公开(公告)号：US08989744B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US13925116

申请日：2013-06-24

Applicant: Peter S. Wang ,  Rajat P. Mukherjee ,  Jin Wang ,  Shankar Somasundaram ,  James M. Miller ,  Ulises Olvera-Hernandez

Inventor： Peter S. Wang ,  Rajat P. Mukherjee ,  Jin Wang ,  Shankar Somasundaram ,  James M. Miller ,  Ulises Olvera-Hernandez

IPC: H04W36/00 ,  H04W72/00 ,  H04W36/22 ,  H04W4/08 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W68/00 ,  H04W8/20 ,  H04W84/10

CPC classification number: H04W36/04 ,  H04W4/08 ,  H04W8/186 ,  H04W8/205 ,  H04W36/22 ,  H04W36/32 ,  H04W36/36 ,  H04W68/00 ,  H04W76/38 ,  H04W84/042 ,  H04W84/105

Abstract: A method for assigning a tracking area (TA) is disclosed. A mobility state of a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) is determined and the TA is assigned based on the determined mobility state. Also disclosed is a method for accessing a closed subscriber group (CSG) TA.A CSG TA identifier is received at a WTRU and is stored. A CSG TA broadcast is received and the broadcast CSG TA is accessed if an identifier of the broadcast CSG TA matches the stored CSG TA identifier. Also disclosed is a method for changing a mobility state of a WTRU. A current mobility state of the WTRU is determined and a predetermined metric of the WTRU is examined. The predetermined metric is evaluated to determine if the metric has crossed a threshold and the mobility state is changed based on the evaluated metric.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种分配跟踪区域（TA）的方法。 确定无线发射/接收单元（WTRU）的移动性状态，并且基于所确定的移动性状态来分配TA。 还公开了一种用于访问封闭用户组（CSG）TA的方法。CSG WTRU在WTRU处接收并被存储。 如果广播CSG TA的标识符与存储的CSG TA标识符匹配，则接收到CSG TA广播并且广播CSG TA被访问。 还公开了一种用于改变WTRU的移动性状态的方法。 确定WTRU的当前移动状态并检查WTRU的预定度量。 评估预定度量以确定度量是否超过阈值，并且基于所评估的度量改变移动性状态。

公开(公告)号：US08498284B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-30

申请号：US12025381

申请日：2008-02-04

Applicant: Diana Pani ,  James M. Miller ,  Paul Marinier ,  Stephen E. Terry ,  Sudheer A. Grandhi

Inventor： Diana Pani ,  James M. Miller ,  Paul Marinier ,  Stephen E. Terry ,  Sudheer A. Grandhi

IPC: H04J3/16

CPC classification number: H04W28/10 ,  H04L43/0882 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/14 ,  H04L47/225 ,  H04L47/27 ,  H04L47/365 ,  H04W74/06 ,  H04W92/12

Abstract: Enhancements are provided for the radio link control (RLC) protocol in wireless communication systems where variable RLC packet data unit (PDU) size is allowed. When flexible RLC PDU sizes are configured by upper layers, radio network controller (RNC)/Node B flow control, RLC flow control, status reporting and polling mechanisms are configured to use byte count based metrics in order to prevent possible buffer underflows in the Node B and buffer overflows in the RNC. The enhancements proposed herein for the RLC apply to both uplink and downlink communications.

Abstract translation: 在允许可变RLC分组数据单元（PDU）大小的无线通信系统中为无线电链路控制（RLC）协议提供增强。 当灵活的RLC PDU尺寸由上层配置时，无线网络控制器（RNC）/节点B流控制，RLC流控制，状态报告和轮询机制被配置为使用基于字节计数的度量，以便防止节点中的可能的缓冲器下溢 B和缓冲区溢出在RNC中。 本文中针对RLC提出的增强功能适用于上行链路和下行链路通信。

公开(公告)号：US20130176970A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：US13782664

申请日：2013-03-01

Applicant: Stephen E. Terry ,  Stephen G. Dick ,  James M. Miller ,  Eldad M. Zeira ,  Ariela Zeira

Inventor： Stephen E. Terry ,  Stephen G. Dick ,  James M. Miller ,  Eldad M. Zeira ,  Ariela Zeira

