A method is disclosed for managing the resources of a communication network connecting one or more user devices connected to a gateway connected to at least one service provider. The method comprises providing a central management module cooperating with the gateway, which stores first priority values associated types of the user devices and, for each of the user devices, identifies one or more services provided by the device and stores a respective second priority value for each service. For each service, it calculates a CoS value based on the first priority values or the second priority values. The method further comprises providing a client management module to be installed in each user device, which operates the user device to provide measurement data of a perceived QoE associated with each service. The central management module then manages the resources by processing the measurement data and the CoS values.
H04L 41/045 - Architectures ou dispositions de gestion de réseau comprenant des architectures de gestion de type client/serveur
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p.ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
H04L 41/046 - Architectures ou dispositions de gestion de réseau comprenant des agents de gestion de réseau ou des agents mobiles à cet effet
H04L 41/5067 - Mesures de la qualité du service [QoS] centrées sur le client
ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITÀ DI BOLOGNA (Italie)
Inventeur(s)
Albanese, Andrea
Barchi, Francesco
Brunelli, Davide
Elia, Nicola
Gotta, Danilo
Abrégé
Method for controlling a shipment, comprising: arranging a box (10), including: a main body (20), having an inner space (30); a visual detection tool (110) mounted to said main body (20) and configured to capture images portraying one or more objects contained in said inner space (30). The method further comprises performing at least one of a first control operation and a second control operation. The first control operation comprises: while the main body (20) is at least partly open and before shipping of the box (10) is started, capturing first images by said visual detection tool (110); making a first comparison between said first images and first reference data, the first reference data being representative of features expected for the one or more objects (X) contained in the inner space (30); generating a first notification signal (NS1) based on said first comparison. The second control operation comprises: during shipment of the box (10), capturing second images by said visual detection tool (110); making a second comparison between said second images and second reference data, the second reference data being representative of safe conditions of the one or more objects (X) contained in the inner space (30); generating a second notification signal based (NS2) on said second comparison. Also discloses is a system (1) for controlling a shipment.
ACACa) - f2)a)b)c11 )b)c22 )d)e)f11 )f22 )) if a second test reply message is received from the second edge computing node in response to the second test request message, determining (360) that a second connectivity failure has affected the connection to the first edge computing node due to service deliverabilty being passed from the first edge computing node to the second edge computing node, and providing (360) an indication of the second connectivity failure.
H04W 24/06 - Réalisation de tests en trafic simulé
H04L 43/0811 - Surveillance ou test en fonction de métriques spécifiques, p.ex. la qualité du service [QoS], la consommation d’énergie ou les paramètres environnementaux en vérifiant la disponibilité en vérifiant la connectivité
H04L 43/10 - Surveillance active, p.ex. battement de cœur, utilitaire Ping ou trace-route
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ESTABLISHING A CONNECTION IN A PACKET-SWITCHED COMMUNICATION NETWORK
It is disclosed a method for establishing a connection between a first node and a second node of a packet-switched communication network, such as by means of a three-way handshake procedure. The first node transmits to the second node a first connection establishing packet; the second node, transmits to the first node a second connection establishing packet in response to reception of the first connection establishing packet; and the first node transmits to the second node a third connection establishing packet in response to reception of the second connection establishing packet, after a predefined wait time TW has lapsed since reception of the second connection establishing packet. The predefined wait time TW, randomly selected by the first node, prevents non authorized parties who might eavesdrop the connection establishing packets—typically non encrypted—from deriving information about the positions of the nodes during the connection establishment procedure.
H04L 65/1069 - Gestion de session Établissement ou terminaison d'une session
H04L 47/283 - Commande de flux; Commande de la congestion par rapport à des considérations temporelles en réponse à des retards de traitement, p.ex. causés par une gigue ou un temps d'aller-retour [RTT]
H04L 69/28 - Minuteurs ou mécanismes de chronométrage utilisés dans les protocoles
Telecommunication services, namely, providing connectivity services in the nature of telecommunication voice, data, mobile data, data transfer and network connectivity; Telecommunication connectivity services in the nature of electronic transmission of voice, data, mobile data, data transfer and network connectivity
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING INDOOR LOCATIONS OF USER DEVICES WITHIN A CELLULAR NETWORK
A method and system for determining, based on event tracing associated with user devices connected to a cellular network, locations of the user devices in indoor environments (hereinafter, indoor locations), for example in order to determine quality of service maps of (e.g., urbanized) indoor environments of a geographic area covered by the cellular network.
A tracking system for tracking the movement of a moving entity is provided. The tracking system comprises a tracking device configured to move together with the moving entity and provide data associated with the movement of the moving entity, and a detection module configured to, on the basis of the data associated with the movement of the moving entity, perform a detection process to detect an anomaly in the data, the detection process comprising a machine learning algorithm. The tracking system is further configured to, in case the anomaly is detected, issue an alert message to be processed at a control station.
G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de position; Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DECRYPTION OF END-TO-END ENCRYPTED MESSAGES FOR LAWFUL INTERCEPTION
It is disclosed a method for detecting a user equipment enabled to access a mobile network and located in a geographical area where the network has substantially no coverage. The method comprises establishing an emergency communication link between a base station of the network and the user equipment by: providing a system comprising a first antenna, a repeater unit and a second antenna; aligning the first antenna towards the base station to receive a downlink RF signal therefrom; amplifying the received signal by the repeater unit connected to the first antenna; and transmitting the amplified signal by the second antenna connected to the repeater unit towards the geographical area. The method further comprises, in case the second antenna is receiving an uplink RF signal, setting up a call to the user equipment through the network and determining that the uplink RF signal is coming from the user equipment.
It is disclosed a method for transmitting a bidirectional packet flow between two nodes of a packet-switched communication network. Each node applies a respective marking value to the packets to be transmitted to the other node. Each node switches the respective marking value applicable to the packets to be transmitted to the other node upon detection that the marking value applied to the packets which are being received from the other node has been switched. Before switching its respective marking value applicable to the packets to be transmitted to the other node, one of the nodes waits a wait time TW. A measurement point placed between the two nodes may provide RTT measurements based on the detection times of the switching of the applicable marking value in the transmitted packets. However, the measurement point may provide correct RTT measurements only if it knows the value of the wait time TW.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING REFERENCE DATA ASSOCIATED TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A RADIO ACCESS NETWORK
Generating reference data associated to weather conditions by determining a geographical area of interest; receiving, from wireless devices wirelessly connected to a Radio Access Network (RAN) measurement parameters representative of measurements of radio quality of the wireless connection between said wireless devices and the RAN, wherein said wireless devices are located in said area of interest, said measurement parameters being associated with respective time references; for each time reference or set of time references, determining reference data, associated to said time reference or set of time references, by performing an analysis of said measurement parameters; receiving a weather signal, representative of objective weather conditions in said area of interest at a time corresponding to said time reference of said set of time references; storing said reference data in association with the respective objective weather conditions associated to the same time reference or set of time references.
H04W 24/02 - Dispositions pour optimiser l'état de fonctionnement
G01W 1/06 - Instruments pour indiquer des conditions atmosphériques par mesure de plusieurs variables, p.ex. humidité, pression, température, nébulosité ou vitesse du vent donnant l'indication des conditions météorologiques par combinaison des variables mesurées
H04W 4/021 - Services concernant des domaines particuliers, p.ex. services de points d’intérêt, services sur place ou géorepères
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MOBILE COMMUNICATION NETWORK FEATURING COORDINATED OPTIMIZATION
12122) configured to perform near-real-time control of access network resources used by the plurality of network nodes for service provisioning on a user request basis; a network resource model, NRM, management module (135) configured to manage configurations of the plurality of network resource controllers, and an orchestration module (125) communicably coupled to the SON module and the NRM management module, the orchestration module being configured to, in response to detection of an issue affecting the mobile communication network: - retrieve performance data indicative of performance of the mobile communication network; - retrieve configuration data indicative of at least one between a configuration of at least one network node, among the plurality of network nodes, being involved by said issue, and a configuration of at least one network resource controller, among the plurality of network resource controllers, being involved by said issue, and - based on the performance data and configuration data, and on one or more among a type of issue, a type of service, a type of users, available configurations for the plurality of network resource controllers, and available self-organizing network algorithms, enable an operation of at least one between the SON module and the NRM management module to determine a reconfiguration of at least one between the at least one network node and the at least one network resource controller.
H04W 24/02 - Dispositions pour optimiser l'état de fonctionnement
H04W 28/16 - Gestion centrale des ressources; Négociation de ressources ou de paramètres de communication, p.ex. négociation de la bande passante ou de la qualité de service [QoS Quality of Service]
H04L 41/00 - Dispositions pour la maintenance, l’administration ou la gestion des réseaux de commutation de données, p.ex. des réseaux de commutation de paquets
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METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF PATHS TRAVELLED BY MOBILE USER TERMINALS
Method for characterization of paths travelled by mobile user terminals, comprising: determining a geographical area of interest; detecting the presence of a plurality of mobile user terminals in said geographical area of interest. The method further comprises, for each of said mobile user terminals: receiving over time a plurality of information signals, each information signal including: a geographical position of said mobile user terminal, a time reference associated with said geographical position and at least one of a temporary identifier and a session identifier; based on said information signals, determining a path travelled by said mobile user terminal; calculating one or more indicators associated with said path, said one or more indicators being indicative of morphologic and dynamic features of said path; providing a characterization of said paths, based on said one or more indicators.
A method, implemented by a data processing system, of adjusting modifiable parameters of network cells of a self-organizing cellular mobile communications network, comprising: retrieving a current configuration of network cells currently deployed on field, including modifiable parameters; exploring different configurations of the network cells, each differing from the retrieved current configuration and from other different configurations by a change in the value of at least one of the modifiable parameters of at least one network cell; evaluating the explored different configurations of the network cells.
It is disclosed a system for supporting in-field testing of parallel links of a communication network, which are alternatively connectable to a further link of the network. The system comprises a first portable device comprising an input port manually connectable to the further link, output ports manually connectable to respective parallel links to be tested, and a number of switches. Each switch is operable between a closed status, in which it provides signal continuity between input port and a respective output port, and an open status in which it isolates the input port from the respective output port. The system also comprises a second portable device capable of transmitting a command to the first portable device via a bidirectional radio channel, the command inducing the first portable device to bring one of switches in the closed status. A method for in-field testing is also disclosed.
An electronic device includes a metasurface for intercepting electromagnetic radiation, the metasurface comprising a plurality of active elements for sensing at least one parameter of the electromagnetic radiation as it is actually received at the electronic device, wherein the active elements of said plurality of active elements are controllable to implement a plurality of configurations of the metasurface each one corresponding to a radiation pattern with which the electromagnetic radiation is passed through the metasurface, a control unit communicably coupled to the metasurface, wherein the control unit is configured to iteratively: receive the sensed at least one parameter from the metasurface; identify, based on the at least one parameter of the electromagnetic radiation, an optimized configuration, among the plurality of configurations, that optimizes electromagnetic radiation reception at the electronic device, and control the active elements to implement the optimized configuration.
H04B 7/08 - Systèmes de diversité; Systèmes à plusieurs antennes, c. à d. émission ou réception utilisant plusieurs antennes utilisant plusieurs antennes indépendantes espacées à la station de réception
H01Q 1/24 - Supports; Moyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets avec appareil récepteur
H01Q 3/46 - Lentilles actives ou réseaux réfléchissants
H01Q 15/00 - Dispositifs pour la réflexion, la réfraction, la diffraction ou la polarisation des ondes rayonnées par une antenne, p.ex. dispositifs quasi optiques
H04B 7/06 - Systèmes de diversité; Systèmes à plusieurs antennes, c. à d. émission ou réception utilisant plusieurs antennes utilisant plusieurs antennes indépendantes espacées à la station d'émission
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APPLICATION MANAGEMENT IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
jii) of the mobile communication network for controlling the execution of the plurality of procedures; a database module (105) configured to store configuration data of at least one predefined procedure of said plurality of procedures, and current radio access network parameters indicative of a current status of the mobile communication network; a procedure module (115), in response to a request, from a requesting application among said plurality of applications, to execute a requested one of the at least one predefined procedure for the requesting application.The procedure module is configured to: if the requested predefined procedure matches an ongoing predefined procedure, of the at least one predefined procedure, that is already under execution, prevent the execution of the requested predefined procedure and cause the requesting application to receive a result of the ongoing predefined procedure as a result of the requested predefined procedure, or if, according to said one or more current radio access network parameters, the result of the requested predefined procedure is already available at the database module, prevent the execution of the requested predefined procedure and cause the requesting application to receive the result of the requested predefined procedure.
