公开(公告)号：US20230354349A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-02

申请号：US18214445

申请日：2023-06-26

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Volkan Sevindik

IPC: H04W72/23 ,  H04W72/1263 ,  H04W52/02 ,  H04W72/50

CPC classification number: H04W72/23 ,  H04W72/1263 ,  H04W52/0235 ,  H04W52/0274 ,  H04W72/535 ,  H04W84/042

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for managing uplink resource grants in wireless networks. An exemplary method embodiment includes the steps of: operating a first wireless base station in a first mode of operation, the first mode of operation including managing uplink resource grant schedules for a plurality of wireless devices connected to the wireless base station; receiving, by the first wireless base station operating in the first mode of operation, a transmission power down command from a resource management system; and determining in response to receiving the transmission power down command, by the first wireless base station, whether to switch from operating in the first mode of operation to operating in a second mode of operation, said operating in the second mode of operation including ceasing managing uplink resource grant schedules for said plurality of wireless devices connected to the wireless base station.

公开(公告)号：US20230354241A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-02

申请号：US18085539

申请日：2022-12-20

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Paul L. Russell, Jr. ,  Umamaheswar Kakinada ,  Yildirim Sahin

IPC: H04W60/00

CPC classification number: H04W60/005

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for supporting efficient switching of data paths corresponding to a communications session between different non-3GPP access networks, e.g., networks including WiFi access points, using network core functionality are described. A novel registration process in which UE and AMF capability information is exchanged at an early stage in the registration process is described. An initial registration request message from a UE, via a 3GPP or N3GPP access network, includes an indicator as to whether or not the UE supports path switching for MA PDU sessions between N3GPP access paths. This allows, for a UE which supports the path switching, a AMF to be selected and assigned to the UE, which also supports the path switching, thus matching capabilities and eliminating the need for interrupting communications to change AMFs at a later point.

公开(公告)号：US20230353206A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-02

申请号：US18141406

申请日：2023-04-29

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Dumitru M. Ionescu ,  Samer Henry

IPC: H04B7/06

CPC classification number: H04B7/0617 ,  H04B7/0634 ,  H04B7/06952

Abstract: A wireless base station, via a first wireless beam in a beamforming codebook, transmits communications to multiple communication devices. In one implementation, the wireless base station receives respective channel matrix information from each of the multiple communication devices. The channel matrix information indicates weight coefficients applied to respective receiver antenna hardware to receive the communications. Alternatively, when reciprocity holds, the wireless base station can be configured to generate the channel matrix information based on observation of receiving communications from the one or more communication devices. Via the channel matrix information, a communication management resource associated with the wireless base station adjusts beamforming settings of the first wireless beam to best support communications with the communication devices over the first wireless beam. The communication management resource dynamically updates the beamforming codebook such that a corresponding wireless beam is angularly adjusted towards a centroid of the communication devices.

公开(公告)号：US11777561B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-03

申请号：US17510765

申请日：2021-10-26

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Volkan Sevindik ,  Mohammedyusuf M. Shaikh ,  Haider H. Syed

IPC: H04B7/06 ,  H04B7/0426 ,  H04B7/0408

CPC classification number: H04B7/043 ,  H04B7/0408

Abstract: A communication system includes communication management hardware to control operation of first antenna hardware and second antenna hardware associated with a wireless base station. For example, in one arrangement, via control provided by the communication management hardware, the first antenna hardware transmits a first sidelobe wireless beam; the second antenna hardware transmits a second sidelobe wireless beam. The first sidelobe wireless beam and the second sidelobe wireless beam provide a communication device access to a remote network.

公开(公告)号：US11777554B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-03

申请号：US17851004

申请日：2022-06-27

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Amitav Mukherjee ,  Frank Azcuy ,  Maulik Vaidya

IPC: H04W36/20 ,  H04B1/525 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  H04W88/06 ,  H04W72/541

CPC classification number: H04B1/525 ,  H04W36/20 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  H04W72/541 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: A network control device, e.g., a gNB, receives a message from a communications device, e.g. a UE, indicating that the communications device is experiencing an in-device coexistence (IDC) problem, e.g. in the 52.6 GHz-71 GHz frequency range with respect to NR-U and WiGig. The message is one of: i) an IDC assistance message indicating that the victim system is Wi-Gig or ii) an antenna panel switch message requesting that the network control device instruct the communications device to change the antenna panel that it uses for uplink NR signaling. The network control device generates and sends a response message to the communications device including: a selected new frequency to be used by the communications device for uplink NR signaling or a selected different antenna panel to be used by the communications device for uplink NR signaling. The communications device implements the change reducing or avoiding the IDC problem.

