Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting an interference signal in two or more signals received via orthogonally-polarized elements of an antenna system, the interference signal originating from a passive intermodulation (PIM) source, measuring a polarization of the interference signal, by comparing the two or more signals, to estimate a shape of the PIM source, and generating information regarding the shape to facilitate locating of the PIM source. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, receiving, via an antenna, a signal generated by a communication device, detecting passive intermodulation interference in the signal, the interference generated by one or more transmitters unassociated with the communication device, and the interference determined from signal characteristics associated with a signaling protocol used by the one or more transmitters. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/7087 - Carrier synchronisation aspects
• H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
• H04B 1/711 - Interference-related aspects the interference being multi-path interference
• H04B 1/715 - Interference-related aspects
• H04B 17/18 - Monitoring during normal operation
• H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
• H04L 25/08 - Modifications for reducing interferenceModifications for reducing effects due to line faults
• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, via an antenna, a communication signal generated by a communication device, and detecting interference in the communication signal, wherein the interference is generated by one or more interference sources, wherein the interference is detected by monitoring a near field region of the antenna, an intermediate field region of the antenna, a far field region of the antenna, or any combinations thereof, wherein the monitoring excludes monitoring only the far field region of the antenna. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 5/72 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems specially adapted for specific purposes for local intradevice communication
• H01Q 1/52 - Means for reducing coupling between antennas Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure
• H01Q 3/36 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means with variable phase-shifters
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/12 - Neutralising, balancing, or compensation arrangements
• H04B 7/00 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field
• H04B 7/0413 - MIMO systems
• H04B 7/08 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity
• H04B 7/155 - Ground-based stations
• H04B 17/10 - MonitoringTesting of transmitters
• H04B 17/18 - Monitoring during normal operation
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 17/382 - MonitoringTesting of propagation channels for resource allocation, admission control or handover
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference

Abstract

A system includes a method for detecting a signal interference in a communication signal of a wireless communication system. An identified source of the signal interference is determined according to an interference profile of a plurality of interference profiles associated with an interference profile library having information that approximates characteristics of the signal interference. The signal interference of the communication signal is mitigated according to an interference parameter associated with the identified source by filtering the communication signal according to the interference parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/709 - Correlator structure
• H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
• H04B 1/7103 - Interference-related aspects the interference being multiple access interference
• H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference
• H04B 17/00 - MonitoringTesting
• H04B 17/21 - MonitoringTesting of receivers for calibrationMonitoringTesting of receivers for correcting measurements
• H04B 17/26 - MonitoringTesting of receivers using historical data, averaging values or statistics
• H04B 17/327 - Received signal code power [RSCP]
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 17/373 - Predicting channel quality parameters
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04L 41/069 - Management of faults, events, alarms or notifications using logs of notificationsPost-processing of notifications
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
• H04W 16/28 - Cell structures using beam steering
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04W 40/16 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality based on interference
• H04W 52/04 - Transmission power control [TPC]
• H04W 52/14 - Separate analysis of uplink or downlink
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
• H04W 72/0446 - Resources in time domain, e.g. slots or frames
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04W 72/52 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on load
• H04W 72/54 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria
• H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, forming one or more downlink (DL) beams associated with subarrays of an antenna, performing signal transmissions using the one or more DL beams, and performing polarization adjusting for signals associated with the one or more DL beams such that each of the signals is oriented in a particular polarization, thereby improving signal reception by user equipment (UEs) associated with the one or more DL beams. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting received signals (in an antenna integrated radio (AIR)) associated with multiple beams in a communications system, and performing action(s), such as polarization adjusting and/or signal conditioning, resulting in improved signal to noise ratio and mitigation/cancellation of interference impacting the beams. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04B 7/0426 - Power distribution
• 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
• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding interference detected in a received communication signal, and performing phase adjusting for one or more radiating elements of an antenna system such that an impact of the interference on the antenna system is minimized. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 5/72 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems specially adapted for specific purposes for local intradevice communication
• H01Q 1/52 - Means for reducing coupling between antennas Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure
• H01Q 3/36 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means with variable phase-shifters
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/12 - Neutralising, balancing, or compensation arrangements
• H04B 7/00 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field
• H04B 7/0413 - MIMO systems
• H04B 7/08 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity
• H04B 7/155 - Ground-based stations
• H04B 17/10 - MonitoringTesting of transmitters
• H04B 17/18 - Monitoring during normal operation
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 17/382 - MonitoringTesting of propagation channels for resource allocation, admission control or handover
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include an adaptive antenna system with beamforming and signal polarization adjusting capabilities that improve or enhance signal to noise ratio in relation to various user effects, including specific anthropomorphic mannequin (SAM) head and personal digital assistants (PDA) hand (talk mode), PDA hand (data mode), and dual hands (read mode). Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity
• 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
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]

Abstract

A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may perform, for example, a method for receiving interference information from each of the plurality of communication devices detecting interference information in a plurality of segments of a radio frequency spectrum, correlating the interference information of the plurality of communication devices to generate correlated information, and identifying a plurality of interferers according to the correlated information. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/709 - Correlator structure
• H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
• H04B 1/7103 - Interference-related aspects the interference being multiple access interference
• H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference
• H04B 17/00 - MonitoringTesting
• H04B 17/21 - MonitoringTesting of receivers for calibrationMonitoringTesting of receivers for correcting measurements
• H04B 17/26 - MonitoringTesting of receivers using historical data, averaging values or statistics
• H04B 17/327 - Received signal code power [RSCP]
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 17/373 - Predicting channel quality parameters
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04L 41/069 - Management of faults, events, alarms or notifications using logs of notificationsPost-processing of notifications
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
• H04W 16/28 - Cell structures using beam steering
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04W 40/16 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality based on interference
• H04W 52/04 - Transmission power control [TPC]
• H04W 52/14 - Separate analysis of uplink or downlink
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
• H04W 72/0446 - Resources in time domain, e.g. slots or frames
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04W 72/52 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on load
• H04W 72/54 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria
• H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, polarization adaptation in panel MIMO antennas to improve isolation between downlink beams so as to reduce or minimize beam interference, which improves antenna performance and/or reduces antenna size requirements. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a motorized drive assembly that includes a motor and a drive assembly, where the drive assembly has an axle configured to be disposed through a rotatable substrate of a polarization shifter for a dual-polarized radiating element, the axle being further configured to fasten, at a first end of the axle, to a support structure of the polarization shifter, wherein, when the motorized drive assembly is assembled to the polarization shifter, the motor is controllable to impart rotational forces, via movement of the axle, to the polarization shifter to effect polarization adjusting for the dual-polarized radiating element. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 3/12 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical relative movement between primary active elements and secondary devices of antennas or antenna systems
• H01Q 3/26 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture
• H01Q 5/392 - Combination of fed elements with parasitic elements the parasitic elements having dual-band or multi-band characteristics
• H01Q 25/00 - Antennas or antenna systems providing at least two radiating patterns

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, forming one or more downlink (DL) beams associated with subarrays of an antenna, performing signal transmissions using the one or more DL beams, and performing polarization adjusting for signals associated with the one or more DL beams such that each of the signals is oriented in a particular polarization, thereby improving signal reception by user equipment (UEs) associated with the one or more DL beams. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting received signals (in an antenna integrated radio (AIR)) associated with multiple beams in a communications system, and performing action(s), such as polarization adjusting and/or signal conditioning, resulting in improved signal to noise ratio and mitigation/cancellation of interference impacting the beams. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include an adaptive antenna system with beamforming and signal polarization adjusting capabilities that improve or enhance signal to noise ratio in relation to various user effects, including specific anthropomorphic mannequin (SAM) head and personal digital assistants (PDA) hand (talk mode), PDA hand (data mode), and dual hands (read mode). Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, polarization adaptation in panel MIMO antennas to improve isolation between downlink beams so as to reduce or minimize beam interference, which improves antenna performance and/or reduces antenna size requirements. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting received signals (in an antenna integrated radio (AIR)) associated with multiple beams in a communications system, and performing action(s), such as polarization adjusting and/or signal conditioning, resulting in improved signal to noise ratio and mitigation/cancellation of interference impacting the beams. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• 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
• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity
• H04B 7/0426 - Power distribution

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, forming one or more downlink (DL) beams associated with subarrays of an antenna, performing signal transmissions using the one or more DL beams, and performing polarization adjusting for signals associated with the one or more DL beams such that each of the signals is oriented in a particular polarization, thereby improving signal reception by user equipment (UEs) associated with the one or more DL beams. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 5/12 - Channels characterised by the type of signal the signals being represented by different phase modulations of a single carrier
• 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

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, monitoring performance parameters in a communications network, identifying a degradation in performance of one or more nodes of the communications network according the monitored performance parameters, and initiating corrective action to mitigate the degradation in performance of the one or more nodes of the communications network. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 72/08 - Wireless resource allocation based on quality criteria
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality
• H04W 88/08 - Access point devices

