公开(公告)号：US09917363B1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-13

申请号：US14542132

申请日：2014-11-14

Applicant: SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, L.P.

Inventor： Maneesh Gauba ,  Stephen R. Bales ,  Greg T. Nohalty ,  Matthew J Masters

IPC: H01Q3/24 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q21/06 ,  H01Q25/00 ,  H01Q3/34

CPC classification number: H01Q3/24 ,  H01Q1/1257 ,  H01Q1/246 ,  H01Q3/34 ,  H01Q21/062 ,  H01Q21/24 ,  H01Q25/001

Abstract: A method, system, and medium are provided for dynamically adjusting an angular orientation of cross-polarized antenna array elements to optimize select radio-frequency (RF) parameters. RF uplink signals are received from a plurality of mobile devices, and the signals are analyzed to determine parameters associated with signal strength and/or signal quality. Based on the determination, a first set of cross-polarized antenna array elements are deactivated and a second set of cross-polarized antenna array elements are activated, where the second set of antenna array elements has a different angular orientation relative to the first set of antenna array elements. Activation enables the second set of antenna array elements to transmit and receive communication signals.

公开(公告)号：US09220033B1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-22

申请号：US14096356

申请日：2013-12-04

Applicant: Sprint Communications Company L.P.

Inventor： Stephen R. Bales ,  Maneesh Gauba ,  Paul Jacob Sterchi ,  Sreekar Marupaduga

IPC: H04W28/02

CPC classification number: H04W28/0284 ,  H04W28/0236 ,  H04W48/12 ,  H04W72/0453

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and software for operating a wireless base station with dynamic pilot signals. In one example, a method of operating a wireless base station includes transmitting a first pilot signal at a first pilot frequency centered in a frequency band, wirelessly receiving first user data using a first filter configuration to pass energy within the frequency band, and detecting a network condition. The method further includes, in response to detecting the network condition, terminating transmission of the first pilot signal, and transmitting second and third pilot signals at second and third frequencies. The method also includes wirelessly receiving second user data using a second filter configuration, and wirelessly receiving third user data using a third filter configuration.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的示例提供了用于使用动态导频信号操作无线基站的系统，方法和软件。 在一个示例中，一种操作无线基站的方法包括：以在频带为中心的第一导频频率发送第一导频信号，使用第一滤波器配置无线地接收第一用户数据以传送频带内的能量，以及检测 网络状况。 该方法还包括响应于检测到网络状况，终止第一导频信号的传输，以及在第二和第三频率发送第二和第三导频信号。 该方法还包括使用第二过滤器配置无线地接收第二用户数据，以及使用第三过滤器配置无线地接收第三用户数据。

公开(公告)号：US09137132B1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-15

申请号：US14036145

申请日：2013-09-25

Applicant: Sprint Communications Company L.P.

Inventor： Stephen R. Bales ,  Maneesh Gauba ,  Kaushik Goswami ,  Paul Jacob Sterchi

IPC: H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04B17/336 ,  H01Q21/28 ,  H04B17/12 ,  H04B17/18 ,  H04B17/318

Abstract: An antenna monitoring system in one example embodiment includes a plurality of analog-to-digital (A/D) converters configured to receive a plurality of tapped antenna signals and generate a plurality of digitized antenna signals, and an antenna monitor coupled to the plurality of A/D converters and coupled to a Base Transceiver Station (BTS) of the distributed antenna system, with the antenna monitor comprising a storage system configured to store an antenna monitor routine and a plurality of per-antenna information, a communication transceiver configured to transfer the plurality of per-antenna information, and a processing system configured to receive the plurality of digitized antenna signals from the plurality of A/D converters, reverse-process the plurality of digitized antenna signals to generate the plurality of per-antenna information, and feed the plurality of per-antenna information back to the BTS, with the BTS using the plurality of per-antenna information to monitor the plurality of antenna sub-systems.

Abstract translation: 一个示例性实施例中的天线监测系统包括多个模拟数字（A / D）转换器，其被配置为接收多个抽头天线信号并产生多个数字化天线信号，以及耦合到多个 A / D转换器并且耦合到分布式天线系统的基站收发台（BTS），天线监视器包括被配置为存储天线监视程序和多个每天线信息的存储系统，配置为传送 所述多个天线信息，以及被配置为从所述多个A / D转换器接收所述多个数字化天线信号的处理系统，对所述多个数字化天线信号进行反向处理，以生成所述多个天线信息，以及 将多个每天线信息馈送回BTS，BTS使用多个每天线信息来监视plu 天线子系统的性能。

公开(公告)号：US10050752B1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-14

申请号：US14616335

申请日：2015-02-06

Applicant: Sprint Communications Company L.P.