It is disclosed a method for transmitting a bidirectional packet flow carrying live traffic, which enables end-to-end round-trip packet loss measurements only by authorized parties. Each packet comprises a packet loss field (PLF). The first node transmits to the second node packets with PLF set to a measurement value (generation). Upon reception of each packet with PLF set to the measurement value, the second node transmits back to the first node a respective packet also with PLF set to the measurement value (reflection). Generation and reflection are iterated cyclically to provide a sequence of measurement cycles, each measurement cycle consisting in one generation and one reflection. At each measurement cycle, the first node transmits a number of packets with PLF set to the measurement value which is independent of the number of packets with PLF set to the measurement value which it received during the preceding measurement cycle.
H04L 65/80 - Dispositions, protocoles ou services dans les réseaux de communication de paquets de données pour prendre en charge les applications en temps réel en répondant à la qualité des services [QoS]
It is disclosed a method for monitoring a data traffic in a telecommunications network, the data traffic being associated with a service providing a multimedia content associated with a target event to users via at least one network node. The method comprises applying a monitoring profile to monitor the data traffic in a target period subdivided into discrete recording intervals. The monitoring profile comprises thresholds to be applied to process a performance indicator. The method comprises, at each recording interval: collecting measurements of the performance indicator provided by the at least one network node, computing a differential value of the performance indicator as a difference between a current measurement and a measurement provided at a previous recording interval, comparing the differential value with one or more respective thresholds and, if the differential value does not comply with the one or more thresholds, detect an anomaly.
A method for transmitting a bidirectional packet flow between two nodes of a communication network. One of the nodes transmits to the other node one initial single marked packet of the bidirectional packet flow. Each one of the nodes transmits to the other node unmarked packets, until one single marked packet is received from the other node. In response thereto, each node transmits to the other node one single marked packet of the bidirectional packet flow. This mechanism is continuously performed by the nodes, thereby causing the nodes to cyclically exchange single marked packets of the bidirectional packet flow. A measurement point placed on the path of the bidirectional packet flow may then detect the single marked packets transmitted in a certain direction and provide RTT measurements based on differences between their detection times.
H04L 47/283 - Commande de flux; Commande de la congestion par rapport à des considérations temporelles en réponse à des retards de traitement, p.ex. causés par une gigue ou un temps d'aller-retour [RTT]
H04L 43/067 - Génération de rapports en utilisant des rapports de délai
A system for managing network alarms generated by element manager modules responsive to corresponding faults/malfunctioning affecting network nodes or links of a telecommunication network is provided. The system may include an alarm management platform for gathering network alarms and generating a first set of network alarms comprising at least a subset of the gathered network alarms; a network operator unit arranging the network alarms into a network alarm table, and managing the faults/malfunctioning affecting the network nodes or links corresponding to the network alarms; an alarm prediction module receiving from the alarm management platform an alarm duration prediction request about a predicted duration of a selected network alarm and alarm data regarding the selected network alarm and generating an alarm duration prediction about the predicted duration by processing alarm data regarding the selected network alarm through a first machine learning algorithm trained with alarm data regarding past network alarms.
H04L 41/0604 - Gestion des fautes, des événements, des alarmes ou des notifications en utilisant du filtrage, p.ex. la réduction de l’information en utilisant la priorité, les types d’éléments, la position ou le temps
H04L 41/147 - Analyse ou conception de réseau pour prédire le comportement du réseau
H04L 41/16 - Dispositions pour la maintenance, l’administration ou la gestion des réseaux de commutation de données, p.ex. des réseaux de commutation de paquets en utilisant l'apprentissage automatique ou l'intelligence artificielle
H04L 41/5074 - Traitement des plaintes des utilisateurs ou des tickets d’incident
A system (100) coupled with a wireless communication network (105) is provided. The system comprises:- a predictor module (101) configured to generate a network traffic prediction (NTP) indicative of a number of user terminals in a target area (102) under radio coverage by said wireless communication network during a first period following a second time period. The predictor module comprises a first submodule (102(1)) configured to generate a first operative prediction (P1) of a number of user terminals in the target area during said first time period based on historical user terminal density indicators (HI) indicative of a density of user terminals in said target area in a past time period occurred before said second time period; - a second submodule (102(2)) configured to generate a second operative prediction (P2) of said number of user terminals in the target area during said first time period based on a combination of said historical user terminal density indicators (HI) and real time user terminal position indicators (RI) indicative of a movement of user terminals at said target area during said second time period; - a third submodule (120(3)) configured to provide, at said second period, said network traffic prediction (NTP) based on a selected one between said first operative prediction (P1) and said second operative prediction (P2). The system further comprises a network optimization unit (130) configured to regulate function parameters of the wireless communication network based on said network traffic prediction (NTP).
A method for configuring a cellular network comprising a plurality of network cells. The method comprises:
monitoring, during a monitoring time period, a performance indicator of each network cell for each one of a plurality of monitoring time intervals of said monitoring time period;
determining a plurality of sets of measured signal levels, wherein each set of measured signal levels is associated with a respective territorial portion of a geographic area covered by the cellular network, and wherein each measured signal level of each set of measured signal levels is associated with a respective measured network cell, among the plurality of network cells, at least partially within that territorial portion, with a respective cell configuration of said measured network cell, and with a respective monitoring time interval;
determining, for each measured network cell, a simulated signal level being indicative of an expected signal level for that measured network cell in the respective cell configuration;
determining, for each measured network cell and for each monitoring time interval, a signal level deviation as a difference between the respective measured signal level and the respective simulated signal level;
for a reference network configuration (RNC1) including, for each measured network cell, a respective reference cell configuration taken by that measured network cell after the monitoring time period:
(i) determining, for each measured network cell, a reference simulated signal level indicative of an expected signal level for that measured network cell in the reference cell configuration;
(ii) updating, for each monitoring time interval, each measured signal level according to the respective simulated signal level and to the respective signal level deviation;
(iii) determining, for each measured network cell and for each monitoring time interval, an estimated performance indicator based on the respective performance indicator, on a number of sets of measured signal levels having at least one measured signal level associated with said measured network cell, and on the respective updated measured signal level, and
configuring the cellular network according to the estimated performance indicators determined for the measured network cells.
It is disclosed a method for performing a RTT measurement on a bidirectional packet flow transmitted between two nodes of a packet-switched communication network. Each node applies a respective marking value to its outgoing packets, and switches outgoing packet does not exceed a predefined time threshold. An intermediate measurement point may provide an RTT measurement as a time lapsing between two consecutive switching of the marking value in the packets transmitted in a certain direction.
H04L 45/121 - Routage ou recherche de routes de paquets dans les réseaux de commutation de données Évaluation de la route la plus courte en minimisant les retards
H04L 45/12 - Routage ou recherche de routes de paquets dans les réseaux de commutation de données Évaluation de la route la plus courte
A method for managing a Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything, C-V2X, connection comprising: establishing a first C-V2X connection between a first Radio Base Station, RBS, of a source Public Land Mobile Network, PLMN, and an electronic On-Board Unit, OBU, of a vehicle; establishing a second C-V2X connection between said first RBS and a first Road Side Unit Gateway, RSUG,; establishing a point-to-point connection between said first RSUG and said OBU, wherein, over said point-to-point connection, User Plane data are exchanged, which are the same User Plane data exchanged over said second C-V2X connection; at a first Application Server, AppServ, of said source PLMN, receiving from a second AppServ, of a target PLMN, a request signal, including a request for C-V2X context information, said C-V2X context information comprising a context of said OBU related to the C-V2X service provisioned over said second C-V2X connection; sending, from said first AppServ, to said second AppServ, said C-V2X context information.
H04W 36/00 - Dispositions pour le transfert ou la resélection
H04W 36/18 - Exécution d'une resélection à des fins spécifiques pour permettre une resélection sans coupure, p.ex. une resélection en douceur
H04W 36/30 - La resélection étant déclenchée par des paramètres spécifiques par des données de mesure ou d’estimation de la qualité des liaisons
H04W 36/14 - Resélection d'un réseau ou d'une interface hertzienne
H04W 4/44 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p.ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication entre véhicules et infrastructures, p.ex. véhicule à nuage ou véhicule à domicile
A video communication system adapted to interface with video cameras for receiving respective video signals therefrom. The video communication system includes a frame extractor module for extracting from each video signal received from the video cameras a corresponding sequence of video frames, each sequence comprising a first sequence portion comprising background frames shooting background and a subsequent second sequence portion comprising frames shooting a foreground subject; a panoramic video generation module configured to receive the frames of the second sequence portion of each sequence of frames, the panoramic video generation module for executing following sequence of operations every time new video frames of the second sequence portion are received: select a corresponding dominant video camera among the plurality of video cameras based on the received new video frames, processing the received new video frames to generate corresponding operative seam masks for stitching together the new video frames.
An anti-theft alarm device adapted to be associated to a wheel or a tire of a vehicle is provided. The anti-theft alarm device comprises kinetic sensors configured to detect movements of the wheel or tire where the anti-theft alarm device is installed, and a communication interface configured for communicating over a mobile communication network to transmit data related to the detected movements of the wheel or tire detected by the kinetic sensors. A system is also disclosed, comprising at least one anti-theft alarm device and a remote server in communication relationships with the at least one anti-theft alarm device.
B60R 25/102 - VÉHICULES, ÉQUIPEMENTS OU PARTIES DE VÉHICULES, NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS Équipements ou systèmes pour interdire ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme un signal étant envoyé vers un lieu distant, p.ex. signal radio transmis à un poste de police, à une entreprise de sécurité ou au propriétaire du véhicule
B60R 25/32 - Détection relative au vol ou autres événements relatifs aux systèmes antivol de paramètres dynamiques du véhicule, p.ex. de la vitesse ou de l’accélération
B60R 25/33 - Détection relative au vol ou autres événements relatifs aux systèmes antivol de la géo-localisation, p.ex. en fournissant les coordonnées de géo-localisation (GPS)
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT ON LIVE TRAFFIC TRANSMITTED THROUGH A PACKET-SWITCHED COMMUNICATION NETWORK
It is disclosed a method for enabling a performance measurement on a multipoint packet flow carrying live traffic through a packet switched communication network. Each packet comprises a marking bit, which before its transmission is set to either a first value indicating that the packet is to be subjected to a sample performance measurement, or a second value indicating that the packet is not to be subjected to a sample performance measurement. A measurement point placed on the path of the packet reads the value of its marking bit and: if it is set to the first value, it generates a sample performance parameter relating to the 10 packet; otherwise, it updates a cumulative performance parameter relating to the multipoint packet flow as a whole. A sample measurement based on the sample performance parameter and/or a multipoint performance measurement based on the cumulative performance parameter may then be performed.
A method for providing one-way delay measurements on a bidirectional packet flow exchanged between two nodes of a packet-switched network. Each packet of the bidirectional packet flow comprises a marking field. At predefined times, the two nodes start transmission of respective measurement packet blocks made of packets with marking field set equal to a measurement value. Each node continues transmission of the respective measurement packet block, until it starts receiving the measurement packet block transmitted by the other node. In response thereto, each node ends transmission of the respective measurement packet block. A measurement point placed on the path of the bidirectional packet flow detects the measurement packet blocks and provides one-way delay measurements based on their time properties. For example, the end-to-end one-way delay in a given direction may be measured as the duration of the measurement packet block transmitted in the opposite direction.
