Described are techniques for sharing data among a group of mobile devices that are registered to the same user. In some instances, the shared data is sensor data captured by a mobile device or media content being processed by the mobile device. The mobile devices in the group are configured to wirelessly communicate with each other and to share status information. Using the status information, the mobile devices can keep each other updated as to the operational status of each individual mobile device and, in some aspects, the status of a mobile device with respect to the user. The sensor data or media content can be forwarded to a different mobile device in response to a determination made based on the status information. For instance, forwarding can be based on a rule that specifies one or more conditions relating to the status of a mobile device and/or user status.

Described are techniques for sharing data among a group of mobile devices that are registered to the same user. In some instances, the shared data is sensor data captured by a mobile device or media content being processed by the mobile device. The mobile devices in the group are configured to wirelessly communicate with each other and to share status information. Using the status information, the mobile devices can keep each other updated as to the operational status of each individual mobile device and, in some aspects, the status of a mobile device with respect to the user. The sensor data or media content can be forwarded to a different mobile device in response to a determination made based on the status information. For instance, forwarding can be based on a rule that specifies one or more conditions relating to the status of a mobile device and/or user status.

A computer automatically groups IoT devices. The computer identifies at least one individual interaction zone within an operating environment, the at least one individual interaction zone characterized by pre-established device mounting regions each associated with a device category. The computer receives a location indicating signal from an IoT device located within the at least one individual interaction zone. The computer, in response to receiving the location indicating signal and based at least in part thereon, the computer recognizes that the IoT device is occupying one of the device mounting regions. In response to the recognition, the computer determines that the IoT device belongs to the device category associated with the occupied mounting region. In response to the determination, the computer adds the device to an IoT device group associated with the individual interaction zone associated with the occupied mounting region.

A computer automatically groups IoT devices. The computer identifies at least one individual interaction zone within an operating environment, the at least one individual interaction zone characterized by pre-established device mounting regions each associated with a device category. The computer receives a location indicating signal from an IoT device located within the at least one individual interaction zone. The computer, in response to receiving the location indicating signal and based at least in part thereon, the computer recognizes that the IoT device is occupying one of the device mounting regions. In response to the recognition, the computer determines that the IoT device belongs to the device category associated with the occupied mounting region. In response to the determination, the computer adds the device to an IoT device group associated with the individual interaction zone associated with the occupied mounting region.

Systems and methods for activating an interface device for use at a premises are described. An interface device may be activated for a security system at the premises. The interface device may communicate with a remote server to request activation. The remote server may also be in communication with a user device. A correspondence of a first address of the interface device and a second address of the user device may be used to authorize the interface device for activation. The interface device may receive an activation message and begin communicating with and controlling a security system and other devices at the premises.

An integrated system for monitoring, tracking and recording activities of daily livings (ADLs) and safety and wellness conditions of subjects within the same or different locations of a confined area, comprising: alert signal generators, each alert signal generators receives signals from corresponding sensors and/or condition selectable switches disposed in where proximal to each of the subjects residing in the confined area for sensing motions, locations, and change in environmental and/or personal conditions of the corresponding subject or alarm signals actively or passively triggered by the subject, and being activated by said signals from the sensors; corresponding pairing devices physically connected to the alert signal generators for pairing with the corresponding alert signal generators to relay corresponding alert signals to a receiving device, and to receive one or more of responses, information, commands, and/or instructions from the receiving device.

An integrated system for monitoring, tracking and recording activities of daily livings (ADLs) and safety and wellness conditions of subjects within the same or different locations of a confined area, comprising: alert signal generators, each alert signal generators receives signals from corresponding sensors and/or condition selectable switches disposed in where proximal to each of the subjects residing in the confined area for sensing motions, locations, and change in environmental and/or personal conditions of the corresponding subject or alarm signals actively or passively triggered by the subject, and being activated by said signals from the sensors; corresponding pairing devices physically connected to the alert signal generators for pairing with the corresponding alert signal generators to relay corresponding alert signals to a receiving device, and to receive one or more of responses, information, commands, and/or instructions from the receiving device.

Examples of computing devices for establishing a communication link with a remote device to contact a remote technical support service are described herein. In an example, a computing device may include a cellular communication interface and a processor. The processor may receive a first user input indicative of contacting a remote technical support service for the computing device. Based on the first user input, the processor may further establish a communication link between the computing device and a remote device over the cellular communication interface to contact the remote technical support service when the computing device is unbootable.

Examples of computing devices for establishing a communication link with a remote device to contact a remote technical support service are described herein. In an example, a computing device may include a cellular communication interface and a processor. The processor may receive a first user input indicative of contacting a remote technical support service for the computing device. Based on the first user input, the processor may further establish a communication link between the computing device and a remote device over the cellular communication interface to contact the remote technical support service when the computing device is unbootable.

A method of a transmit apparatus in a wireless communication system supporting ranging capability is provided. The method comprises: determining at least one receive apparatus of a group of receive apparatuses participating in a ranging operation; identifying a scrambled timestamp sequence (STS) physical layer protocol data unit (PPDU) format 3 (SP3) ranging request reports information element (SRRR IE) for the at least one receive apparatus of the group of receive apparatuses; and transmitting, to the at least one receive apparatus of the group of receive apparatuses participating in the ranging operation, a ranging control message (RCM) including the SRRR IE using an in-band mechanism or an out-of-band mechanism, wherein the RCM including the SRRR IE is transmitted in a time-scheduled ranging operation.