公开(公告)号：US09628854B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14499869

申请日：2014-09-29

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

Inventor： Irwin Gerszberg ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Mitchell Harvey Fuchs ,  John Babu Medamana

IPC: H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/2381 ,  H04W16/26 ,  H04N21/222

CPC classification number: H04N21/440218 ,  H04N21/2221 ,  H04N21/2381 ,  H04N21/6118 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04W16/26

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for receiving decoded satellite signals, obtaining media channels from the decoded satellite signals, selecting a portion of the media channels for distribution to a plurality of media processors, encoding the portion of the media channels selected according to a satellite distribution protocol, such as a protocol that facilitates satellite switching, to generate satellite encoded content, formatting the satellite encoded content according to a transport protocol to generate formatted content, and providing the formatted content for distribution to the plurality of media processors via a communication network, such as a single wire communication network or other network. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20170079038A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15179498

申请日：2016-06-10

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP

Inventor： Irwin Gerszberg ,  Paul Shala Henry ,  Robert Bennett ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H04W72/04 ,  H04L5/00

CPC classification number: H04L5/0048 ,  H04J3/0638 ,  H04L7/0008

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, by a network element of a distributed antenna system, a clock signal, a control channel and a first modulated signal at a first carrier frequency, the first modulated signal including first communications data provided by a base station and directed to a mobile communication device. The clock signal synchronizes timing of digital control channel processing by the network element to recover instructions from the control channel. The instructions in the control channel direct the network element of the distributed antenna system to convert the first modulated signal at the first carrier frequency to the first modulated signal in a first spectral segment. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 主题公开的方面可以包括例如由分布式天线系统的网络元件以第一载波频率接收时钟信号，控制信道和第一调制信号，所述第一调制信号包括提供的第一通信数据 由基站指向移动通信设备。 时钟信号使得网络元件的数字控制信道处理的定时同步，以从控制信道中恢复指令。 控制信道中的指令指示分布式天线系统的网络单元，以将第一载波频率的第一调制信号转换成第一频谱段中的第一调制信号。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US09596001B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US15176212

申请日：2016-06-08

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP

Inventor： Irwin Gerszberg ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Paul Shala Henry ,  Robert Bennett ,  Donald J Barnickel ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H04B10/00 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H01Q1/50 ,  H04L27/26 ,  H04J14/00

CPC classification number: H04B3/56 ,  G01R31/08 ,  H01Q1/50 ,  H02J13/002 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04B3/542 ,  H04B7/04 ,  H04B10/25752 ,  H04B2203/5441 ,  H04B2203/5466 ,  H04L27/2278 ,  H04L27/26 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/823 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  Y02E60/7815 ,  Y02E60/7892 ,  Y04S40/121 ,  Y04S40/146

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for modulating a first electrical signal to generate first modulated electromagnetic waves, and transmitting the first modulated electromagnetic waves on a waveguide located in proximity to a transmission medium. In one embodiment, the first electromagnetic waves can induce second electromagnetic waves that propagate on an outer surface of the transmission medium. The second electromagnetic waves can have a first spectral range that is divided into, contains or otherwise includes a first control channel and a first plurality of bands. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本公开的方面可以包括例如用于调制第一电信号以产生第一调制电磁波的系统，以及在位于传输介质附近的波导上传输第一调制电磁波。 在一个实施例中，第一电磁波可以诱导在传输介质的外表面上传播的第二电磁波。 第二电磁波可以具有被分成，包含或以其它方式包括第一控制信道和第一多个频带的第一频谱范围。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20170018851A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US14965523

申请日：2015-12-10

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Robert Bennett ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H01Q13/06 ,  H01Q1/50

CPC classification number: H01Q13/06 ,  H01P1/16 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H01P5/08 ,  H01Q1/50 ,  H01Q3/08 ,  H01Q3/36 ,  H01Q13/02 ,  H01Q19/08 ,  H01Q21/205 ,  H04B3/52

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, by a feed point of a dielectric antenna, electromagnetic waves from a dielectric core coupled to the feed point without an electrical return path, where at least a portion of the dielectric antenna comprises a conductive surface, directing, by the feed point, the electromagnetic waves to a proximal portion of the dielectric antenna, and radiating, via an aperture of the dielectric antenna, a wireless signal responsive to the electromagnetic waves being received at the aperture. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本公开的方面可以包括例如通过电介质天线的馈电点从耦合到馈电点的电介质芯接收不具有电返回路径的电磁波，其中电介质天线的至少一部分包括 导电表面，通过馈电点将电磁波引导到电介质天线的近端部分，并且经由电介质天线的孔径辐射响应于在孔处接收的电磁波的无线信号。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20170018332A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US14799292

申请日：2015-07-14

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP

Inventor： Farhad Barzegar ,  DONALD J. BARNICKEL ,  ROBERT BENNETT ,  IRWIN GERSZBERG ,  PAUL SHALA HENRY ,  THOMAS M. WILLIS, III

IPC: H01B9/00 ,  H01B11/18

CPC classification number: H04B3/54 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/56

