Patent Publication Number: US-2021184882-A1

Title: Variable information communication

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     In a world of ever increasing smart devices and smarter technologies, the internet of things (IoT) proposes that everyday objects and devices (e.g., light bulbs, washing machines and cameras) are to have an internet connection, where these objects are enabled to send or receive data to and from other devices, thus forming a larger network of connected things (e.g., objects or devices). The IoT promises smarter homes and work environments where all the objects are seamlessly connected and controlled for easier and more convenient operation. 
     This disclosure is directed to addressing issues in the existing technology. This background information is provided to reveal information believed by the applicant to be of possible relevance. No admission is necessarily intended, nor should be construed, that any of the preceding information constitutes prior art. 
     SUMMARY 
     Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and apparatuses for providing variable means, context, and other factors for communication of information which may be between domains and mobile devices over a network. An exemplary environment is described using a house that is for sale as the domain. An associated server of the domain may initiate the communication and the communication may vary in modes used, information conveyed, context, and other factors based on a number of criteria. 
     In an example, an apparatus may include a processor and a memory coupled with the processor that effectuates operations. The operations may include obtaining first information of a user (e.g., a user profile), wherein the user may be associated with a mobile device; based on the first information of the user, determining whether to communicate with the user via local area communication or wide area communication (e.g., a communication context) during a first period; determining to communicate via wide area communication during the first period; based on the determining to communicate via the wide area communication during the first period, sending an alert to invite the user associated with the mobile device to communicate with a remote domain (e.g., a remote physical location, such as a home, business, park, etc.); and based on acceptance of the invite, assigning a token for the user associated with the mobile device to further communicate with the remote domain. In addition, the operations may include obtaining an indication that the user associated with the mobile device is in proximity of the domain; and based on the user associated with the mobile device being in proximity of the domain, changing the communication with the user associated with the mobile device from the wide area communication to the local area communication. The local area communication may integrate local devices of the domain or augmented reality to communicate second information. The domain may be a house, business, or other objects. 
     This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. Furthermore, the claimed subject matter is not limited to limitations that solve any or all disadvantages noted in any part of this disclosure. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale. 
         FIG. 1  illustrates an exemplary system associated with variable information communication. 
         FIG. 2  illustrates an exemplary method associated with variable information communication. 
         FIG. 3  illustrates a schematic of an exemplary network device. 
         FIG. 4  illustrates an exemplary communication system that provides wireless telecommunication services over wireless communication networks. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and apparatuses for providing variable means, context, and other factors for communication of information which may be between domains (e.g., home, room, lamp, chair, etc.) and a mobile device over a network. An exemplary environment is described using a house that is for sale as the domain. An associated server of the domain may initiate the communication and the communication may vary in modes used, information conveyed, context, and other factors based on a number of criteria. 
       FIG. 1  illustrates an exemplary system associated with variable information communication. System  100  may include multiple devices that may be outside of home  110  (e.g., a house), such as mobile device  101 , beacon  103 , speaker  104 , server  102 , or user profile server  105 , among other things. System  100  may include multiple devices that may be inside of home  110 , such as home server  117 , virtual assistant  111 , camera  113 , exterior sensor  114 , interior sensor  115 , router  116 , or speaker  104 , among other things. It is contemplated that devices listed may be inside or outside of home  110  in certain situations. Home  110 , which may be considered a domain, may include objects that are primarily not electronic, such as chair  118 , or other furniture. Domain may be narrowed to home-office, home-office-chair, or the like. The devices or objects may include one or more tags, such as tag  112  may be integrated or otherwise attached to the devices or objects of system  100 . As disclosed in more detail herein, tag  112  may assist in implementation of variable information communication. The devices or objects of system  100  may be communicatively connected with each other (e.g., via wireless or wired connections using network  106  or peer-to-peer (P2P) communication). 
     With continued reference to  FIG. 1 , in an example, server  102 , user profile server  105 , or home server  117  may be communicatively connected with each other in order to obtain or provide information associated with a user, such as the user of mobile device  101 . Server  102  may obtain information from any of the devices of system  100 , which may be associated with home  110  or user of mobile device  101  (e.g., user profile information), to help manage the communication between home  110 , mobile device  101 , and the user of mobile device  101 . User profile server  105  may include a plurality of user profiles. The user profiles may be accessed for a plurality of different domains. For example, servers associated with different domains may access user profile server  105  in order to provide individualized communication to the user of mobile device  101 . Home server  117  may be a server local to home  110  that gathers information about the objects in home  110  and, based on location for example, may also effectuate some of the operations that are usually considered to be operations of server  102  or user profile server  105 . It is contemplated herein that the functions of the devices of system  100  may be combined into one device or distributed over multiple devices. 
