Incremental platform migration for telecommunications systems is disclosed. Network Functions (NFs) and capacity on a new (target) platform are incrementally scaled up and NFs and capacity on a legacy (current) platform are scaled down until the migration to the target platform is completed. As such, if issues arise during migration, the legacy platform still retains capabilities while the issues with the target platform are addressed.
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LEVERAGING NETWORK-RELATED EVENT DATA TO AUGMENT/REPLACE CELL TOWER TIMING ADVANCE DATA
Systems and methods for leveraging network-related event data to augment/replace cell tower timing advance data. Event data is received from a plurality of user devices using a cellular network. The event data is stored by the user devices in response to the identification of network-related events that have occurred while the user devices are communicating will cells of the cellular. A distance between each user device and the cells is determined for each network-related event based on the event data. A user device traffic map is then generated based on the determined distances between the plurality of user devices and the cells. Cell coverage of the cellular network can then be optimized based on the user device traffic map.
Technologies for dynamically reconfiguring a radio unit (RU) coupled to a cellular site of a cellular network are described. An RU is initially deployed with a default configuration having a plurality of radio frequency (RF) paths coupling the RU to a multi-port antenna that is serving a particular sector of a cell. Upon detecting increased demand for capacity within the particular sector, the RU is reconfigured by splitting the RU into a plurality of logical sub-sectors, each logical sub-sector of the RU having a respective subset of the plurality of RF paths coupled to a respective subset of ports of the multi-port antenna. A default configuration of 4T4R can be transformed into two 2T2R logical sub-sectors. A default configuration of 8T8R can be transformed into four 2T2R logical sub-sectors, or, two 4T4R logical sub-sectors, or, two 2T2R and one 4T4R logical sub-sector.
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A method includes presenting, within a display device of a computing system, a graphical user interface (GUI) comprising a map of an area of interest (AOI) of a cellular network. The method retrieves known geolocations within the AOI of subscriber devices and eliminates, for each site, one or more of the known geolocations that are beyond a threshold distance away from the site. The method clusters, for each sector of each site, remaining geolocations to identify a plurality of clusters of the remaining geolocations. The method determines, based on the clustering, a coverage polygon for each sector and determines, for each sector, a largest overlap portion of the coverage polygon of the sector with at least a second coverage polygon from neighboring sites to the sector, so as to determine how to resolve capacity-related issues with at least some of the sectors.
Systems and methods for modifying emergency messages received by a non-terrestrial network satellite to include information for identifying emergency services to respond to the emergency messages. A total geographical coverage area for the emergency services is divided into one or more emergency zones for non-terrestrial network emergency communications. Each corresponding emergency zone is assigned a unique identifier. When an emergency message is received from a user device via the non-terrestrial network satellite, an emergency zone that corresponds to the geographical location of the user device is determined, along with the unique identifier assigned to that emergency zone. The emergency message is then modified to include that unique identifier, and the modified emergency message is output for the emergency services.
Techniques are described for detecting cell site conditions using environmental monitoring units (EMUs). An example method includes configuring, by one or more processors, first environmental monitoring units (EMUs) installed at a first portion of cell sites to share first EMU data in real-time, wherein the first EMUs are a first brand of EMU; configuring, by the one or more processors, second EMUs installed at a second portion of the cell sites to share second EMU data in real-time, wherein the second EMUs are a second brand of EMU; accessing aggregated data generated from at least a portion of the first EMU data and at least a portion of the second EMU data; analyzing, at least a portion of the aggregated data to detect a cell site condition; and based, at least in part on the analyzing, causing one or more operations to execute.
Technologies for dynamic assignment of radio units (RUs), distributed units (DUs), and centralized units (CUs) in a cellular network are described. One method include receiving a plurality of parameters associated with each radio access network (RAN) component of a plurality of RAN components in a RAN of the cellular network, wherein each RAN component of the plurality of RAN components comprises at least one of: Radio Unit (RU), Distributed Unit (DU), or Centralized Unit (CU); determining whether a first parameter of the plurality of parameters satisfies a first threshold criterion of a plurality of threshold criteria, wherein the first parameter is associated with a first RAN component of the plurality of RAN components, and wherein the first RAN component is assigned to connect with a second RAN component of the plurality of RAN components; and responsive to determining that the at least one parameter of the plurality of parameters satisfies the threshold criterion, adjusting the assignment of the first RAN component to the second RAN component to an assignment of the first RAN component to a third RAN component of the plurality of RAN components.
Systems and methods for transmitting notifications to target users in response to initiation of an emergency call. An indication of an emergency call made by a user device is received. At least one target user to receive a notification regarding the emergency call is identified based on a location of the user device. A corresponding notification is generated and transmitted for each corresponding target user of the at least one target user based on the location of the user device.
Systems and methods for employ a target user device to initiate a proxy emergency call on behalf of another user device. An emergency alert is received for a user device. A target user device is identified from an emergency profile for the user device. The emergency alert command is transmitted to target user device such that the target user device initiates a proxy emergency call with emergency services on behalf of the user device in response to receipt of the emergency alert command.
A multi-domain recovery service (MDRS) is described for dynamically recovering from network path failures in a communication network. The MDRS can be implemented within an orchestrator of an Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) architecture. Upon detecting a trigger condition affecting (e.g., a failure in) a network path that traverses multiple network domains, embodiments query a network topology service and an observability service to obtain high-level and low-level network topology information and real-time network conditions across these domains. Embodiments identify candidate alternative paths by analyzing this comprehensive network data and selects an optimal alternative path based on predefined criteria such as latency, bandwidth capacity, reliability, and traffic load. The orchestrator can then direct the reconfiguration of network components across the multiple network domains to route communications through the new network path, thereby restoring end-to-end connectivity.
Implementations are described herein for wireless communication network handovers. One or more components of a visited public land mobile network (VPLMN) may send, to a packet data gateway (PGW) of a home public land mobile network (HPLMN), a create session request. The PGW of the HPLMN may send, to the one or more components of the VPLMN, a create session response that includes an identifier of the PGW. A mobility management entity (MME) of the VPLMN may send, to a home subscriber service (HSS) of the HPLMN, the PGW identifier. The HSS may use the PGW for a handover process, such as a handover from voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) to voice over wireless local area network (WLAN).
Embodiments are directed towards systems and methods for emergency text service without subscriber identity of network registration in mobile networks. The system enables text-to-emergency services for both registered and unregistered User Equipment (UEs), including devices without Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards or with invalid SIM cards. By establishing an emergency PDU session between the UE and the mobile packet core, the system supports emergency data session setups for both registered and unregistered UEs. This emergency PDU session provides a prioritized managed data connection for transporting emergency SMS messages, includes automated location reporting, and maintains the session as always-on, allowing bidirectional communication with the UE even without a valid SIM card. The system is fully compliant with 3GPP standards and applicable to all UE categories.
Embodiments are directed towards systems and methods for providing IoT emergency text service without subscriber identity of network registration in mobile networks. The system enables text-to-emergency services for both registered and unregistered IoT devices, including devices without Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards or with invalid SIM cards. By establishing an emergency PDU session between the IoT device and the mobile packet core, the system supports emergency data session setups for both registered and unregistered IoT devices. This emergency PDU session provides a prioritized managed data connection for transporting emergency text messages and includes automated location reporting of the IoT device. The system is fully compliant with 3GPP standards and applicable to all IoT devices categories.
