公开(公告)号：US20160099768A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：US14968070

申请日：2015-12-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Guo Qiang Wang ,  Wen Tong ,  Shiquan Wu

IPC: H04B7/155 ,  H04L12/823 ,  H04W76/02 ,  H04L12/741

CPC classification number: H04B7/15592 ,  H04B7/155 ,  H04B7/2606 ,  H04L45/54 ,  H04L45/586 ,  H04L45/745 ,  H04L47/32 ,  H04W40/12 ,  H04W40/22 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W76/12

Abstract: In a wireless multi-hop relay network arranged in a tree topology, the base station and one or more relay stations are associated as a virtual base station (VBS). The base station and each relay station have a unique virtual base station identifier (VBS-ID) associated with the path defined by the base station and the one or more relay stations. A relay station in the branch uses its VBS-ID for communicating with an attached subscriber station (e.g. a mobile station) such that communications between the base station and subscriber station occur via the VBS. Subscriber station data communications are relayed between the base station and the one or more relay stations over the VBS via a tunnel connection. The VBS is auto configurable. Mobility for subscriber stations and 10 relay stations is provided through reconfiguration of VBS's.

Abstract translation: 在以树形拓扑布置的无线多跳中继网络中，基站和一个或多个中继站作为虚拟基站（VBS）相关联。 基站和每个中继站具有与由基站和一个或多个中继站定义的路径相关联的唯一的虚拟基站标识符（VBS-ID）。 分支中的中继站使用其VBS-ID与附加的用户站（例如移动站）进行通信，使得基站和用户站之间的通信经由VBS发生。 订户站数据通信通过隧道连接在VBS之间在基站和一个或多个中继站之间中继。 VBS可自动配置。 通过VBS的重新配置提供用户站和10个中继站的移动性。

公开(公告)号：US08761122B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US13666086

申请日：2012-11-01

Applicant: Apple, Inc.

Inventor： Guo Qiang Wang

IPC: H04W36/00

CPC classification number: H04W36/0011 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/1083 ,  H04W80/10

Abstract: Middleware is provided as a control plane for WiMAX control messaging. Each ASN in a WiMAX system is associated with a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) server. A plurality of Functional Entities (FEs) are distributed across the ASNs, wherein each FE (or a group of FEs) associated with a SIP agent. Each FE is operable to control a function associated with a subscriber station (SS). The function controlled by a first FE is transferred to a second FE by employing the SIP agents to establish a SIP session between the first and second FEs. WiMAX control messages are then exchanged over the established session to transfer the SS function from the first FE to the second FE. The first and second FEs may be in the same ASN, or the first and second FEs may be in different ASNs.

Abstract translation: 中间件被提供作为WiMAX控制消息收发的控制平面。 WiMAX系统中的每个ASN与会话发起协议（SIP）服务器相关联。 多个功能实体（FE）分布在ASN上，其中与SIP代理相关联的每个FE（或一组FE）。 每个FE可操作以控制与订户站（SS）相关联的功能。 由第一FE控制的功能通过使用SIP代理在第一和第二FE之间建立SIP会话来传送到第二FE。 然后通过建立的会话交换WiMAX控制消息，以将SS功能从第一FE传送到第二FE。 第一和第二FE可以在相同的ASN中，或者第一和第二FE可以在不同的ASN中。

公开(公告)号：US20130052996A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13663835

申请日：2012-10-30

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Sheng Sun ,  Guo Qiang Wang

IPC: H04W12/06

CPC classification number: H04W12/04 ,  H04L63/062 ,  H04W84/047

Abstract: A security zone key is used to secure data traffic/control messages in a multi-hop wireless relay network. In one embodiment, the security zone key is generated by a base station and passed to relay stations and optionally mobile stations that are to be associated with the security zone. A given base station may implement multiple security zones on the wireless network. The members in each zone share a unique group security association. One or more connections may be assigned to a particular security zone. Data traffic/control messages directed to relay stations in a security zone are processed using the security zone key to enable all relay nodes within the security zone to verify the authenticity of the management message and optionally decode the messages. From a management perspective, since a common security zone key is in use by all relay stations in the security zone, the management messages may be broadcast/multicast to the relay nodes in the security zone and the key distribution and management protocols have much less complexity.