     Mobile device  101  may include, wireless devices, such as satellite communication systems, portable digital assistants (PDAs), laptop computers, tablet devices, smart phones, smart watches, smart speakers, automobiles (e.g., autonomous vehicles), augmented reality devices, virtual reality devices, virtual assistants, or the like. Exterior sensor  114  or interior sensor  115  may include an environmental sensor, acoustic sensor, sound sensor, vibration sensor, fluid sensor, optical sensor, position sensor (e.g., accelerometer or gyroscope), speed sensor, chemical sensor, pressure sensor, camera, or the like. 
       FIG. 2  illustrates an exemplary method associated with variable information communication. At step  121 , home server  117  may obtain user information. This user information may be contact information for the user of mobile device  101 , such as an e-mail address, a phone number, a home address, a social media address, or the like. The user profile server  105  may provide user information to home server  117 , in which the user information may also include user mobile device usage information, location information, demographic information, preferences (e.g., decor preferences), or the like. A trigger for home server  117  to obtain the contact information for the user of mobile device  101  may be based on user information of the user profile matching one or more parameters. In a scenario where home  110  is for sale, the parameters may include a threshold gross income of a user, a threshold location of a user, a threshold credit score of a user, a threshold family size of a user, a threshold family make-up of a user (e.g., number or age of kids), or the like. 
     At step  122 , based on the user information of step  121 , home server  117  may determine the method for home server  117  to communicate with the user of mobile device  101 . For example, the methods of communication for home server  101  may include wide area modes of communication, such as a wireless or wired wide area network (WAN), virtual reality displaying the interior or exterior of home  110 , e-mails, or SMS texts, among other things. In another example, methods of communication for home server  101  may include local area modes of communication, such as a wireless (e.g., Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) or wired local area network (LAN) network, peer-to-peer communication, local displays (e.g., displaying text or video a TV or computer display) of home  110 , speakers of home  110  (e.g., smart speakers), mobile device  101  (e.g., augmented reality or audio-visual when located at home  110 ), or lighting (e.g., red for stop or green for go to enter certain areas of the home) of home  110 , among other things. 
     At step  123 , based on the determination of the communication method, which is a display on mobile device  101  via an app using the WAN for this exemplary scenario, sending an alert to invite the user of mobile device  101  to interact and further communicate with the domain of home  110 . The invitation may be sent or have a requested communication date or time based on the user profile (e.g., availability based on an electronic calendar associated with the user of mobile device  101 ). The alert may include photos, videos, or text associated with home  110 . In an example, the alert may include information such as a description of home  110 , asking price of home  110 , address of home  110 , or the like. Based on the user profile, home server  117  may personalize the invitation for the user of mobile device  101  to communicate with the domain of home  110 . For example, if the user of mobile device  101  has two teens, the alert may be customized to communicate “My two basement bedrooms might provide a great private space for your teens.” At step  124 , based on acceptance of the invite of step  123 , home server  117  may assign a token and communicate further with the user of mobile device  101 . Home  117  may assign the token to mobile device  101  for a period, while mobile device  101  is communicating to the domain of home  110  via wide area communication. Home server  117  may provide an invitation to the user of mobile device  101  to see home  110  and provide an address and directions to home  110 . 
     At step  125 , home server  117  may obtain an indication that the user of mobile device  101  is in proximity of home  110  (e.g., within 100 feet or within the property boundary). In an example, as the user and mobile device  101  approaches home  110  a beacon, such as a Bluetooth beacon, may detect that mobile device  101  and the user is nearby. In another example, a camera with facial recognition functions may detect the user of mobile device  101 . In another example, GPS coordinates may be provided to home server  117  and provide the location of mobile device  101 . 
