Fusion of cellular and non-cellular communications
    81.
    发明授权
    Fusion of cellular and non-cellular communications 有权
    蜂窝和非蜂窝通信的融合

    公开(公告)号:US08891420B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-18

    申请号:US13619028

    申请日:2012-09-14

    IPC分类号: H04B7/00

    摘要: A method for wireless communications, includes determining capacity of a non-cellular wireless link associated with a wireless broadcast area, determining congestion of a cellular link associated with the wireless broadcast area, determining a sublayer of a protocol of the cellular link based on the determined non-cellular wireless capacity and the determined congestion, dividing cellular data to be sent between a wireless device and a base station using the protocol of the cellular link into protocol data units of the sublayer, encapsulating the protocol data units of the sublayer into transmission units of the non-cellular link, and sending the resulting transmission units of the non-cellular wireless link.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于无线通信的方法,包括确定与无线广播区域相关联的非蜂窝无线链路的容量,确定与所述无线广播区域相关联的蜂窝链路的拥塞,基于所确定的蜂窝链路的协议来确定所述蜂窝链路的协议的子层 非蜂窝无线容量和确定的拥塞,将使用蜂窝链路的协议的无线设备和基站之间的蜂窝数据分成子层的协议数据单元,将子层的协议数据单元封装成传输单元 并且发送所生成的非蜂窝无线链路的传输单元。

    Seamless handover and load balance between macro base stations and publicly accessible femto base stations
    82.
    发明授权
    Seamless handover and load balance between macro base stations and publicly accessible femto base stations 有权
    宏基站和可公开访问的毫微微基站之间的无缝切换和负载平衡

    公开(公告)号:US08688117B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-01

    申请号:US12395823

    申请日:2009-03-02

    IPC分类号: H04W36/00 H04W4/00

    摘要: The teachings of the present disclosure relate to seamless handover between macro base stations and publicly accessible femto base stations that includes scheduling a null period in a femto base station's communications activity. The method also includes monitoring mobile station activity during the null period at the femto base station. A candidate mobile station is identified based on the monitoring. An identifier of the candidate mobile station is transmitted from the femto base station to a macro base station. The identifier may be used to initiate handover of service of the candidate mobile station from the macro base station to the femto base station.

    摘要翻译: 本公开的教导涉及宏基站和可公开访问的毫微微基站之间的无缝切换,其包括在毫微微基站的通信活动中调度空周期。 该方法还包括在毫微微基站的空周期期间监视移动站活动。 基于监视来识别候选移动台。 候选移动站的标识符从毫微微基站发送到宏基站。 标识符可以用于发起候选移动台从宏基站到毫微微基站的服务切换。

    Method and apparatus for adjusting bandwidth allocations in a wireless network
    83.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for adjusting bandwidth allocations in a wireless network 有权
    用于调整无线网络中带宽分配的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08620341B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-31

    申请号:US13149400

    申请日:2011-05-31

    IPC分类号: H04W72/00 H04L1/00 H04W4/00

    摘要: In accordance with particular embodiments, a method includes providing one or more network tuning constants associated with one or more base stations of a wireless network. The network tuning constants are configured to adjust an equilibrium point of a first bandwidth allocation among the one or more base stations. The method also includes receiving one or more signal performance values from each of the one or more base stations in the wireless network. The method further includes determining whether at least one of the one or more network tuning constants needs to be adjusted. The method additionally includes, upon determining that at least one of the one or more network tuning constants needs to be adjusted, adjusting the one or more network tuning constants based at least in part on the one or more signal performance values.

    摘要翻译: 根据特定实施例,一种方法包括提供与无线网络的一个或多个基站相关联的一个或多个网络调谐常数。 网络调谐常数被配置为调整一个或多个基站中的第一带宽分配的平衡点。 该方法还包括从无线网络中的一个或多个基站中的每一个接收一个或多个信号性能值。 该方法还包括确定是否需要调整一个或多个网络调谐常数中的至少一个。 该方法还包括在确定需要调整一个或多个网络调谐常数中的至少一个时,至少部分地基于一个或多个信号性能值调整一个或多个网络调谐常数。

    Method and system for CPRI cascading in distributed radio head architectures
    84.
    发明授权
    Method and system for CPRI cascading in distributed radio head architectures 有权
    分布式无线电头架构中CPRI级联的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08467823B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-18

    申请号:US12731052

    申请日:2010-03-24

    CPC分类号: H04W36/18 H04W88/085

    摘要: A method of communicating between a base band unit and a plurality of remote radio heads includes the steps of receiving a first signal through an antenna in a first remote radio head, transmitting the first signal to a second remote radio head through a digital radio interface, receiving a second signal through an antenna in the second remote radio head, compensating for a delay accrued in the first signal, adding the first signal and the second signal to obtain a resulting signal, and transmitting the resulting signal to a base band unit through a digital radio interface.

