公开(公告)号：US20160269156A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US15158798

申请日：2016-05-19

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP

Inventor： Farhad Barzegar ,  Donald J. Barnickel, JR. ,  George Blandino ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Paul Shala Henry ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H04L5/00 ,  H04B7/155 ,  H04B7/26

CPC classification number: H04W72/0453 ,  H01Q1/246 ,  H04B7/155 ,  H04B7/15542 ,  H04B7/2612 ,  H04L5/0003 ,  H04L5/0023 ,  H04L67/2804

Abstract: A distributed antenna system is provided that frequency shifts the output of one or more microcells to a 60 GHz or higher frequency range for transmission to a set of distributed antennas. The cellular band outputs of these microcell base station devices are used to modulate a 60 GHz (or higher) carrier wave, yielding a group of subcarriers on the 60 GHz carrier wave. This group will then be transmitted in the air via analog microwave RF unit, after which it can be repeated or radiated to the surrounding area. The repeaters amplify the signal and resend it on the air again toward the next repeater. In places where a microcell is required, the 60 GHz signal is shifted in frequency back to its original frequency (e.g., the 1.9 GHz cellular band) and radiated locally to nearby mobile devices.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种分布式天线系统，其将一个或多个微小区的输出频率移位到60GHz或更高的频率范围，以传输到一组分布式天线。 这些微小区基站装置的蜂窝频带输出用于调制60GHz（或更高）载波，在60GHz载波上产生一组子载波。 然后，该组将通过模拟微波RF单元在空中传输，之后可以重复或辐射到周围区域。 中继器放大信号并再次向空中再发送到下一个中​​继器。 在需要微小区的地方，60GHz信号的频率被移回其原始频率（例如，1.9GHz蜂窝频带），并在本地辐射到附近的移动设备。

公开(公告)号：US20160197392A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-07

申请号：US15070056

申请日：2016-03-15

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry ,  ROBERT BENNETT ,  IRWIN GERSZBERG ,  FARHAD BARZEGAR ,  DONALD J. BARNICKEL ,  THOMAS M. WILLIS, III

IPC: H01P5/12 ,  H01P3/16

CPC classification number: H01P5/12 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H01P5/02 ,  H01Q9/0485 ,  H04B3/36 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/56 ,  H04B7/15557 ,  H04W16/26

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a coupler including a receiving portion that receives a first electromagnetic wave conveying first data from a transmitting device. A guiding portion guides the first electromagnetic wave to a junction for coupling the first electromagnetic wave to a transmission medium. The first electromagnetic wave propagates via at least one first guided wave mode. The coupling of the first electromagnetic wave to the transmission medium forms a second electromagnetic wave that is guided to propagate along the outer surface of the transmission medium via at least one second guided wave mode that differs from the at least one first guided wave mode. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面可以包括例如包括接收从发送装置传送第一数据的第一电磁波的接收部分的耦合器。 引导部分将第一电磁波引导到用于将第一电磁波耦合到传输介质的结。 第一电磁波经由至少一个第一导波模式传播。 所述第一电磁波与所述传输介质的耦合形成第二电磁波，所述第二电磁波经由与所述至少一个第一导波模式不同的至少一个第二导波模式被引导以沿着所述传输介质的外表面传播。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20160149753A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：US14548456

申请日：2014-11-20

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

Inventor： Irwin Gerszberg ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Paul Shala Henry ,  Robert Bennett ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  H04B10/2575

CPC classification number: H04L41/0677 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04B10/25752 ,  H04L41/12 ,  Y04S40/164 ,  Y04S40/166

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for receiving topology information from a plurality of waveguide systems or other transmission devices, the topology information identifying one or more transmission media available to each waveguide system for transmitting or receiving electromagnetic waves, and updating a topology of a communication system from the topology information provided by the plurality of waveguide systems. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 主题公开的方面可以包括例如用于从多个波导系统或其他传输设备接收拓扑信息的系统，该拓扑信息标识每个波导系统可用于发送或接收电磁波的一个或多个传输媒体，以及 根据由多个波导系统提供的拓扑信息更新通信系统的拓扑。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20160113011A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14985064

申请日：2015-12-30

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP.

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry

IPC: H04W72/04 ,  H04W16/14

CPC classification number: H04W72/0446 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W36/00 ,  H04W72/0413 ,  H04W72/042 ,  H04W72/087 ,  H04W88/16

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for providing channel sharing are disclosed. For example, the method receives a request for a white space channel assignment, and identifies one or more white space channels in accordance with the request. The method sends a response to the request comprising a white space channel assignment, wherein the white space channel assignment assigns one of the identified one or more white space channels.

