AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. patent applications published on November 30th, 2023

Patent applications for AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. on November 30th, 2023

AUTOMATED GENERATION OF NETWORK DATA VISUALIZATION DASHBOARDS (17664683)

Main Inventor

Jay Gabin

Brief explanation

- The technology described in the patent application automates the creation of network data visualization dashboards.

- Automation is achieved through the use of templates and data files. - Templates and data files can be combined in different ways to generate different dashboard files. - These dashboard files can be used by data visualization tools, platforms, or services to create network data visualization dashboards. - The technology allows for flexibility and customization in creating network data visualization dashboards.

Abstract

The described technology is generally directed towards automated generation of network data visualization dashboards. Automation can be achieved through the use of templates and data files. Templates can be combined with any of multiple different data files to produce network data visualization dashboard files. Different combinations of templates and different data files can result in different network data visualization dashboard files. The network data visualization dashboard files can be provided to a data visualization tool, platform, or service, which can generate network data visualization dashboards according to received network data visualization files.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED CATALOGING AND BUILDING MACHINE LEARNING MODELS (17752203)

Main Inventor

Mukundan Sarukkai

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a device with a processing system and memory that stores instructions for performing operations related to machine learning models.

• The device selects a first building block pattern function (bbDNA) from a catalog based on certain criteria.
• The first bbDNA is associated with at least one machine learning model.
• The device also selects a second bbDNA from the catalog, which is associated with another machine learning model.
• The device then creates a new machine learning model by combining the first and second bbDNA.
• The patent application also mentions other embodiments and variations of the invention.

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device having a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, including: selecting a first building block pattern function (bbDNA) having a first weight from a catalog, wherein the first bbDNA is based on a first mature pattern reaching a first bbDNA frequency threshold, wherein the first bbDNA is associated with at least one machine learning (ML) model of a plurality of ML models; selecting a second bbDNA having a second weight from the catalog, wherein the second bbDNA is associated with at least one ML model in the plurality of ML models; and creating a new ML model based on a combination of the first bbDNA and the second bbDNA. Other embodiments are disclosed.

FACILITATING TRANSITION TO ACTIVE MODE BY AN IDLE DEVICE BASED ON AN ACTIVATION REQUEST (17829188)

Main Inventor

Daniel Vivanco

Brief explanation

This patent application describes technologies for facilitating a transition to active mode in 5G or other next-generation networks. Here are the key points:

• The technology aims to provide radio resources to idle user equipment based on a paging message.
• The method involves identifying an idle mode activation message.
• Based on this message, the technology predicts that the user device will request an active connection.
• The allocation of antenna resources is then prioritized for the user device over other idle user devices.
• This prioritization is based on the prediction that the user device will transition to an active state before others.
• To facilitate the active connection, the technology directs a base station to send a beamformed signal to the predicted location of the user device.

Abstract

The technologies described herein are generally directed to providing, based on a paging message, radio resources to facilitate a transition to active mode by idle user equipment in a fifth generation (5G) network or other next generation networks. An example method can include identifying an idle mode activation message. The method can further include, based on the activation message, predicting that the user device is going to request an active connection. Further, the method can include prioritizing allocation of antenna resources to the user device over different user devices in an idle state, based on a prediction that the user device will transition to an active state before the different user devices. Further, the method can include, based on the prioritizing, directing a base station to cause a beamformed signal to a predicted location of the user device to accept the active connection.

ALLOCATING ANTENNA RESOURCES TO PREPARE FOR IDLE EQUIPMENT TO TRANSITION TO ACTIVE MODE (17829192)

Main Inventor

Thomas Henderson

Brief explanation

This patent application describes technologies for preparing a connection with a user equipment in a 5G or next generation network while the user equipment is in an idle state.

• The method involves transmitting a signal from a base station antenna and receiving feedback information from the user equipment.
• The feedback information describes the receipt of the signal while the user equipment was in an idle mode at a specific location.
• Based on the feedback information and the location, a model of signal propagation is generated.
• The model helps understand how signals propagate at that specific location, which can be useful for optimizing network performance and improving connection reliability.

