公开(公告)号：US09271183B1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US14147083

申请日：2014-01-03

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Siddharth S. Oroskar ,  Maulik K. Shah ,  Jasinder P. Singh

IPC: H04W28/02 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W72/12

CPC classification number: H04W72/1252 ,  H04W74/06

Abstract: A method for managing access channel traffic during congested network conditions is disclosed. A wireless connection device (WCD) sends a service request to a particular base station for a particular quantity of network resources. Upon the particular base station determining that it is too loaded with network traffic to accommodate the service request, the base station saves an indication of the WCD's connection request, and responds with a communication to instruct the WCD to idle and wait for a page from the base station. The WCD, upon receiving the communication, does not send a service request for a greater quantity of network resources than the particular quantity until the WCD receives a page. Once the base station determines it has sufficient network resources to allocate to the WCD, the base station sends a page to the WCD, which causes the WCD to send another service request.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在拥塞的网络条件期间管理接入信道业务的方法。 无线连接设备（WCD）向特定基站发送特定数量的网络资源的服务请求。 在特定基站确定其太负载网络流量以适应服务请求时，基站保存WCD的连接请求的指示，并且以通信方式进行响应，指示WCD空闲并等待来自 基站。 WCD在接收到通信后，不会发送比特定数量更多的网络资源的服务请求，直到WCD接收到页面。 一旦基站确定其具有足够的网络资源来分配给WCD，则基站向WCD发送页面，这导致WCD发送另一个服务请求。

公开(公告)号：US09253703B1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US13796643

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Siddharth S. Oroskar

IPC: H04W36/30

CPC classification number: H04W36/30 ,  H04W36/0055 ,  H04W36/08 ,  H04W92/20

Abstract: Various embodiments are described for considering the congestion level of an inter-base-station link during handoff of a mobile station. In one embodiment, the source and target base stations are communicatively linked via (i) a backhaul link on which a backhaul-network entity resides and (ii) an inter-base-station link on which the backhaul-network entity does not reside. A congestion level of the inter-base-station link is determined. Furthermore, a determination is made to hand off the mobile station from the source base station to the target base station. The mobile station is handed off using the backhaul link and not the inter-base-station link if the determined congestion level of the inter-base-station link exceeds a congestion threshold.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于在移动台切换期间考虑基站间链路的拥塞级别的各种实施例。 在一个实施例中，源和目标基站通过（i）回程网络实体驻留的回程链路和（ii）回程网络实体不驻留在其间的基站间链路进行通信链接。 确定基站间链路的拥塞级别。 此外，确定将移动台从源基站切换到目标基站。 如果确定的基站间链路的拥塞级别超过拥塞阈值，则使用回程链路而不是基站间链路来切换移动站。

公开(公告)号：US09215623B1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US13852349

申请日：2013-03-28

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Siddharth S. Oroskar

IPC: H04W36/00

CPC classification number: H04W36/00 ,  H04L1/0014 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W36/0083

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for coordinating codec consistency across wireless coverage areas. When a new communication session is set up for an access terminal in a given wireless coverage of a wireless communication system, a network device, such as a base station, can determine a coding rate to assign for the new session in a manner that accounts for network capacity variations across the wireless coverage areas. The network device can determine a weighted average of coding rates supported in a given wireless coverage area and in each of one or more neighboring wireless coverage areas. Weighting factors in the weighted average can account for rates of inbound and outbound handoffs from and to the neighboring wireless coverage areas. The network device can then select a coding rate for the new communication session based on the determined weighted average.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于协调无线覆盖区域的编解码器一致性的方法和系统。 当在无线通信系统的给定无线覆盖范围内为接入终端建立新的通信会话时，网络设备（例如基站）可以以下述方式确定为新会话分配的编码率： 无线覆盖区域的网络容量变化。 网络设备可以确定给定无线覆盖区域和一个或多个相邻无线覆盖区域中的每一个中支持的编码速率的加权平均。 加权平均数中的权重因子可以考虑从邻近无线覆盖区域到邻近无线覆盖区域的入站和出站切换速率。 然后，网络设备可以基于确定的加权平均值来选择用于新通信会话的编码率。

公开(公告)号：US09173164B1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US13785846

申请日：2013-03-05

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： John W. Prock ,  Siddharth S. Oroskar ,  Jasinder P. Singh ,  Maulik K. Shah

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W24/00

CPC classification number: H04W72/0453 ,  H04J13/0022 ,  H04W48/08 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W52/0225 ,  H04W72/048 ,  Y02D70/00

Abstract: A wireless network includes first-configuration sectors with a first frequency assignment and second-configuration sectors with a second frequency assignment. When served by a first-configuration sector that borders a second-configuration sector, the mobile station receives (i) a neighbor list that identifies neighbor sectors of the primary sector, including the second-configuration sector, (ii) a primary-sector reference distance between a transmitter for the primary sector and a reference point in the primary sector, and (iii) a neighbor-sector reference distance between a transmitter for the second-configuration sector and the reference point. Based on the reference distances, the mobile station calculates a border distance between the primary sector's transmitter and a border between the sectors. The mobile station compares its distance from the primary sector's transmitter to the primary-sector reference distance and/or border distance. Based on the comparison, the mobile station selects a scanning algorithm that determines when to scan for the second-configuration sector.

