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20100159976 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FORMING A COMMUNICATION GROUP FOR CONTENT DISTRIBUTION RELATED TO AN EVENT - A method and system is implemented to form a communication group comprising a plurality of entities. The method includes receiving a resource manager state generated for an event and extracting a plurality of parameters that indicate resource availability based on the resource manager state. The method further includes applying a set of rules to the resource state and to the plurality of parameters to select resources to form a communication group comprising a plurality of entities to distribute content related to the event. | 06-24-2010 |
20110149875 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENSURING ACCESS IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR A PLURALITY OF GROUPS - A method and apparatus for bandwidth brokering in a communication system ( | 06-23-2011 |
20110151826 | METHOD FOR BEARER ESTABLISHMENT IN A RADIO ACCESS NETWORK - Generally speaking, pursuant to the various embodiments, pre-allocation of resources in a RAN of a communication system is performed. A system element having an application function determines, for a set of user equipment (UE), pre-allocation information used to select a set of cells in the RAN to which the set of UE will connect for exchanging data. The element sends a request to establish a bearer to an evolved packet core (EPC), wherein the request includes the pre-allocation information. The determining and sending actions are performed prior to one or more of the UE in the set of UE connecting to the set of cells. The EPC processes the request and returns a response to the system element, which identifies that a bearer for unicast and/or group communications has been established. | 06-23-2011 |
20110237217 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED SAFETY IN A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A communication system ( | 09-29-2011 |
20110237287 | ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A communication system ( | 09-29-2011 |
20110238726 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF APPLICATIONS TO A PLURALITY OF COMMUNICATION DEVICES FOR AN EXPANDED OPERATING MODE - Applications are provided to communication devices provide flexible operation between default modes of operation and an expanded mode of operation in which both communication devices share capabilities. A purchase order is created for a plurality of communication devices. A determination is made as to whether a collaboration feature is enabled at each device. The collaboration feature being enabled at each device results in additional revenue to the ordering process. If collaboration is enabled at both devices at | 09-29-2011 |
20110294435 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POLICY AND CHARGING CONTROL DECISIONS BASED ON RADIO SPECTRUM BLOCKS - A policy determination function (PDF) makes policy and charging control decisions based on radio spectrum blocks. More particularly, the PDF: receives radio spectrum block data via an interface; and determines, using the radio spectrum block data, a first radio spectrum block for use during a session for a subscriber, wherein the first radio spectrum block is one of a plurality of radio spectrum blocks, and wherein the subscriber has a unique set of policy and charging control (PCC) rules corresponding to each of the radio spectrum blocks in the plurality. The PDF further selects and provides to a policy enforcement function the set of PCC rules for the subscriber corresponding to the first radio spectrum block, for applying to communications with the subscriber during the session. | 12-01-2011 |
20120115494 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FORMING AN ACTIONABLE COMMUNICATION RESOURCE - An actionable communication resource forming function performs a method for forming an actionable communication resource in a communication system. The method includes receiving, from a resource management system, a plurality of resource identifiers that identify a plurality of resources, wherein each resource is associated with a communication device addressable by a communication system using a communication device identifier; for each resource identifier, determining the communication device identifier for the associated communication device; for each communication device identifier, identifying a communication group to which the corresponding communication device is affiliated, and using the identified communication groups to determine a set of communication groups, wherein each communication group in the set is addressable by the communication system, wherein an actionable communication resource is formed from the set of communication groups to facilitate communications with the communication devices over the communication system using the addressable communication groups. | 05-10-2012 |
20120172031 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING MEDIA TO A PLURALITY OF MOBILE DEVICES IN A CELL WITH A GROUP TRANSPORT FUNCTION - A group transfer function (GTF) receives a plurality of inputs and media for delivery to a plurality of mobile devices. The mobile devices are served by a plurality of cells potentially having a plurality of different radio access technologies such that each mobile device is wirelessly connected to one of the cells. The GTF applies policy rules to the inputs to determine, for each mobile device, content delivery using point-to-multipoint or point-to-point media transport based on the capabilities of the servicing cell. The GTF initiates an allocation of a set of resources in each cell to transport the media to each mobile device in the group using the determined media transport for that mobile device. Media is then replicated by the GTF for delivery to the mobile devices over the allocated resources. | 07-05-2012 |