Abstract

The technologies described herein are generally directed to preparing for a connection with a user equipment while the user equipment is in an idle state in a fifth generation (5G) network or other next generation networks. For example, a method described herein can include facilitating transmitting a signal directed by an antenna of base station equipment. The method can further include, facilitating receiving, from a user equipment, a message, wherein the message comprises feedback information describing receipt of the signal while the user equipment was in an idle mode at a location. Further, the method can comprise, based on the feedback information and the location, generating a model of signal propagation applicable to signals at the location.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTIVE BIT STREAMING USING CONSUMPTION CONTEXT (18064163)

Main Inventor

Subhabrata Sen

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for optimizing the presentation of a content item by selecting the most suitable audio and video tracks based on the current consumption context and network conditions. 

• Obtaining current consumption context information for each segment of a content item
• Determining the current consumption context for each segment based on the consumption context information
• Selecting a filtered set of audio and video track variants for each segment based on the current consumption context and track variant information
• Selecting an audio and video track for each segment from the filtered set based on dynamic network conditions
• Receiving a data stream for each segment from a server over a network, including the selected audio and video tracks
• Presenting each segment of the content item according to the selected audio and video tracks via a video output and an audio output.

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include a method including steps of, for each segment of a content item during presentation of a content item, obtaining current consumption context information, determining a current consumption context for the segment according to the consumption context information, selecting a filtered set of audio track and video track variants for the segment according to the current consumption context and track variant information, selecting an audio track and a video track for the segment from the filtered set of audio track and video track variants according to a dynamic network condition, receiving a data stream for the segment from a server over a network including the audio track and the video track for the segment, and presenting the segment of the content item according to the audio track and the video track via a video output and an audio output. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Autonomous Vehicle Pairing Management (17826269)

Main Inventor

Joseph Soryal

Brief explanation

- The patent application is about autonomous vehicle pairing management.

- It describes a fleet pairing management application that can be executed by a processor of an autonomous vehicle. - The application can initiate a fleet pairing process with multiple other autonomous vehicles that have their own fleet pairing management applications. - The fleet pairing management application sends a network pairing request to the other autonomous vehicles over a network. - It receives a confirm network pairing response from at least one of the other autonomous vehicles. - Once the pairing is confirmed, a fleet is established, consisting of the autonomous vehicle and the confirmed autonomous vehicle(s). - The autonomous vehicles in the fleet can then share data among themselves.

Abstract

Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to autonomous vehicle pairing management. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a fleet pairing management application executed by a processor of an autonomous vehicle can initiate a fleet pairing process with a plurality of other autonomous vehicles, each of which can execute one of a plurality of other fleet pairing management applications. The fleet pairing management application can send, over a network, an initiate network pairing request to the plurality of other autonomous vehicles. The fleet pairing management application can receive a confirm network pairing response from at least one other autonomous vehicle of the plurality of other autonomous vehicles. A fleet can then be established. The fleet can include the autonomous vehicle and the at least one other autonomous vehicle of the plurality of other autonomous vehicles. The autonomous vehicles in the fleet can then share data among the fleet.

AUTOMATION TO REDUCE LOCATION ERROR RATE IN E911 LOCATION-BASED SERVICES (17752633)

Main Inventor

Manoop Talasila

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a device that uses a processing system and memory to perform operations related to identifying cell sites using aerial images.

• The device obtains a list of known cell sites and their geospatial coordinates.
• It obtains corresponding aerial images for each known cell site.
• The device applies an automated process to generate a model using the aerial images, which can determine if a test aerial image depicts a cell site.
• It retrieves an identification of an asserted cell site from a database, including its geospatial coordinates.
• The device obtains a test aerial image for the asserted cell site.
• It applies the test aerial image to the model to determine if it depicts the asserted cell site, resulting in a determination.
• The determination of whether the test aerial image depicts the asserted cell site is outputted.

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device comprising: a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, the operations comprising: obtaining a list of a plurality of known cell sites, the list comprising for each known cell site of the plurality of known cell sites a respective set of known geospatial coordinates; obtaining for each set of known geospatial coordinates, a corresponding aerial image; applying each corresponding aerial image to an automated process to generate a model, the model being usable to determine whether a particular test aerial image depicts a cell site; obtaining from a database an identification of an asserted cell site, the identification of the asserted cell site comprising a set of asserted geospatial coordinates; obtaining for the set of asserted geospatial coordinates, a test aerial image; applying the test aerial image to the model to determine whether the test aerial image depicts the asserted cell site, resulting in a determination; and outputting the determination of whether the test aerial image depicts the asserted cell site. Other embodiments are disclosed.

