18189891. DOWNLINK CAPACITY AUGMENTATION FOR CAT-M USING NARROWBAND INTERNET OF THINGS simplified abstract (T-MOBILE INNOVATIONS LLC)
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DOWNLINK CAPACITY AUGMENTATION FOR CAT-M USING NARROWBAND INTERNET OF THINGS
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Roopesh Kumar Polaganga of Bothell WA (US)
DOWNLINK CAPACITY AUGMENTATION FOR CAT-M USING NARROWBAND INTERNET OF THINGS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18189891 titled 'DOWNLINK CAPACITY AUGMENTATION FOR CAT-M USING NARROWBAND INTERNET OF THINGS
The patent application discusses methods, systems, and computer storage media for downlink capacity augmentation for Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices in a network.
- The network checks if base stations support different IoT protocols in different frequency bands.
- It determines congestion in the first frequency band.
- Network elements monitor usage of IoT protocols to ensure they do not exceed predetermined thresholds.
- The network checks if IoT devices support a second frequency band for scheduling in a different IoT protocol.
Potential Applications: - Enhancing network capacity for IoT devices. - Optimizing downlink performance for IoT communications.
Problems Solved: - Addressing congestion issues in IoT networks. - Improving overall network efficiency for IoT devices.
Benefits: - Increased network capacity and performance. - Enhanced reliability and stability for IoT communications.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing IoT Network Capacity for Improved Performance" This technology could be used by telecommunications companies to optimize IoT device connectivity and improve network efficiency, leading to better service for customers and increased revenue opportunities.
Questions about IoT Network Capacity Enhancement: 1. How does this technology impact the overall efficiency of IoT networks? This technology improves network capacity and performance by optimizing downlink communications for IoT devices, leading to enhanced efficiency and reliability.
2. What are the potential implications of using different IoT protocols in different frequency bands? Using different IoT protocols in different frequency bands allows for better management of network resources and can help alleviate congestion issues in IoT networks.
Original Abstract Submitted
Aspects provided herein provide methods, systems, and a non-transitory computer storage media storing computer-useable instructions for downlink capacity augmentation for Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices in a network. The network first determines if at least one base station has a first IoT protocol defined in a first frequency band and a second IoT protocol defined. A determination is then made if the first frequency band is congested. Next, network elements determine if usage of the first IoT protocol exceeds a predetermined downlink threshold. It is then determined if usage of the second IoT protocol exceeds a predetermined second IoT usage threshold. A determination is made as to whether at least one IoT device supports a second frequency band. The at least one device supporting a second frequency band may then be scheduled in the second IoT protocol.