公开(公告)号：US20230308971A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-28

申请号：US17700919

申请日：2022-03-22

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Curt Wong ,  Yildirim Sahin ,  Umamaheswar Kakinada

IPC: H04W36/08 ,  H04W36/00

CPC classification number: H04W36/08 ,  H04W36/0011

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for supporting switching of data paths corresponding to a communications session between different non-3GPP access networks, e.g., networks including WiFi access points, using network core functionality are described. This allows a communications session in which a UE is involved as an end point to be switched between two different WiFi access networks and/or a WiFi access network and a 3GPP access network, e.g., cellular access network, without the communications session being terminated while service is provided to the UE by a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) with which it is registered. A UE can switch between multiple WiFi networks while maintaining a communications session supported by network core functionality even though the session may be switched between different non-3GPP networks while the session is ongoing.

公开(公告)号：US20230308870A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-28

申请号：US17703364

申请日：2022-03-24

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： VENKATA DIVVI ,  CHRISTOPHER TEAGUE

IPC: H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/63 ,  H04W12/0433

CPC classification number: H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/0433 ,  H04W12/63 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems, methods, architectures, mechanisms and apparatus for caching and sharing client/device keys, session keys, and so on between APs of overlapping wireless networks operated by same or different wireless local areal network (WLAN) operators via one or more Neighbor Key Cache Servers (NKCSs) configured to store client device or session key data for client devices overlapping network boundaries so as to facilitate fast reauthentication between presently serving and target access points (APs) of the same or different WLAN operators. Neighbor reports data may comprise data based on WLAN/SSID from APs associated with each of a plurality of AP home regions and/or realm/Network Access Identifiers from APs associated with an overlapping network of a different WLAN operator.

公开(公告)号：US20230300419A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-21

申请号：US17697356

申请日：2022-03-17

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Ashutosh Kumar Sinha

IPC: H04N21/478 ,  H04M1/57 ,  H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04N21/478 ,  H04M1/575 ,  H04M3/42059

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein provide for a caller identification (ID) method and system that can provide caller ID information to display on devices other than the wireless equipment device that is receiving the phone call. This can include televisions and other streaming devices associated with the user receiving the phone call. The mobile wireless network associated with the user's wireless user equipment can determine whether the user has an additional device on which caller ID is to be displayed, and then identify a media server associated with the additional device. Once identified, the mobile wireless network can provide the media server with the caller ID information so that it can be displayed on the television or other streaming device.

公开(公告)号：US11764992B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-19

申请号：US17357768

申请日：2021-06-24

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Ethan J. Wright ,  Matthew J. Wright ,  Micah W. Labbee

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/46 ,  H04L9/40 ,  H04L61/4511 ,  H04L101/677

CPC classification number: H04L12/2832 ,  H04L12/2823 ,  H04L12/4641 ,  H04L61/4511 ,  H04L63/0281 ,  H04L2101/677

Abstract: Various embodiments describe methods, systems, and devices for deploying an application associated with a user-selected container on a home-network router. Exemplary implementations may include receiving, at the home-network router from a remote server, container acquisition data including configuration information and rules for downloading the user-selected container. Also, initiating, by the home-network router, operation of application logic of the user-selected container in response to downloading the user-selected container from a remote container registry. Further, updating, by the home-network router, a reverse proxy maintained in the home-network router through application logic, wherein the reverse proxy is configured to forward requests from operation of the user-selected container to one or more remote servers; transmitting, from the home-network router to a remote computing device, a notification that the application associated with the user-selected container is deployed.

公开(公告)号：US20230292139A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-14

申请号：US17689250

申请日：2022-03-08

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Praveen C. Srivastava ,  Vikas Sarawat ,  Bernard R. Kingsley, JR.

IPC: H04W16/18 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W16/02 ,  H04W72/10

CPC classification number: H04W16/18 ,  H04W72/0426 ,  H04W16/02 ,  H04W72/10

Abstract: A configuration management resource receives wireless coverage information indicating a desired wireless coverage to be provided by a new wireless network in a selected geographical region. The configuration management resource retrieves network infrastructure map information and corresponding at least one image to produce the proposed wireless network installation plan. The network infrastructure map information indicates locations of available physical infrastructure to support installation of wireless access points. In addition to analyzing the network infrastructure map information, the configuration management resource also analyzes supplemental image information (such as including one or more images) of the available physical infrastructure to determine corresponding supplemental attributes of the available physical infrastructure. The configuration management resource produces a proposed wireless network installation plan for a new wireless network based on the locations and the corresponding attributes determine from analyzing the image information.