公开(公告)号：US09072002B1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US14076005

申请日：2013-11-08

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Maneesh Gauba ,  Steven R. Bales ,  Sreekar Marupaduga ,  Andrew M. Wurtenberger

IPC: H04W24/00 ,  H04W24/10

CPC classification number: H04W24/04 ,  H04W24/08

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for monitoring antenna deterioration. When a signal is transmitted by a base station antenna at a tower-top of a cellular base station, a measurement antenna positioned at the tower-top receives the signal. The signal is measured to determine the signal power and the actual gain of the base station antenna is determined by comparing the determined signal power to the input power of the signal before it was transmitted by the base station antenna.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于监测天线恶化的方法和系统。 当蜂窝基站的塔顶的基站天线发送信号时，位于塔顶的测量天线接收信号。 测量信号以确定信号功率，并且通过将确定的信号功率与由基站天线发送之前的信号的输入功率进行比较来确定基站天线的实际增益。

公开(公告)号：US09065844B1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-23

申请号：US13900052

申请日：2013-05-22

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Abdolreza Asghari ,  Ehtesham Khan ,  Michael Tsai ,  James D. Kirby

IPC: H04L15/16 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04L67/10 ,  G06F9/546 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/1063 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L67/14 ,  H04L69/321

Abstract: A method and apparatus to help manage sequential processing of messages. When a layer of a protocol stack in a computing device encounters a need to transmit two or more messages in a particular sequence, the layer generates and pass to a next layer of the stack a composite message defining the two or more messages together, rather than sending the messages one by one to the next layer. With this process, the combination of the two or more messages may thus pass between and/or through layers of the stack, and a layer of the stack receiving the combination may then extract the messages individually from the combination and output the extracted messages in sequence as desired.

Abstract translation: 一种帮助管理消息顺序处理的方法和装置。 当计算设备中的协议栈层遇到需要以特定序列发送两个或多个消息时，该层生成并将堆栈的下一层传递到将两个或多个消息定义在一起的复合消息，而不是 将消息逐个发送到下一层。 通过这个处理，两个或更多个消息的组合可能因此在堆栈的层和/或层之间传递，并且接收组合的堆栈层然后可以从组合中单独地提取消息，并且依次输出提取的消息 如预期的。

公开(公告)号：US09042347B1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-26

申请号：US13734783

申请日：2013-01-04

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Siddharth S. Oroskar

IPC: H04W64/00 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W36/30

CPC classification number: H04W24/00 ,  H04W36/0083 ,  H04W36/30

Abstract: Embodiments may be implemented to take codec quality into account when helping to manage the active set of a wireless communication device (WCD). An illustrative method may involves a radio access network (RAN) component determining a comparative signal-strength measure for a candidate sector as compared to at least one active sector in the active set of a WCD, determining a comparative codec-quality measure for the candidate sector as compared to the at least one active sector in the active set of a WCD, and based at least in part on both (a) the comparative signal-strength measure and (b) the comparative codec-quality measure, making a determination as to whether or not to add the candidate sector to the active set.

Abstract translation: 可以实施实施例以在帮助管理无线通信设备（WCD）的有源集合时考虑编解码器质量。 与WCD的活动集中的至少一个活动扇区相比，说明性方法可以涉及无线电接入网络（RAN）组件，其确定候选扇区的比较信号强度测量，确定候选者的比较编解码器质量度量 至少部分地基于（a）比较信号强度测量和（b）比较编解码器质量度量，作为确定为 是否将候选扇区添加到活动集。

公开(公告)号：US09037139B1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US14277491

申请日：2014-05-14

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Siddharth S. Oroskar

IPC: H04W36/00 ,  H04W52/22 ,  H04W52/02

CPC classification number: H04W52/228 ,  H04W36/0016 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04W52/0251 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/164

Abstract: A wireless communication device (WCD) may transmit a first sequence of access probe messages to a radio access network (RAN) via a first wireless coverage area. The WCD may then transmit a second sequence of access probe messages to the RAN via a second wireless coverage area. Based on the first wireless coverage area being more preferable to the WCD than the second wireless coverage area, the WCD may use a negative inter-sequence power step for the power levels at which the WCD transmits the access probe messages of the first and second sequences. Thus, the WCD may transmit the first access probe message of the second sequence at a lower power than the first access probe message of the first sequence.

Abstract translation: 无线通信设备（WCD）可以经由第一无线覆盖区域向无线电接入网络（RAN）发送第一序列的接入探测消息。 然后，WCD可以经由第二无线覆盖区域向RAN RAN发送第二序列的接入探测消息。 基于第一无线覆盖区域比WCD比第二无线覆盖区域更优选，WCD可以使用负序列功率级步骤，用于WCD发送第一和第二序列的接入探测消息的功率电平 。 因此，WCD可以以比第一序列的第一接入探测消息更低的功率来发送第二序列的第一接入探测消息。

公开(公告)号：US09001741B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US14066632

申请日：2013-10-29

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Jeremy Breau ,  Serge Manning ,  Pallavur Sankaranaraynan

IPC: H04W60/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04W8/04

CPC classification number: H04W60/00 ,  H04L65/1016 ,  H04L65/104 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/1073 ,  H04W8/04

