Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention relate to server controlled adaptive back off for overload protection. The server controls a back off period for each request, which indicates a retry time of when a request should be resent to the server. This back off approach relies on the server since the server has much more accurate information available on which to make back off decisions. The server changes the retry time based on how busy it is and its ability to handle the current load and/or its downstream dependent systems. This back off approach increases server stability during a very high load by spreading the load out over a longer time period. The server is able to turn a traffic spike into a constant load, which is easier and more efficient for the server to handle.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention relate to a storage technology agnostic system for persisting software instantiated objects. The system provides an ability for software systems to use one persistence logic tool for disparate storage systems, such as MySQL databases and NoSQL databases, to store the software instantiated objects. These different storage systems can be utilized from within the same software system. The software instantiated objects from the software system are mapped to one or more storage systems via the persistence logic tool, which is configured as a single interface for all the storage systems.
Abstract:
A dialog manager for a spoken dialog system. A decision module selects a path from a plurality of alternative paths for a given call, wherein each path implements one of a plurality of strategies for a call flow. A weighting module weights the path selection decision and is connected to a probability estimator for estimating the probability value that a given one of the plurality of paths is the best-performing path.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention relate to event notifications on an end-user device of events that are important to a user of the device. The user is typically subscribed to a service that pulls events from a plurality of sources by the user. The sources include a native address book on the device, a social network(s), a professional network(s), and/or another remote location(s) on the Internet. Around the occurrence of an event, the service allows for automatically generating an electronic wish and for purchasing a gift to be presented to one or more recipients associated with the event. The service can transmit the content in various forms and can include a monetizing scheme. The service is able to intelligently determine which events are important to the user such to alert the user of only those relevant events, and to intelligently select an appropriate channel for transmitting the content.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a tethering enforcement device controller and methods thereof. The tethering enforcement device controller (TEDC) is installed on a primary device, or otherwise known as the tethered device. The TEDC is configured to detect, control and block unauthorized or inappropriate tethering with a secondary device, or otherwise known as the tethering device, via either a native or a third-party tethering application, by retrieving a configuration file from a server associated with a wireless carrier. The configuration file typically includes customer profile and currently blacklisted package names of third-party tethering applications. The customer profile typically includes subscription information, including use of tethering services. If the customer is trying to tether and tethering is not allowed, then the TEDC will prevent the secondary device from tethering with the primary device. In some embodiments, the TEDC is an untethering application installed on the primary device.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention relate to a storage technology agnostic system for persisting software instantiated objects. The system provides an ability for software systems to use one persistence logic tool for disparate storage systems, such as MySQL databases and NoSQL databases, to store the software instantiated objects. These different storage systems can be utilized from within the same software system. The software instantiated objects from the software system are mapped to one or more storage systems via the persistence logic tool, which is configured as a single interface for all the storage systems.
Abstract:
A method and system for establishing network connectivity with a device is disclosed. A connectivity platform detects a plurality of networks. A network policy of each of the plurality of networks is determined. A signal quality of each of the plurality of networks is determined. The network policy and the signal quality of each of the plurality of networks is analyzed. A connection is established between the device and the first network of the plurality of networks based on the analysis of the network policy and the signal quality of each of the plurality of networks.
Abstract:
A system and method are disclosed which may include receiving an activation request from a first subscriber device at a communication convergence platform; identifying a service provider associated the first subscriber device; composing a service activation request compatible with a communication protocol for the identified service provider; and transmitting the service activation request from the platform to the identified service provider.
Abstract:
A system and method are disclosed which may include receiving an activation request from a first subscriber device at a communication convergence platform; identifying a service provider associated the first subscriber device; composing a service activation request compatible with a communication protocol for the identified service provider; and transmitting the service activation request from the platform to the identified service provider.