Abstract translation: 无线网络包括具有第一频率分配的第一配置扇区和具有第二频率分配的第二配置扇区。 当由与第二配置扇区相邻的第一配置扇区服务时，移动站接收（i）识别主扇区的相邻扇区（包括第二配置扇区）的邻居列表，（ii）主扇区参考 用于主要扇区的发射机与主要扇区中的参考点之间的距离，以及（iii）用于第二配置扇区的发射机与参考点之间的相邻扇区参考距离。 基于参考距离，移动台计算主要扇区的发射机与扇区之间的边界之间的边界距离。 移动台将其与主要扇区的发射机的距离与主要扇区参考距离和/或边界距离进行比较。 基于该比较，移动站选择确定何时扫描第二配置扇区的扫描算法。

公开(公告)号：US20150264687A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14215682

申请日：2014-03-17

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Jasinder P. Singh ,  Siddharth S. Oroskar ,  Maulik K. Shah

IPC: H04W72/04

CPC classification number: H04W72/0453 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: A UE may be configured to support wireless communication in two or more frequency bands. In some embodiments, the UE initiates a first wireless communication session in a first frequency band of the two or more frequency bands, and in response to initiating the wireless communication session in the first frequency band, the UE prevents itself from communicating in a second frequency band of the set of two or more frequency bands until the first wireless communication session has ended. Some embodiments further include subsequently enabling the UE to communicate in the second frequency band of the set of two or more frequency bands in response to ending the first wireless communication session in the first frequency band.

Abstract translation: UE可以被配置为支持两个或更多个频带中的无线通信。 在一些实施例中，UE在两个或更多个频带的第一频带中发起第一无线通信会话，并且响应于在第一频带中发起无线通信会话，UE防止自身以第二频率进行通信 直到第一无线通信会话已经结束的两个或更多个频带的组的频带。 一些实施例还包括随后响应于结束第一频带中的第一无线通信会话使UE能够在两组或更多频带的第二频带中进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US09088972B1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-21

申请号：US13724009

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Siddharth S. Oroskar

IPC: H04W72/00 ,  H04W72/04

CPC classification number: H04W72/04 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/607 ,  H04L69/24 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04W76/15

Abstract: A request to establish a call involving a wireless communication device WCD served by a radio access network (RAN) may be received. The WCD may receive signals from the RAN via a plurality of wireless coverage areas at respective signal strengths. The plurality of wireless coverage areas may be defined by the RAN. A media codec to use for the call may be determined. Based on the media codec, a set of n wireless coverage areas through which the WCD and the RAN communicate during the call may be selected. The value of n may be between 1 and a predetermined maximum number, and the set of n wireless coverage areas may be selected from the plurality of wireless coverage areas.

Abstract translation: 可以接收到建立由无线电接入网络（RAN）服务的无线通信设备WCD的呼叫的请求。 WCD可以经由多个无线覆盖区域以相应的信号强度从RAN接收信号。 多个无线覆盖区域可以由RAN来定义。 可以确定用于呼叫的媒体编解码器。 基于媒体编解码器，可以选择在呼叫期间WCD和RAN通过的一组n个无线覆盖区域。 n的值可以在1和预定的最大数之间，并且可以从多个无线覆盖区域中选择n个无线覆盖区域的集合。

公开(公告)号：US09071431B1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US14041885

申请日：2013-09-30

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Jasinder P. Singh ,  Maulik K. Shah ,  Siddharth S. Oroskar ,  Anoop K. Goyal

IPC: H04B7/00 ,  H04L1/18

CPC classification number: H04W72/0446 ,  H04L1/1812 ,  H04L1/1816 ,  H04L1/1819 ,  H04L1/1858 ,  H04L5/0007 ,  H04L5/0055 ,  H04L2001/0098 ,  H04W72/042 ,  H04W84/042 ,  H04W92/10

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and corresponding apparatus to make use of hybrid-ARQ repetition factors as a way to differentiate service quality to various mobile terminals. Depending on a mobile terminal's subscription service class, such as the mobile terminal's PLMN, the mobile terminal may be made to use a particular hybrid-ARQ repetition factor. For instance, a mobile terminal of a high service class may be made to use a low hybrid-ARQ repetition factor, which may help the mobile terminal experience less downlink transmission delay and thus a higher downlink data rate. Whereas, a mobile terminal of a low service class may be made to use a high hybrid-ARQ repetition factor, which may cause the mobile terminal to experience more downlink transmission delay and thus a lower downlink data rate, and may further free up downlink transmission resources to facilitate better service for other mobile terminals.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种利用混合ARQ重复因子作为区分服务质量与各种移动终端的方式和对应的装置。 根据移动终端的订阅服务类别（诸如移动终端的PLMN），可以使移动终端使用特定的混合ARQ重复因子。 例如，可以使高服务类别的移动终端使用低混合ARQ重复因子，这可以帮助移动终端体验更少的下行链路传输延迟，并因此具有更高的下行链路数据速率。 而低服务等级的移动终端可以被制成使用高混合ARQ重复因子，这可能导致移动终端经历更多的下行链路传输延迟并且因此经历更低的下行链路数据速率，并且可以进一步释放下行链路传输 资源，促进其他移动终端的更好的服务。