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include an adaptive antenna system with beamforming and signal polarization adjusting capabilities that improve or enhance signal to noise ratio in relation to various user effects, including specific anthropomorphic mannequin (SAM) head and personal digital assistants (PDA) hand (talk mode), PDA hand (data mode), and dual hands (read mode). Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity
• 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
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a polarization shifter including a lower substrate having disposed thereon first and second transmission lines for coupling to a feed network, an upper substrate having disposed thereon third and fourth transmission lines for respective communicative coupling to orthogonally-polarized elements of a radiating element, and a dielectric layer residing between the lower substrate and the upper substrate, the upper substrate being configured to mechanically couple to the radiating element, the dielectric layer coupling the first transmission line with the third transmission line and coupling the second transmission line with the fourth transmission line, the upper substrate being rotatable relative to the lower substrate to effect polarization adjusting for the radiating element to facilitate avoidance of interference or passive intermodulation (PIM). Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 15/24 - Polarising devicesPolarisation filters

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding interference detected in a received communication signal, and performing polarization adjusting by rotating one or more radiating elements of an antenna system such that an impact of the interference on the antenna system is minimized. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
• H01Q 1/52 - Means for reducing coupling between antennas Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure
• H01Q 3/36 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means with variable phase-shifters
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/12 - Neutralising, balancing, or compensation arrangements
• H04B 7/00 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field
• H04B 7/0413 - MIMO systems
• H04B 7/08 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity
• H04B 7/155 - Ground-based stations
• H04B 17/18 - Monitoring during normal operation
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 17/382 - MonitoringTesting of propagation channels for resource allocation, admission control or handover
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, polarization adaptation in panel MIMO antennas to improve isolation between downlink beams so as to reduce or minimize beam interference, which improves antenna performance and/or reduces antenna size requirements. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, obtaining uplink information associated with a downlink path, wherein the uplink information includes operational parameters used by a plurality of communication devices for transmitting wireless signals on a plurality of uplink paths; performing, based on the uplink information, a plurality of measurements of the plurality of uplink paths; identifying a measurement from the plurality of measurements that is below a threshold, thereby indicating an affected uplink path of the plurality of uplink paths; initiating a first filtering of the affected uplink path, wherein the initiating is based on the identifying and wherein the first filtering is based upon one or more first filtering parameters; and receiving instructions comprising one or more updated filtering parameters, wherein the instructions are received by the system at a port of the system. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/7097 - Interference-related aspects
• H04B 17/309 - Measuring or estimating channel quality parameters
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H04L 1/24 - Testing correct operation
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04L 41/0823 - Configuration setting characterised by the purposes of a change of settings, e.g. optimising configuration for enhancing reliability
• H04L 43/0829 - Packet loss
• H04L 43/16 - Threshold monitoring
• H04L 43/50 - Testing arrangements
• H04L 45/00 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks
• H04W 16/32 - Hierarchical cell structures
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 24/06 - Testing using simulated traffic
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04W 36/08 - Reselecting an access point
• H04W 36/20 - Performing reselection for specific purposes for optimising the interference level
• H04W 40/12 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 72/044 - Wireless resource allocation based on the type of the allocated resource
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04W 72/29 - Control channels or signalling for resource management between an access point and the access point controlling device
• H04W 72/51 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on terminal or device properties
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality
• H04B 10/25 - Arrangements specific to fibre transmission
• H04J 13/00 - Code division multiplex systems
• H04L 41/12 - Discovery or management of network topologies
• H04L 43/0852 - Delays
• H04L 45/28 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks using route fault recovery
• H04L 69/323 - Intralayer communication protocols among peer entities or protocol data unit [PDU] definitions in the physical layer [OSI layer 1]
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 40/02 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing
• H04W 88/08 - Access point devices
• H04W 92/20 - Interfaces between hierarchically similar devices between access points

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, by a double trombone shifter device, signals relating to one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements of an antenna system, performing, by the double trombone shifter device, polarization rotation of the signals to derive output signals having polarizations that are rotated in a manner that results in a virtual physical rotation of the one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements, and providing, by the double trombone shifter device, the output signals to enable avoidance of interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 21/26 - Turnstile or like antennas comprising arrangements of three or more elongated elements disposed radially and symmetrically in a horizontal plane about a common centre
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H01Q 3/32 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by mechanical means
• H01Q 21/08 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart the units being spaced along, or adjacent to, a rectilinear path

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a polarization shifter including a lower substrate having disposed thereon first and second transmission lines for coupling to a feed network, an upper substrate having disposed thereon third and fourth transmission lines for respective communicative coupling to orthogonally-polarized elements of a radiating element, and a dielectric layer residing between the lower substrate and the upper substrate, the upper substrate being configured to mechanically couple to the radiating element, the dielectric layer coupling the first transmission line with the third transmission line and coupling the second transmission line with the fourth transmission line, the upper substrate being rotatable relative to the lower substrate to effect polarization adjusting for the radiating element to facilitate avoidance of interference or passive intermodulation (PIM). Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 15/24 - Polarising devicesPolarisation filters

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, by a double trombone shifter device, signals relating to one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements of an antenna system, performing, by the double trombone shifter device, polarization rotation of the signals to derive output signals having polarizations that are rotated in a manner that results in a virtual physical rotation of the one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements, and providing, by the double trombone shifter device, the output signals to enable avoidance of interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 3/26 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H01Q 21/26 - Turnstile or like antennas comprising arrangements of three or more elongated elements disposed radially and symmetrically in a horizontal plane about a common centre
• H01P 1/18 - Phase-shifters
• H01Q 21/08 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart the units being spaced along, or adjacent to, a rectilinear path
• H01Q 3/32 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by mechanical means

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding interference originating from one or more interference sources, and electronically rotating polarizations of signals relating to crossed-dipole radiating elements of an antenna system, the antenna system operating in multiple frequency bands, the electronically rotating being performed for a select number of frequency bands of the multiple frequency bands and facilitating mitigation of the interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H01Q 21/26 - Turnstile or like antennas comprising arrangements of three or more elongated elements disposed radially and symmetrically in a horizontal plane about a common centre

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding interference originating from one or more interference sources, and electronically rotating polarizations of signals relating to crossed-dipole radiating elements of an antenna system, the antenna system operating in multiple frequency bands, the electronically rotating being performed for a select number of frequency bands of the multiple frequency bands and facilitating mitigation of the interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H01Q 21/26 - Turnstile or like antennas comprising arrangements of three or more elongated elements disposed radially and symmetrically in a horizontal plane about a common centre

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, by a radio frequency (RF) mechanical device, signals relating to one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements of an antenna system, performing, by the RF mechanical device, polarization rotation of the signals to derive output signals having polarizations that are rotated in a manner that mimics physical rotation of the one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements, and providing, by the RF mechanical device, the output signals to enable avoidance of interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 21/26 - Turnstile or like antennas comprising arrangements of three or more elongated elements disposed radially and symmetrically in a horizontal plane about a common centre
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/12 - Neutralising, balancing, or compensation arrangements

