公开(公告)号：US09918248B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-13

申请号：US14804304

申请日：2015-07-20

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. ,  AT&T Mobility II LLC

Inventor： Cheng P. Liu ,  Kurt Huber ,  Alireza Faryar ,  Sangar Dowlatkhah

IPC: H04W88/08 ,  H04W28/02 ,  H04L12/801 ,  H04W28/08 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W56/00 ,  H04W36/00 ,  H04W40/02 ,  H04W88/12 ,  H04W4/26 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W80/04 ,  H04W84/04

CPC classification number: H04W28/0231 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/12 ,  H04L69/03 ,  H04L69/22 ,  H04W4/24 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W28/0226 ,  H04W28/0268 ,  H04W28/0289 ,  H04W28/08 ,  H04W36/0022 ,  H04W40/02 ,  H04W40/248 ,  H04W56/00 ,  H04W56/001 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W72/0493 ,  H04W80/04 ,  H04W84/045 ,  H04W88/12 ,  H04W88/16

Abstract: Service continuity when a user equipment (UE) employing local breakout mechanisms at a femto access point (FAP) for a communication session and moves out of the femto coverage area is disclosed. In particular, a network change detection component can be employed to detect when the UE, attached to the FAP, changes its connection from the femto network to the macro network. Further, an active communication session can exist between the UE and a device/service/application on a local Area network (LAN) connected to a FAP, and/or the Internet, which utilizes local breakout at the FAP. When the UE moves out of the femto network, a context management component can be employed to seamlessly resume the communication session, via the macro network.

公开(公告)号：US09474076B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14263919

申请日：2014-04-28

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： James Fan ,  Jennifer K. Lam ,  Cheng P. Liu

IPC: H04W8/30 ,  H04W24/04 ,  H04W76/04 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W40/02 ,  H04W76/02 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W84/04 ,  H04W88/16

CPC classification number: H04W24/04 ,  H04W8/30 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W28/0289 ,  H04W40/02 ,  H04W72/0486 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W76/20 ,  H04W84/045 ,  H04W88/16

Abstract: System(s), apparatus(es), and method(s) are provided to for providing femtocell service through a secondary connection to a network gateway node that is part of a service provider network. The secondary connection can be established in response to at least one telecommunication performance condition of a primary connection to the network gateway node; the at least one performance condition includes connectivity state of the primary connection or quality of traffic delivery through the primary connection. The secondary connection can be established, in part, via a home gateway node that is alternative to a home gateway node associated with a femtocell access point (AP) that enables, in part, the femtocell wireless service. The main home gateway node or the femtocell AP can initiate establishment of the secondary connection. Home gateway node(s) or femtocell AP(s) that can provide femtocell service through the secondary connection can manage connectivity with the network gateway node.

Abstract translation: 提供系统，装置和方法以通过与作为服务提供商网络的一部分的网络网关节点的次连接来提供毫微微小区服务。 可以响应于到网络网关节点的主要连接的至少一个电信性能状况来建立二次连接; 所述至少一个性能条件包括主连接的连接状态或通过主连接的业务传送的质量。 次要连接可以部分地经由家庭网关节点来建立，该家庭网关节点是与毫微微小区接入点（AP）相关联的家庭网关节点的替代，所述毫微微小区接入点（AP）部分地能够实现毫微微小区无线服务。 主家庭网关节点或毫微微小区AP可以启动辅助连接的建立。 可以通过辅助连接提供毫微微小区服务的家庭网关节点或毫微微蜂窝AP可以管理与网关网关节点的连接。

公开(公告)号：US20160302106A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-13

申请号：US14682221

申请日：2015-04-09

Applicant: AT & T Intellectual Property I, L.P. ,  AT & T Mobility II LLC

Inventor： Hongyan Lei ,  Ye Chen ,  Zhi Cui ,  Cheng P. Liu ,  Slawomir Stawiarski ,  Yonghui Tong

IPC: H04W28/08 ,  H04W72/04

CPC classification number: H04W28/08 ,  H04L47/125 ,  H04W16/32 ,  H04W28/0226 ,  H04W36/04 ,  H04W36/22 ,  H04W36/32

Abstract: Load balancing is facilitated utilizing geographical location and mobility speed. An example method includes receiving, by a first cell device including a processor and associated with a first cell, from a device of devices, information indicative of whether the device has detected cell type information from a second cell device associated with a second cell, wherein at least a portion of the second cell is located within a first boundary of the first cell. The method also includes: determining, by the first cell device, a mobility characteristic of the device, wherein the devices comprise respective mobility characteristics; and selecting, by the first cell device, the device of the devices to associate with the second cell based on the mobility characteristic of the device.