     At step  126 , based on the proximity indication of step  125 , there may be a change in communication context with the user of mobile device  101  that integrates local devices or augmented reality to communicate information. When the user of mobile device  101  is in proximity, home server  117  may request the token. The token may be automatically communicated to home server  117  via mobile device  101  or the user may enter the token (e.g., alpha-numeric password) into a device that is located at home  110 . When the token is obtained by home server  117  and authorized, home server  117  may switch to local area communication. In an example, based on the beacon, home server  117  may switch the communication mode from the WAN to a Bluetooth personal area network (PAN) or LAN (e.g., Wi-Fi). Since the user of mobile device  101  is physically at home  110  there may be a switch from what may be considered wide area communication to local area communication. It is contemplated that what is considered as wide area communication and local area communication may overlap. The house may present information using data from data it has gathered over months or years via sensors, public databases, or the like. Home server  117  may use a speaker installed in home  110  (e.g., installed at For Sale sign  107 ) to communicate “As you can now see, the driveway was recently replaced.” By using a LAN or PAN now for this communication, the sharing of information may be more secure since it is not shared over the WAN. Further, based on the proximity indication of step  125 , physical access or networked access to mobile device  101  may be allowed for the domain of home  110 . For example, doors to rooms may be locked or unlocked, access may be given to open or close a garage door, or appliances may be available through the network access, among other things. 
     At step  127 , home server  117  may communicate with the user of mobile device  101  using local devices. The communication may be based on the user profile or observed behavior of the user of mobile device  101  with home  110 . In an example, using a smart speaker, the user may communicate that the user would like to obtain a log of exterior repairs that occurred to home  110 . Based on that request, home server  117  may communicate that there was roof repair done on September 12 th  and driveway repair done on July 6 th . Home server  110  may adjust lights (e.g., user&#39;s preferred lighting and color), temperature (air conditioning or heat), videos, or music, among other things, which may be based on the user profile. In an example, home server  117  may prepare home  110  by implementing a “viewing” profile that is customized for the user of mobile device  101  based on the user&#39;s profile, such that audio or lighting may be updated based on movement or profile information of the user of mobile device  101 . The user of mobile device  101  may be tracked through home  110  based on a sensor of home  110 . The sensor may be a camera (e.g., camera  113 ) that may be used to recognize the movements of the user. 
     With continued reference to step  127 , the local area communication may be associated with augmented reality. For example, when the user of mobile device  101  is using wide area communication, mobile device  101  may show home  110  using virtual reality. When mobile device  101  reaches home  117 , then the user may be able to use augmented reality that is viewed through mobile device  101  (e.g., a smart phone). The user may insert virtual furniture, flooring, appliances, or landscaping, among other things that may be overlaid on the environment shown at home  110 . 
     As disclosed herein, home server  117  may access data about the user from the user profile server  105 . This may be data that is certified by a third party to authenticate the user&#39;s identity, credit, reputation, and other factors needed to determine if the user may have entry to home  117 . Parts of home  110  may also include electronic tags, such as Wi-Fi tags that may provide data to home server  117 . For instance, when a new roof is installed, the installer may attach a Wi-Fi tag with data including date installed, type of shingle, color, or warranty expiration date, among other historical data of home  110 . The user of mobile device  101  may ask questions associated with home  110  through a smart speaker or other device. For instance, the user may ask “how well has the HVAC system been maintained?” Home server  117  may access data in a server or may query the HVAC unit itself, which may provide a status of operational maintenance, efficiency, last service date, installation date, or other information to the user. 
     Below are additional scenarios associated with the variable information communication system. For example, the disclosed system may be used to adjust the environment prior to allowing the user entry to the home  110 . This may be based on the user&#39;s profile data—e.g., play music that the user likes. It may also be non-user-specific (e.g., adjust the temperature to accommodate having a guest in home  110 ). Data from exterior sensor  114  or interior sensor  115  (e.g., exterior environmental sensors) may be used to provide a representation of “personality” of home  110  to present to the user. For example, based on data from exterior sensor  114  or interior sensor  115 , home server  117  may convey that exterior noise level is typically 40 dB during the day/night, on average, 5 cars per hour drive by during the day, typical exterior light levels on each side of the house at night, etc. Home server  117  may adjust the environment to mimic the typical environment, by using speakers, automatic shutters, or interior and exterior lights, among other things. 
     In another scenario, home server  117  may be supplemented by external data sources as needed. For instance, if the user asks virtual assistant  111  of home  110  about the community, home  110  may access sources over the Internet to collect information on crime statistics, or other demographic information for the area and then relay that information to the user via local devices. 