A method of operating a radio unit (RU) shared by multiple distributed units (DUs) of a radio access network (RAN) is described. The method comprises transmitting, by one or more computing devices, a modified synchronization signal block (SSB). The modified SSB includes a first SSB and at least a second SSB different from the first SSB. The first SSB included time and frequency synchronization information for the multiple DUs for sharing the RU. The second SSB includes access information specific to a corresponding DU of the multiple DUs sharing the RU.
A method for controlling operations of multiple distributed units (DUs) that share a radio unit (RU) in a radio access network (RAN). The method comprises transmitting, by one or more computing devices to at least one DU of the multiple DUs, scheduling information indicative of corresponding time and frequency at which the at least one DU can communicate with the RU. The method further comprises transmitting, by the one or more computing devices to the at least one DU, information configured to instruct the at least one DU to refrain from transmitting synchronization information.
A method of operating a radio unit (RU) shared by multiple distributed units (DUs) of a radio access network (RAN) is described. The method comprises transmitting, by one or more computing devices, a modified synchronization signal block (SSB). The modified SSB includes a first SSB and at least a second SSB different from the first SSB. The first SSB included time and frequency synchronization information for the multiple DUs for sharing the RU. The second SSB includes access information specific to a corresponding DU of the multiple DUs sharing the RU.
A system and method for monitoring a multi-vendor microwave network accesses a cell site router (CSR) to obtain IP addresses of radio units, establishes direct Secure Shell (SSH) connections to these units, and retrieves performance data from multiple vendors' equipment. The data is processed to generate unified performance metrics, stored in a cloud-based system, and presented via a web-based graphical user interface. The system compares metrics to predefined thresholds, generates alerts, and presents graphical trends. It detects integrity values of microwave links, identifies high-priority links, and alerts relevant teams. The system provides a vendor-agnostic technique that enables real-time monitoring, automated health checks, and customizable alerts across diverse network equipment.
Systems and methods for generating optimal location data for a user device that is using a location-based service. Location data (e.g., horizontal location data, vertical location data, or a combination thereof) for the user device are obtained from multiple sources. A weight is generated for each corresponding source based on a location uncertainty for the corresponding source relative to a combined location uncertainty for the plurality of sources. Weighted location data is generated for each corresponding source based on a combination of the location data for the corresponding source and the weight for the corresponding source. Combined location data is then generated for the user device based on a combination of the weighted location data for the plurality of sources. The combined location data is set as the captured location data of the user device for the location-based service.
Systems and methods to dynamically reconfigure network resources within telecommunication networks. One system may include a processing system configured to maintain a mapping that indicates characteristic(s) associated with each network resource of the telecommunications network. The processing system may be configured to detect that a first distributed unit (DU) of the telecommunications network is being overloaded. The processing system may be configured to determine, using the mapping, a resource availability status for a second DU included in the telecommunications network. The processing system may be configured to reconfigure the second DU to process the portion of the traffic demand of the first DU. The processing system may be configured to control transport of the portion of the traffic demand of the first DU such that the second DU processes the portion of the traffic demand.
Approaches are described herein for mitigating terrestrial network (TN) uplink and downlink co-channel interference on non-terrestrial network (NTN) uplinks using scheduled orthogonalization. The scheduled orthogonalization can include temporal, spectral, and/or code-based orthogonalization. For example, there is a terrestrial radio access network (T-RAN) and a non-terrestrial RAN (NT-RAN) having some amount of coordination. For each TN cell in each of several temporal frames, a determination is made as to whether there is a potential co-channel interference condition between the TN cell and an NTN beam for that temporal frame. If so, a first orthogonalization scheme is scheduled for application to the TN communications for the cell in the temporal frame, and a second orthogonalization scheme is scheduled for application to the NTN communications for the beam in the temporal frame, such that the first and second orthogonalization schema are orthogonal in at least one of time, frequency, or code.
DISH Network Technologies India Private Limited (India)
Inventor
Cuavas, Orlando
Ganagalla, Rama Krishna
Abstract
Systems and methods for interacting with environmental monitoring units (EMUs) at cell sites is provided. An example method includes establishing a first connection between a cell site environmental monitoring unit (EMU) management component and a first EMU associated with first sensors installed at a first cell site; establishing a second connection between the EMU management component and a second EMU associated with second sensors installed at a second cell site; determining one of one more EMU operations, associated with at least one of the first EMU or the second EMU, to perform at one or more of the first cell site or the second cell site; causing the one or more operations to execute; and obtaining data associated with the execution of the one or more operations; wherein the data identifies an outcome associated with the execution of the one or more operations.
Approaches are described herein for mitigating co-channel interference conditions between non-terrestrial network (NTN) and terrestrial network (TN) communications. Embodiments use NTN-aware TN beamforming to mitigate such co-channel interference conditions. In particular, embodiments are concerned with instances in which downlink TN transmissions produce co-channel interference with uplink NTN reception, and/or in which downlink NTN transmissions produce co-channel interference with uplink TN reception. The TN beamforming can involve applying beam rotations to align nulls of TN radiation patterns with satellite beams to avoid interference and/or applying side lobe suppression to reduce TN gain in potentially interfering directions. The TN beamforming is informed by both NTN information (e.g., ephemeris information and beam information) and TN information (e.g., cell information).
A system to enhance coverage using features of a Radio Access Network (RAN) includes a feature consolidator configured to consolidate feature interconnections among the features of the RAN, receive uplink metrics and features capability from User Equipment (UE) to a Radio Unit (RU), determine a coverage deficiency, and identifying a feature combination based on the feature interconnections, the UE's features capability, and the coverage deficiency. A feature applicator is configured to apply the feature combination to a transmission of the uplink. Features of the RAN are related as not combinable, constrained, independent, synergistic, or synergistic with constraints, with the feature combination maximizing the synergy benefit to an uplink transmission.
A system for cable abnormality detection is disclosed. The system includes a laser sensor measurement system for measuring a cable diameter and insulator jacket coating thickness of a cable and a guide assembly for guiding entry of the cable through the laser sensor measurement system. The system further includes a control system with a memory and a processor that executes computer-executable instructions and causes the processor to: measure the cable diameter with respect to upper limits of the cable diameter; determine that the cable diameter is outside of the upper limits using the cable diameter measurements and cable parameter tolerances; and initiate a signal to stop the cable from advancing, in response to determining that the cable diameter is outside of the upper limits.
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TRIANGLE OF INTEREST SIGNAL TRANSMISSION OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
Embodiments are directed towards systems and methods for determining signal transmission optimization of coverage regions. The method includes: creating a grid layout over a geographical area of coverage regions, the layout including a plurality of coverage region grids with associated cellular transmission data sets; applying a coverage region algorithm to analyze the cellular transmission data sets; prioritizing the plurality of coverage region grids for cellular site deployment; analyzing technological impacts on the geographical area of the prioritization of the plurality of coverage region grids; filtering the plurality of coverage region grids based on criteria set for each category; and prioritizing the plurality of coverage region grids for cellular site deployment.
