公开(公告)号：US20150031386A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US14514997

申请日：2014-10-15

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Maik BIENAS ,  Hyung-Nam CHOI ,  Andreas SCHMIDT ,  Achim LUFT ,  Markus MUECK

IPC: H04W24/02 ,  H04W88/08 ,  H04W16/18 ,  H04W72/04

CPC classification number: H04W48/16 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W16/18 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W28/18 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W84/045 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: Methods and apparatus that enable and optimize the simultaneous operation of several wireless femtocells having overlapping coverage areas. In one embodiment of the invention, a resource allocation (e.g., time-frequency grid for an OFDM or TDMA based wireless network) governs the simultaneous operation of several femtocells with overlapping coverage areas by specifying uses for resources. A resource allocation unit (RAU) entity is disclosed for managing and modifying resource allocations for femtocells. The community of femtocells can flexibly share resources according to the time-frequency grid, thereby maximizing spectral efficiency without requiring substantial network overhead.

Abstract translation: 能够和优化具有重叠覆盖区域的几个无线毫微微小区的同时操作的方法和装置。 在本发明的一个实施例中，资源分配（例如，基于OFDM或TDMA的无线网络的时间频率网格）通过指定资源的使用来管理具有重叠覆盖区域的多个毫微微小区的同时操作。 公开了用于管理和修改毫微微小区的资源分配的资源分配单元（RAU）实体。 毫微微小区的社区可以根据时间频率网格灵活地共享资源，从而最大化频谱效率，而不需要大量的网络开销。

公开(公告)号：US20140148143A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US14169534

申请日：2014-01-31

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Hyung-Nam CHOI ,  Maik BIENAS ,  Achim LUFT

IPC: H04W52/18 ,  H04W72/04

CPC classification number: H04W52/18 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W28/0215 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  H04W84/045

Abstract: Methods and apparatus that reduce network management overhead required for the operation of wireless femtocells. In one aspect of the invention, a central network entity governs the simultaneous operation of several femtocells by specifying modes of operation, and operational parameters for one or more of the femtocells. In one embodiment, at least one of the specified modes of operation directs a femtocell to operate in a substantially autonomous manner within the network-defined operational parameters. The network-defined constraints are provided to the femtocell for example, responsive to a successful registration attempt.

Abstract translation: 减少无线毫微微小区操作所需的网络管理开销的方法和装置。 在本发明的一个方面，中央网络实体通过指定操作模式以及一个或多个毫微微蜂窝基站的操作参数来控制若干毫微微小区的同时操作。 在一个实施例中，指定的操作模式中的至少一个指示毫微微小区在网络定义的操作参数内以基本自主的方式操作。 例如，响应于成功的注册尝试，将网络定义的约束提供给毫微微小区。

公开(公告)号：US20140344451A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14288234

申请日：2014-05-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Achim LUFT

IPC: H04W24/08 ,  H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04W24/08 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L63/107 ,  H04L63/108 ,  H04L63/1416 ,  H04L63/1441 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W4/70 ,  H04W8/22 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W12/12 ,  H04W88/18

Abstract: Methods and apparatus enabling a wireless network to provide differentiated services to a machine-to-machine (M2M) client. In one embodiment, the wireless network comprises a UMTS network, and the Home Location Register (HLR) entity identifies subscriptions as machine-to-machine (M2M) enabled devices based on flags or other descriptors associated with each M2M device, and imposes one or more rule sets (e.g., service restrictions) based on this identification. The classification of M2M devices within the HLR may optionally include additional capability or profile data for the M2M device (e.g. static, low mobility, low data activity, etc.). Various other network entities may use the M2M identification to modify the delivered data service, so as to optimize network resources. Furthermore, monitoring of M2M client behavior can be used to detect and notify the network operator of abnormal, fraudulent, or malicious activity. Business methods utilizing the aforementioned methods and apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 能够使无线网络向机器对机器（M2M）客户端提供差异化​​服务的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，无线网络包括UMTS网络，并且归属位置寄存器（HLR）实体基于与每个M2M设备相关联的标志或其他描述符将订阅标识为机器对机器（M2M）设备，并且施加一个或 基于此识别的更多规则集（例如，服务限制）。 HLR内的M2M设备的分类可以可选地包括用于M2M设备的附加能力或简档数据（例如，静态，低移动性，低数据活动等）。 各种其他网络实体可以使用M2M标识来修改所传送的数据服务，以便优化网络资源。 此外，监控M2M客户端行为可用于检测并通知网络运营商异常，欺诈或恶意活动。 还公开了利用上述方法和装置的业务方法。