     Again, it is contemplated that the disclosed subject matter may be applicable to scenarios other than real estate sales, as introduced herein. In another scenario the domain may be a business office-phone of the user. Parameters may include the phone number of the inbound caller, the location of the user of the mobile device  101 , availability of the user based on entries in an electronic calendar of the user, or the like. When the parameters match user information (which may be from the user profile), determinations may be made on whether to ring the mobile phone, tablet, or office landline or whether to send to voicemail and transcript to e-mail or SMS text to send to the mobile device  101  of the user In other scenarios, the domain may be associated with businesses looking for employees, the sale or lease of products (e.g., cars or appliances), or the sale or lease of real estate, among other things. 
     In each of these scenarios, the parameters may be associated with areas of interest for the domain, such as desired salary, work experience, volunteer experience, gross income, or current residence, among other things. The disclosed subject matter allows a consumer to visit home  110  without having a real estate agent on premise and may validate the trustworthiness of the user through credit reputation or other scores, which may be accessed through the user profile. 
       FIG. 3  is a block diagram of network device  300  that may be connected to or comprise a component of system  100 . Network device  300  may comprise hardware or a combination of hardware and software. The functionality to facilitate telecommunications via a telecommunications network may reside in one or combination of network devices  300 . Network device  300  depicted in  FIG. 3  may represent or perform functionality of an appropriate network device  300 , or combination of network devices  300 , such as, for example, a component or various components of a cellular broadcast system wireless network, a processor, a server, a gateway, a node, a mobile switching center (MSC), a short message service center (SMSC), an automatic location function server (ALFS), a gateway mobile location center (GMLC), a radio access network (RAN), a serving mobile location center (SMLC), or the like, or any appropriate combination thereof. It is emphasized that the block diagram depicted in  FIG. 3  is exemplary and not intended to imply a limitation to a specific implementation or configuration. Thus, network device  300  may be implemented in a single device or multiple devices (e.g., single server or multiple servers, single gateway or multiple gateways, single controller or multiple controllers). Multiple network entities may be distributed or centrally located. Multiple network entities may communicate wirelessly, via hard wire, or any appropriate combination thereof. 
     Network device  300  may comprise a processor  302  and a memory  304  coupled to processor  302 . Memory  304  may contain executable instructions that, when executed by processor  302 , cause processor  302  to effectuate operations associated with mapping wireless signal strength. As evident from the description herein, network device  300  is not to be construed as software per se. 
     In addition to processor  302  and memory  304 , network device  300  may include an input/output system  306 . Processor  302 , memory  304 , and input/output system  306  may be coupled together (coupling not shown in  FIG. 3 ) to allow communications between them. Each portion of network device  300  may comprise circuitry for performing functions associated with each respective portion. Thus, each portion may comprise hardware, or a combination of hardware and software. Accordingly, each portion of network device  300  is not to be construed as software per se. Input/output system  306  may be capable of receiving or providing information from or to a communications device or other network entities configured for telecommunications. For example, input/output system  306  may include a wireless communications (e.g., 3G/4G/GPS) card. Input/output system  306  may be capable of receiving or sending video information, audio information, control information, image information, data, or any combination thereof. Input/output system  306  may be capable of transferring information with network device  300 . In various configurations, input/output system  306  may receive or provide information via any appropriate means, such as, for example, optical means (e.g., infrared), electromagnetic means (e.g., RF, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, ZigBee®), acoustic means (e.g., speaker, microphone, ultrasonic receiver, ultrasonic transmitter), or a combination thereof. In an example configuration, input/output system  306  may comprise a Wi-Fi finder, a two-way GPS chipset or equivalent, or the like, or a combination thereof. 
     Input/output system  306  of network device  300  also may contain a communication connection  308  that allows network device  300  to communicate with other devices, network entities, or the like. Communication connection  308  may comprise communication media. Communication media typically embody computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism and includes any information delivery media. By way of example, and not limitation, communication media may include wired media such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, or wireless media such as acoustic, RF, infrared, or other wireless media. The term computer-readable media as used herein includes both storage media and communication media. Input/output system  306  also may include an input device  310  such as keyboard, mouse, pen, voice input device, or touch input device. Input/output system  306  may also include an output device  312 , such as a display, speakers, or a printer. 
     Processor  302  may be capable of performing functions associated with telecommunications, such as functions for processing broadcast messages, as described herein. For example, processor  302  may be capable of, in conjunction with any other portion of network device  300 , determining a type of broadcast message and acting according to the broadcast message type or content, as described herein. 