It is disclosed a device for checking the coverage of a fiber optic link of a fiber optic network, the link connecting an apparatus at a central office of a telecommunications service provider and a terminal equipment within the network. The device comprises a processing unit, a positioning unit, a modem unit, and a connection enabler. The modem unit is configured to be connected to the fiber optic link at the terminal equipment and to retrieve data indicating that the fiber optic link is established. The positioning unit is configured to provide the geographical coordinates of the device. The processing unit is configured to provide encrypted data by encrypting the data indicating that the fiber optic link is established and the geographical coordinates. The connection enabler is configured to transmit the encrypted data to a coverage checking server via a mobile communication network.
G02B 6/00 - OPTIQUE ÉLÉMENTS, SYSTÈMES OU APPAREILS OPTIQUES - Détails de structure de dispositions comprenant des guides de lumière et d'autres éléments optiques, p.ex. des moyens de couplage
H04B 10/07 - Dispositions pour la surveillance ou le test de systèmes de transmission; Dispositions pour la mesure des défauts de systèmes de transmission
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ONE-WAY DELAY MEASUREMENT IN A PACKET-SWITCHED COMMUNICATION NETWORK
A method for performing a one-way delay measurement on a bidirectional packet flow carrying live traffic exchanged between two nodes of a packet-switched communication network. At predefined times, each node transmits to the other node a respective marked packet of the bidirectional packet flow. Each node then transmits unmarked packets of the bidirectional packet flow, until it receives the marked packet transmitted by the other node. In response thereto, each node transmits to the other node another marked packet of the bidirectional packet flow. A measurement point may be placed on the path of the bidirectional packet flow, for detecting the marked packets transmitted in either direction, and for providing a one-way delay measurement based on their detection times.
H04L 43/106 - Surveillance active, p.ex. battement de cœur, utilitaire Ping ou trace-route en utilisant des informations liées au temps dans des paquets, p.ex. en ajoutant des horodatages
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PORTABLE DEVICE FOR CHECKING THE COVERAGE OF A FIBER OPTIC LINK
It is disclosed a device for checking the coverage of a fiber optic link of a fiber optic network, the link connecting an apparatus at a central office of a telecommunications service provider and a terminal equipment within the network. The device comprises a processing unit, a positioning unit, a modem unit, and a connection enabler. The modem unit is configured to be connected to the fiber optic link at the terminal equipment and to retrieve data indicating that the fiber optic link is established. The positioning unit is configured to provide the geographical coordinates of the device. The processing unit is configured to provide encrypted data by encrypting the data indicating that the fiber optic link is established and the geographical coordinates. The connection enabler is configured to transmit the encrypted data to a further device located in the proximity of the device.
G02B 6/00 - OPTIQUE ÉLÉMENTS, SYSTÈMES OU APPAREILS OPTIQUES - Détails de structure de dispositions comprenant des guides de lumière et d'autres éléments optiques, p.ex. des moyens de couplage
H04B 10/07 - Dispositions pour la surveillance ou le test de systèmes de transmission; Dispositions pour la mesure des défauts de systèmes de transmission
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXPLOITING MILLIMETER-WAVE CONNECTIONS
A method for exchanging digital content includes (i) determining a position of a connectable device, (i1) causing the connectable device and a first base station to attempt to establish a wireless communication link in a first frequency band therebetween; (iii) if the wireless communication link in the first frequency band has been successfully established, causing the first base station to exchange the digital content with the connectable device through the established wireless communication link in the first frequency band; (iv) prompting a user of the connectable device to change the position of the connectable device, if no wireless communication link in the first frequency band has been successfully established, and (v) after step (iv), performing steps (ii) and (iii).
A method including subdividing a geographic area of interest in geographic zones; subdividing the geographic area of interest in geographic area portions; causing mobile communication terminals situated in the geographic area of interest to calculate respective geographic position estimates; distributing an overall number of geographic position estimates; receiving indications of events of interaction between the mobile communication terminals and network cells; identifying, for each one of the stored indications of events of interaction, the network cell in which the event of interaction occurred; building an array of presences in which each geographic zone has assigned thereto a respective indication of a respective number of events of interaction occurred in the identified network cells which have, in the geographic zone, a cell weight greater than a predetermined cell weight value, and providing the array of presences in output for estimating presence of individuals on a territory.
A method of managing Network Elements (110a,110b,115a,115b) of a system of access networks (105a,105b) of a telecommunications network by one or more telecommunications operators through one or more Network Element management functionalities (120a,120b) by Operational Support Systems (130-1,130-2,130-N) of the telecommunications operators. The method comprises providing a mediator module (135) configured for mediating the communications between the Operational Support Systems (130-1,130-2,130-N) of the telecommunications operators and the Network Element management functionality (120a,120b) by filtering the communications according to predetermined filtering criteria (140) for allowing the Operational Support System (130-1,130-2,130-N) of each of the one or more telecommunications operators to manage only a respective part of the Network Elements (110a,110b,115a,115b) of the access network (105a,105b) depending on the filtering criteria.
An antenna vibration monitoring system (160) for assessing oscillations of antenna structures (115(i)) of fixed-location base stations (105(i)) of a mobile communication network (100), each base station (105(i)) providing radio coverage over a corresponding cell (110(i)), each base station (105(i)) comprising at least one corresponding antenna structure (115(i)) comprising a supporting member (118(i)) supporting at least one antenna (120(i)) configured to radiate/ receive radio waves to/from portions of the cell (110(i)) to allow user equipment (UE) within the cell to exchange data traffic, the antenna vibration monitoring system (160) being configured to: - collect radio measurements pertaining to the electromagnetic operation of an antenna (120(i)) of a base station (105(i)), said radio measurements being carried out by user equipment (UE) located in the cell (110(i)) corresponding to said base station (105(i)); - generate an electromagnetic print of said antenna (120(i)) using said collected radio measurements, said electromagnetic print providing an indication of how a radiation pattern of the antenna (120(i)) varies over time across the cell (110(i)); - assess an oscillation condition of the antenna structure (115(i)) of said base station (105(i)), in which the supporting member (118(i)) is oscillating, based on said generated electromagnetic print of the antenna (120(i)) of said base station (105(i)).
A method is disclosed for monitoring the audience of an advertisement over a content distribution system, the advertisement comprising an advertising message associated with an audio content. The method comprises: inserting, within the message, an advertising identifier associated with the advertisement and distributing the audio content with the advertising message to a user of the content distribution system; at a first user device configured to receive the audio content, playing the audio content with the advertising message; at a second user device connected to the first user device and configured to communicate with a data collection server over a data communication network, retrieving a customer identifier uniquely associated with the user; and, during or after playing, sending by the second user device the customer identifier and the advertising identifier extracted from the advertising message to the server to monitor the audience of the advertising message.
H04H 60/37 - Dispositions d'identification ou de reconnaissance de caractéristiques en liaison directe avec les informations radiodiffusées ou le créneau spatio-temporel de radiodiffusion, p.ex. pour identifier les stations de radiodiffusion ou pour identifier le pour identifier des segments des informations radiodiffusées, p.ex. des scènes, ou extraire des identificateurs [ID] de programmes
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Method for Allocating Resources in a Geographic Area
A method is disclosed for allocating resources in a geographic area. The method comprises: subdividing the area into a number of pixels; selecting an observation period and subdividing the observation period in a number of time sub-intervals; acquiring a data set associated with the pixels during the observation period; on the basis of a sub-set of data of the data set, the sub-set of data being associated with the identified one or more typical time-subintervals of the observation period, applying a clustering algorithm to partition the pixels into a number of clusters, each cluster comprising a respective group of pixels associated with similar trends in the resource consumption and/or in the presence indicator; and allocating resources to a cluster of the number of clusters on the basis of the trends.
A method for estimating an occupancy level of a geographic area includes transmitting first signals to and receiving second signals from bodies within the geographic area by backscattering of the first signals. The bodies include first bodies permanently within the geographic area and second bodies temporarily within the geographic area. According to the first and second signals, a first map of the first bodies within the geographic area is generated. At a specified time period, following a reference time period, transmission of the first signals, reception of the radio signals and generation of the first map is repeated. According to the first and second signals, a second map of the bodies within the geographic area is generated. A number of the second bodies within the geographic area during the specified time period is determined as the occupancy level based on comparing the first map to the second map.
A method, implemented by a data processing system, of adjusting modifiable parameters of network cells of a deployed self-organizing cellular mobile network comprising network cells covering a geographic area of interest, comprising providing an Environment configured for simulating the mobile network, based upon radio measurement data with associated geolocalization and time stamp, performed by user equipment connected to the mobile network and received from the deployed mobile network, network performance data provided by the deployed mobile network, and simulation data obtained by an electromagnetic field propagation simulator. A DRL Agent is provided, configured for interacting with the Environment by acting thereon to cause the Environment to simulate effects, in terms of network performance, of modifications of the values of the modifiable parameters of the cells, the Environment being configured for calculating and returning to the DRL Agent a Reward indicative of the goodness of the actions selected by the DRL Agent, the Reward being exploited by the DRL Agent for training and estimating Q-values. The DRL Agent, training time, in selecting an action among all the possible actions, adopts an action selection policy that: with a certain first probability selects a greedy action based on the estimated Q-values, whereas with a second probability selects: either a random action selected randomly among all the possible actions, with a third probability, or with a fourth probability, a random action among a set of actions that satisfy a predetermined action constraint. In case the DRL Agent selects an action that violates the predetermined constraint, the Environment is configured to return to the DRL Agent a penalizing Reward.
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H04W 24/02 - Dispositions pour optimiser l'état de fonctionnement
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT IN A PACKET SWITCHED COMMUNICATION NETWORK
It is disclosed a method and system for providing performance measurements in a packet-switched communication network, wherein a performance measurement application run by a user communication device monitors the performance of a packet flow which a user application run by the user communication device exchanges with the packet-switched communication network. This monitoring comprising providing values of a performance parameter relating to the packet flow. If, based on the performance parameter values provided by the performance measurement application, a failure condition affecting the packet flow is detected, a further monitoring of the performance of the packet flow is activated, by one or more measurement points located within the packet-switched communication network on the path of the packet flow. This further monitoring comprising providing values of a further performance parameter relating to the packet flow.
H04L 43/0817 - Surveillance ou test en fonction de métriques spécifiques, p.ex. la qualité du service [QoS], la consommation d’énergie ou les paramètres environnementaux en vérifiant la disponibilité en vérifiant le fonctionnement
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING, ACROSS A TERRITORY, DATA AGGREGATED AT A MOBILE COMMUNICATION NETWORK CELL LEVEL
A method distributes cell-level aggregated data available from a mobile communication network and aggregated at the level of single network cells. The method subdivides a geographic area in geographic area portions, and causes mobile terminals situated in the geographic area to calculate and provide respective geographic position estimates to a data processing system. An overall number of geographic position estimates are distributed by assigning to each geographic area portion a respective number of geographic position estimates. Cell-level aggregated data relating to a network cell is received, and for each network cell, covered geographic area portions are determined. The cell-level aggregated data of the network cell is distributed according to a respective distribution factor. A distribution map of the cell-level aggregated data is generated in which to each of the geographic area portions of the geographic area of interest a respective quota of the cell-level aggregated data is assigned.
H04W 64/00 - Localisation d'utilisateurs ou de terminaux pour la gestion du réseau, p.ex. gestion de la mobilité
H04W 68/00 - Avertissement aux utilisateurs, p.ex. alerte ou messagerie, sur l'arrivée d'une communication, un changement de service ou similaires
H04W 68/10 - Avertissement aux utilisateurs, p.ex. alerte ou messagerie, sur l'arrivée d'une communication, un changement de service ou similaires utilisant un avertissement simultané
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PERFORMACE MEASUREMENT BY A USER COMMUNICATION DEVICE
It is disclosed a performance measurement application for a user communication device. The device runs at least one user application which exchanges at least one packet flow with a packet-switched communication network. When executed, the performance measurement application receives from an owner of the user communication device a request for performing a performance measurement. In response to such request, the performance measurement application activates a marking functionality comprising marking upstream packets of the packet flow to be measured and inducing the network node originating the downstream packets of the packet flow to be measured to mark them. The performance measurement application then provides performance parameter(s) relating to the marked upstream packets as transmitted and/or the marked downstream packets as received and, based on such parameter(s), provides a performance measurement. The measurement results are then shared with a measurement management server.
