Adaptive Operational Full-Duplex and Half-Duplex FDD Modes in Wireless Networks

    公开(公告)号:US20200228301A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-16

    申请号:US16830404

    申请日:2020-03-26

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus that enable a wireless network system to dynamically change between full-duplex FDD operation and half-duplex FDD operation in order to take advantage of operational aspects of both modes. In one embodiment, an alternative duplex mode of operation is disclosed (semi-static half duplex FDD operation) that enables coordination between the client device (e.g., UMTS UE) and the base station in order to centralize control of radio resource control (RRC) to the base station. The disclosed methods and apparatus may also advantageously incorporate hybrid ARQ (HARQ) or comparable timing requirements into their operation.

    Methods and apparatus for providing selective access to wireless network resources using detailed information

    公开(公告)号:US10117069B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-30

    申请号:US15148128

    申请日:2016-05-06

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing enhanced access options for wireless access points (e.g., cellular femtocells). These access options in one embodiment include various grades or levels of private and public access to available femtocell services. Each service may be separately assigned a various access type, such that a femtocell may service multiple users both within the “closed” group authorized by the femtocell white list, and non-members. In one variant, a femtocell broadcasts enhanced system information to all terminals (regardless of member/non-member status) such that a non-CSG (Closed Subscriber Group) member terminal or UE is capable of obtaining partial service access within the femtocell. Broadcast multimedia or other services can be delivered to both CSG members and non-members, advantageously without having to establish a dedicated connection for the non-member users.

    Adaptive operational full-duplex and half-duplex FDD modes in wireless networks

    公开(公告)号:US11184144B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-23

    申请号:US16830404

    申请日:2020-03-26

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus that enable a wireless network system to dynamically change between full-duplex FDD operation and half-duplex FDD operation in order to take advantage of operational aspects of both modes. In one embodiment, an alternative duplex mode of operation is disclosed (semi-static half duplex FDD operation) that enables coordination between the client device (e.g., UMTS UE) and the base station in order to centralize control of radio resource control (RRC) to the base station. The disclosed methods and apparatus may also advantageously incorporate hybrid ARQ (HARQ) or comparable timing requirements into their operation.

    Methods and apparatus for providing selective access to wireless network resources using detailed information

    公开(公告)号:US10893392B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-12

    申请号:US16157652

    申请日:2018-10-11

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing enhanced access options for wireless access points (e.g., cellular femtocells). These access options in one embodiment include various grades or levels of private and public access to available femtocell services. Each service may be separately assigned a various access type, such that a femtocell may service multiple users both within the “closed” group authorized by the femtocell white list, and non-members. In one variant, a femtocell broadcasts enhanced system information to all terminals (regardless of member/non-member status) such that a non-CSG (Closed Subscriber Group) member terminal or UE is capable of obtaining partial service access within the femtocell. Broadcast multimedia or other services can be delivered to both CSG members and non-members, advantageously without having to establish a dedicated connection for the non-member users.

    Methods and apparatus for resolving wireless signal components

    公开(公告)号:US10419881B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-17

    申请号:US14851710

    申请日:2015-09-11

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus enabling a wireless network to generate data that can be used by a receiver (e.g., UE) to resolve the contributions of individual transmitters, such as to determine its location without resort to external devices such as GPS satellites. In one embodiment, the wireless network comprises a single frequency network (SFN), and a unique base station identifier is embedded within the data, and encoded in a manner which allows the UE to calculate path characteristics (such as path latency, and Direction of Arrival) to triangulate its position. In one variant, the data encoding comprises weighting frames of data from different base stations using an orthogonal matrix. Advantageously, the encoding and embedded identifier are also transparent to legacy UE, thereby allowing for implementation with no infrastructure or UE modifications other than software. Network and user apparatus implementing these methodologies, and methods of doing business, are also disclosed.

    Methods and Apparatus for Providing Presence Service for Contact Management Representation
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    发明申请
    Methods and Apparatus for Providing Presence Service for Contact Management Representation 审中-公开
    为联络管理代表提供在线服务的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US20130231138A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-05

    申请号:US13853376

    申请日:2013-03-29

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    CPC classification number: H04W4/02 G06Q30/02 H04L51/043

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing a presence service for contact management functions such as user address books. The presence service, in an exemplary embodiment, assembles contact entries into abstract groupings and defines event packages specified by the user that enable the user to be notified about presence information dynamically. For example, a subscribed user may receive presence service information for all entries in the users address book that are in close geographical proximity to the subscribed user. In one variant, the storage and calculation of presence information is performed at a centralized location, thereby sparing the user's device from utilizing unnecessary calculation resources and avoiding unnecessary network bandwidth utilization in order to receive presence information of interest. User device-based variants are also disclosed. Business methods utilizing the aforementioned presence service offerings are also provided.

    Abstract translation: 用于提供诸如用户地址簿之类的联系人管理功能的存在服务的方法和装置。 在示例性实施例中,呈现服务将联系人条目组装成抽象分组并且定义由用户指定的允许用户动态地通知有关存在信息的用户的事件包。 例如,订阅的用户可以接收与用户地址簿紧密地接近订阅用户的用户地址簿中的所有条目的存在服务信息。 在一个变型中,存在和计算存在信息是在集中的位置进行的,从而避免用户的设备利用不必要的计算资源,避免不必要的网络带宽利用,以便接收感兴趣的存在信息。 还公开了基于用户设备的变体。 还提供了利用上述存在服务产品的业务方法。

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