Methods and apparatuses for providing a dynamically scalable ADNA Manager with decentralized atomic decision making are described. The decentralized atomic decision making may be performed using atomic deterministic next action (ADNA) task blocks that execute one or more workflow rules and then invoke one or more ADNAs within a pool of ADNAs. The ADNA Manager may identify a first ADNA task block, determine a set of input parameters for the first ADNA task block, detect that a first input parameter of the set of input parameters does not satisfy a qualification rule for the first ADNA task block, identify an exception ADNA task block in response to detection that the first input parameter does not satisfy the qualification rule, store breadcrumb information for the first ADNA task block within a persistence layer prior to the exception ADNA task block being invoked, and invoke the exception ADNA task block.
Systems and methods for providing a dynamically scalable ADNA Manager with decentralized atomic decision making are described. The decentralized atomic decision making may be performed using atomic deterministic next action (ADNA) task blocks that execute one or more workflow rules and then invoke one or more ADNAs within a pool of ADNAs. The system includes a processor that is configured to detect that an exception ADNA has been invoked more than a threshold number of times, repair a first ADNA, add a new ADNA to the pool of ADNAs, add a new workflow rule that acquires an updated input parameter to the one or more workflow rules for the repaired first ADNA based on a number of exception ADNAs invoked by the repaired first ADNA, and invoke the new ADNA using the repaired first ADNA.
Embodiments are directed towards systems and methods for a system for predictive inter-carrier hand-off to mitigate problematic coverage areas. One such method includes: training a machine learning model using the consolidating user data regarding dropped calls of the end user mobile devices and network problems from data logs as training data; analyzing the user data, using the machine learning model, to determine geographical areas in which repetitive dropped calls of the end user mobile devices or network problems have been identified; predicting, as an output from the machine learning model, future dropped calls of the end user mobile devices and network problems in identified geographical areas; analyzing alternative available carriers or roaming partners to determine whether they have superior service for end user mobile devices in the identified geographical areas; and initiating inter-carrier hand-off of an end user mobile device to another carrier or roaming partner.
Technology that includes receiving, at a user equipment (UE), a first data packet to be communicated between the UE and a wireless network, and determining, based on one or more parameters associated with the first data packet and one or more configured rules, that the first data packet is associated with a first level of priority different from a second level of priority. In response, a determination is made to use — among (i) a first data network name (DNN) and (ii) a second DNN — the first DNN and an associated network slice to route the first data packet. The first DNN and a corresponding QoS flow is defined by a first set of quality-of-service (QoS) parameters different from a second set of QoS parameters associated with the second DNN. A first data communication session is established with the first DNN, and the first data packet is routed over the session.
A system and method for maintaining timing synchronization in cellular networks during GPS signal loss is provided. A cloud services router (CSR) receives a primary timing reference from a GPS receiver. Upon detecting loss of the GPS signal, the CSR enters a holdover mode for a predetermined duration, utilizing a first clock class indicating a traceable backup timing source. The CSR generates a backup timing signal using its internal oscillator and provides this to downstream devices. If the GPS signal is restored within the holdover period, normal operation resumes. If the holdover period expires without GPS restoration, the CSR advertises a second clock class indicating a free-run state. The disclosed technique bridges temporary GPS outages without impacting service quality, reducing dropped calls and service interruptions. The holdover duration is configurable, with 30 minutes used in one embodiment as sufficient to outlast typical GPS signal flapping events.
Technologies for resource coordination in a cellular network are described. One method includes: monitoring, by a first base station, a plurality of interference parameters associated with the first base station in the cellular network; determining that a first interference parameter of the plurality of interference parameters satisfies a threshold criterion, wherein the first interference parameter is specific to a first signal; sending, to a plurality of base stations in a group comprising the first base station, a request for information regarding the first signal; receiving, from one or more base stations of the plurality of base stations, the information regarding the first signal; based on the received information, coordinating with the one or more base stations by allocating at least part of a resource block with a schedule for transmitting the first signal; and send the first signal according to the allocation and the schedule.
Systems and methods for remotely performing network function updates at cell sites is provided. An example method includes determining, by one or more processors, to perform a network function (NF) update of a NF at one or more cell sites of a cellular network; determining, by the one or more processors, the one or more cell sites to perform the NF update; generating, by the one or more processors, one or more operations to perform the NF update of the NF; establishing, by the one or more processors, one or more connections between an NF update manager and one or more devices at the one or more cell sites determined to perform the NF update, wherein the NF update manager is located remotely from the one or more cell sites; and causing the NF update to be performed at the one or more cell sites.
A computing system receives a selection of a design parameter to be verified that is associated with deployment of a new radio access network (RAN) site. The computing system retrieves a design value of the design parameter from a design data store and one or more threshold values from design guidelines that constrain the design parameter according to site design rules. In response to the design value not satisfying the one or more threshold values, the computing system determines, based on data associated with other RAN site deployments in an area of interest (AOI) that includes a proposed location for the new RAN site, an updated design value that satisfies the one or more threshold values; and replaces, in the design data store, the design value with the updated design value.
A method includes receiving a first set of performance data from a user equipment within a radio access network, the first set of performance data being associated with a triggering event and including a plurality of parameters associated with the UE connectivity to the RAN, receiving, at the one or more processing devices, from one or more network components within the RAN, a second set of performance data associated with the triggering event, the second set of performance data representing performance of the RAN network, identifying based on the first and second sets of performance data, a root cause for the triggering event, identifying an action to be performed by the UE to address the root cause, and transmitting, by the one or more processing devices, a signal configured to instruct an application on the UE to perform the action to address the identified root cause.
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SHARED RADIO UNIT ARCHITECTURES SUPPORTING NON-STATIC TIME DIVISION DUPLEXING
Technologies for shared radio unit (RU) architectures supporting non-static time division duplexing (TDD) are described. One method includes dividing, into a plurality of sub-bands, a frequency band of a telecommunications network implementing a shared radio unit architecture, assigning, to each sub-band of the plurality of sub-bands, a respective guest operator of a plurality of guest operator of the telecommunications network, and allocating, for each sub-band assigned to the respective guest operator, at least one type of transmission to a plurality of time slots of the sub-band to implement time division duplexing.
Technologies for shared radio unit (RU) architectures supporting non-static time division duplexing (TDD) are described. One method includes receiving, from a guest operator assigned to a sub-band of a frequency band of a telecommunications network implementing a shared radio unit architecture, a request to modify a downlink to uplink ratio associated with the sub-band to implement time division duplexing, and modifying the downlink to uplink ratio.
Techniques for synchronizing components of a Lower-Layer Split Radio Access Network (RAN) are provided. In one example, a RAN includes a Cell Site Router (CSR). A first Distributed Unit (DU) and a first Radio Unit (RU) managed by the first DU are both connected to the CSR and synchronized to a Primary Reference Time Clock (PRTC) via reference timing information received from the CSR. A second DU connected to the CSR, the first DU, or both, is synchronized to the PRTC via reference timing information received from the CSR or the first DU. A second RU connected to, and managed by, the second DU, is synchronized to the PRTC via reference timing information received from the second DU.
