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公开(公告)号:US20180167312A1
公开(公告)日:2018-06-14
申请号:US15372804
申请日:2016-12-08
Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
Inventor: KEN LIU , ROBERT BENNETT , PAMELA A. M. BOGDAN , DONALD J. BARNICKEL , THOMAS M. WILLIS, III , LEON LUBRANSKI , TRACY VAN BRAKLE , GEORGE BLANDINO , FARHAD BARZEGAR , IRWIN GERSZBERG , PAUL SHALA HENRY
IPC: H04L12/707 , H04W28/02
CPC classification number: H04L45/22 , H04L45/24 , H04W28/0226 , H04W28/0236 , H04W40/12 , H04W40/16 , H04W40/20 , H04W40/244 , H04W88/16
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting an issue associated with data communications between a first node and a second node of a distributed communications system, wherein the issue is related to a change in a condition between the first node and the second node. Locations of the first and second nodes are determined. An intermediary node is identified, based on the locations of the first and second nodes and the detecting of the issue, wherein equipment of the intermediary node is operable to engage in wireless communications with the first and second nodes, and a redirection of data communications is facilitated between the first and second nodes responsive to the detecting of the issue. The redirection of the data communications places the equipment of the intermediary node in communications between the first node and the second node. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US20180167148A1
公开(公告)日:2018-06-14
申请号:US15372463
申请日:2016-12-08
Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
Inventor: GIOVANNI VANNUCCI , PETER WOLNIANSKY , PAUL SHALA HENRY , ROBERT BENNETT , FARHAD BARZEGAR , IRWIN GERSZBERG , DONALD J. BARNICKEL , THOMAS M. WILLIS, III
CPC classification number: H04B17/101 , H01P1/00 , H01P3/10 , H01P5/00 , H01Q13/24 , H01Q13/28 , H04B3/54 , H04B3/56 , H04B2203/5495 , H04L25/0278
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a system that obtains a group of signals that are each representative of a corresponding one of a group of electromagnetic waves, analyzes the group of signals to determine signal characteristics, and determines, according to the signal characteristics, predicted characteristics for a communication signal that is to be transmitted by a circuit. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US20180166785A1
公开(公告)日:2018-06-14
申请号:US15372464
申请日:2016-12-08
Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
Inventor: Paul Shala Henry , DONALD J. BARNICKEL , FARHAD BARZEGAR , ROBERT BENNETT , IRWIN GERSZBERG , THOMAS M. WILLIS, III
CPC classification number: H01Q9/0485 , H01Q1/2291 , H01Q3/22 , H01Q3/245 , H01Q13/02 , H01Q13/24 , H01Q15/24 , H01Q19/08 , H01Q25/007
Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments, an antenna system includes a dielectric antenna having a feed-point, wherein the dielectric antenna is a single antenna having a plurality of antenna beam patterns. At least one cable having a plurality of conductorless dielectric cores is coupled to the feed-point of the dielectric antenna, each of the plurality of conductorless dielectric cores corresponding to one of the plurality of antenna beam patterns. A frequency selective launcher generates electromagnetic waves and couples the electromagnetic waves to a selected one of the plurality of conductorless dielectric cores, the selected one of the plurality of conductorless dielectric cores corresponding to a selected one of the plurality of antenna beam patterns.
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公开(公告)号:US20180145414A1
公开(公告)日:2018-05-24
申请号:US15360672
申请日:2016-11-23
Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
Inventor: PAUL SHALA HENRY , DONALD J. BARNICKEL , FARHAD BARZEGAR , ROBERT BENNETT , IRWIN GERSZBERG , THOMAS M. WILLIS, III
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, an antenna structure that includes a dielectric antenna and a dielectric core. The dielectric antenna can include an antenna lens that operates as an aperture. The antenna lens can have a structure configured to direct a beam pattern generated by the dielectric antenna from a center axis of the dielectric antenna. The dielectric core can be coupled to a feed point of the dielectric antenna. The dielectric core can supply electromagnetic waves that are converted by the dielectric antenna to the beam pattern directed away from the center axis. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US20180145412A1
公开(公告)日:2018-05-24
申请号:US15360712
申请日:2016-11-23
Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
Inventor: PAUL SHALA HENRY , DONALD J. BARNICKEL , FARHAD BARZEGAR , ROBERT BENNETT , IRWIN GERSZBERG , THOMAS M. WILLIS, III
CPC classification number: H01Q13/10 , H01P3/16 , H01Q1/46 , H01Q9/0485 , H01Q13/02 , H01Q13/06 , H01Q13/24 , H01Q15/08 , H01Q21/064 , H01Q21/205