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METHOD FOR COMPUTING SINR IN A CELLULAR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A method (300) is proposed for computing a signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio in a territorial portion of a geographic area covered by a cellular network. The cellular network comprises a plurality of network cells (110) provided by respective beamforming active antennas each one configured to radiate traffic beams in a plurality of radiating directions depending on number and arrangement of array elements of the beamforming active antenna. The method comprises: subdividing (305) each network cell into a plurality of cell sectors each one corresponding to a respective radiating direction among the plurality of radiating directions in which the corresponding beamforming active antenna is configured to radiate; determining (310), for each cell sector of each network cell, a respective radiation probability (I) indicative of the probability that the respective beamforming active antenna radiates traffic beams in that cell sector, each radiation probability depending on a user propensity indicative of a propensity of users of the cellular network to be physically located and/or to generate service requests in that cell sector of that network cell; determining (320), among the plurality of network cells, a best server network cell and at least one interfering network cell associated with the territorial portion, and computing (325) the signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio in the territorial portion based on a useful signal strength associated with the best server network cell, and at least one interfering signal strength associated with the at least one interfering network cell, wherein each interfering signal strength is weighted by a respective radiation probability (I) associated with the cell sector of the respective interfering network cell at least partially covering the territorial portion.
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CELLULAR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FEATURING ADVANCED SON FUNCTIONALITY
A method (200) for configuring a cellular network (CCN) is proposed. The method comprises: measuring values of at least one performance indicator of the cellular network over a plurality of time intervals, the plurality of time intervals comprising a current time interval associated with a current network configuration of the cellular network and with current measured values of the at least one performance indicator and, before the current time interval, a plurality of historical time intervals each one associated with a respective historical network configuration of the cellular network and with respective measured historical values of the at least one performance indicator; determining (205), for each one of at least one selected historical time interval of said plurality of historical time intervals, a plurality of alternative network configurations that could have been implemented by the cellular network during the corresponding historical time interval in alternative to the respective historical network configuration; determining (210), for each alternative network configuration, respective simulated values of the at least one performance indicator; based on the measured historical and simulated values of the at least one performance indicator, determining (215), for each selected historical time interval, a respective best network configuration among the respective historical network configuration and the respective plurality of alternative network configurations; based on the current and measured historical values of the at least one performance indicator, determining (220) forecast values of the at least one performance indicator for a following time interval following the current time interval; based on the forecast values of the at least one performance indicator, on the measured historical values of the at least one performance indicator and the best network configurations determined for each selected historical time interval, predicting (225) an optimal network configuration for the following time interval, and at the following time interval, configuring (230) the cellular network according to the predicted optimal network configuration.
A system is provided, comprising an automatic drive system connected to a communication network and configured to drive flying unmanned autonomous vehicles by exchanging messages and commands with the unmanned autonomous vehicles exploiting a communication link between the communication network and unmanned autonomous vehicles. The system further comprises a terminator network different from the communication network, the terminator network comprising terminator units deployed across a geographic area, each terminator unit configured to exchange messages and commands with unmanned autonomous vehicles located in a respective terminator unit coverage area within the geographic area through a first additional communication link, each terminator unit configured to send flight termination commands to selected unmanned autonomous vehicles through the first additional communication link, and each unmanned autonomous vehicle configured to execute a flight termination procedure in response to the reception of the termination command, the first additional communication link being different from the communication link.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p.ex. pilote automatique
Matrices of movement in a geographic area are computed. The method subdivides the geographic area into geographic zones. Each entry of a matrix includes an indication of movements from one geographic zone to another in the respective time slot. The geographic area of interest is subdivided into geographic area portions, and mobile communication terminals in the geographic area calculate and provide respective geographic position estimates to a data processing system. An overall number of geographic position estimates are distributed by assigning to each geographic area portion a respective number of geographic position estimates. Covered geographic portions are determined among said plurality of geographic area portions, and each one of the determined covered geographic area portions is assigned a respective weight. A correspondence map establishing a correspondence between the network cells and the geographic zones is generated, and the weights are used in computing the matrices.
It is disclosed a method for transmitting through a packet-switched communication network a measurement result (for example, an RTT measurement result) available at a node of the network. The node applies to packets to be transmitted to a further node of the network a marking value, which is switchable between two alternative marking values. The node performs a first switching of the marking value, then waits a wait whose duration is equal to a value indicative of the measurement result available at the node itself, and then performs a second switching of the marking value. A probe placed on the path of the marked packets detects the first and second switching in the packets, and obtains a reading of the measurement result available at the node as the time lapsing between them.
A method for delivering to a user, through a mobile communication network, a dedicated service restricted to an access-controlled service area includes, upon detection of an access of the user into the access-controlled service area by an access control system, controlling accesses of users to the access-controlled service area, identifying a connectable device associated with the user. The connectable device is connected to the mobile communication network. Then a position of the connectable device is determined. If, based on the position of the connectable device, the connectable device is within the access-controlled service area, the dedicated service is delivered to the user by, providing, through the mobile communication network, one or more digital contents to the connectable device.
H04W 48/04 - Restriction d'accès effectuée dans des conditions spécifiques sur la base des données de localisation ou de mobilité de l'utilisateur ou du terminal, p.ex. du sens ou de la vitesse de déplacement
H04W 4/029 - Services de gestion ou de suivi basés sur la localisation
H04W 4/02 - Services utilisant des informations de localisation
51.
APPLICATION MANAGEMENT IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
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A method is disclosed for managing the resources of a communication network connecting one or more user devices connected to a gateway connected to at least one service provider. The method comprises providing a central management module cooperating with the gateway, which stores first priority values associated types of the user devices and, for each of the user devices, identifies one or more services provided by the device and stores a respective second priority value for each service. For each service, it calculates a CoS value based on the first priority values or the second priority values. The method further comprises providing a client management module to be installed in each user device, which operates the user device to provide measurement data of a perceived QoE associated with each service. The central management module then manages the resources by processing the measurement data and the CoS values.
H04L 41/045 - Architectures ou dispositions de gestion de réseau comprenant des architectures de gestion de type client/serveur
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H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p.ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
H04L 41/5067 - Mesures de la qualité du service [QoS] centrées sur le client
H04L 41/5022 - Pratiques de respect de l’accord du niveau de service en donnant des priorités, p.ex. en attribuant des classes de service
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Packet loss measurement in a packet-switched communication network
A method for exchanging packets between two nodes of a packet-switched communication network. Each packet comprises a marking field and a reflected marking field. Each node sets the value of the marking field in its outgoing packets to be transmitted to the other node. This value is alternately switched between two alternative marking values every N outgoing packets. While incoming packets are received from the other node, each node also sets the value of the reflected marking field of its outgoing packets according to the value of the marking field of the incoming packets. An observer placed between the two nodes may count the packets whose marking field is equal to any of the marking values and/or the packets whose reflected marking field is equal to any of the marking values, and use N and such counts to provide a packet loss measurement.
Method for generating reference data for traffic condition prediction, comprising: determining a zone of interest (Z1); determining a detection zone (Z2), associated to said zone of interest (Z1); detecting the presence of a plurality of first devices in said detection zone (Z2), said first devices being mobile user terminals. The method comprises, for each of said first devices: receiving over time a plurality of first report signals (RS1), each report signal including: a geographical position of said first device, a time reference associated with said geographical position and at least one of a user-related identifier and a session identifier; based on said first report signals (RS1), determining one or more movement features correlated to movement of said first device in said detection zone (Z2). The method further comprises: based on said one or more movement features of said first devices, calculating one or more predictors, associated to said time references and said geographical positions; receiving a traffic signal (TS), representative of an objective traffic condition in said zone of interest (Z1), said objective traffic condition having occurred after a determined time with respect to said one or more of time references; determining reference data, based on said calculated predictors and said objective traffic condition, for correlating said predictors and said objective traffic condition; storing said reference data in a first memory (M1).
Method for authenticating a user is provided. The method is carried out by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system. The AI system is configured to provide voice assistant functionalities. The method comprises receiving from a user a vocal request for using a service, the service being provided by a service provider associated with a service provider platform; vocally receiving a telephone number; cooperating with the service provider platform to verify that the telephone number corresponds to an active subscription to the service; sending to the telephone number an authentication message including a pronounceable code; vocally receiving a pronounced code by the user; verifying that the pronounced code corresponds to the pronounceable code; and sending a confirmation message to the service provider platform.
An apparatus and associated method for processing packets transmitted in a packet-switched communication network includes a sampling module that identifies amongst the received packets a plurality of samples distributed in a statistically uniform way amongst at least two non-overlapping sample sequences. Each sample sequence is then subjected to at least one identification rule, thereby identifying in the sample sequence at least one sub-sequence of samples fulfilling the at least one identification rule. The identification rule comprises a condition on the value of at least one identification field of the packets. Then, at least one parameter indicative of a behavior of the at least one sub-sequence of samples is provided.
H04L 43/026 - Capture des données de surveillance en utilisant l’identification du flux
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A method is disclosed for protecting a multimedia content distributed by a content service to a user device, the multimedia content being related to a live event, wherein the method comprises, during the live event: identifying a significant segment of the live event; generating a trigger signal associated with the significant segment; at the user device, on the basis of the trigger signal, generating a marking comprising information identifying the user device; and, at the user device, applying the marking to a selected portion of the multimedia content, the selected portion corresponding to the significant segment of the live event.
A system for managing QoS provided to user equipment included in an unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) by a wireless communication system comprising base stations, each providing radio coverage over a corresponding cell. The system comprises one or more computing devices to execute: a setup module to receive data identifying a predetermined path, and send a request of allocating dedicated radio resources for wireless links, the requested dedicated radio resources being expected sufficient to guarantee a QoS not lower than a predefined QoS value, and a QoS verify module to receive QoS data indicative of measured QoS and position data indicative of an actual position of the UAV during traveling, and verify whether the QoS actually during travelling is not lower than the predefined QoS value of the received QoS data and verify whether an actual path followed by the UAV corresponds to the predetermined path of the received position data.
A method (200) is proposed. The method comprises: receiving (205), from a cellular network, measurements performed by user devices connected to the cellular network; identifying (215), among the measurements, a plurality of measurement sequences each one associated with a respective user device, each measurement sequence comprising the measurements performed by the associated user device in chronological order; for each measurement sequence, determining position estimates (220) of positions taken by the associated user device when performing the measurements of that measurement sequence; for each measurement sequence, determining an average speed estimate (225) of the associated user device based on the respective position estimates; determining, among the plurality of measurement sequences, first measurement sequences (230), the first measurement sequences comprising the measurement sequences, among the plurality of measurement sequences, for which the respective average speed estimates of the associated user devices are below a threshold speed; determining, among the first measurement sequences, second measurement sequences each one comprising at least one indoor measurement (235), the at least one indoor measurement of each second measurement sequence comprising at least one measurement, among the measurements of that second measurement sequence, that is associated with no positioning information or with an invalid positioning information, for each second measurement sequence, determining (240) an indoor location associated with the respective at least one indoor measurement, said determining an indoor location comprising refining the position estimate associated with the at least one indoor measurement.