Techniques for synchronizing components of a Lower-Layer Split Radio Access Network (RAN) are provided. In one example, a RAN includes a first Distributed Unit (DU) having: a containerized Cell Site Router (cCSR) that routes user data, control data, or both between the first DU, Radio Units (RUs) of the RAN; and a timing Network Interface Card (NIC) connected to a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver, by which an internal clock of the timing NIC is set. A first RU and a second DU, both connected to the timing NIC of first DU, synchronize their internal clocks to that of the timing NIC using timing information received from the timing NIC.
Technologies for efficient handover in inter vendor handover scenario in a cellular network are described. One method include sending, by a source base station, a handover request to a target base station; exchanging a plurality of handover parameters with the target node; determining whether a matched set of the plurality of handover parameters exists; responsive to determining that the matched set exists, sending a notification regarding the matched set to the target base station; and performing handover with user equipment (UE) using the matched set of the plurality of handover parameters.
A topology-reprogrammable test environment is provided that can support the needs of CI/CD/CV in the field. The system disclosed provides a highly scalable network architecture to simplify the implementation of network slicing, TaaS and network CI/CD, and solves problems related to the complexity of cloud-native network (CNN) deployments. A Network Cell (NC), comprises or consists of a Containerized Network Function (CNF), a Containerized Digital Twin (CDT), and a Containerized Test Agent (CTA). The CDT has at least two personalities, e.g., an emulator of the CNF in the same NC or a nodal of the CNF. The choice of personality of the CDT is controlled by the CTA of the NC. A number of NCs use a 3D IP address to interconnect and form a new kind of CNN over the infrastructure of VRs.
Approaches are described herein for mitigating non-terrestrial network (NTN) downlink co-channel interference on a terrestrial network (TN) downlink. For example, for any designated times, a TN scheduler can predict locations and orientations for satellites of the NTN and their illuminated beam coverage areas. The TN scheduler can determine interference conditions for each of the designate times by determining instances in which a cell coverage area of the TN is overlapped by one or more of the beam coverage areas and in which the overlapping beam and cell use an implicated sub-band of overlapping downlink frequencies. A spectrum blanking engine can schedule TN bandwidth resources for each of the designated times based on deactivating communications in the implicated sub-bands in the implicated cells according to the interference conditions.
Technologies for efficient handover in inter vendor handover scenario in a cellular network are described. One method include sending, by a source base station, a handover request to a target base station; exchanging a plurality of handover parameters with the target node; determining whether a matched set of the plurality of handover parameters exists; responsive to determining that the matched set exists, sending a notification regarding the matched set to the target base station; and performing handover with user equipment (UE) using the matched set of the plurality of handover parameters.
Technologies for implementing statistical representations of tower structures in a cellular network are described. One method include receiving, by a processing device, a plurality of images of a tower structure in a cellular network; extracting a plurality of data points from the plurality of images, wherein the plurality of data points reflects a three-dimensional visual representation of the tower structure; generating, using the plurality of points, a statistical representation of the tower structure; and identifying, using the statistical representation, one or more patterns associated with the tower structure.
Systems and methods for dynamically selecting location source data to improve overall location accuracy compliance for location-based services of network user devices. Horizontal location data and vertical location data for the user device are obtained from multiple sources. A horizontal location uncertainty and a vertical location uncertainty are determined or obtained for each source. An a-posteriori horizontal compliance is determined for each corresponding source based on a combination of an a-priori horizontal compliance and a horizontal compliance value representing compliance of the horizontal location uncertainty for the corresponding source. An a-posteriori vertical compliance is determined for each corresponding source based on a combination of an a-priori vertical compliance and a vertical compliance value representing compliance of the vertical location uncertainty for the corresponding source. The sources are then down-selected based on the a-posteriori horizontal and vertical compliances for each corresponding source in view of horizontal and vertical compliance thresholds.
Systems and methods for managing downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) operations in wireless telecommunication systems are disclosed that facilitate the coexistence of narrowband-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) and Fifth Generation (5G) New Radio (NR) operations within the same frequency bands. The system partitions carrier bandwidths (BW) to isolate NB-IoT from 5G NR operations, reducing interference. For DL, a portion of the BW is designated for NB-IoT, while the rest is for 5G NR. For UL, protection frequencies are determined to avoid interference with critical satellite communications, such as NOAA satellites, with blanking applied when satellites are overhead. The system supports various carrier bandwidths and includes dynamic detection and blanking methods to optimize spectrum use and protect essential frequencies.
Systems and methods for managing downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) operations in wireless telecommunication systems are disclosed that facilitate the coexistence of narrowband-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) and Fifth Generation (5G) New Radio (NR) operations within the same frequency bands. The system partitions carrier bandwidths (BW) to isolate NB-IoT from 5G NR operations, reducing interference. For DL, a portion of the BW is designated for NB-IoT, while the rest is for 5G NR. For UL, protection frequencies are determined to avoid interference with critical satellite communications, such as NOAA satellites, with blanking applied when satellites are overhead. Two main techniques for managing UL operations are provided: a baseline technique and an operationally efficient technique. The system supports various carrier bandwidths and includes dynamic detection and blanking methods to optimize spectrum use and protect essential frequencies.
Systems and methods of scheduling traffic perform or comprise receiving a data frame, the data frame including a series of timeslots ordered according to an unordered schedule, wherein the series of timeslots includes at least two noncontiguous groups of data timeslots; calculating a revised schedule for the data frame, wherein the revised schedule differs from the unordered schedule in at least one of a time domain characteristic or a frequency domain characteristic; rearranging the timeslots of the data frame according to the revised schedule in at least one of the time domain or the frequency domain, such that the revised schedule includes fewer transmission periods than the unordered schedule; and causing a transmitter of the telecommunications network to transmit the data frame according to the revised schedule.
Systems and methods for Distributed Unit (DU) pooling in ORAN wireless telecommunication networks are disclosed. The system generates multiple virtualized DU instances (vDUs) within a baseband cloud to form an ORAN vDU pool. Baseband processing resources are dynamically shared among cell sites served by respective vDUs within the pool by reallocating idle processing capacities from vDUs serving underutilized cell sites to vDUs serving cell sites with higher traffic demands. The vDUs share common physical server resources, enabling multiple Radio Access Network (RAN) services to run on shared hardware. The system enables efficient resource utilization, enhanced network scalability, and supports multiple cell sites with varying traffic patterns using shared resources.
A method of updating a registered location for emergency calls may include receiving, by a computing device, a trigger corresponding to a particular location. The method may include generating, by the computing device, a prompt to update a registered location for display by the computing device. The method may include receiving, by the computing device, an input via the prompt, indicating that the registered location is to be updated to include the particular location. The method may include accessing, by the computing device, current location data associated with the computing device. The method may include determining, by the computing device, whether or not the current location data corresponds to the particular location. In response to determining that the current location data corresponds to the particular location, the method may include updating, by the computing device, the registered location such that the particular is the registered location.
A method and system for managing shared resources in Radio Access Networks (RANs) involve managing resource distribution among network resources using virtual Distributed Units (DUs) and a Media Access Control (MAC) layer. The resources are scheduled jointly with a schedular, and a Virtual Machine (VM) hosts the virtual DUs and the schedular on a physical DU. The VM facilitates the sharing of the physical DU between the virtual DUs. Network resources include operator cores or Centralized Unit-Control Planes (CU-CPs) connected to the virtual DUs, and potentially a Radio Unit (RU). The schedular can dynamically share physical DU resources and reserve bandwidth for the virtual DUs, adjusting allocations as needed.