     Memory  304  of network device  300  may comprise a storage medium having a concrete, tangible, physical structure. As is known, a signal does not have a concrete, tangible, physical structure. Memory  304 , as well as any computer-readable storage medium described herein, is not to be construed as a signal. Memory  304 , as well as any computer-readable storage medium described herein, is not to be construed as a transient signal. Memory  304 , as well as any computer-readable storage medium described herein, is not to be construed as a propagating signal. Memory  304 , as well as any computer-readable storage medium described herein, is to be construed as an article of manufacture. 
     Memory  304  may store any information utilized in conjunction with telecommunications. Depending upon the exact configuration or type of processor, memory  304  may include a volatile storage  314  (such as some types of RAM), a nonvolatile storage  316  (such as ROM, flash memory), or a combination thereof. Memory  304  may include additional storage (e.g., a removable storage  318  or a non-removable storage  320 ) including, for example, tape, flash memory, smart cards, CD-ROM, DVD, or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, USB-compatible memory, or any other medium that can be used to store information and that can be accessed by network device  300 . Memory  304  may comprise executable instructions that, when executed by processor  302 , cause processor  302  to effectuate operations to map signal strengths in an area of interest. 
       FIG. 4  depicts an exemplary diagrammatic representation of a machine in the form of a computer system  500  within which a set of instructions, when executed, may cause the machine to perform any one or more of the methods described above. One or more instances of the machine can operate, for example, as processor  302 , mobile device  101 , beacon  103 , speaker  104 , server  102 , user profile server  105 , other devices of  FIG. 1 . In some embodiments, the machine may be connected (e.g., using a network  502 ) to other machines. In a networked deployment, the machine may operate in the capacity of a server or a client user machine in a server-client user network environment, or as a peer machine in a peer-to-peer (or distributed) network environment. 
     The machine may comprise a server computer, a client user computer, a personal computer (PC), a tablet, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a control system, a network router, switch or bridge, or any machine capable of executing a set of instructions (sequential or otherwise) that specify actions to be taken by that machine. It will be understood that a communication device of the subject disclosure includes broadly any electronic device that provides voice, video or data communication. Further, while a single machine is illustrated, the term “machine” shall also be taken to include any collection of machines that individually or jointly execute a set (or multiple sets) of instructions to perform any one or more of the methods discussed herein. 
     Computer system  500  may include a processor (or controller)  504  (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU)), a graphics processing unit (GPU, or both), a main memory  506  and a static memory  508 , which communicate with each other via a bus  510 . The computer system  500  may further include a display unit  512  (e.g., a liquid crystal display (LCD), a flat panel, or a solid state display). Computer system  500  may include an input device  514  (e.g., a keyboard), a cursor control device  516  (e.g., a mouse), a disk drive unit  518 , a signal generation device  520  (e.g., a speaker or remote control) and a network interface device  522 . In distributed environments, the embodiments described in the subject disclosure can be adapted to utilize multiple display units  512  controlled by two or more computer systems  500 . In this configuration, presentations described by the subject disclosure may in part be shown in a first of display units  512 , while the remaining portion is presented in a second of display units  512 . 
     The disk drive unit  518  may include a tangible computer-readable storage medium  524  on which is stored one or more sets of instructions (e.g., software  526 ) embodying any one or more of the methods or functions described herein, including those methods illustrated above. Instructions  526  may also reside, completely or at least partially, within main memory  506 , static memory  508 , or within processor  504  during execution thereof by the computer system  500 . Main memory  506  and processor  504  also may constitute tangible computer-readable storage media. 
     As described herein, a telecommunications system wherein management and control utilizing a software defined network (SDN) and a simple IP are based, at least in part, on user equipment, may provide a wireless management and control framework that enables common wireless management and control, such as mobility management, radio resource management, QoS, load balancing, etc., across many wireless technologies, e.g. LTE, Wi-Fi, and future 5G access technologies; decoupling the mobility control from data planes to let them evolve and scale independently; reducing network state maintained in the network based on user equipment types to reduce network cost and allow massive scale; shortening cycle time and improving network upgradability; flexibility in creating end-to-end services based on types of user equipment and applications, thus improve customer experience; or improving user equipment power efficiency and battery life—especially for simple M2M devices—through enhanced wireless management. 