H04W 4/029 - Services de gestion ou de suivi basés sur la localisation
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H04W 4/02 - Services utilisant des informations de localisation
H04W 4/46 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p.ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication de véhicule à véhicule
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METHOD FOR DEACTIVATING A CELL SITE IN A CELLULAR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A cellular system includes cell sites, each having multiple cells. Each cell identifies a radio coverage area and includes communication equipment. A method for managing the cellular system includes determining, among the cell sites, a candidate cell site to be at least partially deactivated. The candidate cell includes at least one associated cell with a load factor below a threshold. Replacement cells are selected from other cell sites, where the replacement cells are adjacent to the candidate cell. A target geographical area enclosing the area of the candidate cell and that of the replacement cells is identified, and a transmission parameter for the target geographical area is determined. Communication equipment associated with the replacement cells is selected and configured based on the transmission parameter. Then the candidate cell monitors the transmission parameter in the target geographic area, and at least partially deactivates based on the monitoring.
It is disclosed a method for establishing a connection between a first node and a second node of a packet-switched communication network, such as by means of a three-way handshake procedure. The first node transmits to the second node a first connection establishing packet; the second node, transmits to the first node a second connection establishing packet in response to reception of the first connection establishing packet; and the first node transmits to the second node a third connection establishing packet in response to reception of the second connection establishing packet, after a predefined wait time TW has lapsed since reception of the second connection establishing packet. The predefined wait time TW, randomly selected by the first node, prevents non authorized parties who might eavesdrop the connection establishing packets – typically non encrypted - from deriving information about the positions of the nodes during the connection establishment procedure.
In a method for exchanging packets between first and second nodes of a packet-switched network, each packet comprises two fields settable to an idle value or measurement value. The first node transmits to the second node first packets having a filed set to measurement value. Upon reception of each first packet, the second node transmits back to the first node a second packet having a field set to measurement value. Upon reception of each second packet, the first node transmits to the second node a third packet having another field set to measurement value. A packet loss measurement is calculated as a difference between the number of first packets and the number of third packets.
A system includes at least one mobile communication network for granting user equipment (UE) subscribed to the network a corresponding data quota comprising a corresponding amount of mobile data the UE can exchange with the network it is subscribed to. The system further includes a broker platform for making available for at least one mobile communication network a corresponding set of further data quotas, the broker platform further receiving a data amount request of a corresponding additional data quota for a UE subscribed to a corresponding network. In response to the received data amount request, the broker platform selects a further data quota from the set of further data quotas corresponding to the network the UE is subscribed to, and provides the additional data quota to the UE through the network the UE is subscribed to by exploiting at least a part of the selected further additional data quota.
Method for decryption of end-to-end encrypted messages, wherein said messages are encrypted through user plane data encryption, said method comprising: providing at least a first main computer system (LEAI) and one or more first auxiliary computer systems (DEAI.-.DEAI); generating and storing, at the first main computer system (LEA1) and each first auxiliary computer system (DEAI.-.DEAI), a respective random number x0', x1'...xn', wherein each said respective random number is a share in a linear secret sharing scheme, wherein the secret is x', wherein said secret x' can be obtained from xO' and an arbitrary subset of k' out of n of said respective random numbers (xl'...xn'), wherein k' is equal to or larger than 2 and equal to or smaller than n, wherein the secret x' is not calculated; generating and storing, at the first main computer system (LEA1) and each of said first auxiliary computer systems (DEAI.-.DEAI), a respective first escrow encryption public key share, on the basis of the respective random number; sending, from each first auxiliary computer system (DEAI.-.DEAI) to the first main computer system (LEA1) the respective first escrow encryption public key share; calculating, at the first main computer system (LEA1), a first escrow encryption public key by combining the first escrow encryption public key share of the first main computer system (LEA1) with the first escrow encryption public key shares of the first auxiliary computer systems, wherein x' is a first escrow decryption private key for decrypting strings which have been encrypted with said first escrow encryption public key; determining, by a telecommunications network (TLC), that a first user equipment (UEA) is to send user plane data to a second user equipment (UEB); determining, by a cooperation of the first main computer system (LEA1) and said telecommunications network (TLC), if said first user equipment (UEA) and/or said second user equipment (UEB) is a target of lawful interception associated with the first main computer system (LEA1); when user plane data are to be sent from said first user equipment (UEA) to said second user equipment (UEB) and said first user equipment (UEA) and/or said second user equipment (UEB) is a target of lawful interception, configuring said first user equipment (UEA) to generate: an end-to-end encrypted message (CT) obtained by encrypting, with a session key (K), a plain message (PT) formed by said user plane data, wherein said end-to-end encrypted message (CT) is intended for said second user equipment (UEB), to be decrypted by using the session key (K); an attachment (K') to be associated to said end-to-end encrypted message (CT), wherein said attachment (K') includes at least an escrow encrypted key (K), obtained by encrypting said session key (K) using an escrow encryption function and said first escrow encryption public key, wherein an escrow decryption function corresponding to said escrow encryption function is homomorphic with respect to said first escrow decryption private key x'. The method further comprises: receiving from the first user equipment (UEA), at the first main computer system (LEA1) through said communications network (TLC), said end-to-end encrypted message (CT) and said attachment (K'); forwarding via said communications network (TLC) said end-to-end encrypted message (CT) to said second user equipment (UEB), without said attachment (K'); sending from the first main computer system (LEA1) to each first auxiliary computer system (DEAI.-.DEAI) a partial escrow decryption request (Req_Dec); receiving at the first main computer system (LEA1), from each first auxiliary computer system (DEAI.-.DEAI), a partial escrow decryption response (Dec) calculated on the basis of the respective random number xi' and calculating a partial escrow decryption result of said first main computer system (LEA1) on the basis of the random number xO'; decrypting said escrow encrypted key (K) at the first main computer system (LEA1) using the partial escrow decryption responses (Dec) from a subset of k' out of n first auxiliary computer systems (.DEAI.-.DEAI) and the partial escrow decryption result of said first main computer system (LEA1), thereby obtaining the session key (K) in a shared way; decrypting said end-to-end encrypted message (CT) using said session key (K), thereby obtaining said plain message (PT) at the first main computer system (LEA1).
H04L 9/30 - Clé publique, c. à d. l'algorithme de chiffrement étant impossible à inverser par ordinateur et les clés de chiffrement des utilisateurs n'exigeant pas le secret
A method is disclosed for providing secure access to multimedia content to a user of a content service at a first user device configured to enable the user to consume the multimedia content. The method comprises: providing, from a second user device, a user identifier to a service provider of the content service, the second user device being provided with a subscriber identity module enabling the second user device to connect to a cellular communication network, the user identifier comprising an identifier of the subscriber identity module; at the second user device, receiving an access key from the service provider, through the cellular communication network, the access key being associated with the user identifier; providing the access key from the second user device to the first user device through a short-range connection, and at the first user device, using the access key to access the multimedia content.
H04N 21/6334 - Signaux de commande issus du serveur dirigés vers des éléments du réseau ou du client vers le client pour l’autorisation, p.ex. en transmettant une clé
G06F 21/10 - Protection de programmes ou contenus distribués, p.ex. vente ou concession de licence de matériel soumis à droit de reproduction
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING REFERENCE DATA ASSOCIATED TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A RADIO ACCESS NETWORK
Method for generating reference data associated to weather conditions, comprising: determining a geographical area of interest (GA); receiving, from first wireless devices (200') wirelessly connected to a Radio Access Network, RAN, (100), first measurement parameters representative of measurements of radio quality of the wireless connection between said first wireless devices and the RAN (100), wherein said first wireless devices (200') are located in said area of interest (GA), said first measurement parameters being associated with respective first time references; for each first time reference or set of first time references, determining reference data, associated to said first time reference or set of first time references, by performing an analysis of said first measurement parameters; receiving a weather signal (WS), representative of objective weather conditions in said area of interest (GA) at a time corresponding to said first time reference of said set of first time references; storing said reference data in association with the respective objective weather conditions associated to the same time reference or set of time references.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
16 - Papier, carton et produits en ces matières
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
38 - Services de télécommunications
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
3D printers; Industrial robots; Current generators; Dispensing machines. Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; Electronic apparatus for the remote control of signals; Data processing apparatus; Telephone apparatus; Radiotelephones; Modems; Monitors; Camcorders; Cash registers; Calculators; Electronic payment terminals; Printers; Computer software applications, downloadable; Computer hardware; Computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable; Computer software, recorded; Education software; Communications equipment; Mobile data apparatus; Apparatus for broadcasting sound, data or images; Security control apparatus; Encryption apparatus; Computer software applications, downloadable; Security tokens [encryption devices]; Downloadable computer security software; Data storage programs; Application software for cloud computing services; Document management software; Media streaming software; Computer gaming software; Software for network and device security; Utility, security and cryptography software; Software for ensuring the security of electronic mail; Computer firewall software; Antivirus software; Antispyware software; Threat detection software; Privacy protection software; Data and file management and database software; Databases; Application software; Data communications software; Telecommunications software; Software testing software; Artificial intelligence and machine learning software; Cloud computing software; Telemedicine software; Computer software for controlling self-service terminals; Payment software; Big data management software; Home automation software; Software for the control and/or testing of machinery and machine tools; Software for the control and/or testing of vehicle operation; Downloadable computer software for blockchain technology; Software for the control and certification of food production chains; Software for the management of water installations; Software for the management of power plants and power production and distribution plants; Software for the control, operation and testing of electric appliances; Software for the control, operation and testing of heating, steam generating or cooling apparatus; Software for the control, management and operation of equipment for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and air purification (for indoor use); Web application and server software; Electronic publications, downloadable; Interactive video software; Computer application software for use in implementing the Internet of Things [IoT]; Simulation software; Computer operating programs, recorded; Computer software development tools; Computer hardware; Computer hardware for signal processing of audio and video; Computer hardware for remotely accessing and transmitting data; Electronic device software drivers that allow computer hardware and electronic devices to communicate with each other; Computer peripheral devices; Firmware for computer peripherals; Mouse pads; Cases for telephones; Bags adapted for laptops; Telephone ring tones [downloadable]; Telephone wires; Fibre optic cables; Remote monitoring apparatus; electronic personal organisers for information management; Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices; Integrated circuits; Optical discs; Games software; Television cameras; Digital video cameras; Hardware and software for interconnecting of goods and the internet (IoT); Machine-to-Machine [M2M] applications; Internet of Things [IoT] sensors; Sensors; Measuring sensors; Digital sensors; USB flash drives; Spectacles; Virtual reality glasses; Smartglasses; Electrical switch cabinets; SIM cards. Vehicles; Apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water. Documentation and publications relating to computers or computer programs; Manuals (handbooks), printed publications; Printed matter; Computer software operating manuals; Typewriters, electric or non-electric; Electronic typewriters; Type, numerals and letters; Ink, Filled toner cartridges, Ink cartridges; Typewriter ribbons, ribbons for word processing; Thermal transfer ribbons; Inking ribbon cassettes; correction tape; correction tape cassettes; paper rolls for printers; Storage folders, filing folders, presentation folders and signature folders; Paper-laminated and plastic ring binders with metal mechanisms; Ring binders and folders of cardboard; Folders for papers; Clipboards; Folders for storing in files; Filing books; Clear plastic folders; File registers; Vertical storage units; Storage containers (office requisites); Teaching materials [except apparatus]; Upright file folders; Pencil boxes; Pencil cups; Desk mats; Photographs [printed]. Sale, for others, of computers; Sale, for others, of network systems; Resale services, in relation to the following fields: Electrical energy; Marketing services in relation to the following goods: electronic equipment; Business administration; Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others; Computerized file management; Business management services relating to electronic commerce; Subscriptions to telecommunications database services; Rental of office machines; Advertising; Business management; Office functions; Digital advertising services; Publicity and sales promotion services; Business consulting; Business process management; Business process re-engineering; Arranging and conducting of promotional events; Organisation, operation and supervision of loyalty schemes and incentive schemes; Publication of publicity texts; Web site traffic optimization; Telephone billing; Operation of a telephone switchboard for others; Subscriptions (arranging -) to a telematics, telephone or computer service [internet]; Digital marketing; Market studies; Business assistance and intermediation in the purchase and sale of computer and electronic