PROVIDING COVERAGE TO USER EQUIPMENT FROM ANOTHER NETWORK AFFECTED BY A NETWORK OUTAGE OF LIMITED DURATION (17826002)

Main Inventor

Daniel Vivanco

Brief explanation

The patent application describes technologies for providing internetwork coverage to user equipment affected by a temporary network outage in a 5G or next generation network.

• The method involves identifying an outage area where there is a network interruption.
• Based on the outage area, the method identifies user equipment that is affected by the coverage interruption.
• A notification is then communicated to the affected user equipment, informing them of the coverage interruption.
• The notification also includes an identification of a second communication network that can provide coverage to the user equipment during the outage.
• After the coverage interruption, the user equipment can access coverage via the second communication network.

Abstract

The technologies described herein are generally directed to providing internetwork coverage to user equipment affected by a temporary network outage in a fifth generation (5G) network or other next generation networks. For example, a method described herein can include identifying an outage area associated with an incident. The method can further include, based on the outage area, identifying a user equipment affected by a coverage interruption. Further, the method can include communicating a notification comprising an identification of the user equipment as being affected by the coverage interruption, the second network equipment is part of a second communication network based on the outage area, identify a user equipment affected by a coverage based on the outage area interruption based on coverage being available to the user equipment, after the coverage interruption, via the second communication network.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERIFYING PRESENCE IN VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS (17826458)

Main Inventor

Joseph Soryal

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a device that includes a processing system and a memory.

- The device is capable of authenticating the identity of a user who controls a virtual entity in a virtual environment. - It can receive a data feed providing images from the virtual environment. - The device can correlate signals from the user's equipment with the actions of the virtual entity observed in the images. - If the user is unidentified or the signals are not correlated with the actions, the device can issue a warning. - The patent application also mentions that there are other embodiments disclosed.

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device, including a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations of authenticating an identity of a user of user equipment that controls a virtual entity in a virtual environment; receiving a data feed providing images from the virtual environment; correlating signals from the user equipment with actions of the virtual entity observed in the images; and issuing a warning responsive to the user being unidentified or the signals being uncorrelated with the actions. Other embodiments are disclosed.

ESTIMATING SIGNAL PROPAGATION BASED ON SAMPLING BY USER EQUIPMENT IN IDLE MODE (17829199)

Main Inventor

Thomas Henderson

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a technology for mapping signal propagation in 5G or other next generation networks using idle mode user equipment. 

• The technology involves receiving a message from a user equipment that includes signal information about the detection of a signal from a base station while the user equipment was in idle mode at one location.
• The method then identifies the location of the base station at the time the signal was transmitted, which may be different from the user equipment's location.
• Based on the user equipment's location, the base station's location, and the signal information, the technology estimates the path loss of the signal at the user equipment's location.

Abstract

The technologies described herein are generally directed to mapping signal propagation using idle mode user equipment in a fifth generation (5G) network or other next generation networks. An example method can include, facilitating receiving, a message from a user equipment, with the message including signal information describing detection of a signal of a carrier of base station equipment while the user equipment was in an idle mode at a first location. The method can further include identifying a second location of the base station equipment corresponding to a time when the signal was transmitted, wherein the second location is different from the first location. Further, the method can include based on the first location, the second location, and the signal information, estimating a path loss of the carrier at the first location.

TRAFFIC STEERING FOR NON-PUBLIC NETWORKS AND PUBLIC LAND MOBILE NETWORK CLOUDS (17804421)

Main Inventor

Prashant Raghuvanshi

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a method for traffic steering in non-public networks and public land mobile network (PLMN) clouds. Here are the key points:

• The method involves retrieving a subscriber profile for a user equipment when it requests access to the communication network.
• The request includes first data network information that is different from the second data network information associated with the communication network.
• If a specific attribute of the subscriber profile matches a defined value, the first data network information is replaced with the second data network information.
• The request is then routed to the core network equipment of the communication network.

Overall, this method allows for efficient traffic steering by dynamically replacing data network information based on subscriber profiles.