     While examples of a system in which variable information communication can be processed and managed have been described in connection with various computing devices/processors, the underlying concepts may be applied to any computing device, processor, or system capable of facilitating a telecommunications system. The various techniques described herein may be implemented in connection with hardware or software or, where appropriate, with a combination of both. Thus, the methods and devices may take the form of program code (i.e., instructions) embodied in concrete, tangible, storage media having a concrete, tangible, physical structure. Examples of tangible storage media include floppy diskettes, CD-ROMs, DVDs, hard drives, or any other tangible machine-readable storage medium (computer-readable storage medium). Thus, a computer-readable storage medium is not a signal. A computer-readable storage medium is not a transient signal. Further, a computer-readable storage medium is not a propagating signal. A computer-readable storage medium as described herein is an article of manufacture. When the program code is loaded into and executed by a machine, such as a computer, the machine becomes a device for telecommunications. In the case of program code execution on programmable computers, the computing device will generally include a processor, a storage medium readable by the processor (including volatile or nonvolatile memory or storage elements), at least one input device, and at least one output device. The program(s) can be implemented in assembly or machine language, if desired. The language can be a compiled or interpreted language, and may be combined with hardware implementations. 
     The methods and devices associated with a telecommunications system as described herein also may be practiced via communications embodied in the form of program code that is transmitted over some transmission medium, such as over electrical wiring or cabling, through fiber optics, or via any other form of transmission, wherein, when the program code is received and loaded into and executed by a machine, such as an EPROM, a gate array, a programmable logic device (PLD), a client computer, or the like, the machine becomes a device for implementing telecommunications as described herein. When implemented on a general-purpose processor, the program code combines with the processor to provide a unique device that operates to invoke the functionality of a telecommunications system. 
     While a system has been described in connection with the various examples of the various figures, it is to be understood that other similar implementations may be used or modifications and additions may be made to the described examples of a telecommunications system without deviating therefrom. For example, one skilled in the art will recognize that a telecommunications system as described in the instant application may apply to any environment, whether wired or wireless, and may be applied to any number of such devices connected via a communications network and interacting across the network. Therefore, a system as described herein should not be limited to any single example, but rather should be construed in breadth and scope in accordance with the appended claims. 
     In describing preferred methods, systems, or apparatuses of the subject matter of the present disclosure—variable information communication—as illustrated in the Figures, specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. The claimed subject matter, however, is not intended to be limited to the specific terminology so selected. In addition, the use of the word “or” is generally used inclusively unless otherwise provided herein. 
     This written description uses examples to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the claimed subject matter, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. Other variations of the examples are contemplated herein. 
     Methods, systems, and apparatuses, among other things, as described herein may provide for variable information communication. A method, system, computer readable storage medium, or apparatus provides for obtaining first information of a user (e.g., a user profile), wherein the user may be associated with a mobile device; based on the first information of the user, determining whether to communicate with the user via local area communication or wide area communication (e.g., a communication context) during a first period; determining to communicate via wide area communication during the first period; based on the determining to communicate via the wide area communication during the first period, sending an alert to invite the user associated with the mobile device to communicate with a remote domain (e.g., a remote physical location, such as a home, business, park, etc.); and based on acceptance of the invite, assigning a token for the user associated with the mobile device to further communicate with the remote domain. Note the remote domain server (e.g., the apparatus) may be located in the cloud or at the physical location or a combination. In an example, a virtual machine of home server  117 , which is for the domain of home  110 , may be located in the cloud (e.g., network  106  or server  102 ), then relocated to home  110 , based on proximity or parameters (e.g., factors), as disclosed herein. The method, system, computer readable storage medium, or apparatus may provide for obtaining an indication that the user associated with the mobile device is in proximity of the domain; and based on the user associated with the mobile device being in proximity of the domain, changing the communication with the user associated with the mobile device from the wide area communication to the local area communication. The local area communication may integrate local devices of the domain or augmented reality to communicate second information. The domain may be a house, business, or other objects (e.g., home-master bedroom-desktop lamp). The method, system, computer readable storage medium, or apparatus may provide for adjusting an environment of the house prior to allowing entry to the house, wherein the adjusting is based on the first information of the user. The environment may include lighting, temperature, music, ambient noise, access to rooms, etc. Ambient noise may be considered the background sounds which are present in a scene or location. Common ambient sounds include wind, water, birds, crowds, office noises, traffic, etc. All combinations in this paragraph (including the removal or addition of steps) are contemplated in a manner that is consistent with the other portions of the detailed description.