公开(公告)号：US11197050B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-07

申请号：US16525436

申请日：2019-07-29

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Don Gunasekara ,  Venkata Ramana Divvi ,  Ahmed Bencheikh

IPC: H04N21/266 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/858 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/25 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/239 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N21/6405

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for monitoring and controlling access to coexisting first and second networks, such as within a venue. In one embodiment, the first network is a managed network that includes wireless access points (APs) in data communication with a backend controller, which communicates with a client process on a user device. The client process uses indigenous radio technology of the user device to scan for coexisting networks, and report results to the controller. In one variant, the controller dynamically adjusts transmit characteristics of the AP(s) to manage interference between the coexisting networks. In another variant, the controller causes the energy detect threshold of the user device to be lowered so that it may detect WLAN signals when a coexisting RAT (for example, LTE-U or LTE-LAA) occupies the same channel and/or frequency. In another variant, the client process autonomously adjusts user device operation based on the scan.

公开(公告)号：US11190232B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-30

申请号：US16459364

申请日：2019-07-01

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Umamaheswar Kakinada ,  Don Gunasekara ,  Ahmed Bencheikh ,  Shane Newberg

IPC: H04W16/14 ,  H04B1/7136 ,  H04B1/7176 ,  H04W76/15 ,  H04B1/715

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing quasi-licensed spectrum access within a prescribed area or venue, including to users or subscribers of one or more Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). In one embodiment, the quasi-licensed spectrum utilizes 3.5 GHz CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) spectrum allocated by a Federal or commercial SAS (Spectrum Access System) to a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access nodes (e.g., CBSDs) in data communication with a controller, and the core(s) of the MNO network(s). In one variant, the controller dynamically allocates (i) spectrum within the area or venue within CBRS bands, and (ii) MNO “roaming” users or subscribers to CBRS bands (e.g., via extant LTE-TD technology). In one particular implementation, the managed network comprises a Multiple Systems Operator (MSO) network such as a cable or satellite network, and the MSO and MNO coordinate to implement user-specific and/or data-specific policies for the roaming MNO subscribers.

公开(公告)号：US11968543B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-23

申请号：US18131475

申请日：2023-04-06

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Don Gunasekara ,  Umamaheswar Kakinada ,  Ahmed Bencheikh ,  Shane Newberg

IPC: H04W16/10 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W36/00 ,  H04W36/16 ,  H04W36/22

CPC classification number: H04W16/14 ,  H04W16/10 ,  H04W36/0022 ,  H04W36/165 ,  H04W36/22

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing quasi-licensed spectrum access within an area or venue. In one embodiment, the quasi-licensed spectrum utilizes 3.5 GHz CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) spectrum allocated by a Federal or commercial SAS (Spectrum Access System) to a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access nodes (e.g., CBSDs and APs) in data communication with a controller. In one variant, the controller dynamically allocates (i) spectrum within the area or venue within CBRS bands, and (ii) MSO users or subscribers to CBRS bands or WLAN (e.g., public ISM) bands in to manage interference between the coexisting networks, and maximize user experience. In another variant, the controller cooperates with a provisioning server to implement a client device application program or “app” on MSO user or subscriber client devices which enables inter-RAT access.

公开(公告)号：US11700030B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-11

申请号：US17536875

申请日：2021-11-29

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Umamaheswar Kakinada ,  Don Gunasekara ,  Ahmed Bencheikh ,  Shane Newberg

IPC: H04B1/71 ,  H04B1/7136 ,  H04B1/7176 ,  H04W76/15 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04B1/715

CPC classification number: H04B1/7136 ,  H04B1/7176 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W76/15 ,  H04B2001/7154 ,  H04B2001/71362

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing quasi-licensed spectrum access within a prescribed area or venue, including to users or subscribers of one or more Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). In one embodiment, the quasi-licensed spectrum utilizes 3.5 GHz CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) spectrum allocated by a Federal or commercial SAS (Spectrum Access System) to a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access nodes (e.g., CBSDs) in data communication with a controller, and the core(s) of the MNO network(s). In one variant, the controller dynamically allocates (i) spectrum within the area or venue within CBRS bands, and (ii) MNO “roaming” users or subscribers to CBRS bands (e.g., via extant LTE-TD technology). In one particular implementation, the managed network comprises a Multiple Systems Operator (MSO) network such as a cable or satellite network, and the MSO and MNO coordinate to implement user-specific and/or data-specific policies for the roaming MNO subscribers.

公开(公告)号：US20200329398A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-15

申请号：US16859588

申请日：2020-04-27

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Don Gunasekara ,  Venkata Ramana Divvi ,  Ahmed Bencheikh

IPC: H04W28/04 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W28/18 ,  H04W72/08 ,  H04W16/04 ,  H04W88/06 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W28/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for monitoring and controlling access to coexisting first and second networks within a venue. In one embodiment, the first network is a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access points (APs) in data communication with a backend controller which communicates with a dedicated background scanner. The background scanner scans for coexisting networks within the venue, and reports this to the controller. In one variant, the controller dynamically adjusts transmit characteristics of the AP(s) to manage interference between the coexisting networks. In another variant, the controller causes the energy detect threshold of a client device to be lowered so that the device may detect WLAN signals in a scenario where a coexisting RAT (for example, LTE-U or LTE-LAA) occupies the same channel and/or frequency.