Abstract translation: 利用地理位置和移动速度便利负载平衡。 示例性方法包括：从设备的设备接收包括处理器并与第一小区相关联的第一小区设备，指示设备是否已经从与第二小区相关联的第二小区设备检测到小区类型信息的信息，其中 第二单元的至少一部分位于第一单元的第一边界内。 所述方法还包括：由所述第一小区设备确定所述设备的移动性特征，其中，所述设备包括各自的移动性特性; 以及基于所述设备的移动性特性，由所述第一小区设备选择所述设备的设备与所述第二小区相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20160112927A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14980366

申请日：2015-12-28

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. ,  AT&T Mobility II LLC

Inventor： Zhi Cui ,  Arthur Richard Brisebois ,  Ye Chen ,  Hongyan Lei ,  Cheng P. Liu ,  Yonghui Tong

IPC: H04W36/30 ,  H04W36/14 ,  H04W36/32 ,  H04W36/00

CPC classification number: H04W36/30 ,  H04W28/08 ,  H04W36/0016 ,  H04W36/0088 ,  H04W36/14 ,  H04W36/32 ,  H04W40/026 ,  H04W40/08 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04W84/00

Abstract: A mobile device mobility state is included in device reporting to a radio access network for mobility event and load balancing purposes. Respective load conditions and respective coverage areas of a first set of devices of a first network and a second set of devices of a second network are analyzed. In addition, a mobility state of a mobile device, a first signal strength associated with the first set of devices, and a second signal strength associated with the second set of devices are also analyzed. The mobility state is a function of a movement pattern of the mobile device and a speed at which the mobile device is being moved. Network traffic of the mobile device is routed to a set of network devices selected from the first set of devices and the second set of devices, as a result of the analysis.

Abstract translation: 在针对移动性事件和负载平衡目的的无线电接入网络的设备报告中包括移动设备移动性状态。 分析第一网络的第一组设备和第二网络的第二组设备的相应负载条件和相应覆盖区域。 此外，还分析了移动设备的移动性状态，与第一组设备相关联的第一信号强度以及与第二组设备相关联的第二信号强度。 移动状态是移动设备的移动模式和移动设备移动的速度的函数。 作为分析的结果，移动设备的网络流量被路由到从第一组设备和第二组设备中选择的一组网络设备。

公开(公告)号：US20160073332A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14924614

申请日：2015-10-27

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： James Fan ,  Cheng P. Liu ,  Richard Kuo

IPC: H04W48/16 ,  H04W76/02

CPC classification number: H04W40/36 ,  H04L61/2061 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W8/26 ,  H04W36/04 ,  H04W48/14 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W76/11 ,  H04W84/045

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are for managing access to a femtocell coverage area. An exemplary method includes storing in a memory component a first identifier corresponding to a subscribed service of a communication device and a second identifier corresponding to a user of the communication device, and granting access to the femtocell coverage area using the second identifier.

公开(公告)号：US20160021553A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：US14869353

申请日：2015-09-29

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Jeffrey Aaron ,  Cheng P. Liu

IPC: H04W24/02 ,  H04W64/00

CPC classification number: H04W24/02 ,  H04L67/32 ,  H04L69/32 ,  H04W24/10 ,  H04W64/006