goods. Installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware; Office machines and equipment installation, maintenance and repair; Installation work and Servicing in relation to the following goods: Data processing apparatus; Installation and servicing services in relation to the following goods: Telephone apparatus; Installation work and Servicing in relation to the following goods: Apparatus for broadcasting sound, data or images; Updating of computer networking and telecommunications hardware; Installation of cables for Internet access; Installation of hardware and cables for Internet access; Maintenance and repair of data communications networks; Installation of telephone lines. Telecommunication services; Providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; Providing access to databases; Communications by telephone; Rental of access time to global computer networks; Rental of modems; Telephone services; Telecommunications consultancy; Telecommunications services provided via fiber optic, wireless and cable networks; Wireless PBX services; Leasing of communications apparatus; Transmission of sound, video and information; Audio and video broadcasting services provided via the Internet; Transmission of data or audio visual images via a global computer network or the internet; Video, audio and television streaming services; Transmission of electronic mail; Electronic bulletin board services. waste and garbage recycling; Air purification and Water purification; Printing; Food and drink preservation. Computer education training services; Cybersecurity training; ICT Training; Organization of entertainment events; Organisation of educational events; Management of education services; Publication of texts; Sporting and cultural activities; Entertainment services; Television and radio programming [scheduling]. Cloud computing; Electronic data storage; Computer security consultancy; Computer software design; Platform as a service [PaaS]; Computer programming; Server hosting; Telecommunications technology consultancy; Software as a service [SaaS]; Hosting computer sites; Engineering services; Computer software design; Infrastructure as a Service [IaaS]; Data encryption services; Design, development, updating and maintenance of computer hardware and software; Design and development of data retrieval software; Design and development of software for database management; Providing information about the design and development of computer hardware and software; Data security services [firewalls]; Authentication services for computer security; Telecommunication network security consultancy; Research relating to security; Computer security threat analysis for protecting data; Maintenance of computer software relating to computer security and prevention of computer risks; Rental of computer software; Rental of web servers; Computer rental; Rental of computer software; Information technology [IT] consultancy; Consultancy relating to software for communication systems; Research in the field of communications technology; Electronic storage of files and documents; Design and development of data storage systems; Hosting of digital content; Provision of technical consultancy (advice) in the field of telecommunications; Monitoring of network systems; Machine condition monitoring; Design and development of computer software for process control; Technical research relating to computers; Web site design and creation services; Research and development services; Online data storage; Telecommunications engineering; Telecommunications technology consultancy; Development of industrial processes; Certification services of data transmitted via telecommunications. Providing medical information; Monitoring of patients; Hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; Animal healthcare services; Agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry services.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
16 - Papier, carton et produits en ces matières
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
38 - Services de télécommunications
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
3D printers; Industrial robots; Current generators; Dispensing machines. Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; Electronic apparatus for the remote control of signals; Data processing apparatus; Telephone apparatus; Radiotelephones; Modems; Monitors; Camcorders; Cash registers; Calculators; Electronic payment terminals; Printers; Computer software applications, downloadable; Computer hardware; Computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable; Computer software, recorded; Education software; Communications equipment; Mobile data apparatus; Apparatus for broadcasting sound, data or images; Security control apparatus; Encryption apparatus; Computer software applications, downloadable; Security tokens [encryption devices]; Downloadable computer security software; Data storage programs; Application software for cloud computing services; Document management software; Media streaming software; Computer gaming software; Software for network and device security; Utility, security and cryptography software; Software for ensuring the security of electronic mail; Computer firewall software; Antivirus software; Antispyware software; Threat detection software; Privacy protection software; Data and file management and database software; Databases; Application software; Data communications software; Telecommunications software; Software testing software; Artificial intelligence and machine learning software; Cloud computing software; Telemedicine software; Computer software for controlling self-service terminals; Payment software; Big data management software; Home automation software; Software for the control and/or testing of machinery and machine tools; Software for the control and/or testing of vehicle operation; Downloadable computer software for blockchain technology; Software for the control and certification of food production chains; Software for the management of water installations; Software for the management of power plants and power production and distribution plants; Software for the control, operation and testing of electric appliances; Software for the control, operation and testing of heating, steam generating or cooling apparatus; Software for the control, management and operation of equipment for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and air purification (for indoor use); Web application and server software; Electronic publications, downloadable; Interactive video software; Computer application software for use in implementing the Internet of Things [IoT]; Simulation software; Computer operating programs, recorded; Computer software development tools; Computer hardware; Computer hardware for signal processing of audio and video; Computer hardware for remotely accessing and transmitting data; Electronic device software drivers that allow computer hardware and electronic devices to communicate with each other; Computer peripheral devices; Firmware for computer peripherals; Mouse pads; Cases for telephones; Bags adapted for laptops; Telephone ring tones [downloadable]; Telephone wires; Fibre optic cables; Remote monitoring apparatus; electronic personal organisers for information management; Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices; Integrated circuits; Optical discs; Games software; Television cameras; Digital video cameras; Hardware and software for interconnecting of goods and the internet (IoT); Machine-to-Machine [M2M] applications; Internet of Things [IoT] sensors; Sensors; Measuring sensors; Digital sensors; USB flash drives; Spectacles; Virtual reality glasses; Smartglasses; Electrical switch cabinets; SIM cards. Vehicles; Apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water. Documentation and publications relating to computers or computer programs; Manuals (handbooks), printed publications; Printed matter; Computer software operating manuals; Typewriters, electric or non-electric; Electronic typewriters; Type, numerals and letters; Ink, Filled toner cartridges, Ink cartridges; Typewriter ribbons, ribbons for word processing; Thermal transfer ribbons; Inking ribbon cassettes; correction tape; correction tape cassettes; paper rolls for printers; Storage folders, filing folders, presentation folders and signature folders; Paper-laminated and plastic ring binders with metal mechanisms; Ring binders and folders of cardboard; Folders for papers; Clipboards; Folders for storing in files; Filing books; Clear plastic folders; File registers; Vertical storage units; Storage containers (office requisites); Teaching materials [except apparatus]; Upright file folders; Pencil boxes; Pencil cups; Desk mats; Photographs [printed]. Sale, for others, of computers; Sale, for others, of network systems; Resale services, in relation to the following fields: Electrical energy; Marketing services in relation to the following goods: electronic equipment; Business administration; Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others; Computerized file management; Business management services relating to electronic commerce; Subscriptions to telecommunications database services; Rental of office machines; Advertising; Business management; Office functions; Digital advertising services; Publicity and sales promotion services; Business consulting; Business process management; Business process re-engineering; Arranging and conducting of promotional events; Organisation, operation and supervision of loyalty schemes and incentive schemes; Publication of publicity texts; Web site traffic optimization; Telephone billing; Operation of a telephone switchboard for others; Subscriptions (arranging -) to a telematics, telephone or computer service [internet]; Digital marketing; Market studies; Business assistance and intermediation in the purchase and sale of computer and electronic goods. Installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware; Office machines and equipment installation, maintenance and repair; Installation work and Servicing in relation to the following goods: Data processing apparatus; Installation and servicing services in relation to the following goods: Telephone apparatus; Installation work and Servicing in relation to the following goods: Apparatus for broadcasting sound, data or images; Updating of computer networking and telecommunications hardware; Installation of cables for Internet access; Installation of hardware and cables for Internet access; Maintenance and repair of data communications networks; Installation of telephone lines. Telecommunication services; Providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; Providing access to databases; Communications by telephone; Rental of access time to global computer networks; Rental of modems; Telephone services; Telecommunications consultancy; Telecommunications services provided via fiber optic, wireless and cable networks; Wireless PBX services; Leasing of communications apparatus; Transmission of sound, video and information; Audio and video broadcasting services provided via the Internet; Transmission of data or audio visual images via a global computer network or the internet; Video, audio and television streaming services; Transmission of electronic mail; Electronic bulletin board services. waste and garbage recycling; Air purification and Water purification; Printing; Food and drink preservation. Computer education training services; Cybersecurity training; ICT Training; Organization of entertainment events; Organisation of educational events; Management of education services; Publication of texts; Sporting and cultural activities; Entertainment services; Television and radio programming [scheduling]. Cloud computing; Electronic data storage; Computer security consultancy; Computer software design; Platform as a service [PaaS]; Computer programming; Server hosting; Telecommunications technology consultancy; Software as a service [SaaS]; Hosting computer sites; Engineering services; Computer software design; Infrastructure as a Service [IaaS]; Data encryption services; Design, development, updating and maintenance of computer hardware and software; Design and development of data retrieval software; Design and development of software for database management; Providing information about the design and development of computer hardware and software; Data security services [firewalls]; Authentication services for computer security; Telecommunication network security consultancy; Research relating to security; Computer security threat analysis for protecting data; Maintenance of computer software relating to computer security and prevention of computer risks; Rental of computer software; Rental of web servers; Computer rental; Rental of computer software; Information technology [IT] consultancy; Consultancy relating to software for communication systems; Research in the field of communications technology; Electronic storage of files and documents; Design and development of data storage systems; Hosting of digital content; Provision of technical consultancy (advice) in the field of telecommunications; Monitoring of network systems; Machine condition monitoring; Design and development of computer software for process control; Technical research relating to computers; Web site design and creation services; Research and development services; Online data storage; Telecommunications engineering; Telecommunications technology consultancy; Development of industrial processes; Certification services of data transmitted via telecommunications. Providing medical information; Monitoring of patients; Hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; Animal healthcare services; Agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry services.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
38 - Services de télécommunications
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Data processing apparatus; Telephone apparatus; Computer software applications, downloadable; Computer hardware; Computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable; Computer software, recorded. Sale, for others, of computers; Sale, for others, of network systems; Resale services, in relation to the following fields: Electrical energy; Marketing services in relation to the following goods: electronic equipment; Business assistance and intermediation in the purchase and sale of computer and electronic goods; Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others; Computerized file management; Subscriptions to telecommunications database services; Rental of office machines; Advertising; Business management; Office functions; Digital advertising services; Publicity and sales promotion services. Installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware; Office machines and equipment installation, maintenance and repair. Providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; Providing access to databases; Communications by telephone; Rental of access time to global computer networks; Rental of modems; Telephone services. Cloud computing; Electronic data storage; Computer security consultancy; Computer software design; Rental of computer software; Rental of web servers; Platform as a service [PaaS]; Computer programming; Server hosting; Telecommunications technology consultancy; Software as a service [SaaS]; Hosting computer sites; Engineering services; Computer software design; Infrastructure as a Service [IaaS].
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
38 - Services de télécommunications
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Data processing apparatus; Telephone apparatus; Computer software applications, downloadable; Computer hardware; Computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable; Computer software, recorded. Sale, for others, of computers; Sale, for others, of network systems; Resale services, in relation to the following fields: Electrical energy; Marketing services in relation to the following goods: electronic equipment; Business assistance and intermediation in the purchase and sale of computer and electronic goods; Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others; Computerized file management; Subscriptions to telecommunications database services; Rental of office machines; Advertising; Business management; Office functions; Digital advertising services; Publicity and sales promotion services. Installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware; Office machines and equipment installation, maintenance and repair. Providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; Providing access to databases; Communications by telephone; Rental of access time to global computer networks; Rental of modems; Telephone services. Cloud computing; Electronic data storage; Computer security consultancy; Computer software design; Rental of computer software; Rental of web servers; Platform as a service [PaaS]; Computer programming; Server hosting; Telecommunications technology consultancy; Software as a service [SaaS]; Hosting computer sites; Engineering services; Computer software design; Infrastructure as a Service [IaaS].