A method and system for managing shared resources in Radio Access Networks (RANs) involve managing resource distribution among network resources using virtual Distributed Units (DUs) and a Media Access Control (MAC) layer. The resources are scheduled jointly with a schedular, and a Virtual Machine (VM) hosts the virtual DUs and the schedular on a physical DU. The VM facilitates the sharing of the physical DU between the virtual DUs. Network resources include operator cores or Centralized Unit-Control Planes (CU-CPs) connected to the virtual DUs, and potentially a Radio Unit (RU). The schedular can dynamically share physical DU resources and reserve bandwidth for the virtual DUs, adjusting allocations as needed.
A method of automatically updating active registered locations for use in emergency calls may include determining, by a computing device, a current location of the computing device based at least in part on sensors of the computing device. The method may include accessing, by the computing device, data indicating each of a plurality of registered locations and an active registered location associated with the computing device. The method may include determining, by the computing device, that the current location corresponds to a second registered location, different than the active registered location. The method may include updating, by the computing device, the active registered location to indicate the current location.
Systems and methods for implementing parallel software instances in Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) with disaggregated hardware and software in a cellular network are disclosed. One such method includes: initiating a first instance of a DU of a RAN on a first portion of a plurality of core processors in the cellular network; initiating a second instance of the DU of the RAN on a second portion of the plurality of core processors in the cellular network, wherein the first portion of the plurality of core processors is distinct from the second portion of the plurality of core processors; running the first instance of the DU of the RAN concurrently with the second instance of the DU of the RAN in the cellular network; and swapping the active instance from the first instance of the DU of the RAN with the second instance of the DU of the RAN.
Technologies for shared radio unit architectures supporting flexible channel bandwidth allocation are described. One method includes receiving, from a guest operator of a plurality of guest operators of a telecommunications network, a request for resources from a host operator, wherein each guest operator of the plurality of guest operators shares a radio unit provided by the host operator, determining whether the request for resources is satisfiable based on a current resource allocation for the guest operator, and in response to determining that the request for resources is not satisfiable based on the current resource allocation, allocating additional resources to the guest operator, wherein the additional resources are obtained from one or more additional guest operators of the plurality of guest operators.
Technologies for shared radio unit architectures supporting dynamic temporary resource allocation are described. One method includes identifying unused resources to be temporarily provided by a source guest operator of a plurality of guest operators of a telecommunications network, wherein each guest operator of the plurality of guest operators shares a radio unit provided by a host operator of the telecommunications network, identifying at least one destination guest operator of the telecommunications network, and temporarily allocating at least a portion of the unused resources to the at least one destination guest operator.
Techniques are described for enhancing microcell (e.g., cellular) performance in environments with diverse and dynamic network demands. For example, microcells equipped with distributed units (DUs) and intelligent controllers leverage machine learning (ML) to anticipate and respond to network conditions. Features include predictive user equipment (UE) reallocation, beamforming for targeted signal optimization, and coordinated multipoint communication (CoMP) to expand coverage and reduce interference. Microcells dynamically adjust configurations to maintain quality of service (QoS), prioritize critical UEs based on service level agreements (SLAs), and optimize resource allocation. Additionally, microcells adapt to low-demand periods by reducing power consumption or forming virtual multi-cells to mitigate co-channel interference.
H04B 7/024 - Co-operative use of antennas at several sites, e.g. in co-ordinated multipoint or co-operative multiple-input multiple-output [MIMO] systems
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Per-User Automated Dynamic Control of a Microcell Network
Techniques are described for enhancing microcell (e.g., cellular) performance in environments with diverse and dynamic network demands. For example, microcells equipped with distributed units (DUs) and intelligent controllers leverage machine learning (ML) to anticipate and respond to network conditions. Microcells dynamically adjust configurations to maintain quality of service (QOS), prioritize critical UEs based on service level agreements (SLAs), and optimize resource allocation.
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Techniques are described for enhancing microcell (e.g., cellular) performance in environments with diverse and dynamic network demands. For example, microcells equipped with distributed units (DUs) and intelligent controllers leverage machine learning (ML) to anticipate and respond to network conditions. Features include predictive user equipment (UE) reallocation, beamforming for targeted signal optimization, and coordinated multipoint communication (COMP) to expand coverage and reduce interference. Microcells dynamically adjust configurations to maintain quality of service (QOS), prioritize critical UEs based on service level agreements (SLAs), and optimize resource allocation. Additionally, microcells adapt to low-demand periods by reducing power consumption or forming virtual multi-cells to mitigate co-channel interference.
Techniques are described for enhancing microcell (e.g., cellular) performance in environments with diverse and dynamic network demands. For example, microcells equipped with distributed units (DUs) and intelligent controllers leverage machine learning (ML) to anticipate and respond to network conditions. Features include predictive user equipment (UE) reallocation and beamforming for targeted signal optimization. Microcells dynamically adjust configurations to maintain quality of service (QoS), prioritize critical UEs based on service level agreements (SLAs), and optimize resource allocation.
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Systems and methods for Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP) and Quality of Service (QoS) based proactive scheduling for UpLink (UL) transmission grants. One such method includes: determining, using a primary gNB that acts as a scheduler, which UEs are in an idle mode and which UEs are in a connected mode; mapping, using SDAP layers, the QoS flow to Data Radio Bearers (DRBs) from the primary gNB for UEs that are in the connected mode, wherein QoS flow packets are classified and marked using a QoS flow identifier (QFI); targeting, using the scheduler, UEs with a higher priority QFI for selection before UEs with a lower priority QFI; providing proactive grants of UL transmissions to the selected UEs with a higher priority QFI; and providing grants of UL transmissions to the UEs with a lower priority QFI using dynamic scheduling.
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A system and method that detects initiation of a triggering event associated with a coverage area having a plurality of macrosites. The system and method further activate an auxiliary power source at each of a predetermined number of selected macrosites, the selected macrosites being ones of the plurality of macrosites. A number of the plurality of macrosites is greater than the predetermined number of selected macrosites. The system and method further include temporarily disabling at least one macrosite other than the selected macrosites.
Disclosed is a method of operating a Radio Access Network (RAN) including a Radio Unit (RU), a first Distributed Unit (DU), a second DU that functions as a dynamic standby DU, and a network management device. After the RU transmits data to the first DU using a configuration parameter set to an address of the first DU, the RU detects an outage of the first DU. In response to detecting the outage, the RU transmits to the network management device a message indicating detection of the outage. In response, the network management device configures the second DU to perform the functions of the first DU, and causes the second DU to request the RU to set the configuration parameter to an address of the second DU. The RU then uses the configuration parameter set to the address of the second DU to transmit data to the second DU.
Technologies for providing energy efficiency technology in extreme mMIMO systems in a cellular network cellular network (e.g., 5G wireless network, 6G wireless network) are described. The method collects data representing conditions for potential energy saving (ES) modes, comprising morphology data and traffic pattern data. The method determines, using the collected data, one or more energy saving (ES) modes for one or more components of a cellular network in at least one of a time (T) domain, a frequency (F) domain, or a space (S) domain, wherein the one or more ES modes cause at least one adjustment to the one or more components in the at least one of the time (T) domain, the frequency (F) domain, or the space (S) domain.