公开(公告)号：US08965374B1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13770246

申请日：2013-02-19

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Siddharth S. Oroskar ,  John W. Prock ,  Kurt M. Landuyt

IPC: H04W36/00 ,  H04W36/16 ,  H04W24/00

CPC classification number: H04W36/0083 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W36/00

Abstract: A RAN includes a first coverage area and a second coverage. An access terminal, initially engaged in a call via the first coverage area, determines a call type of the call and adjusts, based on the determined call type, one or both of a first value for a first threshold and a second value for a second threshold. While engaged in the call, the access terminal determines that (i) a signal strength of a signal received from the first coverage area is less than the first threshold, and (ii) a signal strength of a signal detected from the second coverage area is greater than the second threshold. In response to making both determinations, the access terminal hands off the call from the first coverage area to the second coverage area.

Abstract translation: RAN包括第一覆盖区域和第二覆盖区域。 首先通过第一覆盖区域进行呼叫的接入终端确定呼叫的呼叫类型，并且基于所确定的呼叫类型来调整第一阈值的第一值和第二阈值的第二值中的一个或两个 阈。 在接入呼叫时，接入终端确定（i）从第一覆盖区域接收到的信号的信号强度小于第一阈值，并且（ii）从第二覆盖区域检测到的信号的信号强度为 大于第二阈值。 响应于进行两个确定，接入终端将呼叫从第一覆盖区域切换到第二覆盖区域。

公开(公告)号：US08942738B1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-27

申请号：US13648918

申请日：2012-10-10

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Siddharth S. Oroskar ,  Jasinder P. Singh ,  Anoop K. Goyal ,  Maulik K. Shah

IPC: H04W68/00

CPC classification number: H04W68/02 ,  H04W8/22 ,  H04W36/0022

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems that may help to determine and/or adjust parameters for zone-based paging over CDMA paging channels, based on the prevalence of devices that are configured for enhanced circuit switch fallback (eCSFB) in one or more paging zones. For example, a switch in a radio access network (RAN) may: (a) determine a respective measure of CSFB-device prevalence in one or more paging zones in the RAN, (b) use the respectively determined measure of CSFB-device prevalence in at least one of the paging zones as a basis to determine one or more parameters for zone-based paging in the at least one of the paging zones, and (c) apply the one or more determined parameters for zone-based paging in the at least one of the paging zones.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的方法和系统可以帮助确定和/或调整基于CDMA寻呼信道的基于区域的寻呼的参数，基于配置用于一个或多个寻呼区域中的增强型电路交换机回退（eCSFB）的设备的流行。 例如，无线电接入网络（RAN）中的交换机可以：（a）确定RAN中一个或多个寻呼区域中CSFB设备流行度的相应测量，（b）使用分别确定的CSFB设备流行率 在至少一个寻呼区中作为确定用于所述至少一个寻呼区中的基于区域的寻呼的一个或多个参数的基础，以及（c）将所述一个或多个确定的参数用于基于区域的寻呼 至少一个寻呼区域。

公开(公告)号：US08942705B1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-27

申请号：US13718318

申请日：2012-12-18

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： John W. Prock ,  Michael Erich ,  Siddharth S. Oroskar ,  Maulik K. Shah

IPC: H04W36/00

CPC classification number: H04W48/18 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W48/14

Abstract: Various embodiments are described for redirecting a mobile station via a traffic channel. In one embodiment, a first RAN receives a request from a mobile station to establish a traffic channel between the mobile station and the first RAN for use in a communication session. The first RAN makes a determination to not establish the communication session, but nevertheless establishes the requested traffic channel after making the determination. Then, without establishing the communication session, the first RAN redirects the mobile station via the established traffic channel to a second RAN. By establishing the traffic channel even though the RAN may be unable (or unwilling) to allow the mobile station to establish the communication session, the RAN is able to control the behavior of the mobile station in the event that the RAN cannot establish the requested communication session.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于经由业务信道重定向移动站的各种实施例。 在一个实施例中，第一RAN接收来自移动台的请求，以在移动台和第一RAN之间建立业务信道，以用于通信会话。 第一RAN确定不建立通信会话，但是仍然在确定之后建立所请求的业务信道。 然后，在不建立通信会话的情况下，第一RAN将移动台经由建立的业务信道重定向到第二RAN。 即使RAN无法（或不愿意）允许移动台建立通信会话，通过建立业务信道，RAN能够在RAN无法建立所请求的通信的情况下控制移动台的行为 会话