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20130244713 | ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A communication system ( | 09-19-2013 |
20130244714 | ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A communication system ( | 09-19-2013 |
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20140039790 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CORRELATING ROUTES OF MOBILE DEVICES - A route correlation method, an identification method, and a route correlation system determine an implicit relationship between two entities, i.e. two users with mobile devices, following dynamic, but similar paths or routes, but which otherwise lack an explicit relationship. Through this implicit relationship, the identity of one entity can be known to another. The route correlation method includes determining a route for a first mobile device, determining a route for each of a plurality of mobile devices, correlating the route for each of the plurality of mobile devices with the route for the first mobile device, identifying each of the plurality of mobile devices with their associated routes matching the route of the first mobile device, and associating each mobile device with an entity. | 02-06-2014 |
20140063249 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING FACIAL RECOGNITION - A method, apparatus, and system for performing facial recognition utilizing large databases is provided herein. During operation a large database is quickly narrowed by determining an automobile attribute (e.g., a license plate number) and determining a registered owner and possibly an address based on the automobile attribute. The image database is narrowed based on the registered owner of the vehicle, and possibly the address of the registered owner. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066028 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING A SUSPECT THROUGH MULTIPLE CORRELATED DEVICE IDENTITIES - A method and apparatus for identifying a suspect through location and time events is provided herein. During operation a central server continuously receives updates from multiple networks regarding device identifiers and associated access points. When an event (e.g., a crime) occurs at a certain location, an access point(s) near the event are identified and devices associated with the access point(s) at the time of the event are determined. The identified devices are then utilized to determine potential suspects. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066089 | ANALYTIC AND TRACKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING OVER-THE-AIR IDENTIFIERS OF MOBILE DEVICES - Analytic and tracking systems and methods are described that use over-the-air identifiers (OTAIs) of mobile devices for tracking, dispatch, identification, etc. In particular, the analytic and tracking systems and methods can include various OTAI sensors that are communicatively coupled to a server and with one another. The OTAI sensors are configured to identify proximate mobile devices concurrent with at least one additional piece of information. The analytic and tracking systems and methods can process identified mobile devices and the additional pieces of information for a plurality of applications. | 03-06-2014 |
20140134971 | ANALYTIC AND TRACKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING OVER-THE-AIR IDENTIFIERS OF MOBILE DEVICES - Analytic and tracking systems and methods are described that use over-the-air identifiers (OTAIs) of mobile devices for tracking, dispatch, identification, etc. In particular, the analytic and tracking systems and methods can include various OTAI sensors that are communicatively coupled to a server and with one another. The OTAI sensors are configured to identify proximate mobile devices concurrent with at least one additional piece of information. The analytic and tracking systems and methods can process identified mobile devices and the additional pieces of information for a plurality of applications. | 05-15-2014 |
20140143328 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTEXT TRIGGERED UPDATES BETWEEN MOBILE DEVICES - A context-based method, a server implementing a group management function, and a mobile device predicate content delivery between mobile devices based on context. The context can include sensed events at one mobile device such as, without limitation, motion, prone positions, stress, injury, and the like. The context triggered update systems and methods can operate between two mobile devices where a determination of the context on a first mobile device formulates an update to a second mobile device with the update presented to the second mobile device based on the context. That is, the context from the first mobile device is used to formulate an update and an optimal delivery method to the second mobile device. | 05-22-2014 |
20140157344 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UPLOADING DATA - A method and apparatus for uploading data is provided herein. During operation vehicles in the field will upload their digital multimedia evidence (DME) to a mobile/intermediary upload point(s). These mobile/intermediary upload points preferably comprise computers existing in other vehicles that are not currently connected to a central repository. A mobile recorder (mDVR) will choose a particular mobile/intermediary upload point(s) based on a probability that the mobile upload point(s) will return to a connected upload point to upload the transferred DME. | 06-05-2014 |
