公开(公告)号：US09237502B1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-12

申请号：US14308987

申请日：2014-06-19

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum LP

Inventor： Hemanth Pawar ,  Daniel Vivanco ,  Krishna Sitaram ,  Shilpa Kowdley

IPC: H04W36/00 ,  H04W36/22

CPC classification number: H04W36/22 ,  H04W36/0083

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for balancing wireless network load between band classes using automatic neighbor relations or another similar protocol. Serving cells may use neighbor lists to determine a number of first neighboring cells associated with band classes, the band classes being defined by signal frequencies. Over one or more periods of time, each of the serving cells may receive network characteristics for second neighboring cells. The neighbor lists may be reconfigured based on the network characteristics, and a number of second neighboring cells in each of the band classes in the reconfigured neighbor lists may be compared with the number of first neighboring cells in each of the band classes to determine a preferred band class for each serving cell or within a cluster of serving cells. Wireless devices may be instructed to initiate wireless connections with cells outside the preferred band class.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用自动邻居关系或其他类似协议来平衡频带类之间的无线网络负载的系统和方法。 服务小区可以使用邻居列表来确定与频带类别相关联的多个第一相邻小区，频带类别由信号频率定义。 在一个或多个时间段中，每个服务小区可以接收第二相邻小区的网络特性。 可以基于网络特性重新配置邻居列表，并且可以将重新配置的邻居列表中的每个频带类别中的多个第二相邻小区与每个频带类别中的第一相邻小区的数量进行比较，以确定优选的 每个服务小区的频带类别或服务小区的群集内。 可以指示无线设备发起与优选频带类别之外的小区的无线连接。

公开(公告)号：US09237461B1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-12

申请号：US13766484

申请日：2013-02-13

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum LP

Inventor： Yu Zhou ,  Daniel Vivanco ,  Muhammad Naim ,  Shahzada Rasool

IPC: H04W24/02

CPC classification number: H04W24/02

Abstract: In systems and methods of selecting access nodes for broadcast, signal strength metrics are received from a plurality of wireless devices, wherein the signal strength metrics are based on signals received by the plurality of wireless devices from a plurality of access nodes. A first signal strength criteria is determined for each of the wireless devices based on the received signal strength metrics, and wireless devices for which the first signal strength criteria meets a threshold are selected from among the plurality of wireless devices. A second signal strength criteria is determined for each of the plurality of access nodes. A minimum number of the access nodes is selected wherein the second signal strength criteria meets the threshold for each of the selected wireless devices, and a multicast transmission is transmitted from the selected access nodes to the selected wireless devices.

Abstract translation: 在选择用于广播的接入节点的系统和方法中，从多个无线设备接收信号强度度量，其中所述信号强度度量基于来自多个接入节点的所述多个无线设备接收的信号。 基于接收到的信号强度度量确定每个无线设备的第一信号强度标准，并且从多个无线设备中选择第一信号强度标准满足阈值的无线设备。 为多个接入节点中的每一个确定第二信号强度标准。 选择最小数目的接入节点，其中第二信号强度标准满足所选择的无线设备中的每一个的阈值，并且将多播传输从所选择的接入节点发送到所选择的无线设备。

公开(公告)号：US09119105B1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US13952431

申请日：2013-07-26

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum LP

Inventor： Daniel Vivanco ,  Krishna Sitaram

IPC: H04W28/10

CPC classification number: H04W28/10 ,  H04W28/0284 ,  H04W36/22

Abstract: A first throughput value is determined comprising a first total amount of data transmitted in non-final data packets from a sending network element to a wireless device and a second total amount of data in final data packets transmitted to the wireless device during a time period. A second throughput value is determined comprising the first total amount of data transmitted in non-final data packets to the wireless device during the time period less an idle time of a wireless communication link between an access node and the wireless device during the time period and less a total time to deliver the final data packets. A difference of the first throughput value and the second throughput value is calculated, and a traffic management procedure is performed when the difference of the first throughput value and the second throughput value meets a throughput threshold.