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, by a radio frequency (RF) mechanical device, signals relating to one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements of an antenna system, performing, by the RF mechanical device, polarization rotation of the signals to derive output signals having polarizations that are rotated in a manner that mimics physical rotation of the one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements, and providing, by the RF mechanical device, the output signals to enable avoidance of interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 21/26 - Turnstile or like antennas comprising arrangements of three or more elongated elements disposed radially and symmetrically in a horizontal plane about a common centre
• H04B 1/12 - Neutralising, balancing, or compensation arrangements
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, obtaining uplink information associated with a plurality of communication devices transmitting wireless signals on a plurality of uplink paths, performing, based on the uplink information, a plurality of measurements of the plurality of uplink paths, identifying a measurement from the plurality of measurements that is below a threshold, and initiating a corrective action to improve a measurement of an affected uplink path of the plurality of uplink paths based on the identifying. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04L 43/16 - Threshold monitoring
• H04W 24/06 - Testing using simulated traffic
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04B 1/7097 - Interference-related aspects
• H04L 41/0823 - Configuration setting characterised by the purposes of a change of settings, e.g. optimising configuration for enhancing reliability
• H04L 43/0829 - Packet loss
• H04L 43/50 - Testing arrangements
• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H04L 1/24 - Testing correct operation
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 72/29 - Control channels or signalling for resource management between an access point and the access point controlling device
• H04W 72/51 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on terminal or device properties
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality
• H04B 17/309 - Measuring or estimating channel quality parameters
• H04W 16/32 - Hierarchical cell structures
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 72/044 - Wireless resource allocation based on the type of the allocated resource
• H04W 36/08 - Reselecting an access point
• H04W 36/20 - Performing reselection for specific purposes for optimising the interference level
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04L 45/00 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks
• H04W 40/12 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, by a double trombone shifter device, signals relating to one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements of an antenna system, performing, by the double trombone shifter device, polarization rotation of the signals to derive output signals having polarizations that are rotated in a manner that results in a virtual physical rotation of the one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements, and providing, by the double trombone shifter device, the output signals to enable avoidance of interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 21/26 - Turnstile or like antennas comprising arrangements of three or more elongated elements disposed radially and symmetrically in a horizontal plane about a common centre
• H01Q 3/32 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by mechanical means
• H01Q 21/08 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart the units being spaced along, or adjacent to, a rectilinear path
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, receiving, via an antenna, a signal generated by a communication device, detecting passive intermodulation interference in the signal, the interference generated by one or more transmitters unassociated with the communication device, and the interference determined from signal characteristics associated with a signaling protocol used by the one or more transmitters. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 17/00 - MonitoringTesting
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
• H04B 1/711 - Interference-related aspects the interference being multi-path interference
• H04B 1/715 - Interference-related aspects
• H04B 17/18 - Monitoring during normal operation
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
• H04L 25/08 - Modifications for reducing interferenceModifications for reducing effects due to line faults
• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04B 1/7087 - Carrier synchronisation aspects
• H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, a method of identifying, by a system comprising a processor, network communication degradation in one or more layers of a multi-layered communication protocol above a physical layer, wherein the network communication degradation is associated with communications taking place through a network, in part over a radio frequency link, between a plurality of communication devices, obtaining, by the system, data from a layer below the one or more layers of the multi-layered communication protocol identified as having the network communication degradation, determining, by the system, one or more geographic regions of the network associated with the network communication degradation from the data, and mitigating, by the system, effects of the network communication degradation in the one or more geographic regions of the network. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04L 43/16 - Threshold monitoring
• H04W 24/06 - Testing using simulated traffic
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04B 1/7097 - Interference-related aspects
• H04L 41/0823 - Configuration setting characterised by the purposes of a change of settings, e.g. optimising configuration for enhancing reliability
• H04L 43/0829 - Packet loss
• H04L 43/50 - Testing arrangements
• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H04L 1/24 - Testing correct operation
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 72/29 - Control channels or signalling for resource management between an access point and the access point controlling device
• H04W 72/51 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on terminal or device properties
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality
• H04B 17/309 - Measuring or estimating channel quality parameters
• H04W 16/32 - Hierarchical cell structures
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 72/044 - Wireless resource allocation based on the type of the allocated resource
• H04W 36/08 - Reselecting an access point
• H04W 36/20 - Performing reselection for specific purposes for optimising the interference level
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04L 45/00 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks
• H04W 40/12 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding interference detected in a received communication signal, and performing polarization adjusting for one or more orthogonally-polarized element pairs of an antenna system such that an impact of the interference on the antenna system is minimized. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
• H04B 7/08 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
• H04B 17/18 - Monitoring during normal operation
• H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
• H01Q 1/52 - Means for reducing coupling between antennas Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure
• H04B 7/00 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H01Q 3/36 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means with variable phase-shifters
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H04B 7/0413 - MIMO systems
• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity
• H04B 7/155 - Ground-based stations
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04B 1/12 - Neutralising, balancing, or compensation arrangements
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04B 17/382 - MonitoringTesting of propagation channels for resource allocation, admission control or handover
• H04B 17/10 - MonitoringTesting of transmitters

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a polarization shifter including a lower substrate having disposed thereon first and second transmission lines for coupling to a feed network, an upper substrate having disposed thereon third and fourth transmission lines for respective communicative coupling to orthogonally-polarized elements of a radiating element, and a dielectric layer residing between the lower substrate and the upper substrate, the upper substrate being configured to mechanically couple to the radiating element, the dielectric layer coupling the first transmission line with the third transmission line and coupling the second transmission line with the fourth transmission line, the upper substrate being rotatable relative to the lower substrate to effect polarization adjusting for the radiating element to facilitate avoidance of interference or passive intermodulation (PIM). Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 15/24 - Polarising devicesPolarisation filters
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a motorized drive assembly that includes a motor and a drive assembly, where the drive assembly has an axle configured to be disposed through a rotatable substrate of a polarization shifter for a dual-polarized radiating element, the axle being further configured to fasten, at a first end of the axle, to a support structure of the polarization shifter, wherein, when the motorized drive assembly is assembled to the polarization shifter, the motor is controllable to impart rotational forces, via movement of the axle, to the polarization shifter to effect polarization adjusting for the dual-polarized radiating element. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 3/02 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical movement of antenna or antenna system as a whole
• H01Q 3/12 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical relative movement between primary active elements and secondary devices of antennas or antenna systems
• H01Q 3/26 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture
• H01Q 5/392 - Combination of fed elements with parasitic elements the parasitic elements having dual-band or multi-band characteristics
• H01Q 25/00 - Antennas or antenna systems providing at least two radiating patterns

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting, by a monitoring system associated with a communication system, signals received at an array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements of an antenna, causing, via a motorized drive assembly, the array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements to sequentially rotate to a plurality of positions, obtaining, by a control system from the monitoring system and for each of the plurality of positions, data relating to signals from the array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements, based on the data, determining, by the control system, an optimal position of the plurality of positions for the array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements at which an impact of passive intermodulation (PIM) on the communications system is minimized, and controlling, by the control system, the motorized drive assembly to cause the array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements to occupy the optimal position. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 3/04 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical movement of antenna or antenna system as a whole for varying one co-ordinate of the orientation
• H01Q 15/24 - Polarising devicesPolarisation filters
• H01Q 3/06 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical movement of antenna or antenna system as a whole for varying one co-ordinate of the orientation over a restricted angle
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04L 1/20 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received using signal-quality detector

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a motorized drive assembly that includes a motor and a drive assembly, where the drive assembly has an axle configured to be disposed through a rotatable substrate of a polarization shifter for a dual-polarized radiating element, the axle being further configured to fasten, at a first end of the axle, to a support structure of the polarization shifter, wherein, when the motorized drive assembly is assembled to the polarization shifter, the motor is controllable to impart rotational forces, via movement of the axle, to the polarization shifter to effect polarization adjusting for the dual-polarized radiating element. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 3/12 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical relative movement between primary active elements and secondary devices of antennas or antenna systems
• H01Q 25/00 - Antennas or antenna systems providing at least two radiating patterns
• H01Q 5/392 - Combination of fed elements with parasitic elements the parasitic elements having dual-band or multi-band characteristics
• H01Q 3/26 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a polarization shifter including a lower substrate having disposed thereon first and second transmission lines for coupling to a feed network, an upper substrate having disposed thereon third and fourth transmission lines for respective communicative coupling to orthogonally-polarized elements of a radiating element, and a dielectric layer residing between the lower substrate and the upper substrate, the upper substrate being configured to mechanically couple to the radiating element, the dielectric layer coupling the first transmission line with the third transmission line and coupling the second transmission line with the fourth transmission line, the upper substrate being rotatable relative to the lower substrate to effect polarization adjusting for the radiating element to facilitate avoidance of interference or passive intermodulation (PIM). Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 3/32 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by mechanical means
• H01Q 15/24 - Polarising devicesPolarisation filters

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a polarization shifter including a lower substrate having disposed thereon first and second transmission lines for coupling to a feed network, an upper substrate having disposed thereon third and fourth transmission lines for respective communicative coupling to orthogonally-polarized elements of a radiating element, and a dielectric layer residing between the lower substrate and the upper substrate, the upper substrate being configured to mechanically couple to the radiating element, the dielectric layer coupling the first transmission line with the third transmission line and coupling the second transmission line with the fourth transmission line, the upper substrate being rotatable relative to the lower substrate to effect polarization adjusting for the radiating element to facilitate avoidance of interference or passive intermodulation (PIM). Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 15/24 - Polarising devicesPolarisation filters

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting, by a monitoring system associated with a communication system, signals received at an array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements of an antenna, causing, via a motorized drive assembly, the array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements to sequentially rotate to a plurality of positions, obtaining, by a control system from the monitoring system and for each of the plurality of positions, data relating to signals from the array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements, based on the data, determining, by the control system, an optimal position of the plurality of positions for the array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements at which an impact of passive intermodulation (PIM) on the communications system is minimized, and controlling, by the control system, the motorized drive assembly to cause the array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements to occupy the optimal position. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H01Q 3/04 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical movement of antenna or antenna system as a whole for varying one co-ordinate of the orientation
• H01Q 21/29 - Combinations of different interacting antenna units for giving a desired directional characteristic
• H01Q 3/32 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by mechanical means
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H01Q 3/26 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture
• H04B 17/10 - MonitoringTesting of transmitters
• H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
• H01Q 21/06 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding interference originating from one or more interference sources, and electronically rotating polarizations of signals relating to crossed-dipole radiating elements of an antenna system, the antenna system operating in multiple frequency bands, the electronically rotating being performed for a select number of frequency bands of the multiple frequency bands and facilitating mitigation of the interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H01Q 21/26 - Turnstile or like antennas comprising arrangements of three or more elongated elements disposed radially and symmetrically in a horizontal plane about a common centre

