the identifying information; and receiving a first data frame from the AP if the first TIM element contains the identifying information.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication system, a detection server, a control apparatus, a mobile communication apparatus, a network optimizing method, and a program which can execute optimization of network processing based on a change of use characteristics. A mobile communication system according to the present invention includes: a detection server that detects a characteristics change of a mobile communication apparatus based on an event notice transmitted from the mobile communication apparatus; and a control apparatus that determines control contents related to the mobile communication apparatus based on the characteristics change of the mobile communication apparatus detected by the detection server, and sets the determined control contents to a processing node that executes data transfer processing between the mobile communication apparatus and another mobile communication apparatus or control processing related to the data transfer processing.

Abstract: An electronic device and a method for performing a function in the electronic device are provided. The method includes recognizing that the electronic device is at a first state, the first state including that electronic device is in an overturned and stationary state or that a predetermined amount of a display of the electronic device is covered; detecting a specific event in the first state; outputting a color notification associated with the detected specific event through at least a portion of the display; receiving a specific user input corresponding to the color notification, while outputting the color notification; and performing a function associated with the received specific user input.

Abstract: A method for displaying prompting information includes receiving prompting information of a first message by a terminal device; confirming a current use state by the terminal device; and if the current use state is a preset first use state, displaying first prompting information of the first message on a screen by the terminal device, wherein the first prompting information is prompting information hiding or obscuring a specific content of the first message.

Abstract: A method for receiving a backoff value at a wireless station is presented. A traffic indication map is received at the station, wherein a backoff number is implicitly assigned to the station based on a position of the station within the traffic indication map. The backoff value is determined by multiplying the backoff number by a predetermined time value.

Abstract: A method of controlling a computer including a display screen, the computer having a plurality of modes with respect to the display screen, includes: determining that the computer is set to a first lock mode after inactivity during a non-lock mode over a first time period before a second lock mode is set, the first lock mode, the second lock mode, and the non-lock mode being from among the plurality of modes; switching the computer from the first lock mode to the second lock mode when after inactivity over a second time period subsequent to the first time period; and returning, by a processor in the computer, the computer from the first lock mode to the non-lock mode when an input designating a position included in a certain area of the display screen is detected within the second time period.

Abstract: Methods, software, apparatus, and systems for policy-based access control are provided. In one embodiment, a method for providing policy-based access to a policy-controlled resource for a user, comprising: detecting an electronically encoded signal from a computer-controlled electronic access control service at a user-controlled computer-controlled electronic communications device proximate to the user; receiving an electronically encoded compliance query from the computer-controlled electronic access control service at the computer-controlled electronic communications device; determining an electronically encoded response to the electronically encoded compliance query using an electronically encoded, computer-controlled process on the computer-controlled computation device; and returning the electronically encoded response to the computer-controlled electronic access control service using the computer-controlled computation device.

Abstract: A communication apparatus may perform: receiving a specific signal from a first external apparatus via a second interface; changing a state of a first interface from a first state to a second state, in a case where the specific signal including predetermined information is received via the second interface while the state of the first interface is the first state; maintaining the state of the first interface in the first state, in a case where the specific signal not including the predetermined information is received while the state of the first interface is the first state; and performing a communication of target data with the first external apparatus via the first interface being in the second state, after the state of the first interface has been changed to the second state.

Abstract: A device that includes one or more processors may receive instructions to scan, at a given time, one or more channels in one or more frequency bands for presence of wireless devices in an environment of the device. The device may also identify one or more operations of the device that are occurring at the given time. The device may also adjust a duration of scanning the one or more channels based on the identified operations. The device may also cause a wireless receiver of the device to scan, for the adjusted duration, the one or more channels for the presence of the wireless devices.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring the performance of an individual during a fitness activity are disclosed. A method of monitoring the performance of a participant engaged in a fitness activity includes receiving a GPS signal during the fitness activity at a portable fitness device used by the participant; determining participant performance data based on the received GPS signal; at a stationary position beacon, transmitting location data associated with the location of the stationary position beacon; at a mobile participant receiver supported by the participant, receiving the location data from the stationary position beacon; and modifying the participant performance data based on the data received from the stationary position beacon.

Abstract: A heart generated signal is provided by a heart sensor of a mobile device to an analog to digital (A/D) converter for A/D converting the sensor provided signal. The A/D converted heart signal is processed to provide heart rate. The heart rate is recorded or stored in the mobile device or is transmitted in a wireless communication system. The mobile device receives sensor provided Electro Cardiogram (ECG) signal. The ECG signal is stored or is provided to an interface unit. The mobile device has transceivers for receiving and transmitting Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexed (OFDM) signals and for modulating and transmitting spread spectrum baseband signals. The spread spectrum baseband signals have cross-correlated in-phase and quadrature-phase filtered baseband signals.

Abstract: A capability for flexible communications within an energy-limited wireless system is presented. An energy-limited wireless node includes a communication module configured to switch between a sleep mode in which the communication module is not operable to communicate and an active mode in which the communication module is operable to communicate, a configurable auxiliary receiver configured to initiate switching of the communication module from the sleep mode to the active mode based on detection of a wake-up signal, and a controller configured to control configuration of the configurable auxiliary receiver to operate using an auxiliary receiver configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed is a power control method by a first device in a communication system. In the power control method, a first communication module is activated by supplying power to the first communication module without supplying power to the second communication module, data is received using the first communication module, the second communication module is activated by supplying power to the second communication module for transmitting the data to a second device using the second communication module, the data is transmitted to the second device using the second communication module, and the power supply to the second communication module is interrupted, if the data transmission is completed.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for updating a listen interval in a wireless communication system. To this end, a method for updating a listen interval by a station (STA) of a wireless communication system may comprise, if an operation mode of the station is changed, a request frame including information indicating that the operation mode of the station is changed, to an access point (AP); and receiving a response frame in response to the request frame from the AP. If a value of a listen interval of the station is changed as the operation mode of the station is changed, the request frame further include a value of a new listen interval of the station.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for accurately determining whether a mobile electronic device associated with a user is at a meeting location comprise: initiating a scan for a first beacon signal emanating from a first beacon located at the meeting location; detecting the first beacon signal; confirming that the mobile electronic device is within a predetermined proximity of the first beacon based on the first beacon signal; and responsive to confirming that the mobile electronic device is within a predetermined proximity of the first beacon activating a trigger system enabling further resolution of the proximity of the mobile electronic device to the meeting location, wherein the trigger system is located at an entry to the meeting location, and activating a confirmation system to confirm that the mobile electronic device is at the meeting location.

