公开(公告)号：US20130244655A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-19

申请号：US13615027

申请日：2012-09-13

Applicant: Francesco Pica ,  Ralf Weber

Inventor： Francesco Pica ,  Ralf Weber

IPC: H04W36/24

CPC classification number: H04W36/24 ,  H04W36/0022 ,  H04W36/30 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W76/30

Abstract: Access terminals are adapted to receive cell selection instructions directing the access terminal to connect to a target cell from a serving cell upon a channel release. The access terminal may determine whether one or more signal parameters of the target cell are above respective threshold values. If the one or more signal parameters are above the respective threshold values, the access terminal connects to the target cell. If one or more signal parameters are not above the respective threshold values, the access terminal continues with the serving cell. Wireless network devices send a channel release message at the end of an active call. The channel release message can include a cell selection instruction directing the access terminal to connect to a target cell upon channel release. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.

Abstract translation: 接入终端适于接收指示接入终端在信道释放时从服务小区连接到目标小区的小区选择指令。 接入终端可以确定目标小区的一个或多个信号参数是否高于相应的阈值。 如果一个或多个信号参数高于相应的阈值，则接入终端连接到目标小区。 如果一个或多个信号参数不高于相应的阈值，则接入终端继续服务小区。 无线网络设备在活动呼叫结束时发送信道释放消息。 信道释放消息可以包括指示接入终端在信道释放时连接到目标小区的小区选择指令。 还要求和描述其它方面，实施例和特征。

公开(公告)号：US09615321B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US13454512

申请日：2012-04-24

Applicant: Francesco Pica ,  Heechoon Lee ,  Sharad Deepak Sambhwani ,  Uzma Khan

Inventor： Francesco Pica ,  Heechoon Lee ,  Sharad Deepak Sambhwani ,  Uzma Khan

IPC: H04W48/16 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04W76/04

CPC classification number: H04W48/20 ,  H04W76/27 ,  H04W76/28

Abstract: User Equipments (UEs) can be adapted to enter into a lower RRC state from a higher RRC state, and search for one or more layers of higher priority within a predetermined period of time upon entering into the lower RRC state. According to at least one aspect, this search for one or more layers of higher priority may be performed irrespective of RF quality of a current serving cell. According to at least another aspect, this search for one or more layers of higher priority may be conducted within the predetermined period of time if a wait period has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell. If the wait period has not elapsed since camping on the current serving cell, the search for one or more layers of higher priority may be performed within the predetermined period of time following a duration of the wait period.

公开(公告)号：US20120054304A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US13035724

申请日：2011-02-25

Applicant: Francesco Pica ,  Amer Catovic ,  Long Duan

Inventor： Francesco Pica ,  Amer Catovic ,  Long Duan

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04W24/08 ,  H04W24/10 ,  H04W52/0261 ,  Y02D70/1224 ,  Y02D70/1242 ,  Y02D70/1262 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/146

Abstract: An apparatus and method for reporting battery information including receiving configuration information including a reporting mode from a network entity; collecting the battery information of a user equipment (UE); preparing the battery information in the reporting mode; and sending the battery information in the reporting mode over a communications transport mechanism to the network entity. In one aspect, the apparatus and method receive battery information including selecting and configuring a reporting mode; sending configuration information over a communications transport mechanism to a user equipment (UE); and receiving the battery information from the UE, wherein the UE uses the configuration information and the reporting mode.

Abstract translation: 一种用于报告电池信息的装置和方法，包括从网络实体接收包括报告模式的配置信息; 收集用户设备（UE）的电池信息; 在报告模式下准备电池信息; 并且通过通信传输机制将报告模式的电池信息发送到网络实体。 一方面，所述装置和方法接收电池信息，包括选择和配置报告模式; 通过通信传输机制向用户设备（UE）发送配置信息; 并从UE接收电池信息，其中UE使用配置信息和报告模式。

公开(公告)号：US20110182271A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-28

申请号：US12692850

申请日：2010-01-25

Applicant: Francesco Pica ,  Duan Long ,  Andrea Garavaglia

Inventor： Francesco Pica ,  Duan Long ,  Andrea Garavaglia

IPC: H04W36/00

CPC classification number: H04W36/0083

Abstract: A method and apparatus facilitating efficient handover by a wireless communications device is provided. The method may comprise obtaining at least two handover metrics for a target cell and for a serving cell, wherein the at least two handover metrics are determined by a request received from the serving cell, determining if all the obtained handover metrics for the target cell are greater than or equal to corresponding threshold values, wherein the corresponding threshold values for the at least two handover metrics are determined by the request received from the serving cell, determining if at least one of the obtained handover metrics for the serving cell is less than the corresponding threshold value, and generating a measurement report indicating the target cell as a handover candidate cell.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种促进无线通信设备的有效切换的方法和装置。 所述方法可以包括获得目标小区和服务小区的至少两个切换度量，其中所述至少两个切换度量由从所述服务小区接收的请求确定，确定所获得的所有目标小区的切换度量是否为 大于或等于对应的阈值，其中所述至少两个切换度量的对应阈值由从所述服务小区接收的请求确定，确定所获得的所述服务小区的切换度量中的至少一个是否小于 相应的阈值，并且生成指示目标小区作为切换候选小区的测量报告。