    摘要翻译: 在基带单元与多个远程无线电头之间通信的方法包括以下步骤:通过第一远程无线电头中的天线接收第一信号,通过数字无线电接口将第一信号发送到第二远程无线电头, 通过所述第二远程无线电头中的天线接收第二信号,补偿在所述第一信号中累积的延迟,将所述第一信号和所述第二信号相加以获得结果信号,并将所得到的信号通过 数字无线电接口。

    System and method for selecting an access link in a multi-hop relay network
    85.
    发明授权
    System and method for selecting an access link in a multi-hop relay network 有权
    用于在多跳中继网络中选择接入链路的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08446852B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-21

    申请号:US12199707

    申请日:2008-08-27

    IPC分类号: H04B7/14

    摘要: A method for selecting an access link in a multi-hop relay network includes determining a first effective spectrum efficiency value of a first connection between an endpoint and a base station. The first effective spectrum efficiency value is indicative of the spectrum efficiency from the endpoint to the base station when the first connection is used. The method also includes determining a second effective spectrum efficiency value of a second connection between the endpoint and the base station via a relay station. The second effective spectrum efficiency value is indicative of the spectrum efficiency from the endpoint to the base station when the second connection is used. The method also includes comparing the first and second effective spectrum efficiency values. The method further includes establishing a connection using one of the first or second connections based on the comparison of the first and second effective spectrum efficiency values.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于在多跳中继网络中选择接入链路的方法包括确定端点与基站之间的第一连接的第一有效频谱效率值。 当使用第一连接时,第一有效频谱效率值表示从端点到基站的频谱效率。 该方法还包括经由中继站确定端点与基站之间的第二连接的第二有效频谱效率值。 第二有效频谱效率值表示当使用第二连接时从端点到基站的频谱效率。 该方法还包括比较第一和第二有效频谱效率值。 该方法还包括基于第一和第二有效频谱效率值的比较来建立使用第一或第二连接中的一个的连接。

    Method and Apparatus for Centrally Managed Allocation of Bandwidth in a Wireless Network
    86.
    发明申请
    Method and Apparatus for Centrally Managed Allocation of Bandwidth in a Wireless Network 有权
    用于在无线网络中集中管理带宽分配的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130023277A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-24

    申请号:US13511476

    申请日:2011-01-12

    IPC分类号: H04W28/20 H04W72/08

    摘要: A method for allocating bandwidth in a wireless network includes communicating wirelessly with at least one endpoint using a first frequency bandwidth. The method may also include receiving a measurement of a signal quality from the at least one endpoint and communicating an indication of the signal quality to a server. The method may further include receiving from the server a second frequency bandwidth based on the signal quality and a cost per unit of frequency bandwidth. The second frequency bandwidth may indicate an amount of frequency bandwidth to use in communicating wirelessly with the at least one endpoint. The method may additionally include communicating wirelessly with the at least one endpoint using the second frequency bandwidth.

    摘要翻译: 用于在无线网络中分配带宽的方法包括使用第一频率带宽与至少一个端点进行无线通信。 该方法还可以包括从至少一个端点接收信号质量的测量,并将信号质量的指示传送到服务器。 该方法还可以包括从服务器接收基于信号质量的第二频率带宽和每单位频率带宽的成本。 第二频率带宽可以指示用于与至少一个端点进行无线通信的频率带宽的量。 该方法可以另外包括使用第二频率带宽与至少一个端点进行无线通信。

    System and Method for Implementing Coordinated Resource Allocations
    87.
    发明申请
    System and Method for Implementing Coordinated Resource Allocations 有权
    执行协调资源分配的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130005375A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-03

    申请号:US13173336

    申请日:2011-06-30

    申请人: Wei-Peng Chen

    发明人: Wei-Peng Chen

    IPC分类号: H04W72/04

    摘要: A method for implementing coordinated resource allocations includes establishing one or more wireless connections using a first channel with one or more endpoints via at least one remote transceiver. The method further includes determining a schedule that assigns a first number of resource blocks to each endpoint of the one or more endpoints. The method additionally includes receiving one or more neighboring transceiver schedules determined by one or more neighboring base stations. Each neighboring transceiver schedule indicating a different number of resource blocks assigned to each neighboring remote transceiver connected to the respective neighboring base station. The method also includes determining one or more time slots and subcarriers within the first channel to assign to each resource block for each endpoint of the one or more endpoints based on the schedule and the neighboring transceiver schedules. The method further includes determining a power distribution for each resource block for each endpoint.