Inventor： Stephen R. Bales ,  Martin D. Zeller ,  Maneesh Gauba ,  Eugene S. Mitchell, Jr.

IPC: H01Q3/24 ,  H04L5/00 ,  H04W76/06 ,  H04W76/34

Abstract: A device, method, and computer-readable medium are provided for adjusting omnidirectional antenna array elements for mitigating cross interference between communication network cells. Radially disposed antenna array elements are configured to collectively function as a single omnidirectional antenna assembly at a cell. Signal data associated with signal strength and/or quality is monitored and received. Based on the signal data received, at least one antenna array element is selected for disconnection from the antenna assembly. The at least one antenna array element is disconnected from the assembly to nullify at least a portion of the omnidirectional signal distributed therefrom, thereby mitigating cross-interference with a neighboring cell.

公开(公告)号：US09609529B1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-28

申请号：US14449679

申请日：2014-08-01

Applicant: Sprint Communications Company L.P.

Inventor： Maneesh Gauba ,  Stephen R. Bales ,  Rajveen Narendran

IPC: H04W24/02 ,  H04W52/24 ,  H04W72/04

CPC classification number: H04W24/02 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04W16/30 ,  H04W52/243 ,  H04W52/343 ,  H04W52/52 ,  H04W72/0446 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for optimizing coverage for a cell site are provided. Cell sites are typically configured with antennas that emit a standard petal lobe pattern for a sector. The needs of the sector are not taken into account since a standard pattern is emitted for all antennas. The antennas may be adjusted at times to increase signal strength to particular regions but the pattern then returns to the standard petal pattern. Customized patterns may be created in order to optimize coverage for a sector. Sector needs may be taken into consideration such as object interference, geographical information, population data, and the like, in order to crate the customized pattern for a sector. The antenna may then emit the customized pattern for a predetermined length of time as a static pattern for that cell site.

公开(公告)号：US09392584B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US14323030

申请日：2014-07-03

Applicant: Sprint Communications Company L.P.

Inventor： Maneesh Gauba ,  Stephen R. Bales ,  Dwight Edward Patton

IPC: H04W72/04 ,  H04W92/02 ,  H04W8/06 ,  H04W8/08

CPC classification number: H04W72/0406 ,  H04W8/06 ,  H04W8/08 ,  H04W92/02

Abstract: In a Long Term Evolution (LTE) communication system, a User Equipment (UE) receives Mobility Management Entity (MME) selection data. The UE processes the MME selection data to select one of multiple MMEs. The UE wirelessly transfers an LTE attachment request to an LTE access point. The LTE attachment request indicates the selected MME. The UE wirelessly receives an attachment acceptance from the selected MME through the LTE access point in response to selecting and indicating the MME in the LTE attachment request.

Abstract translation: 在长期演进（LTE）通信系统中，用户设备（UE）接收移动性管理实体（MME）选择数据。 UE处理MME选择数据以选择多个MME中的一个。 UE将LTE附着请求无线地传送到LTE接入点。 LTE附着请求指示所选择的MME。 响应于在LTE附着请求中选择并指示MME，UE通过LTE接入点无线地接收来自所选择的MME的附件接收。

公开(公告)号：US20160007331A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14323030

申请日：2014-07-03

Applicant: Sprint Communications Company L.P.

Inventor： Maneesh Gauba ,  Stephen R. Bales ,  Dwight Edward Patton

IPC: H04W72/04 ,  H04W92/02

CPC classification number: H04W72/0406 ,  H04W8/06 ,  H04W8/08 ,  H04W92/02

Abstract: In a Long Term Evolution (LTE) communication system, a User Equipment (UE) receives Mobility Management Entity (MME) selection data. The UE processes the MME selection data to select one of multiple MMEs. The UE wirelessly transfers an LTE attachment request to an LTE access point. The LTE attachment request indicates the selected MME. The UE wirelessly receives an attachment acceptance from the selected MME through the LTE access point in response to selecting and indicating the MME in the LTE attachment request.

