公开(公告)号：US10687261B1

公开(公告)日：2020-06-16

申请号：US15689647

申请日：2017-08-29

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Sreekar Marupaduga ,  Roger Bartlett ,  John W. Prock ,  Mark Wade

IPC: H04W36/00 ,  H04W36/18 ,  H04W36/30

Abstract: When a base station that does not support downlink beamforming is serving a UE and a guaranteed-bit-rate (GBR) bearer is established for the UE, the base station will detect the establishment of the GBR bearer for the UE and will responsively trigger handover of the UE to another base station selected based on the other base station supporting downlink beamforming. With this process, handing the UE over to a base station that supports downlink beamforming may thereby help to ensure successful transmission to the UE at the GBR associated with the bearer.

公开(公告)号：US10129889B1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-13

申请号：US14842379

申请日：2015-09-01

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Sreekar Marupaduga ,  Andrew M. Wurtenberger ,  John W. Prock

IPC: H04W72/04

Abstract: In a wireless network comprising a plurality of carriers available for carrier aggregation transmissions between a base station and UE, the base station: (i) determines whether a requirement exists to transmit data between the UE and the base station via a carrier aggregation transmission; (ii) in response to determining that the carrier aggregation transmission requirement exists, selects a primary component carrier and one or more secondary component carriers from the plurality of carriers for the carrier aggregation transmission based on one or more of each carrier's receive power at the UE, transmit power at the base station, and frequency; (iii) allocates the selected primary and secondary component carriers to the carrier aggregation transmission; (iv) informs the UE of the allocation; and (v) executes the carrier aggregation transmission according to the allocation.

公开(公告)号：US09999052B1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-12

申请号：US14843434

申请日：2015-09-02

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Sreekar Marupaduga ,  Andrew M. Wurtenberger ,  John W. Prock ,  Kelley W. Ireland

IPC: H04W72/04 ,  H04W4/08 ,  H04W88/02

CPC classification number: H04W72/0453 ,  H04L23/00 ,  H04W4/08 ,  H04W72/0406 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: In a wireless network comprising a plurality of carriers available for carrier aggregation transmissions between a base station and UE, the base station: (i) determines whether a requirement exists to transmit data between the UE and the base station via a carrier aggregation transmission; (ii) in response to determining that the carrier aggregation transmission requirement exists, selects a primary component carrier and one or more secondary component carriers from the plurality of carriers for the carrier aggregation transmission based on one or more of each carrier's group delay, group delay variation, or insertion loss; (iii) allocates the selected primary and secondary component carriers to the carrier aggregation transmission; (iv) informs the UE of the allocation; and (v) executes the carrier aggregation transmission according to the allocation.

公开(公告)号：US09572167B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US13792677

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

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

IPC: H04W72/00 ,  H04W72/04

CPC classification number: H04W72/0493

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for assigning resources to a wireless communication device that experienced a call drop. A RAN may receive an origination request from a mobile station and make a first determination that within a predetermined amount of time prior to receiving the origination request the mobile station experienced a call drop. Responsive to making the first determination, the RAN may make a second determination that the RAN should allocate a first extent of resources to the mobile station rather than allocating a second extent of resources to the mobile station. The first extent of resources may be less than the second extent of resources. Responsive to making the second determination, the RAN may allocate the first extent of resources to the mobile station in response to the origination request rather than allocating the second extent of resources to the mobile station in response to the origination request.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向经历呼叫下降的无线通信设备分配资源的方法，系统和装置。 RAN可以从移动台接收发起请求，并且在接收到发起请求之前的预定时间量内首先确定移动台经历了呼叫丢弃。 响应于做出第一确定，RAN可以进行RAN应该向移动台分配第一资源范围的第二确定，而不是向移动台分配第二范围的资源。 资源的第一范围可能低于第二资源。 响应于进行第二确定，RAN可以响应于发起请求而向移动台分配第一资源量，而不是响应于发起请求而将第二资源量分配给移动站。

公开(公告)号：US09258729B1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US13666126

申请日：2012-11-01

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Siddharth S. Oroskar ,  John W. Prock

IPC: H04W28/02

CPC classification number: H04W28/0205

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for managing release of air interface traffic channels are described. When a radio access network (RAN) is deciding whether to release traffic channels assigned to one or more of a plurality of mobile stations, the RAN may prioritize the release of the assigned air interface traffic channels based on reported air interface conditions. For instance, when the RAN is deciding whether to release a traffic channel from a first mobile station or a second mobile station, the RAN may determine to release the assigned traffic channel from the first mobile station if the first mobile station is experiencing worse air interface conditions.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于管理空中接口业务信道释放的方法，系统和装置。 当无线电接入网络（RAN）正在决定是否释放分配给多个移动站中的一个或多个的业务信道时，RAN可以基于报告的空中接口条件来优先分配所分配的空中接口业务信道的释放。 例如，当RAN决定是否从第一移动站或第二移动站释放业务信道时，如果第一移动站正在经历较差的空中接口，则RAN可以确定从第一移动台释放分配的业务信道 条件。