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, obtaining uplink information associated with a downlink path, wherein the uplink information includes operational parameters used by a plurality of communication devices for transmitting wireless signals on a plurality of uplink paths; performing, based on the uplink information, a plurality of measurements of the plurality of uplink paths; identifying a measurement from the plurality of measurements that is below a threshold, thereby indicating an affected uplink path of the plurality of uplink paths; initiating a first filtering of the affected uplink path, wherein the initiating is based on the identifying and wherein the first filtering is based upon one or more first filtering parameters; and receiving instructions comprising one or more updated filtering parameters, wherein the instructions are received by the system at a port of the system. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04L 43/16 - Threshold monitoring
• H04W 24/06 - Testing using simulated traffic
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04B 1/7097 - Interference-related aspects
• H04L 41/0823 - Configuration setting characterised by the purposes of a change of settings, e.g. optimising configuration for enhancing reliability
• H04L 43/0829 - Packet loss
• H04L 43/50 - Testing arrangements
• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H04L 1/24 - Testing correct operation
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 72/29 - Control channels or signalling for resource management between an access point and the access point controlling device
• H04W 72/51 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on terminal or device properties
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality
• H04B 17/309 - Measuring or estimating channel quality parameters
• H04W 16/32 - Hierarchical cell structures
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 72/044 - Wireless resource allocation based on the type of the allocated resource
• H04W 36/08 - Reselecting an access point
• H04W 36/20 - Performing reselection for specific purposes for optimising the interference level
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04L 45/00 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks
• H04W 40/12 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality
• H04W 88/08 - Access point devices
• H04W 92/20 - Interfaces between hierarchically similar devices between access points
• H04J 13/00 - Code division multiplex systems
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04B 10/25 - Arrangements specific to fibre transmission
• H04L 69/323 - Intralayer communication protocols among peer entities or protocol data unit [PDU] definitions in the physical layer [OSI layer 1]
• H04L 41/12 - Discovery or management of network topologies
• H04L 43/0852 - Delays
• H04L 45/28 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks using route fault recovery
• H04W 40/02 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing

Abstract

A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method for measuring a power level in at least a portion of a plurality of resource blocks occurring in a radio frequency spectrum, wherein the measuring occurs for a plurality of time cycles to generate a plurality of power level measurements, calculating a baseline power level according to at least a portion of the plurality of power levels, determining a threshold from the baseline power level, and monitoring at least a portion of the plurality of resource blocks for signal interference according to the threshold. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04B 17/327 - Received signal code power [RSCP]
• H04W 52/14 - Separate analysis of uplink or downlink
• H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
• H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
• H04B 17/26 - MonitoringTesting of receivers using historical data, averaging values or statistics
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04W 72/52 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on load
• H04W 72/54 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria
• H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality
• H04B 1/709 - Correlator structure
• H04B 1/7103 - Interference-related aspects the interference being multiple access interference
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 72/0446 - Resources in time domain, e.g. slots or frames
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04L 41/069 - Management of faults, events, alarms or notifications using logs of notificationsPost-processing of notifications
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 40/16 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality based on interference
• H04W 16/28 - Cell structures using beam steering
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04B 17/21 - MonitoringTesting of receivers for calibrationMonitoringTesting of receivers for correcting measurements
• H04B 17/373 - Predicting channel quality parameters
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference
• H04B 17/00 - MonitoringTesting
• H04W 52/04 - Transmission power control [TPC]
• H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management

Abstract

A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may perform, for example, a method for receiving interference information, identifying a plurality of interferers, approximating a location of the plurality of interferers, and adjusting an antenna pattern of an antenna. The method can include determining traffic loads and adjusting the antenna pattern according to the traffic loads. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/709 - Correlator structure
• H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
• H04B 1/7103 - Interference-related aspects the interference being multiple access interference
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference
• H04B 17/00 - MonitoringTesting
• H04B 17/21 - MonitoringTesting of receivers for calibrationMonitoringTesting of receivers for correcting measurements
• H04B 17/26 - MonitoringTesting of receivers using historical data, averaging values or statistics
• H04B 17/327 - Received signal code power [RSCP]
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 17/373 - Predicting channel quality parameters
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04L 41/069 - Management of faults, events, alarms or notifications using logs of notificationsPost-processing of notifications
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
• H04W 16/28 - Cell structures using beam steering
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04W 40/16 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality based on interference
• H04W 52/04 - Transmission power control [TPC]
• H04W 52/14 - Separate analysis of uplink or downlink
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
• H04W 72/0446 - Resources in time domain, e.g. slots or frames
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04W 72/52 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on load
• H04W 72/54 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria
• H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality
• H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, by a radio frequency (RF) mechanical device, signals relating to one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements of an antenna system, performing, by the RF mechanical device, polarization rotation of the signals to derive output signals having polarizations that are rotated in a manner that mimics physical rotation of the one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements, and providing, by the RF mechanical device, the output signals to enable avoidance of interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/12 - Neutralising, balancing, or compensation arrangements
• H01Q 21/26 - Turnstile or like antennas comprising arrangements of three or more elongated elements disposed radially and symmetrically in a horizontal plane about a common centre
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting, by a monitoring system associated with a communication system, signals received at an array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements of an antenna, causing, via a motorized drive assembly, the array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements to sequentially rotate to a plurality of positions, obtaining, by a control system from the monitoring system and for each of the plurality of positions, data relating to signals from the array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements, based on the data, determining, by the control system, an optimal position of the plurality of positions for the array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements at which an impact of passive intermodulation (PIM) on the communications system is minimized, and controlling, by the control system, the motorized drive assembly to cause the array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements to occupy the optimal position. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H01Q 3/04 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical movement of antenna or antenna system as a whole for varying one co-ordinate of the orientation
• H01Q 15/24 - Polarising devicesPolarisation filters
• H01Q 3/06 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical movement of antenna or antenna system as a whole for varying one co-ordinate of the orientation over a restricted angle
• H04L 1/20 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received using signal-quality detector
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, monitoring performance parameters in a communications network, identifying a degradation in performance of one or more nodes of the communications network according the monitored performance parameters, and initiating corrective action to mitigate the degradation in performance of the one or more nodes of the communications network. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 72/08 - Wireless resource allocation based on quality criteria
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 88/08 - Access point devices
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a motorized drive assembly that includes a motor and a drive assembly, where the drive assembly has an axle configured to be disposed through a rotatable substrate of a polarization shifter for a dual-polarized radiating element, the axle being further configured to fasten, at a first end of the axle, to a support structure of the polarization shifter, wherein, when the motorized drive assembly is assembled to the polarization shifter, the motor is controllable to impart rotational forces, via movement of the axle, to the polarization shifter to effect polarization adjusting for the dual-polarized radiating element. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 3/02 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical movement of antenna or antenna system as a whole
• H01Q 3/26 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture
• H01Q 3/12 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical relative movement between primary active elements and secondary devices of antennas or antenna systems
• H01Q 5/392 - Combination of fed elements with parasitic elements the parasitic elements having dual-band or multi-band characteristics
• H01Q 25/00 - Antennas or antenna systems providing at least two radiating patterns

Abstract

A system includes a method for detecting a signal interference in a communication signal of a wireless communication system. An identified source of the signal interference is determined according to an interference profile of a plurality of interference profiles associated with an interference profile library having information that approximates characteristics of the signal interference. The signal interference of the communication signal is mitigated according to an interference parameter associated with the identified source by filtering the communication signal according to the interference parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/709 - Correlator structure
• H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
• H04B 1/7103 - Interference-related aspects the interference being multiple access interference
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference
• H04B 17/00 - MonitoringTesting
• H04B 17/21 - MonitoringTesting of receivers for calibrationMonitoringTesting of receivers for correcting measurements
• H04B 17/26 - MonitoringTesting of receivers using historical data, averaging values or statistics
• H04B 17/327 - Received signal code power [RSCP]
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 17/373 - Predicting channel quality parameters
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04L 41/069 - Management of faults, events, alarms or notifications using logs of notificationsPost-processing of notifications
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
• H04W 16/28 - Cell structures using beam steering
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04W 40/16 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality based on interference
• H04W 52/04 - Transmission power control [TPC]
• H04W 52/14 - Separate analysis of uplink or downlink
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
• H04W 72/0446 - Resources in time domain, e.g. slots or frames
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04W 72/52 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on load
• H04W 72/54 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria
• H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality
• H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a polarization shifter including a lower substrate having disposed thereon first and second transmission lines for coupling to a feed network, an upper substrate having disposed thereon third and fourth transmission lines for respective communicative coupling to orthogonally-polarized elements of a radiating element, and a dielectric layer residing between the lower substrate and the upper substrate, the upper substrate being configured to mechanically couple to the radiating element, the dielectric layer coupling the first transmission line with the third transmission line and coupling the second transmission line with the fourth transmission line, the upper substrate being rotatable relative to the lower substrate to effect polarization adjusting for the radiating element to facilitate avoidance of interference or passive intermodulation (PIM). Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 15/24 - Polarising devicesPolarisation filters
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, by a double trombone shifter device, signals relating to one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements of an antenna system, performing, by the double trombone shifter device, polarization rotation of the signals to derive output signals having polarizations that are rotated in a manner that results in a virtual physical rotation of the one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements, and providing, by the double trombone shifter device, the output signals to enable avoidance of interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
• H01Q 3/32 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by mechanical means
• H01Q 21/26 - Turnstile or like antennas comprising arrangements of three or more elongated elements disposed radially and symmetrically in a horizontal plane about a common centre
• H01Q 21/08 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart the units being spaced along, or adjacent to, a rectilinear path
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a polarization shifter including a lower substrate having disposed thereon first and second transmission lines for coupling to a feed network, an upper substrate having disposed thereon third and fourth transmission lines for respective communicative coupling to orthogonally-polarized elements of a radiating element, and a dielectric layer residing between the lower substrate and the upper substrate, the upper substrate being configured to mechanically couple to the radiating element, the dielectric layer coupling the first transmission line with the third transmission line and coupling the second transmission line with the fourth transmission line, the upper substrate being rotatable relative to the lower substrate to effect polarization adjusting for the radiating element to facilitate avoidance of interference or passive intermodulation (PIM). Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 3/32 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by mechanical means
• H01Q 15/24 - Polarising devicesPolarisation filters

