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：US20160149753A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：US14548456

申请日：2014-11-20

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: H04L12/24 ,  H04B10/2575

CPC classification number: H04L41/0677 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04B10/25752 ,  H04L41/12 ,  Y04S40/164 ,  Y04S40/166

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for receiving topology information from a plurality of waveguide systems or other transmission devices, the topology information identifying one or more transmission media available to each waveguide system for transmitting or receiving electromagnetic waves, and updating a topology of a communication system from the topology information provided by the plurality of waveguide systems. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 主题公开的方面可以包括例如用于从多个波导系统或其他传输设备接收拓扑信息的系统，该拓扑信息标识每个波导系统可用于发送或接收电磁波的一个或多个传输媒体，以及 根据由多个波导系统提供的拓扑信息更新通信系统的拓扑。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20160112263A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14519373

申请日：2014-10-21

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: H04L12/24 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04B3/06 ,  H04B3/46

CPC classification number: H04B3/46 ,  G01R31/021 ,  G01R31/08 ,  H04B3/06 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04B3/542 ,  H04L41/0816 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04W24/02

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a waveguide system for determining an event associated with a mode of transmitting or receiving electromagnetic waves on a surface of a transmission medium, identifying according to the event an updated mode for transmitting or receiving adjusted electromagnetic waves on the surface of a transmission medium, and transmitting or receiving the adjusted electromagnetic waves based on the updated mode. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 主题公开的方面可以包括例如用于确定与在传输介质的表面上发送或接收电磁波的模式相关联的事件的波导系统，根据事件识别用于发送或接收调节的电磁信号的更新模式 在传输介质的表面上的波，以及基于更新模式发送或接收经调节的电磁波。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20160112133A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14519566

申请日：2014-10-21

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: H04B10/2575 ,  H01P3/10 ,  H04B10/40

CPC classification number: H04B3/52 ,  H01P3/10 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H01P5/00 ,  H01P5/087 ,  H04B3/36 ,  H04B10/25752 ,  H04B10/40

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a transmission device that includes a transmitter that generates a first electromagnetic wave to convey data, the first electromagnetic wave having at least one carrier frequency and corresponding wavelength. A coupler couples the first electromagnetic wave to a transmission medium having at least one inner portion surrounded by a dielectric material, the dielectric material having an outer surface and a corresponding circumference, wherein the coupling of the first electromagnetic wave to the transmission medium forms a second electromagnetic wave that is guided to propagate along the outer surface of the dielectric material via at least one guided-wave mode that can include an asymmetric mode, wherein the at least one carrier frequency is within a microwave or millimeter-wave frequency band and wherein the at least one corresponding wavelength is less than the circumference of the transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面可以包括例如包括产生用于传送数据的第一电磁波的发射机的发射装置，所述第一电磁波具有至少一个载波频率和相应的波长。 耦合器将第一电磁波耦合到具有由介电材料包围的至少一个内部部分的传输介质，所述电介质材料具有外表面和相应的圆周，其中所述第一电磁波与所述传输介质的耦合形成第二 导电的电磁波经由能够包括非对称模式的至少一个导波模式沿着电介质材料的外表面传播，其中至少一个载波频率在微波或毫米波频带内，并且其中 至少一个对应的波长小于传输介质的周长。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20160112094A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14519799

申请日：2014-10-21

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

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

IPC: H04B3/56 ,  H04B7/155

CPC classification number: H04B3/56 ,  H01P5/12 ,  H01P5/18 ,  H01P5/188 ,  H04B7/15528 ,  H04B2203/5441 ,  H04B2203/5479 ,  H04B2203/5483

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a transmission device that includes a first coupler that guides a first electromagnetic wave to a first junction to form a second electromagnetic wave that is guided to propagate along the outer surface of the transmission medium via one or more guided-wave modes. These mode(s) have an envelope that varies as a function of angular deviation and/or longitudinal displacement. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面可以包括例如包括第一耦合器的传输装置，第一耦合器将第一电磁波引导到第一结以形成第二电磁波，该第二电磁波被引导以沿着传输介质的外表面经由一个传播 或更多导波模式。 这些模式具有作为角度偏差和/或纵向位移的函数变化的包络线。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20160112093A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14519598

申请日：2014-10-21

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

Inventor： Farhad Barzegar ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Robert Bennett ,  Paul Shala Henry

IPC: H04B3/54

CPC classification number: H04B15/02 ,  H01P5/00 ,  H01P5/02 ,  H04B3/546 ,  H04B17/345

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a waveguide system that includes a transmission device having a coupler positioned with respect to a transmission medium to facilitate transmission or reception of electromagnetic waves that transport communications data. The electromagnetic waves propagate along an outer surface of the transmission medium. A training controller detects an impairment on the transmission medium adverse to the transmission or reception of the electromagnetic waves and adjusts the electromagnetic waves to reduce the effects of the impairment on the transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20160105239A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：US14511207

申请日：2014-10-10

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

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

IPC: H04B10/2575 ,  H04B7/04

CPC classification number: H04B3/56 ,  G01R31/021 ,  G01R31/08 ,  H01P3/02 ,  H01P3/06 ,  H01P3/10 ,  H01P5/02 ,  H01P5/026 ,  H01P5/028 ,  H01P5/08 ,  H01P5/087 ,  H02J13/002 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04B7/0413 ,  H04B10/25752 ,  H04B2203/5466 ,  H04Q9/00

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for determining a usage pattern, and sending instructions to a plurality of waveguide systems to transmit or receive electromagnetic waves along a surface of each of a plurality of wires according to the usage pattern. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 主题公开的方面可以包括例如用于确定使用模式的系统，以及根据使用模式，向多个波导系统发送指令以沿着多条线中的每一条的表面发送或接收电磁波。 公开了其他实施例。