公开(公告)号：US10206102B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-12

申请号：US15142192

申请日：2016-04-29

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Achim Luft ,  Maik Bienas ,  Hyung-Nam Choi ,  Martin Hans

IPC: H04W12/06 ,  H04W36/32 ,  H04W36/12 ,  H04W36/06 ,  H04W36/04 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W16/32 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W76/11 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W84/04

Abstract: Methods and apparatus that provide user access control within wireless networks such as those having both fixed and portable nodes. In one embodiment, the network comprises a 3G cellular network or Interworking WLAN (iWLAN), and the portable nodes comprise Home Node B (HNB) base stations. The HNB is configured to authenticate new users, and provide network access while still maintaining user privacy. The portable nodes also may operate in a number of different operating modes which provide different functional control over user access. In one variant, an easy-to-use owner-assigned ID based access control mechanism with a reliable unambiguous user ID is utilized. Methods for providing access control across differing network architectures and protocols, such the aforementioned iWLAN, and business methods, are also described.

公开(公告)号：US09686738B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-20

申请号：US15271683

申请日：2016-09-21

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Maik Bienas ,  Hyung-Nam Choi ,  Andreas Schmidt ,  Achim Luft ,  Markus Mueck

IPC: H04W48/16 ,  H04W16/18 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W84/04 ,  H04W84/18

CPC classification number: H04W48/16 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W16/18 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W28/18 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W84/045 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: Methods and apparatus that enable and optimize the simultaneous operation of several wireless femtocells having overlapping coverage areas. In one embodiment of the invention, a resource allocation (e.g., time-frequency grid for an OFDM or TDMA based wireless network) governs the simultaneous operation of several femtocells with overlapping coverage areas by specifying uses for resources. A resource allocation unit (RAU) entity is disclosed for managing and modifying resource allocations for femtocells. The community of femtocells can flexibly share resources according to the time-frequency grid, thereby maximizing spectral efficiency without requiring substantial network overhead.

公开(公告)号：US20160249217A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US15142192

申请日：2016-04-29

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Achim Luft ,  Maik Bienas ,  Hyung-Nam Choi ,  Martin Hans

IPC: H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W76/02

CPC classification number: H04W12/06 ,  G06Q30/0205 ,  H04L63/0853 ,  H04L63/0876 ,  H04L63/162 ,  H04W8/183 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W16/32 ,  H04W36/04 ,  H04W36/06 ,  H04W36/12 ,  H04W36/32 ,  H04W76/11 ,  H04W84/045 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: Methods and apparatus that provide user access control within wireless networks such as those having both fixed and portable nodes. In one embodiment, the network comprises a 3G cellular network or Interworking WLAN (iWLAN), and the portable nodes comprise Home Node B (HNB) base stations. The HNB is configured to authenticate new users, and provide network access while still maintaining user privacy. The portable nodes also may operate in a number of different operating modes which provide different functional control over user access. In one variant, an easy-to-use owner-assigned ID based access control mechanism with a reliable unambiguous user ID is utilized. Methods for providing access control across differing network architectures and protocols, such the aforementioned iWLAN, and business methods, are also described.

Abstract translation: 在诸如具有固定和便携式节点的无线网络内提供用户访问控制的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，网络包括3G蜂窝网络或互通WLAN（iWLAN），并且便携式节点包括家庭节点B（HNB）基站。 HNB配置为验证新用户，并提供网络访问，同时仍保持用户隐私。 便携式节点还可以以提供对用户访问的不同功能控制的多种不同操作模式操作。 在一个变型中，利用易于使用的所有者分配的基于ID的访问控制机制具有可靠的明确的用户ID。 还描述了用于提供跨越不同网络架构和协议的访问控制的方法，诸如上述iWLAN和业务方法。

公开(公告)号：US09332436B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US14629172

申请日：2015-02-23

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Achim Luft ,  Maik Bienas ,  Hyung-Nam Choi ,  Martin Hans

IPC: H04W36/00 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W36/32 ,  H04W36/12 ,  H04W36/06 ,  H04W36/04 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W16/32 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W84/04

CPC classification number: H04W12/06 ,  G06Q30/0205 ,  H04L63/0853 ,  H04L63/0876 ,  H04L63/162 ,  H04W8/183 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W16/32 ,  H04W36/04 ,  H04W36/06 ,  H04W36/12 ,  H04W36/32 ,  H04W76/11 ,  H04W84/045 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: Methods and apparatus that provide user access control within wireless networks such as those having both fixed and portable nodes. In one embodiment, the network comprises a 3G cellular network or Interworking WLAN (iWLAN), and the portable nodes comprise Home Node B (HNB) base stations. The HNB is configured to authenticate new users, and provide network access while still maintaining user privacy. The portable nodes also may operate in a number of different operating modes which provide different functional control over user access. In one variant, an easy-to-use owner-assigned ID based access control mechanism with a reliable unambiguous user ID is utilized. Methods for providing access control across differing network architectures and protocols, such the aforementioned iWLAN, and business methods, are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20150245207A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14629172

申请日：2015-02-23

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Achim Luft ,  Maik Bienas ,  Hyung-Nam Choi ,  Martin Hans

IPC: H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04W12/06 ,  G06Q30/0205 ,  H04L63/0853 ,  H04L63/0876 ,  H04L63/162 ,  H04W8/183 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W16/32 ,  H04W36/04 ,  H04W36/06 ,  H04W36/12 ,  H04W36/32 ,  H04W76/11 ,  H04W84/045 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: Methods and apparatus that provide user access control within wireless networks such as those having both fixed and portable nodes. In one embodiment, the network comprises a 3G cellular network or Interworking WLAN (iWLAN), and the portable nodes comprise Home Node B (HNB) base stations. The HNB is configured to authenticate new users, and provide network access while still maintaining user privacy. The portable nodes also may operate in a number of different operating modes which provide different functional control over user access. In one variant, an easy-to-use owner-assigned ID based access control mechanism with a reliable unambiguous user ID is utilized. Methods for providing access control across differing network architectures and protocols, such the aforementioned iWLAN, and business methods, are also described.