公开(公告)号：US20220286905A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-08

申请号：US17827564

申请日：2022-05-27

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Don Gunasekara ,  Venkata Ramana Divvi ,  Ahmed Bencheikh

IPC: H04W28/04 ,  H04W72/08 ,  H04W28/18 ,  H04W48/16

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for monitoring and controlling access to coexisting first and second networks within a venue. In one embodiment, the first network is a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access points (APs) in data communication with a backend controller which communicates with a dedicated background scanner. The background scanner scans for coexisting networks within the venue, and reports this to the controller. In one variant, the controller dynamically adjusts transmit characteristics of the AP(s) to manage interference between the coexisting networks. In another variant, the controller causes the energy detect threshold of a client device to be lowered so that the device may detect WLAN signals in a scenario where a coexisting RAT (for example, LTE-U or LTE-LAA) occupies the same channel and/or frequency.

公开(公告)号：US10536859B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-14

申请号：US15677940

申请日：2017-08-15

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Don Gunasekara ,  Umamaheswar Kakinada ,  Ahmed Bencheikh ,  Shane Newberg

IPC: H04W16/14 ,  H04W36/16 ,  H04W36/00 ,  H04W16/10 ,  H04W36/22

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing quasi-licensed spectrum access within an area or venue. In one embodiment, the quasi-licensed spectrum utilizes 3.5 GHz CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) spectrum allocated by a Federal or commercial SAS (Spectrum Access System) to a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access nodes (e.g., CBSDs and APs) in data communication with a controller. In one variant, the controller dynamically allocates (i) spectrum within the area or venue within CBRS bands, and (ii) MSO users or subscribers to CBRS bands or WLAN (e.g., public ISM) bands in to manage interference between the coexisting networks, and maximize user experience. In another variant, the controller cooperates with a provisioning server to implement a client device application program or “app” on MSO user or subscriber client devices which enables inter-RAT access.

公开(公告)号：US20180352473A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-06

申请号：US15615686

申请日：2017-06-06

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Don Gunasekara ,  Venkata Ramana Divvi ,  Ahmed Bencheikh

IPC: H04W28/04 ,  H04W72/08

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for monitoring and controlling access to coexisting first and second networks within a venue. In one embodiment, the first network is a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access points (APs) in data communication with a backend controller which communicates with a dedicated background scanner. The background scanner scans for coexisting networks within the venue, and reports this to the controller. In one variant, the controller dynamically adjusts transmit characteristics of the AP(s) to manage interference between the coexisting networks. In another variant, the controller causes the energy detect threshold of a client device to be lowered so that the device may detect WLAN signals in a scenario where a coexisting RAT (for example, LTE-U or LTE-LAA) occupies the same channel and/or frequency.

公开(公告)号：US11632677B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-18

申请号：US16741626

申请日：2020-01-13

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Don Gunasekara ,  Umamaheswar Kakinada ,  Ahmed Bencheikh ,  Shane Newberg

IPC: H04W16/14 ,  H04W36/16 ,  H04W36/00 ,  H04W16/10 ,  H04W36/22

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing quasi-licensed spectrum access within an area or venue. In one embodiment, the quasi-licensed spectrum utilizes 3.5 GHz CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) spectrum allocated by a Federal or commercial SAS (Spectrum Access System) to a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access nodes (e.g., CBSDs and APs) in data communication with a controller. In one variant, the controller dynamically allocates (i) spectrum within the area or venue within CBRS bands, and (ii) MSO users or subscribers to CBRS bands or WLAN (e.g., public ISM) bands in to manage interference between the coexisting networks, and maximize user experience. In another variant, the controller cooperates with a provisioning server to implement a client device application program or “app” on MSO user or subscriber client devices which enables inter-RAT access.

公开(公告)号：US11432187B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-30

申请号：US15945146

申请日：2018-04-04

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Ahmed Bencheikh ,  Venkata R. Divvi

IPC: H04W28/06 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W28/02 ,  H04W28/20 ,  H04W28/10 ,  H04W88/16

Abstract: A wireless communication link between a wireless access point and a mobile communication device supports multiple data flows. Each of the data flows can be configured to convey a different type of data. Based on monitoring events/conditions such as conveyance of communications over each of the multiple data flows, a communication management resource selectively assigns data flow compression settings to each of the multiple data flows. Based on the assigned compression settings, the mobile communication device and/or wireless access point communicate packet delivery data (such as network address information) over the data flows. For example, in accordance with the generated compression settings, packet delivery data for data packets conveyed over a first data flow are compressed, while packet delivery data for data packets conveyed over a second data flow are not compressed.