Abstract: A method for adapting quality of service to dynamics of a wireless telecommunications network is provided. The method includes collecting data relating to operation of an element in the network, wherein the collected data comprises radio-frequency (RF) data relating to operation of the network. The method also includes pre-calculating, from the collected data, a dynamic operational characteristic of the network, wherein the pre-calculating includes pre-calculating from the collected data to obtain a geometrical determination based on a geographical location of a wireless communications device within the network. The method further includes making available the pre-calculated characteristic of the network to an application of the device using the network, including storing the characteristic at a pre-calculation server accessible by the device so the device can selectively retrieve the characteristic, and updating the characteristic at a frequency based on a trigger related to volatility of the RF data being collected.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使服务质量适应无线电信网络的动态的方法。 该方法包括收集与网络中的元件的操作有关的数据，其中所收集的数据包括与网络的操作相关的射频（RF）数据。 该方法还包括从所收集的数据预先计算网络的动态操作特性，其中预计算包括从所收集的数据预先计算以获得基于无线通信设备内的无线通信设备的地理位置的几何确定 网络。 该方法还包括使网络的预先计算的特征提供给使用网络的设备的应用，包括将特性存储在由设备可访问的预计算服务器处，使得设备可以选择性地检索特征，并且更新 基于与正在收集的RF数据的波动性相关的触发的频率的特性。

公开(公告)号：US09226197B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US14059401

申请日：2013-10-21

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. ,  AT&T Mobility II LLC

Inventor： Zhi Cui ,  Arthur Richard Brisebois ,  Ye Chen ,  Hongyan Lei ,  Cheng P. Liu ,  Yonghui Tong

IPC: H04W28/08 ,  H04W40/02

CPC classification number: H04W36/30 ,  H04W28/08 ,  H04W36/0016 ,  H04W36/0088 ,  H04W36/14 ,  H04W36/32 ,  H04W40/026 ,  H04W40/08 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04W84/00

Abstract: A mobile device mobility state is included in device reporting to a radio access network for mobility event and load balancing purposes. Respective load conditions and respective coverage areas of a first set of devices of a first network and a second set of devices of a second network are analyzed. In addition, a mobility state of a mobile device, a first signal strength associated with the first set of devices, and a second signal strength associated with the second set of devices are also analyzed. The mobility state is a function of a movement pattern of the mobile device and a speed at which the mobile device is being moved. Network traffic of the mobile device is routed to a set of network devices selected from the first set of devices and the second set of devices, as a result of the analysis.

Abstract translation: 在针对移动性事件和负载平衡目的的无线电接入网络的设备报告中包括移动设备移动性状态。 分析第一网络的第一组设备和第二网络的第二组设备的相应负载条件和相应覆盖区域。 此外，还分析了移动设备的移动性状态，与第一组设备相关联的第一信号强度以及与第二组设备相关联的第二信号强度。 移动状态是移动设备的移动模式和移动设备移动的速度的函数。 作为分析的结果，移动设备的网络流量被路由到从第一组设备和第二组设备中选择的一组网络设备。

公开(公告)号：US09185543B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US14449890

申请日：2014-08-01

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. ,  AT&T Mobility II LLC

Inventor： Cheng P. Liu ,  Alireza Farid Faryar ,  Kurt Huber ,  Henry Jackson Fowler, Jr. ,  Robert C. Streijl

IPC: H04M11/00 ,  H04W4/26 ,  H04W36/00 ,  H04W84/04 ,  H04W40/02 ,  H04W56/00 ,  H04W88/12 ,  H04W28/02 ,  H04W80/04

CPC classification number: H04W28/0231 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/12 ,  H04L69/03 ,  H04L69/22 ,  H04W4/24 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W28/0226 ,  H04W28/0268 ,  H04W28/0289 ,  H04W28/08 ,  H04W36/0022 ,  H04W40/02 ,  H04W40/248 ,  H04W56/00 ,  H04W56/001 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W72/0493 ,  H04W80/04 ,  H04W84/045 ,  H04W88/12 ,  H04W88/16

Abstract: Management services are provided during local breakout at a femto access point (FAP). In an aspect, the FAP facilitates policy management and employs a policy component to perform an analysis and enforce a set of policies for dynamically selecting an optimal route for traffic received at the FAP based on a decision-making process. Typically, the set of policies can specify different routes based on various factors, such as, but not limited to, type of traffic, current and/or future network resource availability, current time, day and/or date, location of the FAP, location of a UE sending/receiving the traffic, a lowest cost route, and/or route based on cost-benefit, etc. Further, a monitoring component is employed to observe the route employed by that traffic, which can be utilized by various services, such as, billing, Quality of Service, security management, address management, failure management and/or provisioning.