Abstract

Traffic steering for non-public networks and public land mobile network (PLMN) clouds is provided. A method can include retrieving, by a system comprising a processor and associated with a communication network, a subscriber profile for a user equipment in response to receiving a request from the user equipment for access to the communication network, wherein the request comprises first data network information that is distinct from second data network information associated with the communication network; and, in response to an attribute of the subscriber profile being determined to be equal to a defined value, replacing, by the system, the first data network information in the request with the second data network information and routing, by the system, the request to core network equipment of the communication network.

USER EQUIPMENT-TO-NETWORK RELAY CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD (17827289)

Main Inventor

Weidong Allen Hu

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a device that can operate as a remote user equipment (UE) in a network by communicating through a relay UE. The relay UE forwards communications between the device and a wireless access point.

• Device can operate as a remote UE using a relay UE in a network.
• Relay UE forwards communications between the device and a wireless access point.
• The device creates a message indicating its operation as a remote UE.
• The message follows a communication protocol.
• The device transmits the message to the relay UE.

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device comprising: a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, the operations comprising: determining that the device will be communicating as a remote user equipment (UE) with a wireless access point of a network via a relay UE, wherein the relay UE is configured to forward first communications from the device when the device is operating as the remote UE to the wireless access point, and wherein the relay UE is configured to forward second communications from the wireless access point to the device when the device is operating as the remote UE; creating a message indicative of the device operating as the remote UE, the message conforming to a communication protocol; and transmitting the message to the relay UE. Other embodiments are disclosed.

MANAGEMENT OF MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES PROXIMATE AIRCRAFT (17804103)

Main Inventor

Yupeng Jia

Brief explanation

The patent application describes technology that disables mobile device communications to prevent interference with aircraft equipment. 

• The technology disables C-Band communications of devices when they are near an aircraft or airport.
• A signal beacon is sent to devices to automatically disable the C-Band frequency band.
• Devices that cannot react to the signal can disable frequency bands or switch to airplane mode based on received notifications or sensed condition data.
• Motion detection, location data, and elevation data can determine if a device is on an aircraft and take appropriate action.
• Elevation data can detect if a device is below a certain ceiling elevation and disable specific frequency bands.

Abstract

The disclosed technology is directed towards disabling mobile device communications when such communications can possibly interfere with aircraft equipment. Examples include disabling the C-Band communications of devices when proximate an aircraft and/or airport. A signal beacon can be sent to devices, and as one example, devices capable of C-Band communications can be configured to automatically disable this frequency band. Devices that cannot react to this signal can disable frequency band(s)/switch to airplane mode in other ways, including based on received notifications, or based on sensed condition data. For example, motion detection, possibly combined with location data and/or elevation data, can determine whether a device is aboard an aircraft that is taxiing, preparing for takeoff, taking off, preparing for landing or landing. Elevation data can detect when a device is below some defined ceiling elevation, to take action with respect to disabling one or more predetermined frequency bands.

NON-STANDALONE PRIMARY SECONDARY CELL SELECTION BASED ON HIGHER PRIORITY BAND (17664686)

Main Inventor

Yupeng Jia

Brief explanation

The patent application is about a technology that helps mobile devices prioritize the selection of a new radio primary secondary cell (PSCell) in non-standalone scenarios.

• Mobile devices collect measurement reports for available new radio frequency bands.
• The devices can indicate their preferred PSCell to the network by prioritizing the reporting of measurement data.
• The network can bias the selection of a PSCell by providing different time-to-trigger periods for different frequency bands.
• Mobile devices can prioritize PSCell selection based on current conditions, such as the needs of the application program being used.
• The selection can also consider factors like remaining battery capacity and thermal conditions of the device.
• The mobile device and network collaborate to select the most suitable PSCell based on these conditions.

Abstract

The disclosed technology is directed towards prioritizing selection of a new radio primary secondary cell (PSCell) for use by user equipment in non-standalone scenarios. User equipment (a mobile device) obtains measurement reports for available new radio frequency bands. The mobile device can prioritize the reporting of the measurement data so as to indicate to the network which candidate PSCell that the user equipment prefers to have selected. The network can bias selection of one candidate PSCell over others by providing different time-to-trigger periods for different available frequency bands. A mobile device can prioritize PSCell selection based on current conditions, such as based on application program needs, so as to use a PSCell with bandwidth that is appropriate for a current application program in use. The mobile device and network can collaborate to select a PSCell based on other conditions such as remaining battery capacity of the device and/or thermal conditions.