公开(公告)号：US09226299B1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US14487588

申请日：2014-09-16

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Sreekar Marupaduga ,  John W. Prock ,  Andy M. Wurtenberger ,  Patrick J. Schmidt

IPC: H04W72/00 ,  H04W72/04

CPC classification number: H04W72/048 ,  H04W28/26 ,  H04W72/0453

Abstract: During a communication session, a filter in the RAN may filter signals sent over the communication pathway. When the filter filters signals sent over communication pathway, it may also cause some filter loss in the signals. The amount of the filter loss may vary as a function of frequency. Before the start of a communication session, the RAN may determine a filter loss for a given frequency. Because a higher filter loss indicates the RAN will transmit (or receive) a weaker signal, it may be undesirable to transmit signals to WCDs that are located a far distance from the RAN with frequencies having high filter losses. Thus, once the RAN has determined a filter loss for a given frequency, the RAN may reserve the given frequency for use in communication between the RAN and at least one WCD based on a distance between the WCD and the RAN.

Abstract translation: 在通信会话期间，RAN中的过滤器可以过滤通过通信路径发送的信号。 当滤波器过滤通过通信路径发送的信号时，它也可能导致信号中的一些滤波器损耗。 滤波器损耗的量可以随着频率的变化而变化。 在通信会话开始之前，RAN可以确定给定频率的滤波器损耗。 由于较高的滤波器损耗表示RAN将发送（或接收）更弱的信号，因此可能不希望将信号发送到与RAN的距离远的WCD，频率具有较高的滤波器损耗。 因此，一旦RAN已经确定给定频率的滤波器损耗，RAN可以基于WCD和RAN之间的距离来保留用于RAN与至少一个WCD之间的通信中的给定频率。

公开(公告)号：US08965379B1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13753573

申请日：2013-01-30

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

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

IPC: H04W36/00 ,  H04W36/30

CPC classification number: H04W76/10 ,  H04W36/18 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04W76/15

Abstract: A RAN may receive a call establishment request, on a first frequency, seeking to establish a call involving a WCD. In response to receiving the request, the RAN may select a plurality of wireless coverage areas, each defined using the first frequency. The RAN may determine that utilization of a first wireless coverage area of the selected wireless coverage areas meets a utilization threshold. In response, the RAN may determine that a strength at which the WCD receives signals from the first wireless coverage area exceeds the strengths at which the WCD receives signals from other wireless coverage areas in the plurality of wireless coverage areas by at least a signal strength differential value. Accordingly, the RAN may assign, to the WCD, a traffic channel from a second wireless coverage area, defined using a second frequency, for supporting the call.

Abstract translation: RAN可以在第一频率上接收寻求建立涉及WCD的呼叫的呼叫建立请求。 响应于接收到请求，RAN可以选择多个无线覆盖区域，每个无线覆盖区域使用第一频率来定义。 RAN可以确定所选择的无线覆盖区域的第一无线覆盖区域的利用率满足利用阈值。 作为响应，RAN可以确定WCD从第一无线覆盖区域接收信号的强度超过WCD通过至少信号强度差异从多个无线覆盖区域中的其他无线覆盖区域接收信号的强度 值。 因此，RAN可以向WCD分配来自用于支持呼叫的第二频率限定的第二无线覆盖区域的业务信道。

公开(公告)号：US09686795B1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-20

申请号：US14867433

申请日：2015-09-28

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

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

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04J13/00 ,  H04W48/08

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.

公开(公告)号：US09503942B1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-22

申请号：US14136074

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： John W. Prock ,  Young Zhao ,  Sreekar Marupaduga

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04W36/00

CPC classification number: H04W48/18

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for selection of an air interface protocol based on spectral efficiency (SE). When a request for service is received from a wireless communication device on a first air interface, a requested SE of the request will be determined, and a first ratio of the requested SE to an average SE on the first air interface computed. If the first ratio is greater than a threshold, the requested service will be provided on the first air interface. Otherwise, a projected SE of providing the requested service on a second air interface will be determined, and a second ratio of the projected SE to an average SE on the second air interface computed. If the first ratio is greater than the second ratio, the requested service will be provided on the first air interface. Otherwise, the requested service will be provided on the second air interface.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种基于频谱效率（SE）来选择空中接口协议的方法和系统。 当在第一空中接口上从无线通信设备接收到服务请求时，将确定请求的请求的SE，并且计算所请求的SE与第一空中接口上的平均SE的第一比率。 如果第一比率大于阈值，则将在第一空中接口上提供所请求的服务。 否则，将确定在第二空中接口上提供所请求的服务的预计SE，并且计算第二空中接口的投影SE与平均SE的第二比率。 如果第一比率大于第二比率，则将在第一空中接口上提供所请求的服务。 否则，将在第二空中接口上提供所请求的服务。

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。