Abstract

A method that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining, by a system comprising a processor, interference information associated with one or more physical resource blocks (PRBs) from each base station of a plurality of base stations. Further, the method can include determining, by the system, from the interference information a strategy for improving a PRB utilization of a first base station of the plurality of base stations. In addition, the method can include conveying, by the system, the strategy to at least one base station of the plurality of base stations. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networksFacilities therefor
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/7097 - Interference-related aspects
• H04B 17/309 - Measuring or estimating channel quality parameters
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H04L 1/24 - Testing correct operation
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04L 41/0823 - Configuration setting characterised by the purposes of a change of settings, e.g. optimising configuration for enhancing reliability
• H04L 43/0829 - Packet loss
• H04L 43/16 - Threshold monitoring
• H04L 43/50 - Testing arrangements
• H04L 45/00 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks
• H04W 16/32 - Hierarchical cell structures
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 24/06 - Testing using simulated traffic
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04W 36/08 - Reselecting an access point
• H04W 36/20 - Performing reselection for specific purposes for optimising the interference level
• H04W 40/12 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 72/044 - Wireless resource allocation based on the type of the allocated resource
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04W 72/29 - Control channels or signalling for resource management between an access point and the access point controlling device
• H04W 72/51 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on terminal or device properties
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality
• H04B 10/25 - Arrangements specific to fibre transmission
• H04J 13/00 - Code division multiplex systems
• H04L 41/12 - Discovery or management of network topologies
• H04L 43/0852 - Delays
• H04L 45/28 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks using route fault recovery
• H04L 69/323 - Intralayer communication protocols among peer entities or protocol data unit [PDU] definitions in the physical layer [OSI layer 1]
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 40/02 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing
• H04W 88/08 - Access point devices
• H04W 92/20 - Interfaces between hierarchically similar devices between access points

Goods & Services

Research and development in the field of communications networks Licensing of intellectual property

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, a method of identifying, by a system comprising a processor, network communication degradation in one or more layers of a multi-layered communication protocol above a physical layer, wherein the network communication degradation is associated with communications taking place through a network, in part over a radio frequency link, between a plurality of communication devices, obtaining, by the system, data from a layer below the one or more layers of the multi-layered communication protocol identified as having the network communication degradation, determining, by the system, one or more geographic regions of the network associated with the network communication degradation from the data, and mitigating, by the system, effects of the network communication degradation in the one or more geographic regions of the network. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04W 88/08 - Access point devices
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04L 43/16 - Threshold monitoring
• H04W 24/06 - Testing using simulated traffic
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04B 1/7097 - Interference-related aspects
• H04L 41/0823 - Configuration setting characterised by the purposes of a change of settings, e.g. optimising configuration for enhancing reliability
• H04L 43/0829 - Packet loss
• H04L 43/50 - Testing arrangements
• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H04L 1/24 - Testing correct operation
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 72/29 - Control channels or signalling for resource management between an access point and the access point controlling device
• H04W 72/51 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on terminal or device properties
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality
• H04B 17/309 - Measuring or estimating channel quality parameters
• H04W 16/32 - Hierarchical cell structures
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 72/044 - Wireless resource allocation based on the type of the allocated resource
• H04W 36/08 - Reselecting an access point
• H04W 36/20 - Performing reselection for specific purposes for optimising the interference level
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04L 45/00 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks
• H04W 40/12 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality
• H04W 92/20 - Interfaces between hierarchically similar devices between access points
• H04J 13/00 - Code division multiplex systems
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04B 10/25 - Arrangements specific to fibre transmission
• H04L 69/323 - Intralayer communication protocols among peer entities or protocol data unit [PDU] definitions in the physical layer [OSI layer 1]
• H04L 41/12 - Discovery or management of network topologies
• H04L 43/0852 - Delays
• H04L 45/28 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks using route fault recovery
• H04W 40/02 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, by a double trombone shifter device, signals relating to one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements of an antenna system, performing, by the double trombone shifter device, polarization rotation of the signals to derive output signals having polarizations that are rotated in a manner that results in a virtual physical rotation of the one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements, and providing, by the double trombone shifter device, the output signals to enable avoidance of interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 3/26 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H01Q 21/26 - Turnstile or like antennas comprising arrangements of three or more elongated elements disposed radially and symmetrically in a horizontal plane about a common centre
• H01P 1/18 - Phase-shifters
• H01Q 21/08 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart the units being spaced along, or adjacent to, a rectilinear path
• H01Q 3/32 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by mechanical means

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding interference originating from one or more interference sources, and electronically rotating polarizations of signals relating to crossed-dipole radiating elements of an antenna system, the antenna system operating in multiple frequency bands, the electronically rotating being performed for a select number of frequency bands of the multiple frequency bands and facilitating mitigation of the interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H01Q 21/26 - Turnstile or like antennas comprising arrangements of three or more elongated elements disposed radially and symmetrically in a horizontal plane about a common centre

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, by a radio frequency (RF) mechanical device, signals relating to one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements of an antenna system, performing, by the RF mechanical device, polarization rotation of the signals to derive output signals having polarizations that are rotated in a manner that mimics physical rotation of the one or more crossed-dipole radiating elements, and providing, by the RF mechanical device, the output signals to enable avoidance of interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 21/26 - Turnstile or like antennas comprising arrangements of three or more elongated elements disposed radially and symmetrically in a horizontal plane about a common centre
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H04B 1/12 - Neutralising, balancing, or compensation arrangements
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting, by a monitoring system associated with a communication system, signals received at an array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements of an antenna, causing, via a motorized drive assembly, the array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements to sequentially rotate to a plurality of positions, obtaining, by a control system from the monitoring system and for each of the plurality of positions, data relating to signals from the array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements, based on the data, determining, by the control system, an optimal position of the plurality of positions for the array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements at which an impact of passive intermodulation (PIM) on the communications system is minimized, and controlling, by the control system, the motorized drive assembly to cause the array of orthogonally-polarized radiating elements to occupy the optimal position. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 3/04 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical movement of antenna or antenna system as a whole for varying one co-ordinate of the orientation
• H01Q 15/24 - Polarising devicesPolarisation filters
• H01Q 3/06 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical movement of antenna or antenna system as a whole for varying one co-ordinate of the orientation over a restricted angle
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04L 1/20 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received using signal-quality detector
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a polarization shifter including a lower substrate having disposed thereon first and second transmission lines for coupling to a feed network, an upper substrate having disposed thereon third and fourth transmission lines for respective communicative coupling to orthogonally-polarized elements of a radiating element, and a dielectric layer residing between the lower substrate and the upper substrate, the upper substrate being configured to mechanically couple to the radiating element, the dielectric layer coupling the first transmission line with the third transmission line and coupling the second transmission line with the fourth transmission line, the upper substrate being rotatable relative to the lower substrate to effect polarization adjusting for the radiating element to facilitate avoidance of interference or passive intermodulation (PIM). Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 3/32 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by mechanical means
• H01Q 15/24 - Polarising devicesPolarisation filters

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a motorized drive assembly that includes a motor and a drive assembly, where the drive assembly has an axle configured to be disposed through a rotatable substrate of a polarization shifter for a dual-polarized radiating element, the axle being further configured to fasten, at a first end of the axle, to a support structure of the polarization shifter, wherein, when the motorized drive assembly is assembled to the polarization shifter, the motor is controllable to impart rotational forces, via movement of the axle, to the polarization shifter to effect polarization adjusting for the dual-polarized radiating element. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 3/02 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical movement of antenna or antenna system as a whole
• H01Q 3/26 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture
• H01Q 3/12 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical relative movement between primary active elements and secondary devices of antennas or antenna systems
• H01Q 5/392 - Combination of fed elements with parasitic elements the parasitic elements having dual-band or multi-band characteristics
• H01Q 25/00 - Antennas or antenna systems providing at least two radiating patterns

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, receiving, via an antenna, a signal generated by a communication device, detecting an interference in the signal, the interference generated by one or more transmitters unassociated with the communication device, and the interference determined from signal characteristics associated with a signaling protocol used by the one or more transmitters, and performing signal conditioning on the signal to reduce the interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 52/22 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters taking into account previous information or commands
• H04W 52/42 - TPC being performed in particular situations in systems with time, space, frequency or polarisation diversity
• H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength
• H04W 28/04 - Error control

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding passive intermodulation (PIM) detected in a received communication signal, and performing polarization adjusting for a communications system such that an impact of the PIM on the communications system is minimized. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/46 - Transmit/receive switching by voice-frequency signalsTransmit/receive switching by pilot signals