公开(公告)号：US20160112263A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14519373

申请日：2014-10-21

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry ,  Robert Bennett ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04B3/06 ,  H04B3/46

CPC classification number: H04B3/46 ,  G01R31/021 ,  G01R31/08 ,  H04B3/06 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04B3/542 ,  H04L41/0816 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04W24/02

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a waveguide system for determining an event associated with a mode of transmitting or receiving electromagnetic waves on a surface of a transmission medium, identifying according to the event an updated mode for transmitting or receiving adjusted electromagnetic waves on the surface of a transmission medium, and transmitting or receiving the adjusted electromagnetic waves based on the updated mode. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 主题公开的方面可以包括例如用于确定与在传输介质的表面上发送或接收电磁波的模式相关联的事件的波导系统，根据事件识别用于发送或接收调节的电磁信号的更新模式 在传输介质的表面上的波，以及基于更新模式发送或接收经调节的电磁波。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20160112133A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14519566

申请日：2014-10-21

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry ,  Robert Bennett ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H04B10/2575 ,  H01P3/10 ,  H04B10/40

CPC classification number: H04B3/52 ,  H01P3/10 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H01P5/00 ,  H01P5/087 ,  H04B3/36 ,  H04B10/25752 ,  H04B10/40

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a transmission device that includes a transmitter that generates a first electromagnetic wave to convey data, the first electromagnetic wave having at least one carrier frequency and corresponding wavelength. A coupler couples the first electromagnetic wave to a transmission medium having at least one inner portion surrounded by a dielectric material, the dielectric material having an outer surface and a corresponding circumference, wherein the coupling of the first electromagnetic wave to the transmission medium forms a second electromagnetic wave that is guided to propagate along the outer surface of the dielectric material via at least one guided-wave mode that can include an asymmetric mode, wherein the at least one carrier frequency is within a microwave or millimeter-wave frequency band and wherein the at least one corresponding wavelength is less than the circumference of the transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面可以包括例如包括产生用于传送数据的第一电磁波的发射机的发射装置，所述第一电磁波具有至少一个载波频率和相应的波长。 耦合器将第一电磁波耦合到具有由介电材料包围的至少一个内部部分的传输介质，所述电介质材料具有外表面和相应的圆周，其中所述第一电磁波与所述传输介质的耦合形成第二 导电的电磁波经由能够包括非对称模式的至少一个导波模式沿着电介质材料的外表面传播，其中至少一个载波频率在微波或毫米波频带内，并且其中 至少一个对应的波长小于传输介质的周长。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20160112094A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14519799

申请日：2014-10-21

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

Inventor： Bruce Stuckman ,  Paul Shala Henry ,  Robert Bennett ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H04B3/56 ,  H04B7/155

CPC classification number: H04B3/56 ,  H01P5/12 ,  H01P5/18 ,  H01P5/188 ,  H04B7/15528 ,  H04B2203/5441 ,  H04B2203/5479 ,  H04B2203/5483

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a transmission device that includes a first coupler that guides a first electromagnetic wave to a first junction to form a second electromagnetic wave that is guided to propagate along the outer surface of the transmission medium via one or more guided-wave modes. These mode(s) have an envelope that varies as a function of angular deviation and/or longitudinal displacement. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面可以包括例如包括第一耦合器的传输装置，第一耦合器将第一电磁波引导到第一结以形成第二电磁波，该第二电磁波被引导以沿着传输介质的外表面经由一个传播 或更多导波模式。 这些模式具有作为角度偏差和/或纵向位移的函数变化的包络线。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20160112093A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14519598

申请日：2014-10-21

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

Inventor： Farhad Barzegar ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Robert Bennett ,  Paul Shala Henry

IPC: H04B3/54

CPC classification number: H04B15/02 ,  H01P5/00 ,  H01P5/02 ,  H04B3/546 ,  H04B17/345

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a waveguide system that includes a transmission device having a coupler positioned with respect to a transmission medium to facilitate transmission or reception of electromagnetic waves that transport communications data. The electromagnetic waves propagate along an outer surface of the transmission medium. A training controller detects an impairment on the transmission medium adverse to the transmission or reception of the electromagnetic waves and adjusts the electromagnetic waves to reduce the effects of the impairment on the transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20160105239A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：US14511207

申请日：2014-10-10

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Robert Bennett ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H04B10/2575 ,  H04B7/04

CPC classification number: H04B3/56 ,  G01R31/021 ,  G01R31/08 ,  H01P3/02 ,  H01P3/06 ,  H01P3/10 ,  H01P5/02 ,  H01P5/026 ,  H01P5/028 ,  H01P5/08 ,  H01P5/087 ,  H02J13/002 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04B7/0413 ,  H04B10/25752 ,  H04B2203/5466 ,  H04Q9/00

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for determining a usage pattern, and sending instructions to a plurality of waveguide systems to transmit or receive electromagnetic waves along a surface of each of a plurality of wires according to the usage pattern. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 主题公开的方面可以包括例如用于确定使用模式的系统，以及根据使用模式，向多个波导系统发送指令以沿着多条线中的每一条的表面发送或接收电磁波。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20160105218A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：US14513550

申请日：2014-10-14

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry ,  Robert Bennett ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H04B5/00 ,  B61L27/00

CPC classification number: H04B5/0018 ,  B61L27/0005 ,  H01Q1/46 ,  H01Q13/20 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04B2203/5466

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for transmitting first electromagnetic waves that propagate on a surface of a component of a transit system, and receiving second electromagnetic waves that propagate on the surface of the component of the transit system. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本公开内容的各方面可以包括例如用于传输在传输系统的部件的表面上传播的第一电磁波以及接收在传输系统的部件的表面上传播的第二电磁波的系统。 公开了其他实施例。