公开(公告)号：US11356819B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-07

申请号：US16866358

申请日：2020-05-04

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Don Gunasekara ,  Venkata Ramana Divvi ,  Ahmed Bencheikh

IPC: H04W4/33 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04B17/391 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  H04B17/27 ,  H04B17/29 ,  H04W4/38 ,  G06F30/13 ,  H04W48/20

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for monitoring a wireless network such as a WLAN to characterize a venue or other area. In one embodiment, the network comprises a WLAN which includes one or more access points (APs) in data communication with a controller, which in turn communicates with managed network entities via a backhaul connection. The controller s is configured to monitor the operation of the network components including the APs, as well as one or more fixed or mobile sensors. In one variant, the sensors provide data relating to wireless signal performance at their current location, which can be provided to a cloud-based evaluation process for enhanced characterization of the venue in conjunction with the AP-derived data. In the exemplary embodiment, logic operative to run on the system includes automated seating allocation suggestions, thereby providing end users with a better quality experience.

公开(公告)号：US11350310B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-31

申请号：US16859588

申请日：2020-04-27

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Don Gunasekara ,  Venkata Ramana Divvi ,  Ahmed Bencheikh

IPC: H04W28/04 ,  H04W72/08 ,  H04W28/18 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W88/06 ,  H04W28/06 ,  H04W16/04 ,  H04W48/18

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for monitoring and controlling access to coexisting first and second networks within a venue. In one embodiment, the first network is a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access points (APs) in data communication with a backend controller which communicates with a dedicated background scanner. The background scanner scans for coexisting networks within the venue, and reports this to the controller. In one variant, the controller dynamically adjusts transmit characteristics of the AP(s) to manage interference between the coexisting networks. In another variant, the controller causes the energy detect threshold of a client device to be lowered so that the device may detect WLAN signals in a scenario where a coexisting RAT (for example, LTE-U or LTE-LAA) occupies the same channel and/or frequency.

公开(公告)号：US20220166459A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-26

申请号：US17536875

申请日：2021-11-29

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Umamaheswar Kakinada ,  Don Gunasekara ,  Ahmed Bencheikh ,  Shane Newberg

IPC: H04B1/7136 ,  H04B1/7176 ,  H04W76/15 ,  H04W16/14

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing quasi-licensed spectrum access within a prescribed area or venue, including to users or subscribers of one or more Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). In one embodiment, the quasi-licensed spectrum utilizes 3.5 GHz CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) spectrum allocated by a Federal or commercial SAS (Spectrum Access System) to a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access nodes (e.g., CBSDs) in data communication with a controller, and the core(s) of the MNO network(s). In one variant, the controller dynamically allocates (i) spectrum within the area or venue within CBRS bands, and (ii) MNO “roaming” users or subscribers to CBRS bands (e.g., via extant LTE-TD technology). In one particular implementation, the managed network comprises a Multiple Systems Operator (MSO) network such as a cable or satellite network, and the MSO and MNO coordinate to implement user-specific and/or data-specific policies for the roaming MNO subscribers.

公开(公告)号：US20200336868A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-22

申请号：US16866358

申请日：2020-05-04

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Don Gunasekara ,  Venkata Ramana Divvi ,  Ahmed Bencheikh

IPC: H04W4/33 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04B17/391 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  H04B17/27 ,  H04B17/29 ,  H04W4/38 ,  G06F30/13

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for monitoring a wireless network such as a WLAN to characterize a venue or other area. In one embodiment, the network comprises a WLAN which includes one or more access points (APs) in data communication with a controller, which in turn communicates with managed network entities via a backhaul connection. The controller s is configured to monitor the operation of the network components including the APs, as well as one or more fixed or mobile sensors. In one variant, the sensors provide data relating to wireless signal performance at their current location, which can be provided to a cloud-based evaluation process for enhanced characterization of the venue in conjunction with the AP-derived data. In the exemplary embodiment, logic operative to run on the system includes automated seating allocation suggestions, thereby providing end users with a better quality experience.

公开(公告)号：US20200059849A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-20

申请号：US16103662

申请日：2018-08-14

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Ahmed Bencheikh ,  Muhammad Gill ,  Haider H. Syed ,  Manoj K. Das ,  Perwaiz Akhtar ,  Vijay K. Mechineni

IPC: H04W40/22

Abstract: According to one configuration, an example communication system includes a primary wireless station, multiple candidate wireless stations, and a remote network. The primary wireless station is in communication with one or more of the multiple candidate wireless stations. During operation, when the primary wireless station needs to provide one or more communication devices access to a remote network, the primary wireless station monitors presence of the multiple candidate wireless stations. Each of the multiple candidate wireless stations is available to support a wireless backhaul link from the primary wireless station to a remote (such as a core) network. The primary wireless station is operable to select an appropriate candidate wireless station amongst the multiple candidate wireless stations. Via the selected candidate wireless station, the primary wireless station establishes a backhaul link to the remote network.