公开(公告)号：US09264965B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US14159747

申请日：2014-01-21

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Sachin R. Vargantwar ,  Deveshkumar Rai ,  Siddharth Oroskar ,  Manoj Shetty ,  Ashvini Ganesh Canjeevaram

IPC: H04W36/22 ,  H04W36/06

CPC classification number: H04W36/22 ,  H04W36/06

Abstract: A method and apparatus for handing off packet-transmission between sectors of a wireless communication system is disclosed herein. During transmission of a packet from an access network to an access terminal, the access terminal determines that the packet should theoretically be transmitted to the access terminal in fewer timeslots in another sector than the number of allowed timeslots remaining for the packet transmission in a current sector. In response, the access terminal abandons packet transmission in the current sector and hands off to the other sector, in an effort to increase throughput and save air interface resources.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种在无线通信系统的扇区之间切换分组传输的方法和装置。 在将数据包从接入网传输到接入终端时，接入终端确定分组理论上应该在另一个扇区中以比当前扇区中的分组传输剩余的允许时隙数更少的时隙发送到接入终端 。 作为响应，接入终端放弃当前扇区中的分组传输并且切换到另一扇区，以便增加吞吐量并节省空中接口资源。

公开(公告)号：US20130034084A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：US13647337

申请日：2012-10-08

Applicant: SPRINT SPECTRUM L.P.

Inventor： Sachin R. Vargantwar ,  Siddharth S. Oroskar ,  Manoj Shetty ,  Canjeevaram Ashvini Ganesh ,  Deveshkumar Rai

IPC: H04W36/00

CPC classification number: H04W36/22 ,  H04W36/06

Abstract: A method and apparatus for handing off packet-transmission between sectors of a wireless communication system is disclosed herein. During transmission of a packet from an access network to an access terminal, the access terminal determines that the packet should theoretically be transmitted to the access terminal in fewer timeslots in another sector than the number of allowed timeslots remaining for the packet transmission in a current sector. In response, the access terminal abandons packet transmission in the current sector and hands off to the other sector, in an effort to increase throughput and save air interface resources.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种在无线通信系统的扇区之间切换分组传输的方法和装置。 在将数据包从接入网传输到接入终端时，接入终端确定分组理论上应该在另一个扇区中以比当前扇区中的分组传输剩余的允许时隙数更少的时隙发送到接入终端 。 作为响应，接入终端放弃当前扇区中的分组传输并且切换到另一扇区，以便增加吞吐量并节省空中接口资源。

公开(公告)号：US09629035B1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14080566

申请日：2013-11-14

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Jasinder P. Singh ,  Sachin R. Vargantwar ,  Manoj Shetty ,  Bhagwan Khanka

IPC: H04W36/00

CPC classification number: H04W36/0055 ,  H04W8/26 ,  H04W36/0066 ,  H04W48/20

Abstract: An access terminal establishes a session with a first radio access network (RAN). As a result, the access terminal receives a Unicast Access Terminal Identifier (UATI) assigned by the first RAN and establishes configuration settings for radio communications between the access terminal and the first RAN. The access terminal moves from the first RAN to a second RAN. Before the access terminal has a session established with the second RAN, the access terminal receives a request from a user to originate a call. In response, the access terminal sends the second RAN a connection request that includes the UATI assigned by the first RAN. The second RAN evaluates the UATI included in the connection request and determines that it was previously assigned to the access terminal by another RAN. Based on this determination, the second RAN grants the connection request by assigning a traffic channel to the access terminal.

公开(公告)号：US08880115B1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US14037035

申请日：2013-09-25

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Sachin R. Vargantwar ,  Manoj Shetty

IPC: H04B7/00 ,  H04W52/26

CPC classification number: H04W52/265 ,  H04W52/04

Abstract: While a first and second entity are engaging in a communication session on a wireless link, the first entity may be sending a series of power control commands (PCCs) directed to the second entity at a first transmission rate. Additionally, the first entity may monitor an actual and expected transmission-power adjustment of the second entity. Based on this monitored actual and expected transmission-power adjustment, the first entity may decide to alter the PCC transmission scheme for the second entity. For instance, if the monitored actual and expected transmission-power adjustment differs by a threshold extent, the power-controlling entity may decide to increase the PCC transmission rate for the power-controlled entity and/or increase the transmission-power adjustment instructed by PCCs directed to the second entity. In response, the first entity may begin sending the series of PCCs directed to the second entity according to the altered PCC transmission scheme.

Abstract translation: 当第一和第二实体在无线链路上进行通信会话时，第一实体可以以第一传输速率发送指向第二实体的一系列功率控制命令（PCC）。 另外，第一实体可以监视第二实体的实际和期望的传输功率调整。 基于该监视的实际和期望的传输功率调整，第一实体可以决定改变第二实体的PCC传输方案。 例如，如果监视的实际和期望的发射功率调整差异达阈值范围，则功率控制实体可以决定增加功率控制实体的PCC传输速率和/或增加由PCC指示的传输功率调整 针对第二实体。 作为响应，第一实体可以根据改变的PCC传输方案开始发送指向第二实体的一系列PCC。

公开(公告)号：US20140133461A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US14159747

申请日：2014-01-21

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Sachin R. Vargantwar ,  Deveshkumar Rai ,  Siddharth Oroskar ,  Manoj Shetty ,  Ashvini Ganesh Canjeevaram

IPC: H04W36/22

CPC classification number: H04W36/22 ,  H04W36/06

Abstract: A method and apparatus for handing off packet-transmission between sectors of a wireless communication system is disclosed herein. During transmission of a packet from an access network to an access terminal, the access terminal determines that the packet should theoretically be transmitted to the access terminal in fewer timeslots in another sector than the number of allowed timeslots remaining for the packet transmission in a current sector. In response, the access terminal abandons packet transmission in the current sector and hands off to the other sector, in an effort to increase throughput and save air interface resources.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种在无线通信系统的扇区之间切换分组传输的方法和装置。 在将数据包从接入网传输到接入终端时，接入终端确定分组理论上应该在另一个扇区中以比当前扇区中的分组传输剩余的允许时隙数更少的时隙发送到接入终端 。 作为响应，接入终端放弃当前扇区中的分组传输并且切换到另一扇区，以便增加吞吐量并节省空中接口资源。

公开(公告)号：US20130136106A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13746928

申请日：2013-01-22

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Manoj Shetty ,  Sachin R. Vargantwar ,  Siddharth S. Oroskar ,  Ashvini G. Canjeevaram ,  Deveshkumar Rai

IPC: H04W36/14

CPC classification number: H04W36/14 ,  H04W36/0066 ,  H04W36/16 ,  H04W36/24 ,  H04W80/00 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: A method and system for vertical handoff of a mobile station from a first-protocol RAN to a second-protocol RAN. The method and system provide a make-before-break vertical handoff, by having the first-protocol RAN (i) acquire, on behalf of the mobile station, a traffic channel assignment defining one or more traffic channel parameters for air interface communication in the second-protocol RAN, and (ii) pass to the mobile station, via the first air interface protocol, the one or more traffic channel parameters so that the mobile station can then readily switch over to communication under the second-protocol RAN. Optimally, the acquisition and passing of the one or more second-protocol traffic channel parameters may occur without the mobile station having requested the handoff, without the mobile station having asked for the traffic channel assignment, and without the mobile station having yet begun communication with the second-protocol RAN.

Abstract translation: 一种移动台从第一协议RAN到第二协议RAN的垂直切换的方法和系统。 该方法和系统通过使第一协议RAN（i）代表移动台获取定义用于空中接口通信的一个或多个业务信道参数的业务信道分配，从而提供断开前的垂直切换 第二协议RAN，以及（ii）经由第一空中接口协议向移动台传递一个或多个业务信道参数，使得移动站然后可以容易地切换到第二协议RAN下的通信。 最佳地，一个或多个第二协议业务信道参数的获取和传递可以在没有移动台已经请求了业务信道分配的情况下，而没有移动台尚未开始与 第二协议RAN。

公开(公告)号：US09148836B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-29

申请号：US13746928

申请日：2013-01-22

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Manoj Shetty ,  Sachin R. Vargantwar ,  Siddharth S. Oroskar ,  Ashvini G. Canjeevaram ,  Deveshkumar Rai

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04W36/14 ,  H04W36/24 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W80/00 ,  H04W36/16 ,  H04W36/00

CPC classification number: H04W36/14 ,  H04W36/0066 ,  H04W36/16 ,  H04W36/24 ,  H04W80/00 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: A method and system for vertical handoff of a mobile station from a first-protocol RAN to a second-protocol RAN. The method and system provide a make-before-break vertical handoff, by having the first-protocol RAN (i) acquire, on behalf of the mobile station, a traffic channel assignment defining one or more traffic channel parameters for air interface communication in the second-protocol RAN, and (ii) pass to the mobile station, via the first air interface protocol, the one or more traffic channel parameters so that the mobile station can then readily switch over to communication under the second-protocol RAN. Optimally, the acquisition and passing of the one or more second-protocol traffic channel parameters may occur without the mobile station having requested the handoff, without the mobile station having asked for the traffic channel assignment, and without the mobile station having yet begun communication with the second-protocol RAN.

Abstract translation: 一种移动台从第一协议RAN到第二协议RAN的垂直切换的方法和系统。 该方法和系统通过使第一协议RAN（i）代表移动台获取定义用于空中接口通信的一个或多个业务信道参数的业务信道分配，从而提供断开前的垂直切换 第二协议RAN，以及（ii）经由第一空中接口协议向移动台传递一个或多个业务信道参数，使得移动站然后可以容易地切换到第二协议RAN下的通信。 最佳地，一个或多个第二协议业务信道参数的获取和传递可以在没有移动台已经请求了业务信道分配的情况下，而没有移动台尚未开始与 第二协议RAN。