Abstract translation: 确定第一吞吐量值，其包括在从发送网络元件到无线设备的非最终数据分组中发送的第一总数量的数据，以及在一段时间内发送到无线设备的最终数据分组中的第二总数量的数据。 确定第二吞吐量值，其包括在该时间段期间在非最终数据分组中向无线设备发送的数据的第一总量减去在该时间段期间接入节点和无线设备之间的无线通信链路的空闲时间，以及 减少传递最终数据包的总时间。 计算第一吞吐量值和第二吞吐量值的差异，并且当第一吞吐量值和第二吞吐量值的差异满足吞吐量阈值时执行流量管理过程。

公开(公告)号：US09071984B1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13768827

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum LP

Inventor： Daniel Vivanco

IPC: G01R31/08 ,  H04J1/16 ,  H04J3/14 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04W28/02

CPC classification number: H04W28/0231 ,  H04L47/11 ,  H04L47/215

Abstract: Systems and methods of monitoring communications in a communication network are provided. A rate of overhead messages received from a wireless device is monitored and compared to a predetermined threshold. When the rate of the overhead messages received exceeds the predetermined threshold, a type of application operating on the wireless device is identified. A congestion control mechanism mode is determined when the rate of overhead messages received exceeds the predetermined threshold. A variable of a data flow mechanism is modified based on the type of application operating on the wireless device and the congestion mechanism mode.

Abstract translation: 提供了在通信网络中监视通信的系统和方法。 监测从无线设备接收到的开销消息的速率并将其与预定阈值进行比较。 当接收的开销消息的速率超过预定阈值时，识别在无线设备上操作的应用的类型。 当接收到的开销消息的速率超过预定阈值时，确定拥塞控制机制模式。 基于在无线设备上运行的应用的类型和拥塞机制模式来修改数据流机制的变量。

公开(公告)号：US09014040B1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US13760740

申请日：2013-02-06

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum LP

Inventor： Muhammad Naim ,  Chunmei Liu ,  Daniel Vivanco ,  Shahzada Rasool

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  H04W28/02

CPC classification number: H04W24/10 ,  H04L1/0003 ,  H04W28/0236 ,  H04W36/0083 ,  H04W36/22 ,  H04W72/1263

Abstract: A database is maintained that maps source cell regions to channel condition on the neighbor cell(s) coverage. The database also tracks whether the neighbor cell has better, weaker, or similar signal strength than the source cell. The channel condition and bitrate requirement of each wireless device being served by the source cell are also tracked. Once a particular neighbor cell has been selected for traffic offload (i.e., handover of one or more wireless devices), the source cell uses the database to select which wireless devices should send measurement reports. Those wireless devices with channel conditions that are mapped in the database to the target cell's coverage are designated for possible selection. Among these wireless devices, either the wireless devices with the highest or lowest bitrate requirements are selected to provide measurement reports for the target cell.

Abstract translation: 维护数据库，其将源单元区域映射到相邻单元覆盖的信道条件。 数据库还跟踪相邻单元是否具有比源单元更好，更弱或相似的信号强度。 还跟踪由源小区服务的每个无线设备的信道状况和比特率要求。 一旦特定的相邻小区被选择用于流量卸载（即，一个或多个无线设备的切换），则源小区使用数据库来选择哪些无线设备应该发送测量报告。 将具有映射到数据库中的信道条件的那些无线设备指定为可能的选择。 在这些无线设备中，选择具有最高或最低比特率要求的无线设备来提供目标小区的测量报告。

公开(公告)号：US08995278B1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-31

申请号：US13797164

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum LP

Inventor： Daniel Vivanco ,  Krishna Sitaram

IPC: H04J3/14 ,  H04W36/22

CPC classification number: H04W36/26

Abstract: In operation, a plurality of data packets is received from a wireless device in communication with a first network, the data packets comprising an indication of first network congestion. The plurality of data packets are examined to determine an application requirement and a data rate of an application running on the wireless device. When a number of indications of first network congestion in relation to the data rate meets a congestion criteria, which can be based on the application requirement, a handover is performed to hand over the wireless device to a second network.

