Method and apparatus for wireless internet access

    公开(公告)号:US10405261B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-03

    申请号:US15150865

    申请日:2016-05-10

    Abstract: Many new applications in a wireless client terminal rely on having internet connection available continuously to check the status and to do required download or upload of user data. The continuous internet connection increases power consumption of a client terminal and may also incurs additional costs due to internet usage fees. The power consumption, quality of service and cost of service from different networks such a Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWAN) and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) may be different. The coverage area of accessible WLANs may be quite limited compared to WWANs. A method and apparatus are disclosed that automatically enable and disable the WLAN access in a client terminal based on prevailing scenario and WLAN availability.

    Connectivity state control for communication device

    公开(公告)号:US10333826B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-25

    申请号:US15608094

    申请日:2017-05-30

    Abstract: Internet, voice calls, and messaging services have become ubiquitous and the means by which the services are accessed varies widely. The number and types of devices that may use these services have also proliferated. To serve a number and variety of client devices, a Service Distribution Device (SDD) may be used, which is a device that includes a modem for mobile broadband access and a short range wireless link to distribute the services to local devices which may have such connectivity. Power consumption of an SDD which may continuously broadcast signals is an important consideration. A method and apparatus are disclosed that enable adaptive and seamless selection of the best mode of operation for the SDD such that the power consumption may be reduced while providing uninterrupted service to the client devices.

    Method and apparatus for error correction

    公开(公告)号:US10205562B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-12

    申请号:US15397078

    申请日:2017-01-03

    Inventor: Bhaskar Patel

    Abstract: Error detection and correction techniques are employed in many digital communication systems. There may be multiple error detection and correction stages in a single communication system to provide a good balance of latency and retransmissions for reliable communication. Despite multiple levels of error detection and correction, there may be some residual errors. Many applications may require completely error free communication. A method and apparatus are disclosed for a receiver that may use the already received erroneous versions of transmitted and retransmitted packet or file to perform error correction without requesting additional retransmissions.

    Method and apparatus for PDCCH detection

    公开(公告)号:US09686783B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-20

    申请号:US14938033

    申请日:2015-11-11

    CPC classification number: H04L5/0053

    Abstract: Low latency wireless communication applications require highly dynamic allocation of resources. Providing allocation information on a highly dynamic basis increases the overhead of control signaling for allocation. A technique known as blind PDCCH decoding is used to reduce the control signaling overhead for allocation information. However, blind decoding occasionally may lead to invalid detection of allocation messages which in turn may lead to a number of problems such as wasted bandwidth, more power consumption, reduced throughput, etc. A method and apparatus are disclosed that may detect the invalid allocation messages and discard them which in turn may lead to detection of valid allocation messages for increased data throughput and reduced power consumption and improve the overall performance.

    Method and apparatus for adaptive event notification control

    公开(公告)号:US09686658B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-20

    申请号:US14331839

    申请日:2014-07-15

    CPC classification number: H04W4/12 H04M19/04

    Abstract: Modern mobile communication devices have a number of features that enable the users to stay connected with people in their contacts list. These mobile devices also keep users informed about various events such as email, text messages, etc. While these features are useful they can be intrusive or distracting under some conditions. To reduce disturbances and intrusions, various notifications that inform the user about the new events on the mobile device may be temporarily disabled. However, event notifications must be explicitly re-enabled by the user when it is free to receive the notifications. The user may forget to re-enable the event notification which may lead to missed calls, event notifications, etc. A method and apparatus are provided that disable and enable event notifications on mobile devices adaptively to allow the users to reduce the intrusiveness of the mobile device notification when not required while minimizing any missed event notifications.

    Method and apparatus for early frequency synchronization in LTE wireless communication systems

    公开(公告)号:US09674808B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-06

    申请号:US14918967

    申请日:2015-10-21

    CPC classification number: H04W56/0015 H04W72/044

    Abstract: In a wireless communication system, a client terminal may first establish time and frequency synchronization with the network. While establishing the time and frequency synchronization, a client terminal may need to detect additional parameters about the network, such as physical cell identity, before it can initiate communication with the wireless communication system. Detecting the network parameters in presence of time and frequency offsets increases the complexity of the initial cell search procedure that includes time and frequency synchronization as well as detection of network parameters. A method and apparatus are disclosed that achieve frequency synchronization using frequency domain cross-correlation earlier in the cell search procedure, which in turn reduces the complexity and improves the performance of the latter stages of cell search procedure and the overall performance of the client terminal.

    Method and apparatus for neighbor cell tracking
    7.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for neighbor cell tracking 有权
    相邻小区跟踪的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09526050B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-20

    申请号:US14543090

    申请日:2014-11-17

    Abstract: The client terminals in a mobile wireless communication system typically continually search and keep track of the neighbor cells surrounding the cell from which it may be receiving service. Keeping track of neighbor cells by the client terminal may require periodic measurements on the neighbor cells and these measurements contribute to power consumption in the client terminal. The power consumption for neighbor cell measurements is an important factor when the client terminal either actively receiving service from the network or in standby mode when the client terminal is not actively receiving service from the network. A method and apparatus are presented that enable the client terminal to keep track of the neighbor cells with reduced measurements and thereby with reduced power consumption.