Abstract translation: 安全区域密钥用于在多跳无线中继网络中保护数据流量/控制消息。 在一个实施例中，安全区密钥由基站生成，并被传递给将要与安全区相关联的中继站和可选的移动站。 给定的基站可以在无线网络上实现多个安全区域。 每个区域中的成员共享独特的组安全关联。 可以将一个或多个连接分配给特定的安全区域。 使用安全区域密钥来处理指向安全区域中的中继站的数据业务/控制消息，以使得安全区域内的所有中继节点能够验证管理消息的真实性并且可选地对消息进行解码。 从管理的角度来看，由于安全区域中的所有中继站正在使用公共安全区域密钥，所以管理消息可以被广播/组播到安全区域中的中继节点，并且密钥分配和管理协议的复杂度要少得多 。

公开(公告)号：US20150237564A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14703185

申请日：2015-05-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Guo Qiang Wang ,  Wen Tong ,  Shiquan Wu

IPC: H04W40/22 ,  H04B7/155

CPC classification number: H04B7/15592 ,  H04B7/155 ,  H04B7/2606 ,  H04L45/54 ,  H04L45/586 ,  H04L45/745 ,  H04L47/32 ,  H04W40/12 ,  H04W40/22 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W76/12

Abstract: In a wireless multi-hop relay network arranged in a tree topology, the base station and one or more relay stations are associated as a virtual base station (VBS). The base station and each relay station have a unique virtual base station identifier (VBS-ID) associated with the path defined by the base station and the one or more relay stations. A relay station in the branch uses its VBS-ID for communicating with an attached subscriber station (e.g. a mobile station) such that communications between the base station and subscriber station occur via the VBS. Subscriber station data communications are relayed between the base station and the one or more relay stations over the VBS via a tunnel connection. The VBS is autoconfigurable. Mobility for subscriber stations and relay stations is provided through reconfiguration of VBS's.

Abstract translation: 在以树形拓扑布置的无线多跳中继网络中，基站和一个或多个中继站作为虚拟基站（VBS）相关联。 基站和每个中继站具有与由基站和一个或多个中继站定义的路径相关联的唯一的虚拟基站标识符（VBS-ID）。 分支中的中继站使用其VBS-ID与附加的用户站（例如移动站）进行通信，使得基站和用户站之间的通信经由VBS发生。 订户站数据通信通过隧道连接在VBS之间在基站和一个或多个中继站之间中继。 VBS是可自动配置的。 通过VBS的重新配置提供用户站和中继站的移动性。

公开(公告)号：US08611539B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US13663835

申请日：2012-10-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sheng Sun ,  Guo Qiang Wang

IPC: H04K1/00 ,  H04L9/00

CPC classification number: H04W12/04 ,  H04L63/062 ,  H04W84/047

Abstract: A security zone key is used to secure data traffic/control messages in a multi-hop wireless relay network. In one embodiment, the security zone key is generated by a base station and passed to relay stations and optionally mobile stations that are to be associated with the security zone. A given base station may implement multiple security zones on the wireless network. The members in each zone share a unique group security association. One or more connections may be assigned to a particular security zone. Data traffic/control messages directed to relay stations in a security zone are processed using the security zone key to enable all relay nodes within the security zone to verify the authenticity of the management message and optionally decode the messages. From a management perspective, since a common security zone key is in use by all relay stations in the security zone, the management messages may be broadcast/multicast to the relay nodes in the security zone and the key distribution and management protocols have much less complexity.

Abstract translation: 安全区域密钥用于在多跳无线中继网络中保护数据流量/控制消息。 在一个实施例中，安全区密钥由基站生成，并被传递给将要与安全区相关联的中继站和可选的移动站。 给定的基站可以在无线网络上实现多个安全区域。 每个区域中的成员共享独特的组安全关联。 可以将一个或多个连接分配给特定的安全区域。 使用安全区域密钥来处理指向安全区域中的中继站的数据业务/控制消息，以使得安全区域内的所有中继节点能够验证管理消息的真实性并且可选地对消息进行解码。 从管理的角度来看，由于安全区域中的所有中继站正在使用公共安全区域密钥，所以管理消息可以被广播/组播到安全区域中的中继节点，并且密钥分配和管理协议的复杂度要少得多 。

公开(公告)号：US20130094473A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-18

申请号：US13666086

申请日：2012-11-01

Applicant: APPLE, INC.