H04B 7/06 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
Systems and methods for enhanced PRACH 5G configuration by preventing interference with signal transmission. One such method includes: implementing a PRACH configuration in which the same root sequence index (RSI) is utilized across the sectors of the site, implementing the PRACH configuration in which a time shift is utilized for each preamble that provides each preamble with its own time slot, enabling multiple UEs to each send a preamble that is time shifted to arrive at the gNB at different times and avoid a RAPID (Random Access Preamble Identifier) mismatch, and receiving preambles that are frequency shifted and reducing PRACH interference among different sectors that causes a degradation of PRACH performance using shifts in time domain.
Cross Link Interference (CLI) within a wireless network is mitigated by characterizing a communication path that introduces the CLI on an uplink resource. Mitigation is achieved by receiving, from a neighboring device, information related to a downlink resource scheduling decision. The neighboring device then delays its downlink resource transmission. Transmissions received on an uplink resource may then be corrected.
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SMART UPLINK POWER CONTROL CONSIDERING TIMING ADVANCE, DIFFERENTIATING NEAR , FAR USERS AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION OPTIMIZATION TO AVOID AND ELIMINATE UPLINK INTERFERENCE IMPROVING UPLINK SYSTEM CAPACITY
Technologies for smart uplink power control in a cellular network are described. One method includes: determining a plurality of parameters of a shared channel associated with a base station in the cellular network, each parameter of the plurality of parameters characterizing at least one of: a distance to the base station from each user equipment (UE) of a plurality of UEs connected to the base station, a timing advance of a first UE of the plurality of UEs, or resource allocation to the first UE; generating, based on the plurality of parameters, a value of a power control command provided by the base station of the cellular network, wherein the value is specific to the first UE; and receiving, from the first UE, a message via the shared channel, wherein the message is transmitted under a transmission power calculated based on the value of the power control command.
H04W 52/14 - Separate analysis of uplink or downlink
H04W 52/36 - Transmission power control [TPC] using constraints in the total amount of available transmission power with a discrete range or set of values, e.g. step size, ramping or offsets
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FALLOUT HANDLING FOR O-RAN COMPONENT ERRORS AND TESTING PLATFORM TO DEVELOP PLAYBOOKS
A fallout engine performs fallout handling for errors generated by a component within a cell site. The fallout engine determines the occurrence of an error, identifies the error, determines what operations to perform to resolve the error, and causes the operations to be executed within the cell site. A testing platform can be used to generate information about the errors and playbooks/operations to resolve the errors.
Techniques for cluster failure management in telecommunications systems are provided. In one example, a cellular network includes: a first radio unit (RU) that supports a first cell of the network, a second RU that supports a second cell, and a server system in communication with both RUs. The server system comprises a first server and a second server. A first pod acting as a distributed unit for the first RU is active on the first server and instantiated on the second server. A second pod acting as a distributed unit for the second RU is instantiated on the first server and active on the second server. A control plane executing on the first server manages execution of both pods, in response to determining that a pod is no longer active on a server, activates the pod on the other server.
Techniques for cluster failure management in telecommunications systems are provided. In one example, a cellular network includes: a first radio unit (RU) that supports a first cell of the network, a second RU that supports a second cell, and a server system in communication with both RUs. The server system comprises a first server and a second server. A first pod acting as a distributed unit for the first RU is active on the first server and instantiated on the second server. A second pod acting as a distributed unit for the second RU is instantiated on the first server and active on the second server. A control plane executing on the first server manages execution of both pods, in response to determining that a pod is no longer active on a server, activates the pod on the other server.
Techniques for cluster failure management in telecommunications systems are provided. In one example, a cellular network includes: a base station comprising a radio unit; a first server in communication with the radio unit having a pod performing distributed unit functions and a control plane to manage execution of the pod executing thereon; a second server in communication with the radio unit; and an orchestration server system in communication with both servers. The orchestration server system executes an orchestrator application that monitors execution of the control plane and activates a new instance of the control plane on the second server in response to determining that the control plane is no longer executing on the first server.
Techniques for supporting non-terrestrial fronthaul network architectures are provided. In one example, a wireless network system includes: a satellite comprising a radio unit; a distributed unit located on Earth that manages the radio unit; and a satellite gateway in communication with the distributed unit and the satellite. The satellite gateway is configured to: receive ephemeris data for the satellite; initiate a sequence of clock synchronization transmissions between the radio unit and the satellite gateway; and determine, using the ephemeris data and a location of the satellite gateway, a first propagation time for a first clock synchronization transmission and a second propagation time for a second clock synchronization transmission. Based on the propagation times, the satellite gateway generates and transmits a clock synchronization correction factor that the radio unit will use to determine an offset between clock signals of the radio unit and the distributed unit.
Techniques for supporting non-terrestrial fronthaul network architectures are provided. In one example, a wireless network includes: a satellite comprising a radio unit; a satellite gateway in communication with the satellite; and a distributed unit located on Earth and in communication with the satellite gateway. Using ephemeris data for the satellite and the location of the gateway, maximum and minimum distances between the gateway and the satellite are determined for a time period when the satellite will be in line-of-sight communication with the satellite gateway. Based on the maximum and minimum distances, maximum and minimum propagation times for signals exchanged between the satellite and the gateway during the time period are determined. Using the maximum and minim propagation times, the distributed unit coordinates uplink and downlink transmission windows with the radio unit.
Systems and automated processes are described to provide collection of wireless network status data, such as a 5G network, and to automatically respond to queries regarding the performance of the network. Systems and automated processes may, in response to a request for network performance information, obtain performance and static data from network data sources, analyze the static data to generate validated site data, apply a KPI formula to the performance data to generate KPI data, and generate a network performance report based on the validated site data and KPI data. In addition, the systems and automated processes may use an appropriate machine learning model from a library of models to determine recommended actions to increase network performance and may automatically implement such actions. A top offender system may be implemented to analyze the status data to determine the network elements having the largest negative impact on network performance.
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Various arrangements for switching between Radio Access Technologies (RATs) are present. Measurements can be performed on signals from a first cellular base station by a mobile device that is actively communicating with a second cellular base station. The first cellular base station uses a different RAT than the second cellular base station. The mobile device is compatible with RATs of both the first cellular base station and the second cellular base station. The mobile device can send the measurements for the first cellular base station to the second cellular base station. The second cellular base station can send a release command to the mobile device responsive to the measurements, thus causing the mobile device to connect with the first cellular base station.
Systems and automated processes are described to provide collection of wireless network status data, such as a 5G network, and to automatically respond to queries regarding the performance of the network. Systems and automated processes may, in response to a request for network performance information, obtain performance and static data from network data sources, analyze the static data to generate validated site data, apply a KPI formula to the performance data to generate KPI data, and generate a network performance report based on the validated site data and KPI data. In addition, the systems and automated processes may use an appropriate machine learning model from a library of models to determine recommended actions to increase network performance and may automatically implement such actions. A top offender system may be implemented to analyze the status data to determine the network elements having the largest negative impact on network performance.