Abstract: A network device may be operable to manage a network connection of customer premise equipment (CPE). While the CPE is operating in a normal mode of operation, the network device may communicate with the CPE utilizing one or more messages of a first type. While the CPE is operating in a low-power mode of operation, the network device may communicate with the CPE utilizing one or more messages of a second type. The network device may be operable to determine a particular program identifier to be utilized for messages the first type of message, and transmit such message(s) to the CPE. The message(s) transmitted while the CPE is in a low-power mode may comprise MPEG-TS packets having the particular program identifier. The message(s) transmitted while the CPE is not in the low-power mode may comprises MPEG-TS packets not having the particular program identifier.

Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, a system, method, and device for detecting motion based on channel fading characteristics are presented. One or more packets may be received wirelessly from a wireless transmitter. A fading profile may be determined for each packet. From the plurality of fading profiles, one or more parameters indicative of fading change, changes in shape of fading profiles, fading variance, and of other channel characteristics may be determined. A classifier function may be trained to associate parameter values with a lack of motion, with device motion, or with motion of an object in the vicinity of a stationary wireless-enabled device. The classifier function may be used to determine whether there is motion based on one or more subsequently received packets.

Abstract: A terminal device has a network interface that forces network connection when not connected to a network. The terminal device that has a network interface includes a connection check unit that makes a check as to whether the terminal device is connected to a network, and an invalidation unit that, when the connection check unit judges that the terminal device is not connected to the network as a result of the check, invalidates a function included in the terminal device.

Abstract: A personal digital ID device provides a digital identifier to a service for a predetermined duration in response to user interaction. The user interaction may include a button press. The personal digital ID device may be in the form of a bracelet, a key fob, or other form factor. The service may be provided by a mobile device, in the cloud, or elsewhere.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for saving power on a mobile device includes receiving an indication of termination of a power-save mode of the mobile device, and requesting presence information for a plurality of peers of a user from a server or a P2P communication network in response to the received indication.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an electronic device is configured to output extended display identification data (EDID) to another electronic device, and to receive image data corresponding to the EDID from the other electronic device. The electronic device includes a memory and a controller. The memory is configured to store therein a plurality of distinct types of EDID. The controller is configured to detect a condition of a power source supplied to the electronic device, and to select an EDID corresponding to the condition.

Abstract: A Near Field Communication (NFC) device includes an NFC processing chip, a voltage conversion chip, a first transformer, and a connector. The NFC processing chip receives and transmits NFC signals. The first transformer is coupled to the NFC processing chip. The connector is coupled to the NFC processing chip and the first transformer, the connector transmits the NFC signals and transmits voltage signals to the first transformer. The first transformer transmits the voltage signal to the voltage conversion chip to supply an operating voltage to the NFC processing chip and the first transformer further transmits alternating current signals to the connector. An NFC system is also provided.

Abstract: A mobile computing device has a processor and storage, connected to the processor and storing computer program instructions for an operating system for the computing device. The mobile computing device also may include a display and a communications radio. An electrical connection is provided for connection to a removable battery that provides power to the components of the mobile computing device. The mobile computing device also includes an auxiliary power source configured to provide power to the components of the mobile computing device when the removable battery is not supplying sufficient power. In response to the auxiliary power source being used, the operating system performs a set of actions that prioritize processes executed by the processor, manage power utilization by those processors, communicate information to the user about available power and, in some instances, gracefully degrade operation of the processes.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method performed by the apparatus for uplink power control of a wireless device in a radio communication network is provided. The method comprises obtaining (110) information pertaining to at least two of (a) radio resource utilisation of a serving wireless access point and at least one neighbouring wireless access point, (b) downlink geometry, and (c) uplink performance of the wireless device; and selecting (130) an uplink power control algorithm based on the obtained information.

Abstract: A method for changing a communication network for video communication is provided. The method includes performing, by a user equipment (UE), video communication through a mobile communication network; searching for whether there is a wireless local area network (WLAN) accessible by the UE; displaying, if a WLAN accessible by the UE is found, the accessible WLAN; and when the displayed WLAN is selected by a user, changing a communication network for the video communication to perform the video communication through the selected WLAN.

Abstract: An adjustable mixer is disclosed that is capable of operating in different modes in order to satisfy the mixing requirement of multiple radio access technologies (RATs). The adjustable mixer includes a LO signal generating portion and a mixing portion. Depending on the mixing requirements of the RAT, the adjustable mixer can operate in any one of multiple modes, each mode having a specific configuration for the LO signal generating portion and the mixing portion. The LO signal generating portion generates a LO signal having a particular duty cycle, depending on the selected mode, for use by the mixing portion. The mixing portion has an adjustable circuit configuration that can be dynamically reconfigured based on the selected mode, and which allows the mixing portion to successfully mix received signals using the corresponding LO signals generated by the LO signal generating portion.