公开(公告)号：US20200228993A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-16

申请号：US16741626

申请日：2020-01-13

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Don Gunasekara ,  Umamaheswar Kakinada ,  Ahmed Bencheikh ,  Shane Newberg

IPC: H04W16/14 ,  H04W36/16 ,  H04W36/00 ,  H04W16/10 ,  H04W36/22

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing quasi-licensed spectrum access within an area or venue. In one embodiment, the quasi-licensed spectrum utilizes 3.5 GHz CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) spectrum allocated by a Federal or commercial SAS (Spectrum Access System) to a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access nodes (e.g., CSDs and APs) in data communication with a controller. In one variant, the controller dynamically allocates (i) spectrum within the area or venue within CBRS bands, and (ii) MSO users or subscribers to CBRS bands or WLAN (e.g., public ISM) bands in to manage interference between the coexisting networks, and maximize user experience. In another variant, the controller cooperates with a provisioning server to implement a client device application program or “app” on MSO user or subscriber client devices which enables inter-RAT access.

公开(公告)号：US10368255B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-30

申请号：US15659021

申请日：2017-07-25

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Don Gunasekara ,  Venkata Ramana Divvi ,  Ahmed Bencheikh

IPC: H04W24/02 ,  H04B17/309 ,  H04B7/06 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04B7/0413

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for monitoring and controlling access to coexisting first and second networks, such as within a venue. In one embodiment, the first network is a managed network that includes wireless access points (APs) in data communication with a backend controller, which communicates with a client process on a user device. The client process uses indigenous radio technology of the user device to scan for coexisting networks, and report results to the controller. In one variant, the controller dynamically adjusts transmit characteristics of the AP(s) to manage interference between the coexisting networks. In another variant, the controller causes the energy detect threshold of the user device to be lowered so that it may detect WLAN signals when a coexisting RAT (for example, LTE-U or LTE-LAA) occupies the same channel and/or frequency. In another variant, the client process autonomously adjusts user device operation based on the scan.

公开(公告)号：US20250081036A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-06

申请号：US18922191

申请日：2024-10-21

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Don Gunasekara ,  Venkata Ramana Divvi ,  Ahmed Bencheikh

IPC: H04W28/04 ,  H04W16/04 ,  H04W28/06 ,  H04W28/18 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W72/541 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for monitoring and controlling access to coexisting first and second networks within a venue. In one embodiment, the first network is a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access points (APs) in data communication with a backend controller which communicates with a dedicated background scanner. The background scanner scans for coexisting networks within the venue, and reports this to the controller. In one variant, the controller dynamically adjusts transmit characteristics of the AP(s) to manage interference between the coexisting networks. In another variant, the controller causes the energy detect threshold of a client device to be lowered so that the device may detect WLAN signals in a scenario where a coexisting RAT (for example, LTE-U or LTE-LAA) occupies the same channel and/or frequency.

公开(公告)号：US10340976B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-02

申请号：US15785283

申请日：2017-10-16

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Umamaheswar Kakinada ,  Don Gunasekara ,  Ahmed Bencheikh ,  Shane Newberg

IPC: H04L5/14 ,  H04B1/7136 ,  H04B1/7176 ,  H04W76/15 ,  H04B1/715

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing quasi-licensed spectrum access within a prescribed area or venue, including to users or subscribers of one or more Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). In one embodiment, the quasi-licensed spectrum utilizes 3.5 GHz CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) spectrum allocated by a Federal or commercial SAS (Spectrum Access System) to a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access nodes (e.g., CBSDs) in data communication with a controller, and the core(s) of the MNO network(s). In one variant, the controller dynamically allocates (i) spectrum within the area or venue within CBRS bands, and (ii) MNO “roaming” users or subscribers to CBRS bands (e.g., via extant LTE-TD technology). In one particular implementation, the managed network comprises a Multiple Systems Operator (MSO) network such as a cable or satellite network, and the MSO and MNO coordinate to implement user-specific and/or data-specific policies for the roaming MNO subscribers.

公开(公告)号：US20190115950A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-18

申请号：US15785283

申请日：2017-10-16

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Umamaheswar Kakinada ,  Don Gunasekara ,  Ahmed Bencheikh ,  Shane Newberg

IPC: H04B1/7136 ,  H04B1/7176

CPC classification number: H04B1/7136 ,  H04B1/7176 ,  H04B2001/71362 ,  H04B2001/7154 ,  H04W76/15

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing quasi-licensed spectrum access within a prescribed area or venue, including to users or subscribers of one or more Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). In one embodiment, the quasi-licensed spectrum utilizes 3.5 GHz CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) spectrum allocated by a Federal or commercial SAS (Spectrum Access System) to a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access nodes (e.g., CBSDs) in data communication with a controller, and the core(s) of the MNO network(s). In one variant, the controller dynamically allocates (i) spectrum within the area or venue within CBRS bands, and (ii) MNO “roaming” users or subscribers to CBRS bands (e.g., via extant LTE-TD technology). In one particular implementation, the managed network comprises a Multiple Systems Operator (MSO) network such as a cable or satellite network, and the MSO and MNO coordinate to implement user-specific and/or data-specific policies for the roaming MNO subscribers.