Abstract translation: 在长期演进（LTE）通信系统中，用户设备（UE）接收移动性管理实体（MME）选择数据。 UE处理MME选择数据以选择多个MME中的一个。 UE将LTE附着请求无线地传送到LTE接入点。 LTE附着请求指示所选择的MME。 响应于在LTE附着请求中选择并指示MME，UE通过LTE接入点无线地接收来自所选择的MME的附件接收。

公开(公告)号：US09236984B1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-12

申请号：US14151640

申请日：2014-01-09

Applicant: Sprint Communications Company L.P.

Inventor： Stephen R. Bales ,  Kanwar-Preet Singh Jolly ,  Maneesh Gauba ,  Mark A. Moore

IPC: H04H20/71 ,  H04L5/00

CPC classification number: H04L5/0042 ,  H04L5/003 ,  H04L27/2657

Abstract: A wireless communication device to facilitate determination of frequency band information comprises a processing system and a wireless communication transceiver. The processing system is configured to identify a carrier frequency stored within the wireless communication device and determine a direct current (DC) subcarrier associated with the carrier frequency. The wireless communication transceiver is configured to synchronize with the DC subcarrier to obtain channel information, wherein the channel information comprises a channel size and a DC subcarrier offset. The processing system is configured to process the DC subcarrier with the DC subcarrier offset to determine a starting frequency of a frequency band associated with the carrier frequency.

Abstract translation: 便利确定频带信息的无线通信设备包括处理系统和无线通信收发器。 处理系统被配置为识别存储在无线通信设备内的载波频率，并且确定与载波频率相关联的直流（DC）子载波。 无线通信收发器被配置为与DC子载波同步以获得信道信息，其中信道信息包括信道大小和DC子载波偏移。 处理系统被配置为使用DC子载波偏移来处理DC副载波以确定与载波频率相关联的频带的起始频率。

公开(公告)号：US09859620B1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US14620056

申请日：2015-02-11

Applicant: Sprint Communications Company L.P.

Inventor： Maneesh Gauba ,  Eugene S. Mitchell, Jr. ,  Stephen R. Bales

IPC: H01Q21/20 ,  H01Q19/10 ,  H01Q3/20

CPC classification number: H01Q19/108 ,  H01Q1/1228 ,  H01Q1/246 ,  H01Q3/20 ,  H01Q15/18 ,  H01Q21/205

Abstract: Increased energy efficiency of a small cell antenna is provided. Electromagnetic energy radiated outside the desired radiation pattern of a small cell antenna is wasted. An antenna is provided which includes a circular set of antenna elements having a plurality of radio-frequency (RF) reflectors positioned within and around the circumference of the set of antenna elements facing substantially outward. Each RF reflector is configured to reflect the RF signal transmitted from the ring outwardly from a corresponding antenna element at an angle with respect to the plane of the circular set of antenna elements. By adjusting the angles of the reflectors, the signal may be reflected downward toward target areas that are nearer or farther from the small cell.

公开(公告)号：US09479927B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US14609740

申请日：2015-01-30

Applicant: Sprint Communications Company L.P.

Inventor： Stephen R. Bales ,  Maneesh Gauba ,  Dwight Edward Patton ,  Cary Carnell Truley, Sr.

IPC: H04W8/30 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W8/24 ,  H04W40/28

CPC classification number: H04W40/248 ,  H04L45/28

Abstract: A wireless communication system provides call routing when the connection to a core network is lost. A base station wirelessly exchanges data packets associated with one or more communication sessions with one or more wireless communication devices. An Internet Protocol (IP) router scans the data packets to identify active users on the base station. The IP router generates a database of the active users. The IP router detects a loss of connection to the core network and determines which of the communication sessions can be maintained based on the database of active users. The IP router routes the data packets for the communication sessions that can be maintained back to the base station for delivery.

Abstract translation: 当到核心网络的连接丢失时，无线通信系统提供呼叫路由。 基站与一个或多个无线通信设备无线地交换与一个或多个通信会话相关联的数据分组。 互联网协议（IP）路由器扫描数据包以识别基站上的活动用户。 IP路由器生成活动用户的数据库。 IP路由器检测到与核心网络的连接丢失，并根据活动用户的数据库确定可以维护哪些通信会话。 IP路由器将可维护的通信会话的数据包路由到基站进行传送。