公开(公告)号：US20190058999A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-21

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 ,  H04W16/10 ,  H04W36/00 ,  H04W36/16

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：US20180352386A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-06

申请号：US15612630

申请日：2017-06-02

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Don Gunasekara ,  Venkata Ramana Divvi ,  Ahmed Bencheikh

IPC: H04W4/04 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04B17/391 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06Q10/02

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.