公开(公告)号：US20090264130A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12426714

申请日：2009-04-20

Applicant: Amer Catovic ,  Christophe Chevallier ,  Francesco Pica ,  Jay F. Dills ,  Manish Tripathi ,  Mukesh K. Mittal ,  Mustafa Saglam ,  Sunil S. Patil

Inventor： Amer Catovic ,  Christophe Chevallier ,  Francesco Pica ,  Jay F. Dills ,  Manish Tripathi ,  Mukesh K. Mittal ,  Mustafa Saglam ,  Sunil S. Patil

IPC: H04W36/00

CPC classification number: H04W36/0083

Abstract: Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate management of automatic neighbor relation functions in wireless networks. The system can include components and/or devices that ascertain whether or not to add or remove a neighbor relation based on information associated with an operations and management system, wherein the operations and management system dispatches add or remove requests to a base station that establishes, updates, and/or maintains a neighbor relations table and/or set of neighbor relations that includes neighbor relations between cells.

Abstract translation: 描述了有助于管理无线网络中的自动邻居关系功能的系统和方法。 系统可以包括基于与操作和管理系统相关联的信息来确定是否添加或去除邻居关系的组件和/或设备，其中操作和管理系统调度向基站添加或删除请求， 更新和/或维护邻居关系表和/或包括小区之间的邻居关系的邻居关系集合。

公开(公告)号：US09480003B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US12696001

申请日：2010-01-28

Applicant: Salil Sawhney ,  Francesco Pica ,  Nathan Tenny ,  Francesco Grilli

Inventor： Salil Sawhney ,  Francesco Pica ,  Nathan Tenny ,  Francesco Grilli

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04W48/10 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04W72/02

CPC classification number: H04W48/10 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04W72/02

Abstract: An apparatus and method for access stratum management comprising reading system information from at least one broadcast channel from a current serving cell; and determining if an available cell is suitable for a user equipment (UE) based on information included in the broadcasted system information, wherein the determining step comprises at least one of the following: comparing system release information of the user equipment (UE) from the broadcasted system information; determining if the available cell supports a specific feature which makes the available cell suitable for optimum performance of the UE; or determining if the available cell and a frequency combination are suitable for a UE type.

Abstract translation: 一种用于接入层管理的装置和方法，包括从当前服务小区从至少一个广播信道读取系统信息; 以及基于所广播的系统信息中包括的信息来确定可用小区是否适合于用户设备（UE），其中所述确定步骤包括以下中的至少一个：将所述用户设备（UE）的系统释放信息与 广播系统信息; 确定所述可用小区是否支持使所述可用小区适合于所述UE的最佳性能的特定特征; 或者确定可用小区和频率组合是否适合于UE类型。

公开(公告)号：US20100123575A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-20

申请号：US12478349

申请日：2009-06-04

Applicant: Mukesh K. Mittal ,  Sunil S. Patil ,  Francesco Pica ,  Kausik Ray Chaudhuri ,  Umair Ahmed Syed

Inventor： Mukesh K. Mittal ,  Sunil S. Patil ,  Francesco Pica ,  Kausik Ray Chaudhuri ,  Umair Ahmed Syed

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L41/0609 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L43/0805 ,  H04L43/16

Abstract: A method and apparatus for facilitating capacity monitoring and recommending action for a wireless network is provided. The method may comprise: obtaining data associated with one or more capacity attributes and one or more key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with a network, calculating network level values for the one or more KPIs from the obtained data, generating performance data graphs by plotting a first of the one or more KPIs against a second of the one or more KPIs, analyzing the one or more performance data graphs to determine at least one alarm threshold, and monitoring the one or more capacity attributes to determine if any of the at least one alarm thresholds has been triggered.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于促进无线网络的容量监视和推荐动作的方法和装置。 该方法可以包括：获得与一个或多个容量属性相关联的数据和与网络相关联的一个或多个关键性能指标（KPI），从所获得的数据计算一个或多个KPI的网络级值，通过绘制生成性能数据图 针对所述一个或多个KPI中的第二个KPI的一个或多个KPI中的第一个，分析所述一个或多个性能数据图以确定至少一个警报阈值，以及监视所述一个或多个容量属性以确定是否至少 已经触发了一个警报阈值。

公开(公告)号：US09167495B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-20

申请号：US12138056

申请日：2008-06-12

Applicant: Francesco Pica ,  Andrea Garavaglia ,  Long Duan

Inventor： Francesco Pica ,  Andrea Garavaglia ,  Long Duan

IPC: H04W24/00 ,  H04W36/30

CPC classification number: H04W36/30

Abstract: To determine a cell for usage in wireless communication, a signal-to-noise ratio or a signal-to-power ratio can be used in selecting an appropriate cell. However, cell selection can also configure to take both signal-to-noise ratio and signal-to-power ratio into account. Multiple available cells can be analyzed and a highest ranking cell can be selected through balancing the aforementioned ratios. In addition, to minimize transferring between cells, a limitation can be placed such that a cell is not left unless there is better of both the aforementioned ratios at another cell.