    摘要翻译: 用于实现协调的资源分配的方法包括使用经由至少一个远程收发器的具有一个或多个端点的第一信道来建立一个或多个无线连接。 所述方法还包括确定向所述一个或多个端点的每个端点分配第一数量的资源块的调度。 该方法还包括接收由一个或多个相邻基站确定的一个或多个相邻收发机时间表。 每个相邻的收发器计划指示分配给连接到相应的相邻基站的每个相邻远程收发器的不同数量的资源块。 该方法还包括基于调度和相邻收发机时间表来确定第一信道内的一个或多个时隙和子载波,以分配给一个或多个端点的每个端点的每个资源块。 该方法还包括为每个端点确定每个资源块的功率分配。

    Method and System for Evaluating a Wireless Service Network
    88.
    发明申请
    Method and System for Evaluating a Wireless Service Network 有权
    用于评估无线服务网络的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120252466A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-04

    申请号:US13076005

    申请日:2011-03-30

    IPC分类号: H04W40/00

    CPC分类号: H04W24/02 H04W84/045

    摘要: A method for evaluating a wireless service network includes receiving information indicative of a wireless coverage area associated with each of a plurality of base stations within a geographic area. The method also includes determining a threshold performance requirement within the geographic area. The method additionally includes simulating a deployment of at least one femto base station within the geographic area. The method further includes determining at least a first performance parameter based on the simulated deployment of the at least one femto base station within the geographic area. The method further includes generating a deployment recommendation based on at least the first performance parameter and the threshold performance requirement. The deployment recommendation may indicate whether to deploy the at least one femto base station within the geographic area.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于评估无线服务网络的方法包括:接收指示与地理区域内的多个基站中的每一个相关联的无线覆盖区域的信息。 该方法还包括确定地理区域内的阈值性能要求。 该方法还包括模拟地理区域内的至少一个毫微微基站的部署。 该方法还包括基于地理区域内的至少一个毫微微基站的模拟部署来确定至少第一性能参数。 该方法还包括基于至少第一性能参数和阈值性能要求来生成部署建议。 部署建议可以指示是否在地理区域内部署至少一个毫微微基站。

    System and method for facilitating remote downloading
    89.
    发明申请
    System and method for facilitating remote downloading 有权
    便于远程下载的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120096122A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-19

    申请号:US12925087

    申请日:2010-10-13

    IPC分类号: G06F15/16

    摘要: A method for facilitating remote downloading, in accordance with particular embodiments, includes receiving, at a proxy server maintained by a wireless service provider, a remote download request. The remote download request is relayed to the proxy server via at least one component of a wireless service provider's network. The remote download request includes an address associated with at least one file hosted by a remote server. The method also includes downloading the at least one file from the remote server to the proxy server. Upon detecting a presence of the endpoint, the method includes transferring the at least one file from the proxy server to the endpoint via a femto base station associated with the endpoint.

    摘要翻译: 根据特定实施例的用于促进远程下载的方法包括在由无线服务提供商维护的代理服务器处接收远程下载请求。 远程下载请求经由无线服务提供商网络的至少一个组件被中继到代理服务器。 远程下载请求包括与由远程服务器托管的至少一个文件相关联的地址。 该方法还包括将至少一个文件从远程服务器下载到代理服务器。 在检测到端点的存在时,该方法包括经由与端点相关联的毫微微基站将至少一个文件从代理服务器传送到端点。

    System and method for implementing a multi-radio wireless network
    90.
    发明授权
    System and method for implementing a multi-radio wireless network 有权
    用于实现多无线电无线网络的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08126392B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-28

    申请号:US11668135

    申请日:2007-01-29

    IPC分类号: H04B3/36

    摘要: A system for implementing a multi-radio wireless network includes a plurality of endpoints wirelessly coupled to a relay station. The system also includes a base station wirelessly coupled to the relay station. The relay station includes a first radio operable to use a first channel to communicate with the base station. The relay station also includes a second radio operable to use a second channel to communicate with the plurality of endpoints. The relay station further includes a processor coupled to the first radio and the second radio. The processor is operable to relay data between the base station and the plurality of endpoints.

    摘要翻译: 用于实现多无线电无线网络的系统包括无线地耦合到中继站的多个端点。 该系统还包括无线地耦合到中继站的基站。 中继站包括可操作以使用第一信道与基站进行通信的第一无线电。 中继站还包括可操作以使用第二信道与多个端点通信的第二无线电。 中继站还包括耦合到第一无线电设备和第二无线电设备的处理器。 处理器可操作以在基站和多个端点之间中继数据。