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Data processing apparatus; Telephone apparatus; Communications equipment; Mobile data apparatus; Apparatus for broadcasting sound, data or images; Security control apparatus; Encryption apparatus; Computer software applications, downloadable; Computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable; Security tokens [encryption devices]; Downloadable computer security software; Software for network and device security; Utility, security and cryptography software; Software for ensuring the security of electronic mail; Computer firewall software; Antivirus software; Antispyware software; Threat detection software; Privacy protection software; Data and file management and database software; Data communications software; Telecommunications software; Software testing software; Computer operating programs, recorded; Computer software development tools; Computer hardware; Computer hardware for signal processing of audio and video; Computer hardware for remotely accessing and transmitting data; Electronic device software drivers that allow computer hardware and electronic devices to communicate with each other; Computer peripheral devices; Firmware for computer peripherals; Mouse pads; Cases for telephones; Bags adapted for laptops. Installation work and Servicing in relation to the following goods: Data processing apparatus; Installation and servicing services in relation to the following goods: Telephone apparatus; Installation work and Servicing in relation to the following goods: Apparatus for broadcasting sound, data or images. Computer education training services; Cybersecurity training; ICT Training. Data encryption services; Design, maintenance, development and updating of computer software; Design and development of data retrieval software; Design and development of software for database management; Providing information about the design and development of computer hardware and software; IT security, protection and restoration; Data security services [firewalls]; Computer security consultancy; Safety technological testing services; Authentication services for computer security; Telecommunication network security consultancy; Research relating to security; Data security services; Computer security threat analysis for protecting data; Maintenance of computer software relating to computer security and prevention of computer risks; Platform as a service [PaaS]; Telecommunications technology consultancy; Software as a service [SaaS]; Engineering services; Rental of computer software; Rental of web servers; Computer rental; Information technology [IT] consultancy; Consultancy relating to software for communication systems; Research in the field of communications technology.
A self-organizing system for mobile communication optimization includes circuitry that collects external data related to an external event resulting the gathering of user equipment in a geographic area. The circuitry obtains special and time identifiers for the external based on the external data in order to forecast data traffic due to the external event. The circuitry then generates a corresponding critical issues report identifying potential critical issues based on the data traffic forecast, and generates and enforces a network communication update based on the critical issues report.
Method for characterization of paths travelled by mobile user terminals, comprising: determining a geographical area of interest; detecting the presence of a plurality of mobile user terminals in said geographical area of interest. The method further comprises, for each of said mobile user terminals: receiving over time a plurality of information signals, each information signal including: a geographical position of said mobile user terminal, a time reference associated with said geographical position and at least one of a temporary identifier and a session identifier; based on said information signals, determining a path travelled by said mobile user terminal; calculating one or more indicators associated with said path, said one or more indicators being indicative of morphologic and dynamic features of said path; providing a characterization of said paths, based on said one or more indicators.
A telecommunication system monitors, for a plurality of services, a number of service requests from users and quality of service perceived by the users while using the services. A self-organizing network module determines a correlation between at least one configuration parameter, the number of service requests and the quality of service perceived, and, based on the correlation, a target number of service requests, and a target quality of service, determines an updated value for the at least one configuration parameter. Then the self-organizing network module commands the telecommunication system to implement reconfiguration thereof based on the updated value of the at least one configuration parameter.
A method, implemented by a data processing system (125), of adjusting modifiable parameters of network cells (110) of a self-organizing cellular mobile communications network, comprising: retrieving (605) a current configuration (205) of network cells (110, 115) currently deployed on field, including modifiable parameters; exploring (610, 620) different configurations of the network cells, each differing from the retrieved current configuration and from other different configurations by a change in the value of at least one of the modifiable parameters of at least one network cell; evaluating (625) the explored different configurations of the network cells. When a suitable goodness is assessed for a certain configuration of network cells, said new configuration of network cells is automatically deployed on field by modifying one or more of the modifiable parameters of network cells.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
38 - Services de télécommunications
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Data processing apparatus; telephone apparatus; computer
software applications, downloadable; computer hardware;
computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable;
computer software, recorded. Retail sale services of computers; retail sale services of
equipments for communication network; procurement of
contracts concerning energy supply; retail sale services of
electronic devices; business assistance and intermediation
in the purchase and sale of computer and electronic goods;
commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and
services of others; computerized file management; arranging
subscriptions to telecommunication services for others;
rental of office machines; advertising; business management;
office functions; digital advertising services; publicity
and sales promotion services. Installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware;
office machines and equipment installation, maintenance and
repair. Providing telecommunications connections to a global
computer network; providing access to databases;
communications by telephone; rental of access time to global
computer networks; rental of modems; telephone and mobile
telephone services. Cloud computing; electronic data storage; computer security
consultancy; computer software design; rental of computer
software; rental of web servers; platform as a service
[PaaS]; computer programming; server hosting;
telecommunications technology consultancy; software as a
service [SaaS]; hosting computer sites [websites];
engineering services; computer program design;
infrastructure as a service (IaaS).
An electronic device (100) is disclosed. The electronic device is adapted to receive and process an electromagnetic radiation, such as a radio frequency signal from a wireless communication system. The electronic device comprises:a metasurface (115) for intercepting the electromagnetic radiation, the 5metasurface comprising a plurality of active elements for sensing at least one parameter of the electromagnetic radiation as it is actually received at the electronic device, wherein the active elements of said plurality of active elements are controllable to implement a plurality of configurations of the metasurface each one corresponding to a radiation pattern with which the electromagnetic radiation is passed through the 0metasurface, a control unit (CU) communicably coupled to the metasurface, wherein the control unit is configured to iteratively:receive the sensed at least one parameter from the metasurface;identify, based on the at least one parameter of the electromagnetic 5radiation, an optimized configuration, among the plurality of configurations, that optimizes electromagnetic radiation reception at the electronic device, andcontrol the active elements to implement the optimized configuration.
H04B 7/00 - Systèmes de transmission radio, c. à d. utilisant un champ de rayonnement
H04B 7/08 - Systèmes de diversité; Systèmes à plusieurs antennes, c. à d. émission ou réception utilisant plusieurs antennes utilisant plusieurs antennes indépendantes espacées à la station de réception
H04B 7/06 - Systèmes de diversité; Systèmes à plusieurs antennes, c. à d. émission ou réception utilisant plusieurs antennes utilisant plusieurs antennes indépendantes espacées à la station d'émission
H01Q 15/00 - Dispositifs pour la réflexion, la réfraction, la diffraction ou la polarisation des ondes rayonnées par une antenne, p.ex. dispositifs quasi optiques
H01Q 3/46 - Lentilles actives ou réseaux réfléchissants
80.
ROUND-TRIP TIME MEASUREMENT IN A PACKET-SWITCHED COMMUNICATION NETWORK
It is disclosed a method for transmitting a bidirectional packet flow between two nodes of a communication network. One of the nodes transmits to the other node one initial single marked packet of the bidirectional packet flow. Each one of the nodes transmits to the other node unmarked packets, until one single marked packet is received from the other node. In response thereto, each node transmits to the other node one single marked packet of the bidirectional packet flow. This mechanism is continuously performed by the nodes, thereby causing the nodes to cyclically exchange single marked packets of the bidirectional packet flow. A measurement point placed on the path of the bidirectional packet flow may then detect the single marked packets transmitted in a certain direction and provide RTT measurements based on differences between their detection times.
H04L 47/283 - Commande de flux; Commande de la congestion par rapport à des considérations temporelles en réponse à des retards de traitement, p.ex. causés par une gigue ou un temps d'aller-retour [RTT]
81.
ENABLING A ROUND-TRIP PACKET LOSS MEASUREMENT IN A PACKET-SWITCHED COMMUNICATION NETWORK
A method for enabling a round-trip packet loss measurement in a packet-switched communication network wherein a first node and a second node exchange packets comprising a packet loss field settable to an idle value or one or more measurement values. The first node performs a generation step whereby first packets having their set to a measurement value are transmitted to the second node. For each received first packet, the second node transmits back a second packet having its set to a measurement value. The first node then performs a reflection step whereby, for each received second packet, it transmits to the second node a respective third packet having its set to a measurement value. The time lapsing between start of the generation step and start of the reflection step has a predefined and substantially constant duration.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Data processing apparatus; Telephone apparatus; Communications equipment; Mobile data apparatus; Apparatus for broadcasting sound, data or images; Security control apparatus; Encryption apparatus; Computer software applications, downloadable; Computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable; Security tokens [encryption devices]; Downloadable computer security software; Software for network and device security; Utility, security and cryptography software; Software for ensuring the security of electronic mail; Computer firewall software; Antivirus software; Antispyware software; Threat detection software; Privacy protection software; Data and file management and database software; Data communications software; Telecommunications software; Software testing software; Computer operating programs, recorded; Computer software development tools; Computer hardware; Computer hardware for signal processing of audio and video; Computer hardware for remotely accessing and transmitting data; Electronic device software drivers that allow computer hardware and electronic devices to communicate with each other; Computer peripheral devices; Firmware for computer peripherals; Mouse pads; Cases for telephones; Bags adapted for laptops. Data encryption services; Design, maintenance, development and updating of computer software; Design and development of data retrieval software; Design and development of software for database management; Providing information about the design and development of computer hardware and software; IT security, protection and restoration; Data security services [firewalls]; Computer security consultancy; Safety technological testing services; Authentication services for computer security; Telecommunication network security consultancy; Research relating to security; Data security services; Computer security threat analysis for protecting data; Maintenance of computer software relating to computer security and prevention of computer risks; Platform as a service [PaaS]; Telecommunications technology consultancy; Software as a service [SaaS]; Engineering services; Rental of computer software; Rental of web servers; Computer rental.
83.
CELLULAR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FEATURING SON FUNCTIONALITY
A method (200) for configuring a cellular network comprising a plurality of network cells. The method comprises: - monitoring (205), during a monitoring time period, a performance indicator of each network cell for each one of a plurality of monitoring time intervals of said monitoring time period; - determining (205) a plurality of sets of measured signal levels, wherein each set of measured signal levels is associated with a respective territorial portion of a geographic area covered by the cellular network, and wherein each measured signal level of each set of measured signal levels is associated with a respective measured network cell, among the plurality of network cells, at least partially within that territorial portion, with a respective cell configuration of said measured network cell, and with a respective monitoring time interval; - determining (305), for each measured network cell, a simulated signal level being indicative of an expected signal level for that measured network cell in the respective cell configuration; - determining (310), for each measured network cell and for each monitoring time interval, a signal level deviation as a difference between the respective measured signal level and the respective simulated signal level; - for a reference network configuration (RNC1) including, for each measured network cell, a respective reference cell configuration taken by that measured network cell after the monitoring time period: (i) determining (315), for each measured network cell, a reference simulated signal level indicative of an expected signal level for that measured network cell in the reference cell configuration; (ii) updating (320), for each monitoring time interval, each measured signal level according to the respective simulated signal level and to the respective signal level deviation; (iii) determining (325-335), for each measured network cell and for each monitoring time interval, an estimated performance indicator based on the respective performance indicator, on a number of sets of measured signal levels having at least one measured signal level associated with said measured network cell, and on the respective updated measured signal level, and - configuring (215-245) the cellular network according to the estimated performance indicators determined for the measured network cells.
It is disclosed a tracking system for tracking the movement of a moving entity. The tracking system comprises a tracking device configured to move together with the moving entity and provide data associated with the movement of the moving entity, and a detection module configured to, on the basis of the data associated with the movement of the moving entity, perform a detection process to detect an anomaly in the data, the detection process comprising a machine learning algorithm. The tracking system is further configured to, in case the anomaly is detected, issue an alert message to be processed at a control station.
H04W 4/44 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p.ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication entre véhicules et infrastructures, p.ex. véhicule à nuage ou véhicule à domicile
It is disclosed a method for performing a RTT measurement on a bidirectional packet flow transmitted between two nodes of a packet- switched communication network. Each node applies a respective marking value to its outgoing packets, and switches it as it detects a switching of the marking value applied by the other node in its incoming packets. The switching is performed only if the time lapsing between such detection and transmission of the next outgoing packet does not exceed a predefined time threshold. An intermediate measurement point may provide an RTT measurement as a time lapsing between two consecutive switching of the marking value in the packets transmitted in a certain direction.
H04L 43/106 - Surveillance active, p.ex. battement de cœur, utilitaire Ping ou trace-route en utilisant des informations liées au temps dans des paquets, p.ex. en ajoutant des horodatages
86.