Abstract translation: 为了确定用于无线通信的小区，可以使用信噪比或信号功率比来选择合适的小区。 然而，小区选择也可以配置为考虑信噪比和信号功率比。 可以分析多个可用单元，并通过平衡上述比例来选择最高等级的单元。 另外，为了使小区之间的传送最小化，可以进行限制，使得不会留下单元，除非在另一个单元上存在两个上述的比例。

公开(公告)号：US08588773B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-19

申请号：US12511904

申请日：2009-07-29

Applicant: Manoj M. Deshpande ,  Sanjiv Nanda ,  Jen Mei Chen ,  Francesco Pica ,  Parag A. Agashe ,  Gavin B. Horn ,  Rajat Prakash ,  Nathan E. Tenny ,  Aziz Gholmieh ,  Srinivasan Balasubramanian ,  Mehmet Yavuz

Inventor： Manoj M. Deshpande ,  Sanjiv Nanda ,  Jen Mei Chen ,  Francesco Pica ,  Parag A. Agashe ,  Gavin B. Horn ,  Rajat Prakash ,  Nathan E. Tenny ,  Aziz Gholmieh ,  Srinivasan Balasubramanian ,  Mehmet Yavuz

IPC: H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04W48/16 ,  H04J11/0093 ,  H04W48/20 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/1222 ,  Y02D70/1242 ,  Y02D70/1262 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/146 ,  Y02D70/164

Abstract: Systems and methodologies are described herein that facilitate improved cell search and selection in a wireless communication system. For example, a terminal as described herein can utilize one or more Closed Subscriber Group (CSG)-specific offset and/or hysteresis parameters as described herein to increase the amount of time on which the terminal is allowed to camp on a desirable cell. Additionally, specialized reselection timing can be employed as described herein to increase a delay associated with selecting a Home Node B (HNB) or Home Evolved Node B (HeNB) cell, thereby reducing power consumption associated with rapid cell reselection operations in a densely populated network environment. Further, a two-step reselection process can be performed as described herein in the context of selecting a frequency for cell reselection, thereby mitigating the effects of rapid reselection between cells and/or frequencies due to CSG cell prioritization.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了有助于在无线通信系统中改进小区搜索和选择的系统和方法。 例如，如本文所述的终端可以利用如本文所述的一个或多个封闭用户组（CSG）特定的偏移和/或滞后参数来增加终端被允许驻留在期望小区上的时间量。 此外，如本文所述，可以采用专门的重选定时来增加与选择家庭节点B（HNB）或家庭演进节点B（HeNB）小区相关联的延迟，从而降低与密集填充网络中的快速小区重选操作相关联的功耗 环境。 此外，如本文所述，在选择用于小区重选的频率的上下文中，可以执行两步重选过程，从而减轻由于CSG小区优先级而导致的小区和/或频率之间的快速重选的影响。

公开(公告)号：US08543659B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US13035724

申请日：2011-02-25

Applicant: Francesco Pica ,  Long Duan ,  Amer Catovic

Inventor： Francesco Pica ,  Long Duan ,  Amer Catovic

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04W24/08 ,  H04W24/10 ,  H04W52/0261 ,  Y02D70/1224 ,  Y02D70/1242 ,  Y02D70/1262 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/146

Abstract: An apparatus and method for reporting battery information including receiving configuration information including a reporting mode from a network entity; collecting the battery information of a user equipment (UE); preparing the battery information in the reporting mode; and sending the battery information in the reporting mode over a communications transport mechanism to the network entity. In one aspect, the apparatus and method receive battery information including selecting and configuring a reporting mode; sending configuration information over a communications transport mechanism to a user equipment (UE); and receiving the battery information from the UE, wherein the UE uses the configuration information and the reporting mode.

Abstract translation: 一种用于报告电池信息的装置和方法，包括从网络实体接收包括报告模式的配置信息; 收集用户设备（UE）的电池信息; 在报告模式中准备电池信息; 并且通过通信传输机制将报告模式的电池信息发送到网络实体。 一方面，所述装置和方法接收电池信息，包括选择和配置报告模式; 通过通信传输机制向用户设备（UE）发送配置信息; 并从UE接收电池信息，其中UE使用配置信息和报告模式。