Abstract: Exemplary methods and systems for providing access to IMS services are disclosed herein. An exemplary method involves a first radio access network (RAN) component: (a) sending a registration message to an IMS network in order to register the first RAN component with the IMS network, wherein the IMS registration message provides an IP address at which to register the first RAN component, (b) receiving a service request from a first access terminal, wherein the first RAN component is a serving RAN component for the first access terminal, and (c) in response to receiving the service request, the first RAN component engaging in an IMS service on behalf of the first access terminal, wherein engaging in the IMS service on behalf of the first access terminal comprises sending the IMS network a first initiation message for a session event, wherein the first initiation message comprises: (i) a field that identifies the first access terminal and (ii) a field that includes an IP address of a second RAN component that serves a target access terminal.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于提供对IMS服务的访问的示例性方法和系统。 一种示例性方法涉及第一无线电接入网络（RAN）组件：（a）向IMS网络发送注册消息以便向IMS网络注册第一RAN组件，其中IMS注册消息提供IP地址， 注册第一RAN组件，（b）从第一接入终端接收服务请求，其中第一RAN组件是用于第一接入终端的服务RAN组件，以及（c）响应于接收到服务请求，第一RAN 代表第一接入终端参与IMS服务的组件，其中代表第一接入终端参与IMS服务包括：向IMS网络发送用于会话事件的第一发起消息，其中第一发起消息包括：（i ）标识第一接入终端的字段，以及（ii）包括服务于目标接入终端的第二RAN组件的IP地址的字段。

公开(公告)号：US08996043B1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-31

申请号：US13708451

申请日：2012-12-07

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Siddharth S. Oroskar

IPC: H04W68/00

CPC classification number: H04W68/02 ,  H04W68/12

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed that may help to adjust the paging process for a wireless communication device (WCD) according to the codec that was last assigned to the WCD. An exemplary method may involve a radio access network (RAN): (a) determining that a wireless communication device (WCD) should be paged in a coverage area of the RAN; (b) determining a codec that was last assigned to the WCD in the coverage area; (c) using the last-assigned codec as a basis for adjusting a paging process that is used to page the WCD; and (d) paging the WCD according to the adjusted paging process.

Abstract translation: 公开了可以帮助根据最后分配给WCD的编解码器来调整无线通信设备（WCD）的寻呼过程的方法和系统。 一种示例性方法可以涉及无线电接入网络（RAN）：（a）确定无线通信设备（WCD）应该在RAN的覆盖区域中被寻呼; （b）确定最后分配给覆盖区域中的WCD的编解码器; （c）使用最后分配的编解码器作为调整用于页面WCD的寻呼过程的基础; 和（d）根据调整的寻呼过程寻呼WCD。

公开(公告)号：US08989124B1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US13790478

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Suryanarayanan Ramamurthy ,  Saravana Velusamy

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04W72/04

CPC classification number: H04W76/12 ,  H04W76/15 ,  H04W76/32

Abstract: Management of bearers in a communication system. A network may establish for a user equipment device (UE) a first bearer of a first type. Thereafter, upon establishment of a bearer of a second type for the UE, the network may automatically release the first bearer of the first type. In turn, when the UE finishes communication on the bearer of the second type, the network may not only release that bearer of the second type but may automatically establish for the UE a second bearer of the first type.

Abstract translation: 管理通信系统中的承载。 网络可以为用户设备设备（UE）建立第一类型的第一承载。 此后，在为UE建立第二类型的承载时，网络可以自动释放第一类型的第一承载。 反过来，当UE在第二类型的承载上完成通信时，网络不仅可以释放第二类型的承载，而且可以为UE自动建立第一类型的第二承载。

公开(公告)号：US08981901B1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US14061440

申请日：2013-10-23

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Clark D. Halferty ,  Andrew M. Wurtenberger ,  Caleb S. Hyde

IPC: G05B19/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G05B1/01

CPC classification number: G06K9/00013 ,  G05B1/01 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/88 ,  G06K9/00006 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W12/12

Abstract: Disclosed is a method, system, and device for secret fingerprint scanning and reporting. When a portable communication device has been lost or stolen, an entity may transmit a fingerprint scan-report trigger message to the device. In response to receipt of the fingerprint scan-report trigger message, the device then automatically invokes an integrated fingerprint scanner to scan a fingerprint of a user of the device and to report the resulting fingerprint data to a remote destination. Optimally, the scanning and reporting are done without notification to a user of the device. The method, system, and device may thereby help to identify the user of the device and to potentially recover the device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于秘密指纹扫描和报告的方法，系统和设备。 当便携式通信设备丢失或被盗时，实体可以向设备发送指纹扫描报告触发消息。 响应于接收到指纹扫描报告触发消息，设备然后自动调用集成的指纹扫描器来扫描设备的用户的指纹并且将所得指纹数据报告给远程目的地。 最佳地，完成扫描和报告，而不通知设备的用户。 因此，方法，系统和设备可以帮助识别设备的用户并潜在地恢复设备。

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：US08938057B1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-20

申请号：US14135877

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Baoquan Zhang ,  Farni B. Weaver ,  Von K. McConnell

IPC: H04M3/42 ,  H04M7/00 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04M7/0075 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/1096 ,  H04M3/42153 ,  H04M3/42212 ,  H04M7/0033

Abstract: A method and system for registering a client for a call-pickup service and for executing the call-pickup service for a new call placed to a given communication device. The call-pickup service may carried out, in part, by providing the client with notification of when the new call is placed to the given communication device, the client requesting that the new call be re-routed to a location other than the given communication device, and a server re-routing the new call to the location other than the given communication device. The location other than the given communication device may be the client that registers for the call-pickup service or another location.

Abstract translation: 一种用于注册用于呼叫服务的客户端并且用于执行呼叫接收服务以用于给定通信设备的新呼叫的方法和系统。 呼叫服务可以部分地通过向客户端提供关于何时将新呼叫放置到给定通信设备的通知进行，客户端请求将新呼叫重新路由到除了给定通信之外的位置 设备和服务器将新呼叫重新路由到除了给定通信设备之外的位置。 除了给定的通信设备之外的位置可以是注册呼叫服务或其他位置的客户端。