公开(公告)号：US09374721B1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US14547788

申请日：2014-11-19

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Stephen R. Bales ,  Maneesh Gauba ,  Gene S. Mitchell ,  Martin Zeller

IPC: H04B7/00 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W16/28 ,  H04W84/04 ,  H04W48/20

CPC classification number: H04W24/02 ,  H04W16/28 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04W84/045

Abstract: Methods and systems for reducing interference between base stations are disclosed herein. In accordance with an example method, a first base station iterates through emitting of a plurality of different radiation patterns from the first base station. The first base station also receives, from a second base station, feedback based on evaluation by the second base station of noise floor respectively for each of the different radiation patterns emitted from the first base station. Based on the received feedback, the first base station then sets itself to operate with a particular one of the radiation patterns. Example base stations and communication networks operable to perform the disclosed methods are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于减少基站之间的干扰的方法和系统。 根据示例性方法，第一基站通过从第一基站发射多个不同辐射图案进行迭代。 第一基站还从第二基站接收基于由第二基站对第一基站发射的每个不同辐射图案的噪声基底的评估的反馈。 基于接收到的反馈，第一基站然后使其自身与特定的辐射模式一起操作。 还公开了可操作以执行所公开方法的示例性基站和通信网络。

公开(公告)号：US09277426B1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US13874873

申请日：2013-05-01

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Jasinder P. Singh ,  Maneesh Gauba

IPC: H04W24/02

CPC classification number: H04W24/02 ,  H04W24/10

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for managing transmission of air interface measurement reports from a UE to its serving base station. In accordance with the disclosure, a UE will generally transmit such measurement reports on subcarriers having particular subcarrier spacing. However, if and when the UE detects threshold poor air interface performance, such as threshold weak signal strength from its serving base station, the UE will responsively transition to instead transmit measurement reports to its serving base station on subcarriers having smaller subcarrier spacing.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种用于管理从UE到其服务基站的空中接口测量报告的传输的方法和装置。 根据本公开，UE将通常在具有特定子载波间隔的子载波上发送这样的测量报告。 然而，如果UE当检测到阈值差的空中接口性能（例如来自其服务基站的阈值弱信号强度）时，UE将响应地转换到在具有较小子载波间隔的子载波上向其服务基站发送测量报告。

公开(公告)号：US09072002B1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US14076005

申请日：2013-11-08

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Maneesh Gauba ,  Steven R. Bales ,  Sreekar Marupaduga ,  Andrew M. Wurtenberger

IPC: H04W24/00 ,  H04W24/10

CPC classification number: H04W24/04 ,  H04W24/08

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for monitoring antenna deterioration. When a signal is transmitted by a base station antenna at a tower-top of a cellular base station, a measurement antenna positioned at the tower-top receives the signal. The signal is measured to determine the signal power and the actual gain of the base station antenna is determined by comparing the determined signal power to the input power of the signal before it was transmitted by the base station antenna.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于监测天线恶化的方法和系统。 当蜂窝基站的塔顶的基站天线发送信号时，位于塔顶的测量天线接收信号。 测量信号以确定信号功率，并且通过将确定的信号功率与由基站天线发送之前的信号的输入功率进行比较来确定基站天线的实际增益。

公开(公告)号：US09357552B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14316378

申请日：2014-06-26

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Maneesh Gauba ,  Sachin R. Vargantwar ,  Maulik K. Shah ,  Deveshkumar Rai

IPC: H04M1/00 ,  H04W72/04

CPC classification number: H04W72/048 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W52/16 ,  H04W52/245 ,  H04W52/343

Abstract: In order to provide better wireless service to wireless communication devices (WCDs) at different altitudes (e.g., on different levels of a high-rise structure), a radio access network (RAN) may include antennas that are configured to provide coverage at these different altitudes. The RAN may assign resources, such as transmit power or frequencies, to wireless coverage areas serving particular altitude ranges in a proportion that is commensurate with the number of WCDs being served by these particular altitude ranges. As a result, RAN and WCD performance may improve.

Abstract translation: 为了向不同高度（例如，在高层结构的不同级别）的无线通信设备（WCD）提供更好的无线服务，无线电接入网络（RAN）可以包括被配置为在这些不同高度上提供覆盖的天线 海拔高度 RAN可以以与由这些特定高度范围服务的WCD的数量相称的比例将诸如发射功率或频率的资源分配给服务特定高度范围的无线覆盖区域。 因此，RAN和WCD的性能可能会提高。

公开(公告)号：US09253662B1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US14071031

申请日：2013-11-04

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Sreekar Marupaduga ,  Maneesh Gauba ,  Gene S. Mitchell ,  Stephen R. Bales

IPC: H04W24/02

CPC classification number: H04W24/02

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and corresponding system for dynamically activating a relay in a radio access network (RAN) that includes a plurality of base stations. Each base station may radiate to define one or more respective wireless coverage areas, and each coverage area may operate on one or more carrier frequencies. The RAN may be arranged to receive, from a user equipment device (UE) that is being served by a base station of the RAN on a first carrier frequency, a report indicating threshold low wireless performance on the first carrier frequency. In response to the report indicating threshold low wireless performance, the RAN may be arranged to then activate a relay that functions to communicate with the base station over a relay backhaul interface, and communicate with the UE on a second carrier frequency that is different from the first carrier frequency.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在包括多个基站的无线电接入网络（RAN）中动态地激活中继的方法和对应系统。 每个基站可以辐射以限定一个或多个相应的无线覆盖区域，并且每个覆盖区域可以在一个或多个载波频率上操作。 RAN可以被布置为从在第一载波频率上由RAN的基站服务的用户设备设备（UE）接收指示第一载波频率上的阈值低无线性能的报告。 响应于指示阈值低无线性能的报告，RAN可以被安排为随后激活用于通过中继回程接口与基站通信的中继，并且在与第二载波频率不同的第二载波频率上与UE进行通信 第一载波频率。

公开(公告)号：US09042852B1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-26

申请号：US13736743

申请日：2013-01-08

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Maneesh Gauba

IPC: H04W52/02 ,  H04W24/02

CPC classification number: H04W52/0245 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/1262 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/146

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for adjusting a sensitivity threshold of a wireless communication device (WCD). In an embodiment, a WCD measures both a signal power level of a received signal and a noise power level. The WCD also makes a sensitivity-adjustment determination, which includes (i) a determination that the signal power level is less than a current sensitivity threshold of the receiver of the WCD and (ii) a determination that a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the signal power level to the noise power level is greater than an SNR threshold. Responsive to making the sensitivity-adjustment determination, the WCD adjusts its receiver from having the current sensitivity threshold to having an adjusted sensitivity threshold that is less than or equal to the signal power level.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于调整无线通信设备（WCD）的灵敏度阈值的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，WCD测量接收信号的信号功率电平和噪声功率电平。 WCD还进行灵敏度调整确定，其包括（i）确定信号功率电平小于WCD的接收机的当前灵敏度阈值，以及（ii）确定信噪比（ 信噪比）大于SNR阈值。 响应于进行灵敏度调整确定，WCD将其接收器从当前灵敏度阈值调整为具有小于或等于信号功率电平的调整灵敏度阈值。