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a transmission medium having a core. A conductive layer forms an uninsulated outer surface of the transmission medium. The conductive layer is configured to impede accumulation of water to support propagation of first electromagnetic waves guided by the uninsulated outer surface. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 主题公开的方面可以包括例如具有核心的传输介质。 导电层形成传输介质的未绝缘的外表面。 导电层被配置为阻止水的积聚以支持由未绝缘的外表面引导的第一电磁波的传播。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20160380328A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US14750917

申请日：2015-06-25

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry ,  Robert Bennett ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H01P3/127 ,  H01Q13/02

CPC classification number: H01P5/19 ,  H01P1/16 ,  H01P3/10 ,  H01P3/127 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H01P5/08 ,  H01Q13/025 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/56 ,  H04W84/045

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for generating first electromagnetic waves and directing instances of the first electromagnetic waves to an interface of a transmission medium to induce propagation of second electromagnetic waves having at least a dominant non-fundamental wave mode. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本公开的方面可以包括例如用于产生第一电磁波并将第一电磁波的实例引导到传输介质的接口的系统，以产生具有至少主要的非基波模式的第二电磁波的传播的系统 。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20160365966A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US15179224

申请日：2016-06-10

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP

Inventor： Robert Bennett ,  Paul Shala Henry ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H04L5/14 ,  H04B3/36 ,  H04B7/04 ,  H04L5/00

CPC classification number: H04L5/1461 ,  H04B3/36 ,  H04B7/04 ,  H04L5/0023 ,  H04L5/0048 ,  H04L5/1438

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a repeater device having a first coupler to extract downstream channel signals from first guided electromagnetic waves bound to a transmission medium of a guided wave communication system. An amplifier amplifies the downstream channel signals to generate amplified downstream channel signals. A channel selection filter selects one or more of the amplified downstream channel signals to wirelessly transmit to the at least one client device via an antenna. A second coupler guides the amplified downstream channel signals to the transmission medium of the guided wave communication system to propagate as second guided electromagnetic waves. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20160336091A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US14713753

申请日：2015-05-15

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry ,  Robert Bennett ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  William Scott Taylor ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Thomas M. Willis, III ,  Ed Guntin

IPC: H01B7/02 ,  H01B3/30

CPC classification number: H01B3/307 ,  H01B3/441 ,  H01P3/06 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B5/00

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a transmission medium for propagating electromagnetic waves. The transmission medium can include a conductor for guiding electromagnetic waves longitudinally along the conductor, and a shell surrounding at least a portion of the conductor for reducing exposure of the electromagnetic waves to an adverse environment that increases propagation losses of the electromagnetic waves. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本公开的方面可以包括例如用于传播电磁波的传输介质。 传输介质可以包括用于沿着导体纵向引导电磁波的导体，以及围绕导体的至少一部分的壳体，用于减少电磁波暴露于不利环境，从而增加电磁波的传播损耗。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20160315659A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US14695070

申请日：2015-04-24

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry ,  Robert Bennett ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H04B3/50 ,  H04B7/01 ,  H04B7/04 ,  H04B3/36

CPC classification number: H04B3/50 ,  H01Q21/29 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H04B3/36 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/56 ,  H04B7/01 ,  H04B7/04 ,  H04B7/0613

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a coupling device including a first antenna that radiates a first RF signal conveying first data; and a second antenna that radiates a second RF signal conveying the first data from the at least one transmitting device. The first RF signal and second RF signal form a combined RF signal that is bound by an outer surface of a transmission medium to propagate as a guided electromagnetic wave substantially in a single longitudinal direction along the transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20160269156A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US15158798

申请日：2016-05-19

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP

Inventor： Farhad Barzegar ,  Donald J. Barnickel, JR. ,  George Blandino ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Paul Shala Henry ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H04L5/00 ,  H04B7/155 ,  H04B7/26

CPC classification number: H04W72/0453 ,  H01Q1/246 ,  H04B7/155 ,  H04B7/15542 ,  H04B7/2612 ,  H04L5/0003 ,  H04L5/0023 ,  H04L67/2804

Abstract: A distributed antenna system is provided that frequency shifts the output of one or more microcells to a 60 GHz or higher frequency range for transmission to a set of distributed antennas. The cellular band outputs of these microcell base station devices are used to modulate a 60 GHz (or higher) carrier wave, yielding a group of subcarriers on the 60 GHz carrier wave. This group will then be transmitted in the air via analog microwave RF unit, after which it can be repeated or radiated to the surrounding area. The repeaters amplify the signal and resend it on the air again toward the next repeater. In places where a microcell is required, the 60 GHz signal is shifted in frequency back to its original frequency (e.g., the 1.9 GHz cellular band) and radiated locally to nearby mobile devices.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种分布式天线系统，其将一个或多个微小区的输出频率移位到60GHz或更高的频率范围，以传输到一组分布式天线。 这些微小区基站装置的蜂窝频带输出用于调制60GHz（或更高）载波，在60GHz载波上产生一组子载波。 然后，该组将通过模拟微波RF单元在空中传输，之后可以重复或辐射到周围区域。 中继器放大信号并再次向空中再发送到下一个中​​继器。 在需要微小区的地方，60GHz信号的频率被移回其原始频率（例如，1.9GHz蜂窝频带），并在本地辐射到附近的移动设备。