20150084584 | WIRELESS CHARGING CONTROL FOR MULTIPLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A method and system for wirelessly charging a plurality of electronic devices includes a charging station operable to wirelessly charge the plurality of electronic devices. A server is operable to assign a charging priority to each electronic device based on usage information. A controller is coupled to the charging station and including a transceiver for communicative coupling to the server. The controller is operable to receive the charging priority of each electronic device from the server via the transceiver and wirelessly charge the plurality of electronic devices in accordance with the charging priority of each electronic device. | 03-26-2015 |
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20080320202 | Physical Device (PHY) Support Of The USB2.0 Link Power Management Addendum Using A ULPI PHY Interface Standard - A protocol may enable support of the USB 2.0 LPM (Link Power Management) Addendum by a ULPI PHY (Universal Serial Bus Transceiver Macrocell Low-Pin Interface Physical Layer Device), facilitating transmitting the reserved PID (Physical Interface Device) token, used in the LPM Extended Transaction, through a ULPI bus. Bits [ | 12-25-2008 |
20090063717 | Rate Adaptation for Support of Full-Speed USB Transactions Over a High-Speed USB Interface - A USB communications interface (USBCI) may enable communication between a high-speed USB device, e.g. a High-Speed-Inter-Chip (HSIC) USB device, and a non high-speed USB host, e.g. a full-speed USB host. The USBCI may receive first data from the USB host via a non high-speed transaction, and buffer the first data. The USBCI may also initiate a high-speed transaction corresponding to the non high-speed transaction to the USB device, and transmit at least a portion of the buffered first data to the USB device via the high-speed transaction. The USBCI may subsequently receive second data from the USB device via the high-speed transaction, and buffer the second data. The USBCI may also transmit at least a portion of the buffered second data to the USB host via the non high-speed transaction, and complete the non high-speed transaction upon the high-speed transaction completing. | 03-05-2009 |
20100188237 | Reporting a Faulty Charging Device - Reporting a faulty charging device. A mobile device may determine if a charging device is a faulty charging device. The determination may be performed after coupling the charging device to a power source and to the mobile device. If the charging device is a faulty charging device, the mobile device may report a location of the faulty charging device over a network. | 07-29-2010 |
20110179201 | USB Hub Apparatus Supporting Multiple High Speed Devices and a Single Super Speed Device - Hub apparatus that supports multiple high speed devices and a super speed device. The hub apparatus may include at least one upstream port for coupling to a host device and at least one downstream port for coupling to at least one downstream device. The hub apparatus may further include an embedded device as well as an internal hub coupled to the upstream port, the embedded device, and the at least one downstream port. The internal hub may be configured to provide a connection between the host device and the embedded device at a first speed (e.g., USB high speed). However, when supported by the host device, the embedded device may communicate with the host device at a higher speed than the first speed (e.g., USB super speed), e.g., without using the internal hub. | 07-21-2011 |
20120294332 | Adjusting Delivery of Current in a Connection Based on Temperature - Adjusting current based on temperature. A change in temperature of a connection between a first device and a second device may be measured. The change in temperature may be performed while the first device provides current to the second device over the connection. If the change in temperature is above a threshold, the current being provided from the first device to the second device may be reduced. The change in temperature may be performed by the first device and/or the second device, e.g., by measuring the temperature of a connector of the connection. | 11-22-2012 |
20120311203 | USB SWITCH WHICH ALLOWS PRIMARY USB CONNECTION IN RESPONSE TO USB SIGNALING - System and method controlling connectivity within a device. A device may be coupled to a host device. In response to the coupling, low power logic (e.g., an embedded device) of the device may be coupled to the host device. The low power logic may perform enumeration with the host device using only power provided by the host device. The low power logic may also charge a battery of the device using power provided by the host device. Device circuitry of the device may provide a signal for coupling to the host device. In response, the device circuitry may be coupled to the host device and may perform device enumeration with the host device. | 12-06-2012 |
20130073777 | Switching System which Allows Primary USB Connection in Response to USB Signaling - System and method controlling connectivity within a device. A device may be coupled to a host device. In response to the coupling, low power logic (e.g., an embedded device) of the device may be coupled to the host device. The low power logic may perform enumeration with the host device using only power provided by the host device. The low power logic may also charge a battery of the device using power provided by the host device. Device circuitry of the device may provide a signal for coupling to the host device. In response, the device circuitry may be coupled to the host device and may perform device enumeration with the host device. | 03-21-2013 |