Inventor： Guo Qiang Wang

IPC: H04W36/00

CPC classification number: H04W36/0011 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/1083 ,  H04W80/10

Abstract: Middleware is provided as a control plane for WiMAX control messaging. Each ASN in a WiMAX system is associated with a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) server. A plurality of Functional Entities (FEs) are distributed across the ASNs, wherein each FE (or a group of FEs) associated with a SIP agent. Each FE is operable to control a function associated with a subscriber station (SS). The function controlled by a first FE is transferred to a second FE by employing the SIP agents to establish a SIP session between the first and second FEs. WiMAX control messages are then exchanged over the established session to transfer the SS function from the first FE to the second FE. The first and second FEs may be in the same ASN, or the first and second FEs may be in different ASNs.

Abstract translation: 中间件被提供作为WiMAX控制消息收发的控制平面。 WiMAX系统中的每个ASN与会话发起协议（SIP）服务器相关联。 多个功能实体（FE）分布在ASN上，其中与SIP代理相关联的每个FE（或一组FE）。 每个FE可操作以控制与订户站（SS）相关联的功能。 由第一FE控制的功能通过使用SIP代理在第一和第二FE之间建立SIP会话来传送到第二FE。 然后通过建立的会话交换WiMAX控制消息，以将SS功能从第一FE传送到第二FE。 第一和第二FE可以在相同的ASN中，或者第一和第二FE可以在不同的ASN中。

公开(公告)号：US09220049B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-22

申请号：US14703185

申请日：2015-05-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Guo Qiang Wang ,  Wen Tong ,  Shiquan Wu

IPC: H04B3/36 ,  H04B7/14 ,  H04W40/22 ,  H04B7/155

CPC classification number: H04B7/15592 ,  H04B7/155 ,  H04B7/2606 ,  H04L45/54 ,  H04L45/586 ,  H04L45/745 ,  H04L47/32 ,  H04W40/12 ,  H04W40/22 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W76/12

Abstract: In a wireless multi-hop relay network arranged in a tree topology, the base station and one or more relay stations are associated as a virtual base station (VBS). The base station and each relay station have a unique virtual base station identifier (VBS-ID) associated with the path defined by the base station and the one or more relay stations. a relay station in the branch uses its VBS-ID for communicating with an attached subscriber station (e.g. a mobile station) such that communications between the base station and subscriber station occur via the VBS. Subscriber station data communications are relayed between the base station and the one or more relay stations over the VBS via a tunnel connection. The VBS is autoconfigurable. Mobility for subscriber stations and relay stations is provided through reconfiguration of VBS's.

Abstract translation: 在以树形拓扑布置的无线多跳中继网络中，基站和一个或多个中继站作为虚拟基站（VBS）相关联。 基站和每个中继站具有与由基站和一个或多个中继站定义的路径相关联的唯一的虚拟基站标识符（VBS-ID）。 分支中的中继站使用其VBS-ID与附加的用户站（例如，移动站）进行通信，使得基站和用户站之间的通信经由VBS发生。 订户站数据通信通过隧道连接在VBS之间在基站和一个或多个中继站之间中继。 VBS是可自动配置的。 通过VBS的重新配置提供用户站和中继站的移动性。

公开(公告)号：US20150365876A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14833472

申请日：2015-08-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Guo Qiang Wang ,  Shiquan Wu

IPC: H04W40/04 ,  H04L12/721 ,  H04W40/24

CPC classification number: H04W40/04 ,  H04L45/12 ,  H04L45/26 ,  H04W40/12 ,  H04W40/246 ,  H04W40/30 ,  H04W80/00 ,  H04W88/04 ,  Y02D70/146 ,  Y02D70/22 ,  Y02D70/32 ,  Y02D70/34