DETERMINING A RESPONSE BY USER EQUIPMENT TO A BASE STATION SIGNAL BASED ON TRANSMISSION SIGNAL STRENGTH RELAYED WITH THE SIGNAL (17824883)

Main Inventor

Daniel Vivanco

Brief explanation

- The patent application is about technologies that determine how a user equipment (such as a mobile device) should respond to a signal from a base station in a 5G or next-generation network.

- The method described in the patent application involves receiving an initial signal from the base station, which includes information about the signal strength of the base station transmission. - This signal strength information helps establish a connection between the user equipment and the base station equipment. - Based on the signal strength value, the method estimates the likelihood that a response signal from the user equipment will be able to reach the base station equipment. - Depending on this estimated likelihood, the method determines how the user equipment should respond to the initial signal from the base station.

Abstract

The technologies described herein are generally directed to determining a response by a user equipment to a signal from a base station based on transmission signal strength relayed with the signal in a fifth generation (5G) network or other next generation networks. For example, a method described herein can include receiving initial signal from base station equipment, with the initial signal encoding a signal strength of the base station transmission, which can facilitate establishing a connection between the user equipment and the base station equipment. The method can further include, based on the signal strength value, estimating a likelihood that a response signal from the user equipment would be able to reach base station equipment. Further, the method can include, based on the estimated likelihood, determine a response to initial signal.

GENERATING A PROPAGATION MODEL BASED ON SAMPLING BY USER EQUIPMENT IN IDLE MODE (17829064)

Main Inventor

Kurt Huber

Brief explanation

- This patent application is about generating a propagation model for a carrier signal source in a 5G or next-generation network.

- The method involves estimating the path loss value based on signal measurements taken by user equipment in idle mode and the transmission location of the signal. - The antenna pattern of the carrier signal source is determined based on the estimated path loss value and the path loss value of a second carrier signal. - Using the antenna pattern, a propagation model for the carrier signal source is generated. - The technology aims to improve the understanding of signal propagation in order to optimize network performance and coverage.

Abstract

The technologies described herein are generally directed to generating a propagation model based on sampling by user equipment in idle mode in a fifth generation (5G) network or other next generation networks. An example method can include, based on a first location in a geographic area of a signal measurement measured by a user equipment in an idle mode, and a transmission location of the signal, estimating an estimated first path loss value. The method can further include, based on the estimated first path loss value and a second path loss value of a second carrier signal received from the carrier signal source, determining an antenna pattern of the carrier signal source. Further, the method can include based on the antenna pattern, generating a propagation model for the carrier signal source.

ALLOCATING RADIO RESOURCES TO IDLE USER EQUIPMENT THAT WAS PREDICTED TO TRANSITION TO ACTIVE MODE (17829051)

Main Inventor

Kurt Huber

Brief explanation

- This patent application is about technologies that aim to provide radio resources to support the transition of idle user equipment to active mode in 5G or other next-generation networks.

- The method described in the patent application involves predicting when a group of idle user equipment will transition to active mode within a specific time duration. - The method also involves identifying base station equipment that can provide coverage to the user equipment during the predicted time duration. - Additionally, the method prioritizes the allocation of antenna resources from the base station equipment to facilitate an active mode connection between the user equipment and the base station equipment. - The innovation aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of transitioning idle user equipment to active mode in a network.

Abstract

The technologies described herein are generally directed to providing radio resources to facilitate a predicted transition to active mode by idle user equipment in a fifth generation (5G) network or other next generation networks. An example method can include predicting that a user equipment of a group of user equipment in an idle mode will transition to an active mode after passage of a time duration, starting from the predicting, that is lower than a time threshold. The method can further include identifying base station equipment that is able to provide coverage to the user equipment during the passage of the time duration before the user equipment transitions to the active mode. Further, the method can include prioritizing allocation of, within the group of user equipment, an antenna resource of the base station equipment to provide the coverage to facilitate an active mode connection by the user equipment to the base station equipment.