Abstract translation: 在毫微微接入点（FAP）的本地突发期间提供管理服务。 在一方面，FAP促进策略管理，并采用策略组件来执行分析，并且执行一组策略，以便基于决策过程动态地选择在FAP处接收到的流量的最优路由。 通常，该组策略可以基于诸如但不限于流量类型，当前和/或未来网络资源可用性，当前时间，日期和/或日期，FAP的位置等各种因素来指定不同的路由， 基于成本收益的UE发送/接收业务的位置，最低成本路由和/或路由等。此外，使用监视组件来观察该业务采用的路由，其可以由各种业务使用 ，如计费，服务质量，安全管理，地址管理，故障管理和/或配置。

公开(公告)号：US20150296265A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14752597

申请日：2015-06-26

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： James Fan ,  Jennifer K. Lam ,  Cheng P. Liu

IPC: H04N21/4788 ,  G01D4/00 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/41

CPC classification number: H04N21/4788 ,  G01D4/004 ,  H04N21/2547 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/4786 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/8126

Abstract: Techniques provide for converged wireline and wireless services in part by employing a set-top box (STB) with machine-to-machine (M2M) communication. The STB, associated with an access point, such as a femtocell, can be used to send/receive messages, including video, to/from user equipment (UE) via a core network. A monitoring system includes a sensor component that is triggered under specified conditions, and the STB records events in response to the trigger, where a recorded event can be sent as a message to the UE. The STB or associated remote control can indicate a received message to a user, who can view the message on the STB, remote control, or associated television. A meter component is associated with the STB via the femtocell or other desired connection. The STB can receive and store utility meter readings for validation or dispute by the user.

Abstract translation: 技术通过采用机器对机器（M2M）通信的机顶盒（STB）部分地提供融合有线和无线服务。 与接入点（例如毫微微小区）相关联的STB可以用于经由核心网络向/从用户设备（UE）发送/接收包括视频的消息。 监视系统包括在特定条件下触发的传感器部件，并且STB响应于触发记录事件，其中记录的事件可以作为消息发送到UE。 STB或相关联的遥控器可以向用户指示接收到的消息，谁可以在STB，遥控器或相关电视机上观看消息。 仪表组件通过毫微微蜂窝或其他所需的连接与STB相关联。 STB可以接收和存储用户验证或争议的功率表读数。

公开(公告)号：US20140342698A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14449890

申请日：2014-08-01

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P. ,  AT&T MOBILITY II LLC

Inventor： Cheng P. Liu ,  Alireza Farid Faryar ,  Kurt Huber ,  Henry Jackson Fowler ,  Robert C. Streijl

IPC: H04W4/26 ,  H04W28/02

CPC classification number: H04W28/0231 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/12 ,  H04L69/03 ,  H04L69/22 ,  H04W4/24 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W28/0226 ,  H04W28/0268 ,  H04W28/0289 ,  H04W28/08 ,  H04W36/0022 ,  H04W40/02 ,  H04W40/248 ,  H04W56/00 ,  H04W56/001 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W72/0493 ,  H04W80/04 ,  H04W84/045 ,  H04W88/12 ,  H04W88/16

Abstract: Management services are provided during local breakout at a femto access point (FAP). In an aspect, the FAP facilitates policy management and employs a policy component to perform an analysis and enforce a set of policies for dynamically selecting an optimal route for traffic received at the FAP based on a decision-making process. Typically, the set of policies can specify different routes based on various factors, such as, but not limited to, type of traffic, current and/or future network resource availability, current time, day and/or date, location of the FAP, location of a UE sending/receiving the traffic, a lowest cost route, and/or route based on cost-benefit, etc. Further, a monitoring component is employed to observe the route employed by that traffic, which can be utilized by various services, such as, billing, Quality of Service, security management, address management, failure management and/or provisioning.

Abstract translation: 在毫微微接入点（FAP）的本地突发期间提供管理服务。 在一方面，FAP促进策略管理，并采用策略组件来执行分析，并且执行一组策略，以便基于决策过程动态地选择在FAP处接收到的流量的最优路由。 通常，该组策略可以基于诸如但不限于流量类型，当前和/或未来网络资源可用性，当前时间，日期和/或日期，FAP的位置等各种因素来指定不同的路由， 基于成本收益的UE发送/接收业务的位置，最低成本路由和/或路由等。此外，使用监视组件来观察该业务采用的路由，其可以由各种业务使用 ，如计费，服务质量，安全管理，地址管理，故障管理和/或配置。