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公开(公告)号:US20180062886A1
公开(公告)日:2018-03-01
申请号:US15726804
申请日:2017-10-06
Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
Inventor: Paul Shala Henry , Giovanni Vannucci , Thomas M. Willis, III , Robert Bennett , Irwin Gerszberg , Farhad Barzegar , Donald J. Barnickel , Martin Birk , Shikik Johnson , Ed Guntin
IPC: H04L25/03 , H04W72/04 , H04B7/0413 , H04B3/54
Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments, a system can include a plurality of twisted insulated conductors, and a communication device coupled to a first conductive endpoint of each insulated conductor of the plurality of twisted insulated conductors. The communication device can facilitate generating transmission signals at each first conductive endpoint of each insulated conductor of the plurality of twisted insulated conductors. The transmission signals in turn can induce electromagnetic waves that propagate along interstitial areas between the plurality of twisted insulated conductors. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US09900123B2
公开(公告)日:2018-02-20
申请号:US15654379
申请日:2017-07-19
Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
Inventor: Paul Shala Henry , Robert Bennett , Irwin Gerszberg , Farhad Barzegar , Donald J. Barnickel , Thomas M. Willis, III
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a transmission device that includes at least one transceiver configured to modulate data to generate a plurality of first electromagnetic waves. A plurality of couplers are configured to couple at least a portion of the plurality of first electromagnetic waves to a transmission medium, wherein the plurality of couplers generate a plurality of mode division multiplexed second electromagnetic waves that propagate along the outer surface of the transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US09877209B2
公开(公告)日:2018-01-23
申请号:US15581434
申请日:2017-04-28
Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
Inventor: Robert Bennett , Donald J. Barnickel , Farhad Barzegar , Irwin Gerszberg , Paul Shala Henry , Thomas M. Willis, III
CPC classification number: H04W16/26 , H01Q1/46 , H02J5/005 , H02J50/10 , H04B3/36 , H04B3/52 , H04B3/54 , H04B3/56 , H04B5/0031 , H04B7/022 , H04W52/52
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system including a frequency mixer that combines a signal and a carrier wave to form a combined signal, and a transmitter that generates a transmission based on the combined signal. The system can also include a coupling device that emits the transmission as an electromagnetic wave guided by an outer surface of a transmission medium. The electromagnetic wave can propagate longitudinally along the surface of the transmission medium and at least partially around the surface of the transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US20170373721A1
公开(公告)日:2017-12-28
申请号:US15701986
申请日:2017-09-12
Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
Inventor: Paul Shala Henry , Robert Bennett , Irwin Gerszberg , Farhad Barzegar , Donald J. Barnickel , Thomas M. Willis, III
CPC classification number: H04B5/0018 , G01R31/00 , G01R31/44 , H01P1/00 , H02J13/00 , H02J13/0031 , H02J50/05 , H02J50/10 , H04B3/52 , H04B3/56 , H04B5/0012 , H04B5/0075 , H04L25/028 , H04L25/0292 , Y02E60/7892 , Y04S40/146
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a coupling device includes a circuit that receives a signal. At least one passive electrical circuit element generates an electromagnetic field in response to the signal. A portion of the electromagnetic field is guided by a surface of a transmission medium to propagate as a guided electromagnetic wave longitudinally along the transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US20170279494A1
公开(公告)日:2017-09-28
申请号:US15617871
申请日:2017-06-08
Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
Inventor: Robert Bennett , Paul Shala Henry , Irwin Gerszberg , Farhad Barzegar , Donald J. Barnickel , Thomas M. Willis, III
CPC classification number: H04B3/56 , G01R31/00 , H01P1/207 , H01P5/103 , H01P7/06 , H01Q1/46 , H02J13/00 , H04B3/52
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a coupling device including a receiving portion that receives a radio frequency signal conveying data from a transmitting device. A magnetic coupler magnetically couples the radio frequency signal to a transmission medium as a guided electromagnetic wave that is bound by an outer surface of the transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US20170033835A1
公开(公告)日:2017-02-02
申请号:US15250345
申请日:2016-08-29
Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
Inventor: Robert Bennett , Paul Shala Henry , Farhad Barzegar , Irwin Gerszberg , Donald J. Barnickel , Thomas M. Willis, III
CPC classification number: H04B3/50 , H04B3/52 , H04B3/54 , H04B2203/5466 , H04B2203/5483
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, by each of a plurality of receivers, one of a plurality of electromagnetic waves, each electromagnetic wave of the plurality of electromagnetic waves guided by a different one of a plurality of twin-lead transmission lines, each twin-lead transmission line sharing a wire, and each electromagnetic wave of the plurality of electromagnetic waves including a different one of a plurality of communication signals, and obtaining, by each of the plurality of receivers, one of the plurality of communication signals. Other embodiments are disclosed.