Abstract translation: 在操作中，从与第一网络通信的无线设备接收多个数据分组，所述数据分组包括第一网络拥塞的指示。 检查多个数据分组以确定在无线设备上运行的应用的应用需求和数据速率。 当与数据速率相关的第一网络拥塞的多个指示符合可基于应用需求的拥塞准则时，执行切换以将无线设备切换到第二网络。

公开(公告)号：US10028107B1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US13938070

申请日：2013-07-09

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum LP

Inventor： Daniel Vivanco ,  Krishna Sitaram

IPC: H04W4/06

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a wireless communication system are provided. A network node can determine a number of access nodes transmitting data using a first multimedia broadcast multicast services (MBMS) mode. A number of retransmission requests received at each access node transmitting data using the first MBMS mode can be determined. At least one access node can be reconfigured to transmit data from the first MBMS mode to a second MBMS mode based on the number of retransmission requests received from each access node.

公开(公告)号：US09877204B1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

申请号：US14509275

申请日：2014-10-08

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum LP

Inventor： Daniel Vivanco ,  Krishna Sitaram ,  Chunmei Liu ,  Hemanth Pawar

IPC: H04W16/18 ,  H04W68/00

CPC classification number: H04W16/18 ,  H04W16/04 ,  H04W68/00 ,  H04W68/005

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a multi-layer tracking area code assignment in a wireless communication network are disclosed. A controller node is configured assign a first code to a first group of access nodes located in a geographic area. A signal load of updates for the first group of access nodes is monitored by the communication network. The controller node determines a set of criteria for assigning a second code to at least one access node in a second group of access nodes. The second group of access nodes are located in the same geographic area as the first group of access nodes. The controller node assigns the second code to the at least one access node for a predetermined period of time.

公开(公告)号：US09813962B1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-07

申请号：US14969860

申请日：2015-12-15

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum LP

Inventor： Daniel Vivanco ,  Krishna Sitaram ,  Chunmei Liu

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04W36/22 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W36/32

CPC classification number: H04W36/22 ,  H04L47/28 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W28/0226 ,  H04W36/06 ,  H04W36/32 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  H04W72/048

Abstract: Maps of high wireless device movement and high wireless device traffic are created. These maps are correlated over selected periods of time to determine when, and where, large numbers of wireless devices are both moving and creating problematic traffic. Stationary wireless devices using an access node in the problem area are identified before the selected time period (e.g., 30 minutes before commuting time). These stationary wireless devices are handed over to a reserved frequency band. During the selected time period, wireless devices requesting access in the problem area are denied access using the reserved frequency band and are instead forced to use another frequency band.

公开(公告)号：US09763192B1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US14508203

申请日：2014-10-07

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum LP

Inventor： Daniel Vivanco ,  Diego Estrella Chavez

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

CPC classification number: H04W52/0251 ,  H04W36/0083 ,  H04W36/023 ,  H04W36/32 ,  H04W52/0216 ,  H04W76/28 ,  Y02D70/1242 ,  Y02D70/1262 ,  Y02D70/146 ,  Y02D70/24

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for adjusting a sleep schedule of a wireless device in a wireless network. A mobility of a wireless device may be determined to exceed a threshold mobility. The wireless device may be operating in a sleep mode with a discontinuous reception schedule having listening intervals separated by sleep periods. A source access node may request to handover the wireless device to a target access node and may provide information to the target access node regarding the determined mobility and the determined sleep mode before handover completion. The target access node may then initiate wireless communication with the wireless device during a listening interval previously scheduled by the source access node. After the initial communication with the target access node, the wireless device may resume the previously determined sleep mode in order to optimize power use of the wireless device.