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, an antenna structure that includes first and second dielectric antennas that each redirect a beam pattern generated by the first and second dielectric antennas away from a center axis of the of the first and second dielectric antennas. Each of the first and second dielectric antennas can be coupled to at least one dielectric core via a feed point of each dielectric antenna. The at least one dielectric core can be configured to supply electromagnetic waves that are converted by the first and second dielectric antennas to first and second beam patterns redirected away from the center axis. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US20180145411A1
公开(公告)日:2018-05-24
申请号:US15360705
申请日:2016-11-23
Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
Inventor: PAUL SHALA HENRY , THOMAS M. WILLIS, III , FARHAD BARZEGAR , ROBERT BENNETT , IRWIN GERSZBERG , DONALD J. BARNICKEL
CPC classification number: H01Q19/08 , H01Q1/2291 , H01Q1/36 , H01Q1/46 , H01Q9/0485 , H01Q13/106 , H01Q21/22
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, an antenna array having a plurality of dielectric antennas and a plurality of dielectric cores. At least one surface, excluding an aperture, of each dielectric antenna can be configured to reduce a transfer of signals between the plurality of dielectric antennas. Each dielectric antenna of the plurality of dielectric antennas can further have a structural configuration that enables flat surfaces of the plurality of dielectric antennas to be adjacent to each other. Each dielectric core of the plurality of dielectric cores can be coupled to a select one of the plurality of dielectric antennas to facilitate guiding a select one of a plurality of electromagnetic waves to the select one of the plurality of dielectric antennas. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US20180108998A1
公开(公告)日:2018-04-19
申请号:US15296099
申请日:2016-10-18
Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
Inventor: PAUL SHALA HENRY , ROBERT BENNETT , FARHAD BARZEGAR , IRWIN GERSZBERG , DONALD J. BARNICKEL , THOMAS M. WILLIS, III
CPC classification number: H01Q13/06 , H01P1/10 , H01P1/16 , H01P5/026 , H01Q1/20 , H01Q1/50 , H01Q13/02 , H01Q13/24 , H01Q13/26 , H01Q15/02 , H01Q15/12 , H01Q15/14 , H01Q19/08 , H01Q21/064 , H01Q21/20 , H04B1/00
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system having an antenna for launching, according to a signal, a first electromagnetic wave to induce a propagation of a second electromagnetic wave along a transmission medium, the second electromagnetic wave having a non-fundamental wave mode and a non-optical operating frequency. A reflective plate is spaced a distance behind the antenna relative to a direction of the propagation of the second electromagnetic wave. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US20170317783A1
公开(公告)日:2017-11-02
申请号:US15654379
申请日:2017-07-19
Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
Inventor: PAUL SHALA HENRY , ROBERT BENNETT , IRWIN GERSZBERG , FARHAD BARZEGAR , DONALD J. BARNICKEL , THOMAS M. WILLIS, III
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a transmission device that includes at least one transceiver configured to modulate data to generate a plurality of first electromagnetic waves. A plurality of couplers are configured to couple at least a portion of the plurality of first electromagnetic waves to a transmission medium, wherein the plurality of couplers generate a plurality of mode division multiplexed second electromagnetic waves that propagate along the outer surface of the transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US20170317781A1
公开(公告)日:2017-11-02
申请号:US15652548
申请日:2017-07-18
Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
Inventor: PAUL SHALA HENRY , ROBERT BENNETT , IRWIN GERSZBERG , FARHAD BARZEGAR , DONALD J. BARNICKEL , THOMAS M. WILLIS, III
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a transmission device that includes at least one transceiver configured to modulate data to generate a plurality of first electromagnetic waves. A plurality of couplers are configured to couple at least a portion of the plurality of first electromagnetic waves to a transmission medium, wherein the plurality of couplers generate a plurality of mode division multiplexed second electromagnetic waves that propagate along the outer surface of the transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US20170317755A1
公开(公告)日:2017-11-02
申请号:US15655122
申请日:2017-07-20
Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
Inventor: Paul Shala Henry , IRWIN GERSZBERG , ROBERT BENNETT , FARHAD BARZEGAR , DONALD J. BARNICKEL , THOMAS M. WILLIS, III
CPC classification number: H04B10/29 , H01P5/12 , H02J13/00 , H02J13/002 , H04B3/52 , H04B3/54 , H04B3/56 , H04B14/02 , H04B2203/5479 , Y02E60/7815 , Y02E60/7892 , Y04S40/121 , Y04S40/146
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a node device includes an interface configured to receive first signals. A plurality of coupling devices are configured to launch the first signals on a transmission medium as a plurality of first guided electromagnetic waves at corresponding plurality of non-optical carrier frequencies, wherein the plurality of first guided electromagnetic waves are bound to a physical structure of the transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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