Abstract translation: 本公开的方面可以包括例如由多个接收机中的每一个接收多个电磁波中的一个,由多个双引线中的不同的一个引导的多个电磁波的每个电磁波 传输线,每个双引线传输线共享线,并且所述多个电磁波的每个电磁波包括多个通信信号中的不同的一个,并且由多个接收机中的每一个获得多个 通信信号。 公开了其他实施例。
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公开(公告)号:US09113347B2
公开(公告)日:2015-08-18
申请号:US13705690
申请日:2012-12-05
Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
Inventor: Paul Shala Henry , George Blandino , Irwin Gerszberg , Farhad Barzegar , Donald J. Barnickel , Thomas M. Willis, III
CPC classification number: H04W72/0453 , H02J13/002 , H02J13/0082 , H04B3/38 , H04B3/52 , H04B3/54 , H04B3/542 , H04B3/56 , H04B7/04 , H04B10/25759 , H04B2203/5441 , H04B2203/5479 , H04L69/08 , H04W16/26 , H04W24/02 , H04W36/22 , H04W84/045 , H04W84/047
Abstract: A distributed antenna and backhaul system provide network connectivity for a small cell deployment. Rather than building new structures, and installing additional fiber and cable, embodiments described herein disclose using high-bandwidth, millimeter-wave communications and existing power line infrastructure. Above ground backhaul connections via power lines and line-of-sight millimeter-wave band signals as well as underground backhaul connections via buried electrical conduits can provide connectivity to the distributed base stations. An overhead millimeter-wave system can also be used to provide backhaul connectivity. Modules can be placed onto existing infrastructure, such as streetlights and utility poles, and the modules can contain base stations and antennas to transmit the millimeter-waves to and from other modules.
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公开(公告)号:US08897697B1
公开(公告)日:2014-11-25
申请号:US14073267
申请日:2013-11-06
Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
Inventor: Robert Bennett , Donald J. Barnickel , Farhad Barzegar , Irwin Gerszberg , Paul Shala Henry , Thomas M. Willis, III
CPC classification number: H04W16/26 , H01Q1/46 , H02J5/005 , H02J50/10 , H04B3/36 , H04B3/52 , H04B3/54 , H04B3/56 , H04B5/0031 , H04B7/022 , H04W52/52
Abstract: A millimeter-wave surface-wave communications system to provide network connectivity for a backhaul network and a distributed antenna system. Rather than building new structures, and installing additional fiber and cable, embodiments described herein disclose using high-bandwidth, millimeter-wave communications propagating over existing power line infrastructure. The wavelength of the transmission is comparable in size or smaller than the circumference of the power lines.
Abstract translation: 一种毫米波表面波通信系统,为回程网络和分布式天线系统提供网络连接。 不是构建新结构,而是安装额外的光纤和电缆,本文描述的实施例公开了使用在现有电力线基础设施上传播的高带宽毫米波通信。 传输的波长在大小上或比电源线的圆周更小。
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公开(公告)号:US20230368636A1
公开(公告)日:2023-11-16
申请号:US17740595
申请日:2022-05-10
Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
Inventor: Donald J. Barnickel , Robert Bennett , Thomas M. Willis, III , Irwin Gerszberg , Farhad Barzegar , Peter Wolniansky
IPC: G08B21/18
CPC classification number: G08B21/185 , G08B21/182 , H04B3/46
Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure may include monitoring, via a circuit, a level of a current, detecting, based on the monitoring, that the level of the current exceeds a threshold, where the threshold is indicative of an occurrence of at least one event, engaging, based on the detecting, a health check in respect of: a first component of a first waveguide device, a second component of a second waveguide device, a portion of a transmission medium between the first waveguide device and the second waveguide device, or any combination thereof, where the transmission medium is utilized to convey a first electromagnetic wave that is guided by and propagates along the transmission medium without requiring an electrical return path, and transmitting, based on the engaging, a report, a signal, or a combination thereof, that is indicative of a health status resulting from the health check. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US11652297B2
公开(公告)日:2023-05-16
申请号:US17524419
申请日:2021-11-11
Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
Inventor: Paul Shala Henry , Robert Bennett , Farhad Barzegar , Irwin Gerszberg , Donald J. Barnickel , Thomas M. Willis, III
IPC: H01Q13/08 , H01Q25/04 , H01Q13/26 , H04B3/52 , H01Q15/14 , H01P5/02 , H01Q13/06 , H01P1/10 , H01Q1/50
CPC classification number: H01Q13/06 , H01P1/10 , H01Q1/50 , H01Q13/08 , H01Q13/26 , H01Q15/14 , H01Q25/04 , H04B3/52 , H01P5/026
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system having a plurality of transmitters for launching, according to a signal, instances of first electromagnetic waves having different phases to induce propagation of a second electromagnetic wave at an interface of a transmission medium, the second electromagnetic wave having a non-fundamental wave mode and a non-optical operating frequency, wherein the plurality of transmitters has a corresponding plurality of antennas. A reflective plate is spaced a distance behind the plurality of antennas relative to a direction of the propagation of the second electromagnetic wave. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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