    Abstract translation: 移动无线通信系统中的客户终端通常连续地搜索和跟踪其可能正在从其接收服务的小区周围的相邻小区。 客户终端跟踪邻居小区可能需要对相邻小区进行周期性测量,这些测量有助于客户终端的功耗。 当客户终端没有主动从网络接收服务时,当客户终端主动从网络接收服务或处于待机模式时,相邻小区测量的功耗是重要因素。 提出了一种方法和装置,其使得客户端能够以减少的测量来跟踪相邻小区,从而降低功耗。

    Method and apparatus for power saving in client terminals
    8.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for power saving in client terminals 有权
    客户终端节能方法及装置

    公开(公告)号:US09462548B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-04

    申请号:US14707390

    申请日:2015-05-08

    Abstract: In any cellular communication the network transmits broadcast information with some periodicity which is defined by the network parameters. The client terminal must acquire this system information in order to access the services from the network. The time required by the client terminal to acquire all the necessary system information to initiate network access may depend on the scheduling of the system information broadcast by the network. In some cases the scheduling information about the system information may be described in another system information message whose schedule may be fixed or known a priori. Conventional method of decoding the complete system information may involve decoding attempt for all the possible instances of transmission of the system information. A method and apparatus are disclosed that enables acquisition of the system information based on stored known instances of system information transmission. This results in reduced power consumption at the client terminal.

    Abstract translation: 在任何蜂窝通信中,网络以由网络参数定义的一些周期性传输广播信息。 客户终端必须获取该系统信息才能从网络访问服务。 客户终端获取所有必要的系统信息以发起网络接入所需的时间可能取决于由网络广播的系统信息的调度。 在某些情况下,关于系统信息的调度信息可以在另一系统信息消息中被描述,其另一系统信息消息的调度可以是固定的或先验的。 对整个系统信息进行解码的传统方法可以涉及针对所有可能的系统信息传输实例的解码尝试。 公开了一种基于存储的已知系统信息传输实例来获取系统信息的方法和装置。 这导致客户终端的功耗降低。

    Method and apparatus for improved user experience in wireless communication terminals
    9.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for improved user experience in wireless communication terminals 有权
    用于改善无线通信终端的用户体验的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09445326B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-13

    申请号:US14573389

    申请日:2014-12-17

    CPC classification number: H04W36/0083 H04W36/0061 H04W36/0072

    Abstract: In the 3GPP Long Term Evolution wireless communication system, when performing handovers, the client terminal is not required to know the Radio Frame Number of the target cell. While basic functionality of the LTE wireless communication system air interface can be maintained in the new serving cell after handover completion without knowing the Radio Frame Number of the new serving cell, it is not possible to immediately resume many other important functions of LTE wireless communication system air interface, such as CSI measurements and reporting, SRS transmission, and SPS. Such functions can only be resumed after the Radio Frame Number becomes known. Conventional methods acquire the Radio Frame Number after completion of the handover. This may delay the resumption of the CSI, SRS, and SPS functions. A method and apparatus are disclosed that enable the client terminal to resume the CSI, SRS, and SPS functions immediately after handover completion.

    Abstract translation: 在3GPP长期演进无线通信系统中,当进行切换时,不需要客户终端知道目标小区的无线帧号。 虽然LTE无线通信系统空中接口的基本功能可以在切换完成之后在新的服务小区中维持,而不了解新的服务小区的无线帧号,但是不可能立即恢复LTE无线通信系统的许多其他重要功能 空中接口,如CSI测量和报告,SRS传输和SPS。 这种功能只能在无线电帧号码被知道之后恢复。 传统方法在完成切换后获得无线帧号。 这可能会延迟CSI,SRS和SPS功能的恢复。 公开了一种方法和装置,其使得客户终端能够在切换完成之后立即恢复CSI,SRS和SPS功能。

    Method and apparatus for an add-on communication device
    10.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for an add-on communication device 有权
    用于附加通信设备的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09369169B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-14

    申请号:US14462636

    申请日:2014-08-19

    CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 H04M1/0202 H04M1/0256 H04M1/72575

    Abstract: A cover for a portable consumer electronic device is provided with an integrated mobile communication device. The integrated mobile communication device enables decoupling of the consumer electronics device from the modem used for wireless communication. This enables the certification and approval of the end consumer electronic device and the mobile wireless communication modem device to be done separately, and also enables the replacement of the mobile wireless communication modem device in an easier and less expensive manner. The user can choose among different wireless communication technologies such as 2G/3G/4G, as well as service from different network operators, without tying up the consumer electronic device with any particular mobile wireless communication modem technology or network operator. The cover includes a connector for connection between the integrated mobile communication device and the batter of the consumer electronic device. The cover may also include a backup battery for use by the consumer device.

    Abstract translation: 用于便携式消费电子设备的盖子设置有集成的移动通信设备。 集成移动通信设备使消费电子设备与用于无线通信的调制解调器解耦。 这使得终端消费者电子设备和移动无线通信调制解调器设备的认证和批准能够单独完成,并且还能够以更简单且更便宜的方式替换移动无线通信调制解调器设备。 用户可以选择不同的无线通信技术,如2G / 3G / 4G,以及来自不同网络运营商的服务,而不用任何特定的移动无线通信调制解调器技术或网络运营商绑定消费电子设备。 该盖包括用于在集成移动通信设备和消费电子设备的面糊之间连接的连接器。 盖子还可以包括用于消费者设备的备用电池。

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