Energy consumption of antennas within an antenna array used for multiple-input multiple output communications can be reduced through the use of an antenna optimization system. The antenna optimization system can determine a pattern of antennas to be used to reduce energy while maintaining required levels of cellular communication performance metrics. The antenna optimization system can take in multiple inputs, such as the number of connected devices, climate, time of day, total demand on network, and provide an output which can comprise an instruction set on which antennas should be activated and how they may be configured or used. The antenna optimization system may use a machine learning model.
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NON-REAL TIME RIC POWER LOSS DETERMINATION AND COORDINATION
An apparatus comprises a memory and a processor communicatively coupled to one another. The processor is configured to obtain a first power value associated with a local power source configured to provide power to a network component in a communication site. Further, the processor is configured to obtain a second power value associated with the network component and determine a power loss value associated with one or more connection interfaces based on the first power value and the second power value. The processor is configured to determine whether the power loss value is within a predefined value range, generate one or more possible modifications to one or more of the configuration commands in response to determining that the power loss value is within the predefined value range, generate a report comprising the power loss value and the one or more possible modifications, and associate the report with the communication site.
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Systems and methods for automating radio unit tasks is provided. An example method includes establishing, by one or more processors, a connection between an RU automation component and an RU at a cell site; obtaining, by the one or more processors, RU data associated with the RU; wherein the RU data includes data that identifies one or more RU configuration settings; determining, by the one or more processors, to perform one or more RU operations associated with the RU; and causing, by the one or more processors, the one or more operations to execute.
An apparatus comprises a memory and a processor communicatively coupled to one another. The processor is configured to obtain a first power value associated with a local power source configured to provide the first power value to a network component in a communication site. Further, the processor is configured to obtain a second power value associated with the network component and determine a power consumption associated with the plurality of connection interfaces based on the first power value and the second power value. The processor is configured to track the power consumption over a period of time and determine one or more indicators associated with the power consumption over the period of time, determine whether the indicators match historical data and replace a first power supply with a second power supply in response to determining that the indicators match the historical data.
The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for tuning a wireless network propagation model. A propagation model system can generate a nominal propagation model of a coverage area using collected geographical data and network equipment information. The nominal propagation model can provide a representation of the wireless network and coverage areas. The propagation model system can continuously calibrate the generated propagation models with continuous wave data and crowdsourced data from user devices. The crowdsourced data can provide a real-time representation of the coverage capability in an area as the terrain and clutter in an area can change.
Technologies for efficient handover in 5G networks are disclosed. An example method includes responsive to detecting that a user device is located in a geographic area with overlapping 5G coverage from a first gNB and a second gNB and that the user device is moving away from the first gNB's coverage toward the second gNB's coverage, determining to perform a light inter-gNB handover of the user device, and causing execution of the light inter-gNB handover by at least causing a physical switch from a physical CU-CP of the first gNB to a physical CU-CP of the second gNB, a logical switch from a logical CU-UP of the first gNB to a logical CU-UP of the second gNB, a logical switch from a logical DU of the first gNB to a logical DU of the second gBN, and a logical switch from a logical RU of the first gNB to a logical RU of the second gBN, wherein the logical switches are performed without transfer of context data associated with the user device.
Techniques are described for reducing channel quality indication (CQI) reporting by user equipment (UEs) by selectively triggering the UEs to report CQI based at least on present physical location. UEs are controllable by base stations to toggle between active and inactive CQI reporting modes (inactive being the default mode). By default, base stations can make channel-state-based determinations based on previously reported CQI information stored as location-mapped CQI entries. Base stations can monitor the physical locations of UEs to determine when they are in locations with stale location-mapped CQI entries. If a UE is detected as being in such a location, a base station can direct the UE to toggle into active CQI reporting mode, thereby causing the UE to compute its CQI and transmit a CQI report. The base station can use the reported information to update the CQI score of the location-mapped CQI entry for that location.
A new radio base station establishes a first and a second component carrier in carrier aggregation. The first and second component carrier overlap each other. The base station transmits signaling and control information exclusively on the first component carrier. The base station transmits data packets on the first component carrier and on a non-overlapping portion of the second component carrier.
Technologies for dynamic scaling of access and mobility management function (AMF) resources in a cellular network are described. One method include monitoring a plurality of parameters associated with an access and mobility management function (AMF) in the cellular network, the plurality of parameters being associated with a demand on performance of the AMF; dynamically determining, based on the plurality of parameters, a value of a resource parameter of the AMF; and adjusting one or more resources of the AMF according to the value of the resource parameter.
An apparatus comprises a memory and a processor communicatively coupled to one another. The processor may be configured to obtain telemetry data for at least one communication site of the one or more communication sites. Further, in response to obtaining the telemetry data, the processor may be configured to execute the machine learning algorithm to analyze the spectrum resource assignment information and the telemetry data based at least in part upon multiple communication conditions, generate multiple analysis results in response to analyzing the spectrum resource assignment information and the telemetry data, determine a release window based at least in part upon the analysis results, generate multiple spectrum assignment recommendations based at least in part upon the analysis results, and assign second resources in the communication spectrum for the one or more communication sites over a second period of time in accordance with the spectrum assignment recommendations.
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SSB TRANSMISSION FOR IMPROVING LOW SINR ACROSS NETWORK
Disclosed is a method of transmitting Synchronization Signal Blocks (SSBs) in a Fifth-Generation (5G) New Radio (NR) cellular telecommunication Radio Access Network (RAN). The method is performed by a Radio Unit (RU) device and includes: transmitting first symbols from a first antenna in a first sector, two or more of the first symbols including a first SSB; transmitting second symbols from a second antenna in a second sector, two or more of the second symbols including a second SSB; and transmitting third symbols from a third antenna in a third sector, two or more of the third symbols including a third SSB. The transmitting is performed during a first time slot and a second time slot. The symbols including the first SSB, the symbols including the second SSB, and the symbols including the third SSB are transmitted during different time periods.
Techniques for encrypting data within a 5G Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) includes receiving, at a first module of the 5G O-RAN, a first set of one or more data packets encrypted using mathematical encryption. The method also includes determining, using a machine-learning model trained to detect cybersecurity threats, the existence of a cybersecurity threat associated with the voice or data transaction, and in response, determining to switch encryption from the mathematical encryption to quantum encryption. The method further includes encrypting the one or more data packets using a quantum encryption key to generate quantum-encrypted data packets, transmitting the quantum encryption key from the first module of the 5G O-RAN core to a second module of the 5G O-RAN over a quantum key distribution (QKD) channel, and transmitting the quantum-encrypted data packets from the first module of the 5G O-RAN to the second module of the 5G O-RAN.
A disclosed method may include (i) configuring multi-homing by assigning a first network function in a radio access network of a mobile network operator for telecommunication service to both a primary instance of a second and distinct network function in the radio access network and a secondary instance of the second and distinct network function in the radio access network, and (ii) determining, by a component of the radio access network of the mobile network operator for telecommunication service applying a multi-homing switching policy, that a level of load is sufficiently low such that a switch should be performed to switch from the primary instance of the second and distinct network function serving the first network function to the secondary instance of the second and distinct network function serving the first network function.