METHOD FOR MANAGING A C-V2X CONNECTION IN AN INTER-PLMN SCENARIO, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM OPERATING ACCORDING TO SAID METHOD
Method for managing a Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything, C-V2X, connection comprising: establishing a first C-V2X connection (C1) between a first Radio Base Station, RBS, (100), of a source Public Land Mobile Network, PLMN, (1000) and an electronic On-Board Unit, OBU, (110), of a vehicle (120); establishing a second C-V2X connection (C2) between said first RBS (100) and a first Road Side Unit Gateway, RSUG, (130); establishing a point-to-point connection (N3) between said first RSUG (130) and said OBU (110), wherein, over said point-to-point connection (N3), User Plane data are exchanged, which are the same User Plane data exchanged over said second C-V2X connection (C2); at a first Application Server, AppServ, (140) of said source PLMN (1000), receiving from a second AppServ (150), of a target PLMN (2000), a request signal (RSig), including a request for C-V2X context information (CI), said C-V2X context information (CI) comprising a context of said OBU (110) related to the C-V2X service provisioned over said second C-V2X connection (C2); sending, from said first AppServ (140), to said second AppServ (150), said C-V2X context information (CI).
H04W 4/44 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p.ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication entre véhicules et infrastructures, p.ex. véhicule à nuage ou véhicule à domicile
A system (100) for managing network alarms (NA) generated by element manager modules (110(j)) in response to corresponding faults/malfunctioning affecting network nodes (105(i)) or links of a telecommunication network is disclosed. The system comprises:5- an alarm management platform (120) configured to gather the network alarms (NA) and to accordingly generate a first set (FSNA) of network alarms comprising at least a subset of the gathered network alarms (NA);- a network operator unit (130) configured to arrange the network alarms of the first set (FSNA) into a network alarm table (NT) providing for each network alarm 0listed in the network alarm table (NT) data describing the network alarm, the network operator unit (130) being further configured to manage the faults/malfunctioning affecting the network nodes or links corresponding to said network alarms (NA) by exploiting said network alarm table (NT);- an alarm prediction module (170) configured to receive from the alarm 5management platform (120) an alarm duration prediction request (PR(d)) about a predicted duration of a selected network alarm (NA) and alarm data (AD') regarding said selected network alarm (NA) and accordingly generate an alarm duration prediction (AP(d)) about a predicted duration of said selected network alarm (NA) by processing said alarm data (AD') regarding said selected network alarm (NA) through0a first machine learning algorithm trained with alarm data (AD) regarding past network alarms (NA) gathered by the AM system, wherein:- the alarm management platform (120) is configured to generate said at least a subset of the gathered network alarms (NA) for generating said first set (FSNA) of network alarms conditioned to said alarm duration predictions (AP(d)).
H04L 41/0604 - Gestion des fautes, des événements, des alarmes ou des notifications en utilisant du filtrage, p.ex. la réduction de l’information en utilisant la priorité, les types d’éléments, la position ou le temps
H04L 41/147 - Analyse ou conception de réseau pour prédire le comportement du réseau
H04L 41/16 - Dispositions pour la maintenance, l’administration ou la gestion des réseaux de commutation de données, p.ex. des réseaux de commutation de paquets en utilisant l'apprentissage automatique ou l'intelligence artificielle
H04L 41/5074 - Traitement des plaintes des utilisateurs ou des tickets d’incident
88.
Enabling a round-trip packet loss measurement in a packet-switched communication network
A method for enabling a round-trip packet loss measurement between two nodes of a packet-switched communication network exchanging packets comprising a packet loss field settable to an idle value or one or more measurement values. The first node transmits to the second node first packets having the packet loss field set to a measurement value. Upon reception of each first packet, the second node transmits back to the first node a respective second packet having the packet loss field set to a measurement value. Upon reception of each second packet, the first node transmits back to the second node a respective third packet having the packet loss field set to a measurement value. A measurement point placed between the two nodes may count the number of first packets and the number of third packets and use them to provide a round-trip packet loss measurement.
An anti-theft alarm device (125) adapted to be associated to a wheel or a tire of a vehicle. The anti-theft alarm device (125) comprises kinetic sensors (205) configured to detect movements of the wheel or tire where the anti-theft alarm device (125) is installed, and a communication interface (220) configured for communicating over a mobile communication network (230) to transmit data related to the detected movements of the wheel or tire detected by the kinetic sensors (205). A system is also disclosed, comprising at least one anti-theft alarm device (125) and a remote server (405) in communication relationships with the at least one anti-theft alarm device (125).
B60C 23/04 - Dispositifs avertisseurs actionnés par la pression du pneumatique montés sur la roue ou le pneumatique
B60R 25/10 - VÉHICULES, ÉQUIPEMENTS OU PARTIES DE VÉHICULES, NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS Équipements ou systèmes pour interdire ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme
90.
METHOD FOR ALLOCATING RESOURCES IN A GEOGRAPHIC AREA
A method is disclosed for allocating resources in a geographic area. The method comprises: subdividing the area into a number of pixels; selecting an observation period and subdividing the observation period in a number of time sub-intervals; acquiring a data set associated with the pixels during the observation period, the data set comprising, for each pixel, a set of observations related to the presence of people in the geographic area, wherein each observation derives from an estimate or a measurement of a resource consumption or a presence indicator; processing the data set to identity one or more typical time sub-intervals during the observation period; on the basis of a sub-set of data of the data set, the sub-set of data being associated with the identified one or more typical time- subintervals of the observation period, applying a clustering algorithm to partition the pixels into a number of clusters, each cluster comprising a respective group of pixels associated with similar trends in the resource consumption and/or in the presence indicator; and allocating resources to a cluster of the number of clusters on the basis of the trends.
It is disclosed a method for performing a one-way delay measurement on a bidirectional packet flow carrying live traffic exchanged between two nodes of a packet-switched communication network. At predefined times, each node transmits to the other node a respective marked packet of the bidirectional packet flow. Each node then transmits unmarked packets of the bidirectional packet flow, until it receives the marked packet transmitted by the other node. In response thereto, each node transmits to the other node another marked packet of the bidirectional packet flow. A measurement point may be placed on the path of the bidirectional packet flow, for detecting the marked packets transmitted in either direction, and for providing a one-way delay measurement based on their detection times.
It is disclosed a method for providing one-way delay measurements on a bidirectional packet flow exchanged between two nodes of a packet-switched network. Each packet of the bidirectional packet flow comprises a marking field. At predefined times, the two nodes start transmission of respective measurement packet blocks made of packets with marking field set equal to a measurement value. Each node continues transmission of the respective measurement packet block, until it starts receiving the measurement packet block transmitted by the other node. In response thereto, each node ends transmission of the respective measurement packet block. A measurement point placed on the path of the bidirectional packet flow detects the measurement packet blocks and provides one-way delay measurements based on their time properties. For example, the end-to-end one-way delay in a given direction may be measured as the duration of the measurement packet block transmitted in the opposite direction.
A receiver adapted to receive a modulated signal including useful and interfering signals and to detect information bits carried thereon. The modulated signal comprises signal components each one associated with a respective modulation subcarrier and including respective useful and interfering signal components. The receiver may include a first estimation unit providing a respective first useful signal component estimate indicative of the useful signal component for each signal component; a second estimation unit providing a respective second useful signal component estimate indicative of the useful signal component for each signal component; a channel estimation unit estimating, for each signal component, a first channel frequency response associated with the respective useful signal component and a second channel frequency response associated with the respective interfering signal component; and a control unit determining, for each signal component, an interference level experienced by that signal component according to respective first and second channel frequency responses.
A method for a wireless network, including a node and a first device covered by the node, the node acting as serving node for the first device, and the first device transmitting first data to the node over a first link, includes determining presence of a second device covered by the node, the second device transmitting second data to a serving node over a second link, determining radio quality of the first link, determining radio quality of the second link, and determining radio quality of a third link between the second device and the first device. If the radio quality of the third link is higher than the radio quality of the second link, the second device transmits the second data to the first device over the third link and the first device retransmits, over the first link, the second data to the node.
It is disclosed a method and system for providing a service to a user. The system comprises a module (VAHI) associated with the user and configured to act on her/his behalf and a plurality of modules (VAE) associated with and representing respective physical resources. The system comprises a runtime distributed execution environment for running VAHI and VAEs, such environment being provided with a distributed operating system supporting access by VAHI and VAEs to the physical resources. The VAHI is capable of having an interaction with the VAEs and, as a result of such interaction, providing the user with a proposal for the provision of a service. Upon reception of an approval from the user, the VAHI is capable of instructing at least one of the VAEs to request the associated physical resource to perform an action providing at least part of the service according to the proposal.
G06F 9/50 - Allocation de ressources, p.ex. de l'unité centrale de traitement [UCT]
G06F 9/455 - Dispositions pour exécuter des programmes spécifiques Émulation; Interprétation; Simulation de logiciel, p.ex. virtualisation ou émulation des moteurs d’exécution d’applications ou de systèmes d’exploitation
96.
Statistical tracking of population dynamics over an area
A method and system for statistically tracking the dynamics of a population over an area comprising entry points and exit points such that each population member entering through one entry point either exits through one exit point or stations within the area. At each entry point, an entry counter counts the number of entering members and, at each exit point, an exit counter counts the number of exiting members. Based on the counter values, the dynamics of the population are statistically tracked in terms of evolution in time of the number of members stationing in the area. The number of stationing members is retroactively adjusted when during an observation period it is determined that the number of exiting members is higher than the number of entering members, plus the number of members which were stationing within the area at the beginning of the observation period.
A communication system includes a communication network and a communication system node. The communication system node communicates with the communication network via a first communication link, and establishes a second communication link with at least one user equipment to allow the user equipment to connect to the communication network. The second communication link is an unmanaged communication link. A backhauling provider module associated with the communication network dynamically allocates backhauling resources to the first communication link for data transmission between the node and the communication network based on the user equipment's parameters.
Method for managing a radio access communications network (100), comprising: receiving, from each of a plurality of mobile user terminals (UE1, UE2,..., UEn) in a determined geographical area (A), at least one report signals (RS1, RS2,..., RSn) including: a first data item (D1) representative of a geographical position of said mobile user terminal (UE1, UE2,...UEn); a second data item (D2) representative of a power at which transmission signals (TS), sent by said radio access communications network (100), are received by said mobile user terminal (UE1, UE2,..., UEn). The method further comprises making first comparisons between a power at which said transmission signals (TS) are transmitted, and said second data items (D2); determining a radio coverage map (RCM) of said determined geographical area (GA) based on said first data items (D1) and said first comparisons; making a second comparison between said radio coverage map (RCM) and reference data (Ref); applying modifications to said radio access communications network (100) based on said second comparison.
A method for performing a performance measurement in a communication network. Each measurement point in the network identifies packets of a multipoint packet flow and selects therefrom a number of samples, based on the value of a sampling signature calculated by applying a hash function to a bit mask in each identified packet. For each sample, a performance parameter and the packet's content are provided to a management server. The management server identifies a cluster of measurement points such that each identified packet of the multipoint packet flow received by a cluster's input measurement point is also received at a cluster's output measurement point. Amongst the performance parameters provided by the cluster's measurement points, the performance parameters relating to samples belonging to a certain packet sub-flow are identified, based on the packet's content. Then, a performance measurement is performed on the packet sub-flow.
A method for managing an Evolved Packet System is provided. The Evolved Packet System comprises a core network including a database configured to store User Identifying Information of user devices attached to the Evolved Packet System, and at least one external server. The method comprises having a user device attached to the Evolved Packet System request IP services to the external server; in response to said requesting IP services, having the external server request the User Identifying Information of said user device to the core network; in response to said requesting the User Identifying Information, having the core network access the database and retrieve the User Identifying Information of said user device; having the core network send the retrieved User Identifying Information to the external server; having the external server provide the requested IP services to the user device by exploiting said retrieved User Identifying Information.