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for generating routing paths in a multi-hop network. The multi-hop network includes a base station, at least one relay station, and at least one non-relay mobile station. The routing paths are paths between the base station and the at least one non-relay mobile station via the at least one relay station. The base station broadcasts a path discovery message (PDM) including a path list with a starting point of the path list being the base station. Each of the relay stations receives the PDM and updates the PDM by adding their own respective node identifier to the path list and broadcasting the updated PDM. The PDMs eventually reach the non-relay mobile station. The non-relay mobile stations reply to the base station by sending the base station the updated path list between the base station and the non-relay mobile station. In some embodiments the base station or the at least one non-relay mobile station acting as a source node sends a dynamic service (DSx) message including an end-to-end path list to an end of path destination. The relay stations use the path list to forward the message between the source node and the end of path destination. In some implementations the multi-hop network operates in a manner that is consistent with any one of: IEEE 802.16, IEEE 802.16d, and IEEE 802.16e.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种在多跳网络中生成路由路径的方法。 多跳网络包括基站，至少一个中继站和至少一个非中继移动站。 所述路由路径是经由所述至少一个中继站的所述基站与所述至少一个非中继移动站之间的路径。 基站广播路径发现消息（PDM），其包括具有作为基站的路径列表的起始点的路径列表。 每个中继站接收PDM，并通过将其各自的节点标识符添加到路径列表并且广播更新的PDM来更新PDM。 PDM最终到达非中继移动台。 非中继移动台通过在基站和非中继移动台之间发送基站更新的路由列表来回复基站。 在一些实施例中，用作源节点的基站或至少一个非中继移动台将包括端到端路径列表的动态服务（DSx）消息发送到路径目的地的末端。 中继站使用路径列表在源节点和路径目的地的末尾之间转发消息。 在一些实现中，多跳网络以与IEEE 802.16，IEEE 802.16d和IEEE 802.16e中的任何一个相一致的方式运行。

公开(公告)号：US20130142109A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：US13757416

申请日：2013-02-01

Applicant: Apple, Inc.

Inventor： Guo Qiang Wang ,  Wen Tong ,  Shiquan Wu

IPC: H04W40/22

CPC classification number: H04B7/15592 ,  H04B7/155 ,  H04B7/2606 ,  H04L45/54 ,  H04L45/586 ,  H04L45/745 ,  H04L47/32 ,  H04W40/12 ,  H04W40/22 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W76/12

Abstract: In a wireless multi-hop relay network arranged in a tree topology, the base station and one or more relay stations are associated as a virtual base station (VBS). The base station and each relay station have a unique virtual base station identifier (VBS-ID) associated with the path defined by the base station and the one or more relay stations. a relay station in the branch uses its VBS-ID for communicating with an attached subscriber station (e.g. a mobile station) such that communications between the base station and subscriber station occur via the VBS. Subscriber station data communications are relayed between the base station and the one or more relay stations over the VBS via a tunnel connection. The VBS is autoconfigurable. Mobility for subscriber stations and relay stations is provided through reconfiguration of VBS's.

Abstract translation: 在以树形拓扑布置的无线多跳中继网络中，基站和一个或多个中继站作为虚拟基站（VBS）相关联。 基站和每个中继站具有与由基站和一个或多个中继站定义的路径相关联的唯一的虚拟基站标识符（VBS-ID）。 分支中的中继站使用其VBS-ID与附加的用户站（例如，移动站）进行通信，使得基站和用户站之间的通信经由VBS发生。 订户站数据通信通过隧道连接在VBS之间在基站和一个或多个中继站之间中继。 VBS是可自动配置的。 通过VBS的重新配置提供用户站和中继站的移动性。

公开(公告)号：US09985716B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-29

申请号：US14968070

申请日：2015-12-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Guo Qiang Wang ,  Wen Tong ,  Shiquan Wu

IPC: H04B7/155 ,  H04B7/26 ,  H04L12/741 ,  H04L12/713 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W40/22 ,  H04L12/823 ,  H04W76/02 ,  H04W40/12

CPC classification number: H04B7/15592 ,  H04B7/155 ,  H04B7/2606 ,  H04L45/54 ,  H04L45/586 ,  H04L45/745 ,  H04L47/32 ,  H04W40/12 ,  H04W40/22 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W76/12

Abstract: In a wireless multi-hop relay network arranged in a tree topology, the base station and one or more relay stations are associated as a virtual base station (VBS). The base station and each relay station have a unique virtual base station identifier (VBS-ID) associated with the path defined by the base station and the one or more relay stations. A relay station in the branch uses its VBS-ID for communicating with an attached subscriber station (e.g. a mobile station) such that communications between the base station and subscriber station occur via the VBS. Subscriber station data communications are relayed between the base station and the one or more relay stations over the VBS via a tunnel connection. The VBS is auto configurable. Mobility for subscriber stations and 10 relay stations is provided through reconfiguration of VBS's.