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding passive intermodulation (PIM) detected in a received communication signal, and performing polarization adjusting for a communications system such that an impact of the PIM on the communications system is minimized. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
• H01Q 1/52 - Means for reducing coupling between antennas Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure
• H01Q 3/36 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means with variable phase-shifters
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/12 - Neutralising, balancing, or compensation arrangements
• H04B 5/72 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems specially adapted for specific purposes for local intradevice communication
• H04B 7/00 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field
• H04B 7/0413 - MIMO systems
• H04B 7/08 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity
• H04B 7/155 - Ground-based stations
• H04B 17/18 - Monitoring during normal operation
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 17/382 - MonitoringTesting of propagation channels for resource allocation, admission control or handover
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04B 17/10 - MonitoringTesting of transmitters

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding interference detected in a received communication signal, and performing phase adjusting for one or more radiating elements of an antenna system such that an impact of the interference on the antenna system is minimized. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
• H01Q 1/52 - Means for reducing coupling between antennas Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure
• H01Q 3/36 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means with variable phase-shifters
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/12 - Neutralising, balancing, or compensation arrangements
• H04B 7/00 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field
• H04B 7/0413 - MIMO systems
• H04B 7/08 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity
• H04B 7/155 - Ground-based stations
• H04B 17/18 - Monitoring during normal operation
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 17/382 - MonitoringTesting of propagation channels for resource allocation, admission control or handover
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04B 17/10 - MonitoringTesting of transmitters

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding passive intermodulation (PIM) detected in a received communication signal, and performing polarization adjusting for a communications system such that an impact of the PIM on the communications system is minimized. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/46 - Transmit/receive switching by voice-frequency signalsTransmit/receive switching by pilot signals

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding interference detected in a received communication signal, and performing phase adjusting for one or more radiating elements of an antenna system such that an impact of the interference on the antenna system is minimized. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 3/26 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, via an antenna, a communication signal generated by a communication device, and detecting interference in the communication signal, wherein the interference is generated by one or more interference sources, wherein the interference is detected by monitoring a near field region of the antenna, an intermediate field region of the antenna, a far field region of the antenna, or any combinations thereof, wherein the monitoring excludes monitoring only the far field region of the antenna. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference
• H01Q 3/00 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system
• H01Q 1/52 - Means for reducing coupling between antennas Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, identifying one or more radiating elements of an antenna system that are to be adjusted based on interference determined to affect an operation of the antenna system, and altering one or more properties of the one or more radiating elements to effect polarization adjusting such that an impact of the interference on the antenna system is minimized. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H04B 7/204 - Multiple access

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, performing, by an adjusting mechanism associated with a communications system, polarization adjusting for an uplink of the communications system, and performing, by the adjusting mechanism, polarization adjusting for a downlink of the communications system, wherein a first polarization of the uplink and a second polarization of the downlink are different. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/46 - Transmit/receive switching by voice-frequency signalsTransmit/receive switching by pilot signals

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, via an antenna, a communication signal generated by a communication device, and detecting interference in the communication signal, wherein the interference is generated by one or more interference sources, wherein the interference is detected by monitoring a near field region of the antenna, an intermediate field region of the antenna, a far field region of the antenna, or any combinations thereof, wherein the monitoring excludes monitoring only the far field region of the antenna. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 1/52 - Means for reducing coupling between antennas Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure
• H01Q 3/00 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding interference detected in a received communication signal, and performing polarization adjusting by rotating one or more radiating elements of an antenna system such that an impact of the interference on the antenna system is minimized. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 3/24 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the orientation by switching energy from one active radiating element to another, e.g. for beam switching
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding interference detected in a received communication signal, and performing polarization adjusting for one or more orthogonally-polarized element pairs of an antenna system such that an impact of the interference on the antenna system is minimized. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding interference detected in a received communication signal, and performing polarization adjusting by rotating one or more radiating elements of an antenna system such that an impact of the interference on the antenna system is minimized. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
• H04B 7/0413 - MIMO systems
• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity
• H04B 7/155 - Ground-based stations
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H01Q 1/52 - Means for reducing coupling between antennas Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure
• H04B 7/00 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field
• H04B 17/382 - MonitoringTesting of propagation channels for resource allocation, admission control or handover
• H01Q 3/36 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means with variable phase-shifters
• H04B 7/08 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H04B 1/12 - Neutralising, balancing, or compensation arrangements
• H04B 17/18 - Monitoring during normal operation
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04B 17/10 - MonitoringTesting of transmitters

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, performing, by an adjusting mechanism associated with a communications system, polarization adjusting for an uplink of the communications system, and performing, by the adjusting mechanism, polarization adjusting for a downlink of the communications system, wherein a first polarization of the uplink and a second polarization of the downlink are different. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/155 - Ground-based stations
• H04B 7/0413 - MIMO systems
• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, identifying one or more radiating elements of an antenna system that are to be adjusted based on interference determined to affect an operation of the antenna system, and altering one or more properties of the one or more radiating elements to effect polarization adjusting such that an impact of the interference on the antenna system is minimized. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, via an antenna, a communication signal generated by a communication device, and detecting interference in the communication signal, wherein the interference is generated by one or more interference sources, wherein the interference is detected by monitoring a near field region of the antenna, an intermediate field region of the antenna, a far field region of the antenna, or any combinations thereof, wherein the monitoring excludes monitoring only the far field region of the antenna. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H01Q 1/52 - Means for reducing coupling between antennas Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure
• H01Q 3/04 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical movement of antenna or antenna system as a whole for varying one co-ordinate of the orientation
• H01Q 3/36 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means with variable phase-shifters
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H04B 1/12 - Neutralising, balancing, or compensation arrangements
• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
• H04B 5/72 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems specially adapted for specific purposes for local intradevice communication
• H04B 7/00 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field
• H04B 7/0413 - MIMO systems
• H04B 7/08 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity
• H04B 7/155 - Ground-based stations
• H04B 17/18 - Monitoring during normal operation
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 17/382 - MonitoringTesting of propagation channels for resource allocation, admission control or handover
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04B 17/10 - MonitoringTesting of transmitters

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding interference detected in a received communication signal, and performing polarization adjusting for one or more orthogonally-polarized element pairs of an antenna system such that an impact of the interference on the antenna system is minimized. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
• H04B 7/0413 - MIMO systems
• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity
• H04B 7/155 - Ground-based stations
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H01Q 1/52 - Means for reducing coupling between antennas Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure
• H04B 7/00 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field
• H04B 17/382 - MonitoringTesting of propagation channels for resource allocation, admission control or handover
• H01Q 3/36 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means with variable phase-shifters
• H04B 7/08 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H04B 1/12 - Neutralising, balancing, or compensation arrangements
• H04B 17/18 - Monitoring during normal operation
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04B 17/10 - MonitoringTesting of transmitters

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding interference detected in a received communication signal, and performing polarization adjusting by rotating one or more radiating elements of an antenna system such that an impact of the interference on the antenna system is minimized. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H01Q 3/24 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the orientation by switching energy from one active radiating element to another, e.g. for beam switching

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, performing, by an adjusting mechanism associated with a communications system, polarization adjusting for an uplink of the communications system, and performing, by the adjusting mechanism, polarization adjusting for a downlink of the communications system, wherein a first polarization of the uplink and a second polarization of the downlink are different. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/46 - Transmit/receive switching by voice-frequency signalsTransmit/receive switching by pilot signals

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding interference detected in a received communication signal, and performing polarization adjusting for one or more orthogonally-polarized element pairs of an antenna system such that an impact of the interference on the antenna system is minimized. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04B 7/10 - Polarisation diversityDirectional diversity

Abstract

A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may perform, for example, a method for receiving interference information from each of the plurality of communication devices detecting interference information in a plurality of segments of a radio frequency spectrum, correlating the interference information of the plurality of communication devices to generate correlated information, and identifying a plurality of interferers according to the correlated information. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/709 - Correlator structure
• H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
• H04B 1/7103 - Interference-related aspects the interference being multiple access interference
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference
• H04B 17/00 - MonitoringTesting
• H04B 17/21 - MonitoringTesting of receivers for calibrationMonitoringTesting of receivers for correcting measurements
• H04B 17/26 - MonitoringTesting of receivers using historical data, averaging values or statistics
• H04B 17/327 - Received signal code power [RSCP]
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 17/373 - Predicting channel quality parameters
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04L 41/069 - Management of faults, events, alarms or notifications using logs of notificationsPost-processing of notifications
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
• H04W 16/14 - Spectrum sharing arrangements
• H04W 16/28 - Cell structures using beam steering
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04W 40/16 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality based on interference
• H04W 52/04 - Transmission power control [TPC]
• H04W 52/14 - Separate analysis of uplink or downlink
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
• H04W 72/0446 - Resources in time domain, e.g. slots or frames
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04W 72/52 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on load
• H04W 72/54 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality
• H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, receiving, via an antenna, a signal generated by a communication device, detecting passive intermodulation interference in the signal, the interference generated by one or more transmitters unassociated with the communication device, and the interference determined from signal characteristics associated with a signaling protocol used by the one or more transmitters. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 17/00 - MonitoringTesting
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
• H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H04B 1/711 - Interference-related aspects the interference being multi-path interference
• H04B 1/715 - Interference-related aspects
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 25/08 - Modifications for reducing interferenceModifications for reducing effects due to line faults
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04B 17/18 - Monitoring during normal operation
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength
• H04B 1/7087 - Carrier synchronisation aspects