IPC: H04W72/08

CPC classification number: H04W72/087 ,  H04B17/24 ,  H04B17/309 ,  H04B17/382 ,  H04L1/0003 ,  H04L1/0009 ,  H04L1/0026 ,  H04L1/0027 ,  H04W72/042 ,  H04W72/085 ,  H04W72/10 ,  H04W72/1231 ,  H04W72/1278

Abstract: A wireless digital communication system includes a base station in communication with a plurality of user equipment mobile terminals (UEs). The system prioritizes the forwarding of blocks of downlink data to designated ones of the UEs. The system employs adaptive modulation and coding (AM&C) to achieve improved radio resource utilization and provides optimum data rates for user services. Blocks of downlink (DL) data are received by the base station which requests downlink (DL) channel quality measurements only from those mobile terminals (UEs) with pending downlink transmissions. The UEs respond to the request by measuring and reporting DL channel quality to the base station, which then allocates resources such that the UEs will make best use of radio resources. The base station notifies the UEs of the physical channel allocation indicating the modulation/coding rate and allocated slots followed by transmission of blocks of downlink data which are transmitted to the UEs.

Abstract translation: 无线数字通信系统包括与多个用户设备移动终端（UE）通信的基站。 该系统将下行链路数据块的转发优先于指定的UE。 该系统采用自适应调制和编码（AM＆C）来实现改善的无线电资源利用率，并为用户提供最佳的数据速率。 下行链路（DL）数据块由仅从具有未决下行链路传输的那些移动终端（UE）请求下行链路（DL）信道质量测量的基站接收。 UE通过向基站测量和报告DL信道质量来响应该请求，该基站然后分配资源，使得UE将充分利用无线电资源。 基站向UE发送表示调制/编码率的物理信道分配，并且向UE发送下行链路数据块的发送。

公开(公告)号：US08428522B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US13524348

申请日：2012-06-15

Applicant: Marian Rudolf ,  Stephen G. Dick ,  James M. Miller

Inventor： Marian Rudolf ,  Stephen G. Dick ,  James M. Miller

IPC: H04B7/00

CPC classification number: H04W52/0225 ,  H04L1/0003 ,  H04L1/0026 ,  H04L1/0033 ,  H04L1/1671 ,  H04L1/20 ,  H04L5/006 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L2001/125 ,  H04W28/24 ,  H04W48/08 ,  H04W52/12 ,  H04W52/20 ,  H04W52/262 ,  H04W72/0413 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/1242 ,  Y02D70/1244

Abstract: A method for performing outer loop power control in wireless communications is disclosed. A channel quality indicator (CQI) message is transmitted by a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU). The WTRU receives a power control command, the power control command being derived by: decoding the CQI message; computing a decision metric value for each symbol in the CQI message; determining whether the CQI message is erroneous; and counting a number of erroneous CQI messages, wherein the power control command is based on whether the number of erroneous CQI messages exceeds a threshold. An uplink transmission power of the WTRU is adjusted based on the power control command.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在无线通信中执行外环功率控制的方法。 信道质量指示符（CQI）消息由无线发射/接收单元（WTRU）发送。 所述WTRU接收功率控制命令，所述功率控制命令通过以下方式导出：解码所述CQI消息; 计算CQI消息中每个符号的决策度量值; 确定所述CQI消息是否是错误的; 以及对多个错误的CQI消息进行计数，其中所述功率控制命令基于所述错误CQI消息的数量是否超过阈值。 基于功率控制命令来调整WTRU的上行链路传输功率。

公开(公告)号：US20130003573A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：US13514728

申请日：2010-12-10

Applicant: Alexander Reznik ,  Amith V. Chincholi ,  Alpaslan Demir ,  Jean-Louis Gauvreau ,  James M. Miller

Inventor： Alexander Reznik ,  Amith V. Chincholi ,  Alpaslan Demir ,  Jean-Louis Gauvreau ,  James M. Miller

IPC: H04W72/04 ,  H04W24/00

CPC classification number: H04W16/14 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W72/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a secondary wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) to use of secondary cellular spectrum are provided. The secondary WTRU monitors transmissions of a primary WTRU; determines whether to provide assistance to the primary WTRU; and in response to a determination to provide assistance, performs cooperative communications with the primary WTRU for its transmission of data to a base station. If the assistance results in the data being transmitted to the base station faster than it would have with out assistance, the secondary WTRU may utilize uplink resources originally intended for the primary WTRU.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于辅助无线发射/接收单元（WTRU）使用二次蜂窝频谱的方法和装置。 二级WTRU监视主WTRU的传输; 确定是否向主WTRU提供协助; 并且响应于提供帮助的确定，与主WTRU进行协作通信以将其数据传送到基站。 如果辅助导致数据被发送到基站比在外部协助方面更快，则辅助WTRU可以利用原始用于主WTRU的上行链路资源。

公开(公告)号：US20120143663A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-07

申请号：US13248885

申请日：2011-09-29

Applicant: James M. Miller ,  Wade Andrew Pfeiffer ,  David P. Repp

Inventor： James M. Miller ,  Wade Andrew Pfeiffer ,  David P. Repp

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0212

Abstract: An indication is received with a computing device of a completion of a desired fitness or wellness event by a plurality of users of a multiplicity of users. In response to each completion of the desired fitness or wellness event by each of the plurality of users of the multiplicity of users, the user is entered into a sweepstakes. One of the entries in the sweepstakes is selected at random for a prize.

Abstract translation: 接收到由多个用户的多个用户完成期望的健身或健康事件的计算设备的指示。 响应于多个用户的多个用户中的每一个的每个完成期望的健身或健康事件，用户被输入抽奖。 奖品中随机选择抽奖活动之一。

公开(公告)号：US08116803B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-14

申请号：US12325597

申请日：2008-12-01

Applicant: Stephen E. Terry ,  Stephen G. Dick ,  James M. Miller ,  Ariela Zeira ,  Eldad M. Zeira

Inventor： Stephen E. Terry ,  Stephen G. Dick ,  James M. Miller ,  Ariela Zeira ,  Eldad M. Zeira

IPC: H04B1/00 ,  H04B7/00 ,  H04B17/00 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04B7/216 ,  H04B7/212 ,  H04W72/00

CPC classification number: H04W52/146 ,  H04L5/1469 ,  H04W52/228 ,  H04W52/24 ,  H04W52/241 ,  H04W52/242 ,  H04W52/243 ,  H04W52/246 ,  H04W52/247 ,  H04W52/26 ,  H04W72/085 ,  H04W88/02 ,  H04W88/08 ,  Y02D70/00

Abstract: A method for determining uplink power level, implemented in a base station, comprises receiving a communication signal over an uplink common control channel. The interference on the uplink common control channel in response to the received communication signal is measured and a channel quality of the uplink common control channel is monitored. A quality margin for the communication signal is provided and transmitted over a downlink control channel.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定在基站中实现的上行链路功率电平的方法，包括通过上行链路公共控制信道接收通信信号。 测量响应于接收到的通信信号对上行公共控制信道的干扰，并监视上行公共控制信道的信道质量。 提供通信信号的质量裕度并通过下行链路控制信道发送。

公开(公告)号：US08072953B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US12105574

申请日：2008-04-18

Applicant: Rajat P. Mukherjee ,  Mohammed Sammour ,  Shankar Somasundaram ,  James M. Miller ,  Jin Wang

Inventor： Rajat P. Mukherjee ,  Mohammed Sammour ,  Shankar Somasundaram ,  James M. Miller ,  Jin Wang

IPC: H04Q7/24 ,  H04M1/00 ,  H04M1/66

CPC classification number: H04W48/02 ,  H04L63/104 ,  H04W4/08 ,  H04W8/183 ,  H04W8/186 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W36/0033 ,  H04W48/08 ,  H04W48/14 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W76/11 ,  H04W84/045

Abstract: A method and a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU), including a universal subscriber identity module (USIM), for identifying a closed subscriber group (CSG) cell are disclosed. The WTRU receives a broadcast from a cell including a cell identifier (ID). If the cell ID is associated with a CSG cell, the WTRU determines whether the CSG ID is programmed in the USIM. The cell broadcast may include a single bit information element (IE) indicating that the cell is a CSG cell. If the cell ID is a CSG ID, the cell ID may further include a plurality of fields which indicate at least one of a country, a region, an operator, and a home evolved Node-B (HeNB) number. The cell broadcast may further include a bit indicating whether the CSG cell is public or private. The cell broadcast may further include a bit indicating that emergency calls are allowed from all users.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括用于识别封闭用户组（CSG）小区的通用用户识别模块（USIM））的方法和无线发射/接收单元（WTRU）。 WTRU从包括小区标识符（ID）的小区接收广播。 如果小区ID与CSG小区相关联，则WTRU确定在USIM中是否对CSG ID进行编程。 小区广播可以包括指示该小区是CSG小区的单个比特信息元素（IE）。 如果小区ID是CSG ID，则小区ID还可以包括指示国家，区域，运营商和归属演进的节点B（HeNB）号码中的至少一个的多个字段。 小区广播还可以包括指示CSG小区是公共还是私有的比特。 小区广播还可以包括指示来自所有用户的紧急呼叫的比特。

公开(公告)号：US08068497B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-29

申请号：US12783863

申请日：2010-05-20

Applicant: Stephen E. Terry ,  Yi-Ju Chao ,  James M. Miller

Inventor： Stephen E. Terry ,  Yi-Ju Chao ,  James M. Miller

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04L1/18 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04J3/24 ,  G08C25/02 ,  H03M13/00 ,  H04B7/00

CPC classification number: H04W72/10 ,  H04L1/08 ,  H04L1/16 ,  H04L1/1812 ,  H04L1/1874 ,  H04L1/1887 ,  H04L1/189 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W24/10 ,  H04W28/0242

Abstract: A medium access control (MAC) architecture reduces transmission latency for data block retransmissions. A plurality of data blocks are received and temporarily stored in a first memory (e.g., queue, buffer). The plurality of data blocks are then transmitted. A determination is made as to whether each of the transmitted data blocks was received successfully or needs to be retransmitted because the data block was not received successfully. Each of the transmitted data blocks that needs to be retransmitted is marked and temporarily stored in a second memory having a higher priority than the first memory. The marked data blocks are retransmitted before data blocks stored in the first memory location.

Abstract translation: 介质访问控制（MAC）架构减少了数据块重传的传输延迟。 多个数据块被接收并临时存储在第一存储器（例如，队列，缓冲器）中。 然后发送多个数据块。 确定每个发送的数据块是否被成功接收或需要被重传，因为数据块未被成功接收。 需要重传的每个发送的数据块被标记并临时存储在具有比第一存储器更高的优先级的第二存储器中。 标记的数据块在存储在第一存储器位置中的数据块之前被重新发送。

公开(公告)号：US20110235617A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-29

申请号：US13156004

申请日：2011-06-08

Applicant: Stephen E. Terry ,  James M. Miller

Inventor： Stephen E. Terry ,  James M. Miller

IPC: H04W36/00

CPC classification number: H04W40/36 ,  H04L47/14 ,  H04W80/04 ,  H04W88/12 ,  H04W92/045 ,  H04W92/12

Abstract: In a radio access network, novel systems and methods reduce processing delay, and improve integration with IP networks, by separating user data from connection management and control data at a Node B or at a base station. The user data are routed to an IP (Internet Protocol) switch, whereas the connection management and control data are routed to a centralized radio network controller (RNC). Pursuant to a second embodiment of the invention, a centralized RNC provides improved radio resource management (RRM) functionality by handing all connection management and control data for a plurality of Node B's, thereby simplifying the switching of user data throughout the radio access network. Pursuant to a third embodiment of the invention, a smart IP switch is equipped to switch user data without core network (CN) involvement. Downlink user data are switched independently of uplink user data.

Abstract translation: 在无线电接入网络中，通过将用户数据与节点B或基站处的连接管理和控制数据分离，新颖的系统和方法减少了处理延迟并改善了与IP网络的集成。 用户数据被路由到IP（因特网协议）交换机，而连接管理和控制数据被路由到集中无线电网络控制器（RNC）。 根据本发明的第二实施例，集中式RNC通过递送多个节点B的所有连接管理和控制数据来提供改进的无线资源管理（RRM）功能，从而简化了整个无线接入网络中用户数据的切换。 根据本发明的第三实施例，智能IP交换机被配备为在没有核心网（CN）的情况下切换用户数据。 下行用户数据被独立于上行链路用户数据进行切换。