In various embodiments, a messaging system is provided, where message streaming is employed to exchange information among various components in a network to facilitate Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP hereinafter). In those embodiments, messages may pass through the messaging system via REST API or Kafka with consistent message schemas across the messaging system. In various embodiments, message adaptors are provided when different message schemas of the same message is used in the network.
A disclosed method may include (i) configuring multi-homing by assigning a first network function in a radio access network of a mobile network operator for telecommunication service to both a primary instance of a second and distinct network function in the radio access network and a secondary instance of the second and distinct network function in the radio access network, and (ii) determining, by a component of the radio access network of the mobile network operator for telecommunication service applying a multi-homing switching policy, that a level of load is sufficiently low such that a switch should be performed to switch from the primary instance of the second and distinct network function serving the first network function to the secondary instance of the second and distinct network function serving the first network function.
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DYNAMIC TUNING OF SYNCHRONIZATION SIGNAL BLOCK PERIODICITY, SIB 2,3,4,5 BROADCAST PERIODICITY AND TURN OFF DYNAMICALLY TO IMPROVE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE & CAPACITY
Technologies for dynamic tuning of signal periodicity in a cellular network are described. One method include monitoring a plurality of parameters associated with a base station in the cellular network, each parameter of the plurality of parameters characterizing at least one of: data demand associated with the base station, a number of a plurality of user equipment (UE) connected to the base station, occurrence of radio link failure associated with the base station, or a key performance indicator (KPI) of an infrastructure resource of the cellular network associated with the base station; dynamically generating, based on the plurality of parameters, a value of a periodicity parameter of a signal broadcasted by the base station of the cellular network; and applying the value of the periodicity parameter for transmission of the signal to a first UE of the plurality of UE.
Technologies for automated selection of appropriate trigger criteria for dynamic and seamless handover of an ongoing communication session in a telecommunications network, such as a cellular network, are described. One method includes measuring a variety of performance metrics associated with a plurality of nodes of the cellular network. Based on one or more of the performance metrics, a variety of trigger criteria are determined for a dynamic handover of the ongoing communication session from a first node to a second node. Based on a recent history of successful and unsuccessful handovers between the first node and the second node, a specific trigger criterion from the variety of trigger criteria is automatically selected and applied to an upcoming dynamic handover of the ongoing communication session when a user equipment (UE) moves from the first node to the second node. The dynamic handover may be inter-frequency or intra-frequency.
Technologies for improving random access channel (RACH) procedure success within a telecommunications network are described. One method includes receiving counter data indicative of success of a RACH message sent, in accordance with a set of parameters defining the RACH message, from a first component of a telecommunications network to a second component of the telecommunications network, determining, based on the counter data, whether to modify at least one parameter of the set of parameters, in response to determining to modify the at least one parameter based on the counter data, modifying the at least one parameter to obtain a modified set of parameters, and causing the message to be sent, in accordance with the modified set of parameters, from the first component to the second component.
Technologies for providing pre-scheduling resources to UE in a cellular network to improve latency and user experience are described. The method receives, from a user equipment (UE), a first message including a random access channel (RACH) preamble. The method sends, to the UE, a second message comprising a random access response (RAR) with a first grant for the UE to send a third message. The method receives, from the UE, the third message including a radio resource control (RRC) message associated with the first grant. The method determines, using one or more parameters indicative of a latency for scheduling resource blocks by the node, that one or more scheduled resource blocks (SRBs) be pre-allocated to the UE before receiving a scheduling request (SR) from the UE. The method sends, to the UE, a fourth message comprising a second grant identifying the one or more SRBs pre-allocated to the UE.
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DYNAMIC TUNING OF SYNCHRONIZATION SIGNAL BLOCK PERIODICITY, SIB 2,3,4,5 BROADCAST PERIODICITY AND TURN OFF DYNAMICALLY TO IMPROVE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE & CAPACITY
Technologies for dynamic tuning of signal periodicity in a cellular network are described. One method include monitoring a plurality of parameters associated with a base station in the cellular network, each parameter of the plurality of parameters characterizing at least one of: data demand associated with the base station, a number of a plurality of user equipment (UE) connected to the base station, occurrence of radio link failure associated with the base station, or a key performance indicator (KPI) of an infrastructure resource of the cellular network associated with the base station; dynamically generating, based on the plurality of parameters, a value of a periodicity parameter of a signal broadcasted by the base station of the cellular network; and applying the value of the periodicity parameter for transmission of the signal to a first UE of the plurality of UE.
A system and method for managing a Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) in a Radio Access Network (RAN) involves dynamically determining a PDCCH symbol count in a subframe based on the RAN state, setting the PDCCH symbol count for the subframe accordingly, and transmitting the subframe. The method further includes aligning the determined PDCCH symbol count across a cluster of sites and bands. The PDCCH symbol count is an integer greater than zero and less than four, ensuring efficient and optimized PDCCH management within the RAN environment such as a 4G or 5G cellular RAN.
Technologies for automated selection of appropriate trigger criteria for dynamic and seamless handover of an ongoing communication session in a telecommunications network, such as a cellular network, are described. One method includes measuring a variety of performance metrics associated with a plurality of nodes of the cellular network. Based on one or more of the performance metrics, a variety of trigger criteria are determined for a dynamic handover of the ongoing communication session from a first node to a second node. Based on a recent history of successful and unsuccessful handovers between the first node and the second node, a specific trigger criterion from the variety of trigger criteria is automatically selected and applied to an upcoming dynamic handover of the ongoing communication session when a user equipment (UE) moves from the first node to the second node. The dynamic handover may be inter-frequency or intra-frequency.
An example process includes writing, by a global controller in a first computing environment, a first job and a second job to a global database to implement a template of a network function in a first cloud environment and a second cloud environment. The global controller orchestrates a first container cluster. A first macro controller in the first cloud environment executes the first job from the global database to instantiate the network function in the first cloud environment. The first macro controller orchestrates a second container cluster that is a member of the first container cluster. A second macro controller in the second cloud environment executes the second job from the global database to instantiate the network function in the first cloud environment. The second macro controller orchestrates a third container cluster that is a member of the first container cluster.
A method for providing scalable telecommunications services may include generating first network function within a virtual private cloud (VPC), the first network function. The method may include providing a first IP address associated with the first network function to a router server, the router server configured to manage data routing within the VPC. The method may include generating a second network function within the VPC, the second network function configured to process data from the first network function. The method may include providing a second IP address associated with the second network function to the router server implemented on the computing system. The method may include updating a route table to include at least one of the first network function, the first load balancer, the second network function, or the second load balancer. The method may include associating the first and second network function to generate a data route.
System and method for verifying a source selection mechanism that selects location data from multiple sources for location-based services. One or a plurality of sequences of simulated location data are generated for a plurality of simulated sources. Each corresponding sequence includes a plurality of simulated location data for a corresponding simulated actual location. An expected source selection is set for the corresponding sequence. A source selection mechanism is employed on the corresponding sequence to generate an actual source selection that represents the corresponding simulated actual location. In response to the actual source selection failing to match the expected source selection for the corresponding sequence, the corresponding sequence is labeled as an anomalous selection by the source selection mechanism. And in response to the actual source selection matching the expected source selection for the corresponding sequence, the corresponding sequence is labeled as a verified selection by the source selection mechanism.