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, obtaining uplink information associated with a plurality of communication devices transmitting wireless signals on a plurality of uplink paths, performing, based on the uplink information, a plurality of measurements of the plurality of uplink paths, identifying a measurement from the plurality of measurements that is below a threshold, and initiating a corrective action to improve a measurement of an affected uplink path of the plurality of uplink paths based on the identifying. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 24/00 - Supervisory, monitoring or testing arrangements
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04L 43/16 - Threshold monitoring
• H04W 24/06 - Testing using simulated traffic
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04B 1/7097 - Interference-related aspects
• H04L 41/0823 - Configuration setting characterised by the purposes of a change of settings, e.g. optimising configuration for enhancing reliability
• H04L 43/0829 - Packet loss
• H04L 43/50 - Testing arrangements
• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H04L 1/24 - Testing correct operation
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 72/29 - Control channels or signalling for resource management between an access point and the access point controlling device
• H04W 72/51 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on terminal or device properties
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality
• H04B 17/309 - Measuring or estimating channel quality parameters
• H04W 16/32 - Hierarchical cell structures
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 72/044 - Wireless resource allocation based on the type of the allocated resource
• H04W 36/08 - Reselecting an access point
• H04W 36/20 - Performing reselection for specific purposes for optimising the interference level
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04L 45/00 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks
• H04W 40/12 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality
• H04W 88/08 - Access point devices
• H04W 92/20 - Interfaces between hierarchically similar devices between access points
• H04J 13/00 - Code division multiplex systems
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04B 10/25 - Arrangements specific to fibre transmission
• H04L 69/323 - Intralayer communication protocols among peer entities or protocol data unit [PDU] definitions in the physical layer [OSI layer 1]
• H04L 41/12 - Discovery or management of network topologies
• H04L 43/0852 - Delays
• H04L 45/28 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks using route fault recovery
• H04W 40/02 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing

Abstract

A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may perform, for example, a method that determines at least one threshold for detecting signal interference in a first plurality of segments occurring in a first radio frequency spectrum of a first wireless communication system, detecting a pattern of recurrence over time of signal interference in a segment of the first plurality of resource blocks according to the at least one threshold, and performing one or more mitigation steps to mitigate the signal interference without filtering the signal interference where the one or more mitigation steps include at least one of transmitting signals out of phase from the signal interference, adjusting transmit power, increasing power in a resource block of a long term evolution communication session, performing beam steering, or changing time parameters for the resource block without changing to a new resource block. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04B 17/327 - Received signal code power [RSCP]
• H04W 52/14 - Separate analysis of uplink or downlink
• H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
• H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
• H04B 17/26 - MonitoringTesting of receivers using historical data, averaging values or statistics
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04W 72/52 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on load
• H04W 72/54 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria
• H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality
• H04B 1/709 - Correlator structure
• H04B 1/7103 - Interference-related aspects the interference being multiple access interference
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 72/0446 - Resources in time domain, e.g. slots or frames
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04L 41/069 - Management of faults, events, alarms or notifications using logs of notificationsPost-processing of notifications
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 40/16 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality based on interference
• H04W 16/28 - Cell structures using beam steering
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04B 17/21 - MonitoringTesting of receivers for calibrationMonitoringTesting of receivers for correcting measurements
• H04B 17/373 - Predicting channel quality parameters
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference
• H04B 17/00 - MonitoringTesting
• H04W 52/04 - Transmission power control [TPC]
• H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
• H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems

Abstract

A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may perform, for example, a method for receiving interference information, identifying a plurality of interferers, approximating a location of the plurality of interferers, and adjusting an antenna pattern of an antenna. The method can include determining traffic loads and adjusting the antenna pattern according to the traffic loads. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/08 - Wireless resource allocation based on quality criteria
• H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
• H04W 72/12 - Wireless traffic scheduling
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04B 17/327 - Received signal code power [RSCP]
• H04W 52/14 - Separate analysis of uplink or downlink
• H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
• H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
• H04B 17/26 - MonitoringTesting of receivers using historical data, averaging values or statistics
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/709 - Correlator structure
• H04B 1/7103 - Interference-related aspects the interference being multiple access interference
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 72/0446 - Resources in time domain, e.g. slots or frames
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04L 41/069 - Management of faults, events, alarms or notifications using logs of notificationsPost-processing of notifications
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 40/16 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality based on interference
• H04W 16/28 - Cell structures using beam steering
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04B 17/21 - MonitoringTesting of receivers for calibrationMonitoringTesting of receivers for correcting measurements
• H04B 17/373 - Predicting channel quality parameters
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference
• H04B 17/00 - MonitoringTesting
• H04W 52/04 - Transmission power control [TPC]
• H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
• H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, obtaining uplink information associated with a downlink path, wherein the uplink information includes operational parameters used by a plurality of communication devices for transmitting wireless signals on a plurality of uplink paths; performing, based on the uplink information, a plurality of measurements of the plurality of uplink paths; identifying a measurement from the plurality of measurements that is below a threshold, thereby indicating an affected uplink path of the plurality of uplink paths; initiating a first filtering of the affected uplink path, wherein the initiating is based on the identifying and wherein the first filtering is based upon one or more first filtering parameters; and receiving instructions comprising one or more updated filtering parameters, wherein the instructions are received by the system at a port of the system. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04L 43/16 - Threshold monitoring
• H04W 24/06 - Testing using simulated traffic
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04B 1/7097 - Interference-related aspects
• H04L 41/0823 - Configuration setting characterised by the purposes of a change of settings, e.g. optimising configuration for enhancing reliability
• H04L 43/0829 - Packet loss
• H04L 43/50 - Testing arrangements
• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H04L 1/24 - Testing correct operation
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04B 17/309 - Measuring or estimating channel quality parameters
• H04W 16/32 - Hierarchical cell structures
• H04W 72/08 - Wireless resource allocation based on quality criteria
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
• H04W 36/08 - Reselecting an access point
• H04W 72/044 - Wireless resource allocation based on the type of the allocated resource
• H04W 36/20 - Performing reselection for specific purposes for optimising the interference level
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04L 45/00 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks
• H04W 40/12 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality
• H04W 88/08 - Access point devices
• H04W 92/20 - Interfaces between hierarchically similar devices between access points
• H04J 13/00 - Code division multiplex systems
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04B 10/25 - Arrangements specific to fibre transmission
• H04L 69/323 - Intralayer communication protocols among peer entities or protocol data unit [PDU] definitions in the physical layer [OSI layer 1]
• H04W 72/12 - Wireless traffic scheduling
• H04L 41/12 - Discovery or management of network topologies
• H04L 43/0852 - Delays
• H04L 45/28 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks using route fault recovery
• H04W 40/02 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, receiving, via an antenna, a signal generated by a communication device, detecting an interference in the signal, the interference generated by one or more transmitters unassociated with the communication device, and the interference determined from signal characteristics associated with a signaling protocol used by the one or more transmitters, and performing signal conditioning on the signal to reduce the interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 52/22 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters taking into account previous information or commands
• H04W 52/42 - TPC being performed in particular situations in systems with time, space, frequency or polarisation diversity
• H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength
• H04W 28/04 - Error control

Abstract

A method that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining, by a system comprising a processor, interference information associated with one or more physical resource blocks (PRBs) from each base station of a plurality of base stations. Further, the method can include determining, by the system, from the interference information a strategy for improving a PRB utilization of a first base station of the plurality of base stations. In addition, the method can include conveying, by the system, the strategy to at least one base station of the plurality of base stations. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networksFacilities therefor
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04L 43/16 - Threshold monitoring
• H04W 24/06 - Testing using simulated traffic
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04B 1/7097 - Interference-related aspects
• H04L 41/0823 - Configuration setting characterised by the purposes of a change of settings, e.g. optimising configuration for enhancing reliability
• H04L 43/0829 - Packet loss
• H04L 43/50 - Testing arrangements
• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H04L 1/24 - Testing correct operation
• H04B 17/309 - Measuring or estimating channel quality parameters
• H04W 16/32 - Hierarchical cell structures
• H04W 72/08 - Wireless resource allocation based on quality criteria
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
• H04W 36/08 - Reselecting an access point
• H04W 36/20 - Performing reselection for specific purposes for optimising the interference level
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04L 45/00 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks
• H04W 40/12 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality
• H04W 88/08 - Access point devices
• H04W 92/20 - Interfaces between hierarchically similar devices between access points
• H04J 13/00 - Code division multiplex systems
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04B 10/25 - Arrangements specific to fibre transmission
• H04L 69/323 - Intralayer communication protocols among peer entities or protocol data unit [PDU] definitions in the physical layer [OSI layer 1]
• H04W 72/12 - Wireless traffic scheduling
• H04L 41/12 - Discovery or management of network topologies
• H04L 43/0852 - Delays
• H04L 45/28 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks using route fault recovery
• H04W 40/02 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing

Abstract

A system includes a method for detecting a signal interference in a communication signal of a wireless communication system. An identified source of the signal interference is determined according to an interference profile of a plurality of interference profiles associated with an interference profile library having information that approximates characteristics of the signal interference. The signal interference of the communication signal is mitigated according to an interference parameter associated with the identified source by filtering the communication signal according to the interference parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/08 - Wireless resource allocation based on quality criteria
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04B 17/327 - Received signal code power [RSCP]
• H04W 52/14 - Separate analysis of uplink or downlink
• H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
• H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 40/16 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality based on interference
• H04W 16/28 - Cell structures using beam steering
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference
• H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
• H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
• H04W 72/12 - Wireless traffic scheduling
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04B 17/26 - MonitoringTesting of receivers using historical data, averaging values or statistics
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/709 - Correlator structure
• H04B 1/7103 - Interference-related aspects the interference being multiple access interference
• H04W 72/0446 - Resources in time domain, e.g. slots or frames
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04L 41/069 - Management of faults, events, alarms or notifications using logs of notificationsPost-processing of notifications
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04B 17/21 - MonitoringTesting of receivers for calibrationMonitoringTesting of receivers for correcting measurements
• H04B 17/373 - Predicting channel quality parameters
• H04B 17/00 - MonitoringTesting
• H04W 52/04 - Transmission power control [TPC]
• H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, monitoring performance parameters in a communications network, identifying a degradation in performance of one or more nodes of the communications network according the monitored performance parameters, and initiating corrective action to mitigate the degradation in performance of the one or more nodes of the communications network. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 72/08 - Wireless resource allocation based on quality criteria
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04W 88/08 - Access point devices

Goods & Services

Antennas; antennas for wireless communications apparatus; and antenna filters.

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, receiving an uplink signal generated by a communication device; generating an estimation of one or more downlink signals generated by one or more transmitters; detecting a passive intermodulation interference in the uplink signal, wherein the passive intermodulation interference is caused by the one or more transmitters, wherein the passive intermodulation interference is detected by the circuit based on a comparison of characteristics of the uplink signal with the estimation of the one or more downlink signals generated by the one or more transmitters, and wherein the one or more transmitters are unassociated with the communication device generating the uplink signal; and performing signal conditioning on the uplink signal to reduce the passive intermodulation interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04L 27/00 - Modulated-carrier systems

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, a method of identifying, by a system comprising a processor, network communication degradation in one or more layers of a multi-layered communication protocol above a physical layer, wherein the network communication degradation is associated with communications taking place through a network, in part over a radio frequency link, between a plurality of communication devices, obtaining, by the system, data from a layer below the one or more layers of the multi-layered communication protocol identified as having the network communication degradation, determining, by the system, one or more geographic regions of the network associated with the network communication degradation from the data, and mitigating, by the system, effects of the network communication degradation in the one or more geographic regions of the network. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/08 - Wireless resource allocation based on quality criteria
• H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04L 43/16 - Threshold monitoring
• H04W 24/06 - Testing using simulated traffic
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04B 1/7097 - Interference-related aspects
• H04L 41/0823 - Configuration setting characterised by the purposes of a change of settings, e.g. optimising configuration for enhancing reliability
• H04L 43/0829 - Packet loss
• H04L 43/50 - Testing arrangements
• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H04L 1/24 - Testing correct operation
• H04B 17/309 - Measuring or estimating channel quality parameters
• H04W 16/32 - Hierarchical cell structures
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 36/08 - Reselecting an access point
• H04W 36/20 - Performing reselection for specific purposes for optimising the interference level
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04L 45/00 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks
• H04W 40/12 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality
• H04W 88/08 - Access point devices
• H04W 92/20 - Interfaces between hierarchically similar devices between access points
• H04J 13/00 - Code division multiplex systems
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04B 10/25 - Arrangements specific to fibre transmission
• H04L 69/323 - Intralayer communication protocols among peer entities or protocol data unit [PDU] definitions in the physical layer [OSI layer 1]
• H04W 72/12 - Wireless traffic scheduling
• H04L 41/12 - Discovery or management of network topologies
• H04L 43/0852 - Delays
• H04L 45/28 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks using route fault recovery
• H04W 40/02 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing

Abstract

A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method for measuring a power level in at least a portion of a plurality of resource blocks occurring in a radio frequency spectrum, wherein the measuring occurs for a plurality of time cycles to generate a plurality of power level measurements, calculating a baseline power level according to at least a portion of the plurality of power levels, determining a threshold from the baseline power level, and monitoring at least a portion of the plurality of resource blocks for signal interference according to the threshold. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/08 - Wireless resource allocation based on quality criteria
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/709 - Correlator structure
• H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
• H04B 1/7103 - Interference-related aspects the interference being multiple access interference
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference
• H04B 17/00 - MonitoringTesting
• H04B 17/21 - MonitoringTesting of receivers for calibrationMonitoringTesting of receivers for correcting measurements
• H04B 17/26 - MonitoringTesting of receivers using historical data, averaging values or statistics
• H04B 17/327 - Received signal code power [RSCP]
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 17/373 - Predicting channel quality parameters
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04L 41/069 - Management of faults, events, alarms or notifications using logs of notificationsPost-processing of notifications
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
• H04W 16/28 - Cell structures using beam steering
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04W 40/16 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality based on interference
• H04W 52/04 - Transmission power control [TPC]
• H04W 52/14 - Separate analysis of uplink or downlink
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
• H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
• H04W 72/12 - Wireless traffic scheduling
• H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile
• H04W 72/0446 - Resources in time domain, e.g. slots or frames
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems

Abstract

A system that incorporates aspects of the subject disclosure may perform operations including, for example, receiving, via an antenna, a signal generated by a communication device, detecting passive intermodulation interference in the signal, the interference generated by one or more transmitters unassociated with the communication device, and the interference determined from signal characteristics associated with a signaling protocol used by the one or more transmitters. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 17/00 - MonitoringTesting
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04W 72/08 - Wireless resource allocation based on quality criteria
• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
• H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H04B 1/711 - Interference-related aspects the interference being multi-path interference
• H04B 1/715 - Interference-related aspects
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
• H04L 25/08 - Modifications for reducing interferenceModifications for reducing effects due to line faults
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04B 17/18 - Monitoring during normal operation
• H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength
• H04B 1/7087 - Carrier synchronisation aspects

Abstract

A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a process that includes adjusting a filter in electrical communication between an input terminal and a demodulator. The filter is applied to an information bearing signal, e.g., to mitigate interference, received at the input terminal, resulting in a filtered signal. An error signal is received, indicative of errors detected within information obtained by demodulation of a modulated carrier of the filtered signal. A modified filter state is determined in response to the error signal and the filter is adjusted according to the modified filter state, e.g., to improve mitigation of the interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04W 72/08 - Wireless resource allocation based on quality criteria
• H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
• H04W 72/12 - Wireless traffic scheduling
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04B 17/327 - Received signal code power [RSCP]
• H04W 52/14 - Separate analysis of uplink or downlink
• H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
• H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
• H04B 17/26 - MonitoringTesting of receivers using historical data, averaging values or statistics
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 1/709 - Correlator structure
• H04B 1/7103 - Interference-related aspects the interference being multiple access interference
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04L 12/24 - Arrangements for maintenance or administration
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 40/16 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality based on interference
• H04W 16/28 - Cell structures using beam steering
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04B 17/21 - MonitoringTesting of receivers for calibrationMonitoringTesting of receivers for correcting measurements
• H04B 17/373 - Predicting channel quality parameters
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference
• H04B 17/00 - MonitoringTesting
• H04W 52/04 - Transmission power control [TPC]
• H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
• H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems

Abstract

A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device comprising a memory to store instructions and a processor coupled to the memory, wherein responsive to executing the instructions, the processor performs operations. The operations comprise receiving signals over a spectrum of frequencies, providing location data of the device to a base station, receiving a request from a base station to perform a spectral analysis of the signals, detecting an interference among the signals, and providing, in response to the request, data to the base station regarding a source of the interference, wherein the data comprises a location of the source relative to the device, spectral data for identifying the source, and a time a frequency of occurrence of the interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 28/04 - Error control
• H04W 72/08 - Wireless resource allocation based on quality criteria
• H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
• H04W 72/12 - Wireless traffic scheduling
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04B 17/327 - Received signal code power [RSCP]
• H04W 52/14 - Separate analysis of uplink or downlink
• H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
• H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
• H04B 17/26 - MonitoringTesting of receivers using historical data, averaging values or statistics
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/709 - Correlator structure
• H04B 1/7103 - Interference-related aspects the interference being multiple access interference
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
• H04L 41/069 - Management of faults, events, alarms or notifications using logs of notificationsPost-processing of notifications
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
• H04W 40/16 - Communication route or path selection, e.g. power-based or shortest path routing based on transmission quality or channel quality based on interference
• H04W 16/28 - Cell structures using beam steering
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
• H04B 17/21 - MonitoringTesting of receivers for calibrationMonitoringTesting of receivers for correcting measurements
• H04B 17/373 - Predicting channel quality parameters
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference
• H04B 17/00 - MonitoringTesting
• H04W 52/04 - Transmission power control [TPC]
• H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
• H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile
• H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems