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1.

System and method for a context layer switch

      
Application Number 16855771
Grant Number RE049943
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-22
First Publication Date 2024-04-23
Grant Date 2024-04-23
Owner FUTUREWEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Guo Qiang
  • Tong, Wen

Abstract

In accordance with an embodiment, a network device has an input port for receiving input packets, and an output port for sending output packets, where the input packets and output packets have context layer information. The network device also includes a processor configured to process the input packets and output packets using a network protocol having a context layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 45/50 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks using label swapping, e.g. multi-protocol label switch [MPLS]
  • H04L 45/302 - Route determination based on requested QoS
  • H04L 45/7453 - Address table lookup; Address filtering using hashing
  • H04L 49/35 - Switches specially adapted for specific applications
  • H04L 67/1074 - Peer-to-peer [P2P] networks for supporting data block transmission mechanisms

2.

Intra-Prediction With Multiple Refence Lines

      
Application Number 18468956
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-18
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Shan
  • Ma, Xiang

Abstract

A video coding device receives a bitstream including video data. The device determines an intra-prediction mode subset. The intra-prediction mode subset include intra-prediction modes that correlate to a plurality of reference lines for a current image block and excludes intra-prediction modes that correlate to a primary reference line for the current image block. When a first intra-prediction mode is included in the intra-prediction mode subset, the device decodes the first intra-prediction mode by an alternative intra-prediction mode index. When the first intra-prediction mode is not included in the intra-prediction mode subset, the device decodes the first intra-prediction mode by an intra-prediction mode index. The device presents video data including an image block decoded based on the first intra-prediction mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 19/11 - Selection of coding mode or of prediction mode among a plurality of spatial predictive coding modes
  • H04N 19/139 - Analysis of motion vectors, e.g. their magnitude, direction, variance or reliability
  • H04N 19/61 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using transform coding in combination with predictive coding
  • H04N 19/96 - Tree coding, e.g. quad-tree coding

3.

METHOD FOR AVOIDING COLLISIONS BETWEEN OPEN DISCOVERY AND CELLULAR RESOURCE

      
Application Number 18486149
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-12
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sartori, Philippe
  • Desai, Vipul
  • Bagheri, Hossein
  • Soong, Anthony C.K.

Abstract

A device is configured to perform a method of wireless communication in a wireless communication network. The method includes receiving, from a communications controller, a device-to-device (D2D) subframe configuration to communicate with one or more second wireless devices, the subframe configuration indicating one or more subframes in which to transmit a D2D signal or receive one or more D2D signals. The method also includes receiving, from the communications controller, scheduling information to transmit a first signal to the communications controller on a subframe indicated by the D2D subframe configuration. The method further includes prioritizing the transmission of the first signal over a transmission of the D2D signal or a reception of the one or more D2D signals, and transmitting the first signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 8/00 - Network data management
  • H04W 72/566 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on priority criteria of the information or information source or recipient

4.

Device, Network, and Method for Communications with Dynamic Adaptation

      
Application Number 18474583
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-26
First Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Jialing
  • Xiao, Weimin
  • Cheng, Qian

Abstract

An embodiment communication system and method adaptively use a secondary cell under the control of a primary cell for communicating with a user device. The secondary cell and the user device communicate based on instructions provided to both by the primary cell. To reduce interference and minimize power usage, the communications channel for the secondary cell is normally off.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements
  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04W 72/20 - Control channels or signalling for resource management

5.

System and method for wifi authentication and selection

      
Application Number 17673435
Grant Number RE049809
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-16
First Publication Date 2024-01-16
Grant Date 2024-01-16
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Xiang, Zhixian

Abstract

A method embodiment for network authentication includes selecting, by a user equipment (UE), an access network for establishing a network connection and receiving one or more network authentication status indications for a network associated with the access network. The method further includes implementing a network authentication and selection policy in accordance with the one or more network authentication status indications.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 48/06 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on traffic conditions
  • H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
  • H04W 48/14 - Access restriction or access information delivery, e.g. discovery data delivery using user query
  • H04W 48/18 - Selecting a network or a communication service

6.

Apparatus and Method for Managing Storage of a Primary Database and a Replica Database

      
Application Number 17836105
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-09
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhou, Qingqing
  • Sun, Yang
  • Zhang, Guogen

Abstract

System and method embodiments are provided for using different storage formats for a primary database and its replicas in a database managed replication (DMR) system. As such, the advantages of both formats can be combined with suitable design complexity and implementation. In an embodiment, data is arranged in a sequence of rows and stored in a first storage format at the primary database. The data arranged in the sequence of rows is also stored in a second storage format at the replica database. The sequence of rows is determined according to the first storage format or the second storage format. The first storage format is a row store (RS) and the second storage format is a column store (CS), or vice versa. In an embodiment, the sequence of rows is determined to improve compression efficiency at the CS.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 16/27 - Replication, distribution or synchronisation of data between databases or within a distributed database system; Distributed database system architectures therefor
  • G06F 16/22 - Indexing; Data structures therefor; Storage structures
  • G06F 16/215 - Improving data quality; Data cleansing, e.g. de-duplication, removing invalid entries or correcting typographical errors

7.

System and Method for Communicating Time and Frequency Tracking Signals Using Configurations for One Port CSI-RSs

      
Application Number 18330813
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-07
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Cheng, Qian
  • Xiao, Weimin
  • Liu, Jialing
  • Narasimha, Murali

Abstract

A network controller may configure one or more channel state information-reference signal (CSI-RS) configurations for transmitting RSs to user equipments (UEs) for tracking. A CSI-RS configuration may specify a set of CSI-RS resources for transmitting RSs in two consecutive slots. The set of CSI-RS resources may include a plurality of one-port CSI-RS resources configured according to the CSI-RS configuration. The CSI-RS configuration may specify a quasi co-location (QCL) configuration including a set of QCL parameters, where a demodulation reference signal (DMRS) has a QCL relationship with the RS with respect to the set of QCL parameters. The network controller may signal the one or more CSI-RS configurations to UEs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes

8.

System and Method for Transmitting a Sub-Space Selection

      
Application Number 18331255
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-08
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Bin
  • Xia, Pengfei

Abstract

Embodiments of this disclosure provide techniques for receiving reference signals by a user equipment (UE) from a base station in a downlink channel, as well as transmitting a linear combination index from the UE to the base station. In particular, the linear combination index identifies a combination of beams selected from a set of beams in accordance with the RS.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04W 72/044 - Wireless resource allocation based on the type of the allocated resource

9.

Systems and Methods for Adaptation in a Wireless Network

      
Application Number 18319770
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-18
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Jialing
  • Xiao, Weimin
  • Cheng, Qian

Abstract

An embodiment method of network node operation includes indicating, by a first network node, to a first UE, a first number of REs in a first set of RBs for a first reference signal, transmitting, by the first network node, to the first UE, the first reference signal in accordance with the first number of REs and a first precoding in a first subframe, receiving, by the first network node, from the first UE, a report indicating a first MCS in accordance with a level of signal and interference measured by the first UE, wherein the measurement is restricted to the first reference signal, and transmitting, by the first network node, a first data with the indicated first MCS and the first precoding in a second subframe, the first data being transmitted on a second number of REs in the first set of RBs in the second subframe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
  • H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
  • H04B 7/0456 - Selection of precoding matrices or codebooks, e.g. using matrices for antenna weighting
  • H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality

10.

System and Method for Indicating Wireless Channel Status

      
Application Number 18355543
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-20
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kwon, Young Hoon
  • Xia, Pengfei
  • Liu, Bin

Abstract

A method for operating a user equipment includes receiving a first frame on a first channel associated with a first beam identified during a beam failure recovery procedure, and determining that an assumed quasi-co-located relationship exists between the first channel and the first beam, and based thereon, decoding the first frame in accordance with a first reference signal on the first channel and using a first spatial domain receive filter that was used to decode the first beam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 72/044 - Wireless resource allocation based on the type of the allocated resource
  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04B 7/08 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
  • H04W 72/12 - Wireless traffic scheduling

11.

Authentication Mechanism for 5G Technologies

      
Application Number 18348367
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-07
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Muhanna, Ahmad Shawky
  • Wong, Marcus

Abstract

This disclosure provides techniques for securely communicating user equipment (UE) specific information from a UE to a network-side device. In particular, the UE may either encrypt the UE specific information using an encryption key to form an encrypted portion, where the UE specific information includes subscriber identity information and the encryption key is calculated in accordance with a public key of a home network of the UE. The UE generates a message authentication code (MAC) signature based on the encrypted portion and a first integrity key, where the first integrity key is calculated in accordance with the public key of the home network. The UE sends, to a network-side device, a request message including the encrypted portion, the MAC signature and a network identifier of the home network.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
  • H04L 9/14 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols using a plurality of keys or algorithms
  • H04L 9/08 - Key distribution
  • H04W 12/041 - Key generation or derivation
  • H04W 12/75 - Temporary identity

12.

System and Method for Random Access Backoffs

      
Application Number 18309030
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-28
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Bin
  • Zeng, Yongbo
  • Wang, Jian
  • Li, Guorong
  • Cai, Yu

Abstract

A method of performing a random access procedure includes randomly selecting a backoff time from within a backoff window ranging from 0 to a specified multiple of a random access preamble unit, waiting until a time initialized with the backoff time expires, and retransmitting a random access preamble.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 74/08 - Non-scheduled access, e.g. random access, ALOHA or CSMA [Carrier Sense Multiple Access]
  • H04W 72/21 - Control channels or signalling for resource management in the uplink direction of a wireless link, i.e. towards the network

13.

EXECUTION OF A COMMAND WITHIN A CONDITIONAL COMMAND RECEIVED IN A DATA PACKET

      
Application Number 18340026
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-22
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Li, Renwei
  • Clemm, Alexander
  • Chunduri, Uma S.
  • Makhijani, Kiran

Abstract

A mechanism is disclosed for implementing conditional commands carried by network data packets. A data flow including a data packet is received. The data packet includes a conditional command. A condition and a command are obtained from the conditional command. The mechanism determines that the condition is satisfied. Based on the determination that the condition is satisfied, the command is executed to alter handling of the data flow, alter handling of the data packet, or alter a context for the data flow.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 47/24 - Traffic characterised by specific attributes, e.g. priority or QoS
  • H04L 45/00 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks
  • H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
  • H04L 45/02 - Topology update or discovery
  • H04L 47/2441 - Traffic characterised by specific attributes, e.g. priority or QoS relying on flow classification, e.g. using integrated services [IntServ]
  • H04L 47/32 - Flow control; Congestion control by discarding or delaying data units, e.g. packets or frames
  • H04L 47/76 - Admission control; Resource allocation using dynamic resource allocation, e.g. in-call renegotiation requested by the user or requested by the network in response to changing network conditions
  • H04L 49/00 - Packet switching elements
  • H04L 69/22 - Parsing or analysis of headers

14.

System and Method for Updating User Equipment Capability

      
Application Number 18301317
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-17
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Tenny, Nathan Edward
  • Wang, Jian
  • Xu, Haibo

Abstract

A method for operating a user equipment (UE) includes detecting an occurrence of an overheating condition in the UE, and based thereon, determining a first set of operating capabilities of the UE from a second set of operating capabilities of the UE, where the first and second set of operating capabilities are associated with a connection between the UE and a network entity, and where the first set of operating capabilities is a reduction in operating capability of the UE when compared to the second set of operating capabilities, triggering a transfer of UE capability information associated with the first set of operating capabilities, and applying, by the UE, the first set of operating capabilities to the connection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 8/22 - Processing or transfer of terminal data, e.g. status or physical capabilities

15.

Interactions Between A Broadband Network Gateway And A Fifth Generation Core

      
Application Number 18334967
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-14
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Peng, Shuping
  • Sarikaya, Behcet
  • Li, Huan
  • Spini, Marco

Abstract

A broadband network gateway (BNG) in a wireline network. The BNG includes an interworking function in a control plane (IF-CP), the IF-CP configured to use a control plane interface (N1′/N2′) between the BNG in the wireline network and a fifth generation (5G) core in a 5G network to couple a control plane of the BNG to a control plane of the 5G core; an interworking function in a user plane (IF-UP), the IF-UP configured to use a user plane interface (N3′) between the BNG in the wireline network and the 5G core in the 5G network to couple a user plane of the BNG to a user plane of the 5G core; and a transmitter configured to transmit data packets toward the 5G core after the user plane of the BNG and the user plane of the 5G core have been coupled.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 47/70 - Admission control; Resource allocation
  • H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
  • H04L 12/46 - Interconnection of networks
  • H04L 61/2592 - Translation of Internet protocol [IP] addresses using tunnelling or encapsulation
  • H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
  • H04W 88/16 - Gateway arrangements

16.

Obtaining Source Routing Information for Packets in a Computer Network

      
Application Number 18169037
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-14
First Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Eastlake, Iii, Donald Eggleston
  • Song, Haoyu

Abstract

A method performed by a Domain Name System (DNS) name server for providing Segment Routing (SR) Internet Protocol (IP) version 6 (SRv6) information. The method includes receiving a DNS query for an SRv6 resource record (RR) corresponding to a DNS name; determining whether data corresponding to the DNS name comprises the SRv6 RR in response to the DNS query; and transmitting a DNS response, wherein the DNS response comprises the SRv6 RR when the data comprises the SRv6 RR.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 45/74 - Address processing for routing
  • H04L 45/00 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks
  • H04L 61/4511 - Network directories; Name-to-address mapping using standardised directory access protocols using domain name system [DNS]

17.

System and Method for Communications Beam Recovery

      
Application Number 18188565
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-23
First Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Xia, Pengfei
  • Liu, Bin

Abstract

A method for operating an access node includes generating a configuration message including information specifying a set of reference signals of a first reference signal type and a set of reference signals of a second reference signal type used to identify a new beam, and information specifying random access channel resources allocated for transmitting preamble sequences, wherein each random access channel resource is associated with a reference signal of the first reference signal type, sending, to one or more user equipments (UEs), the configuration message, receiving, from a UE, a preamble sequence on one of the random access channel resources, and determining an identity of the UE in accordance with the preamble sequence and the one of the random access channel resources.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 41/0654 - Management of faults, events, alarms or notifications using network fault recovery
  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04W 74/00 - Wireless channel access, e.g. scheduled or random access
  • H04W 16/28 - Cell structures using beam steering
  • H04B 7/08 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
  • H04W 74/08 - Non-scheduled access, e.g. random access, ALOHA or CSMA [Carrier Sense Multiple Access]
  • H04W 88/02 - Terminal devices
  • H04W 76/27 - Transitions between radio resource control [RRC] states

18.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS LINK CONFIGURATION

      
Application Number 18167833
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-10
First Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sartori, Philippe
  • Li, Zhongfeng
  • Soong, Anthony C.K.

Abstract

A method for operating a relay node during a handoff from a first controller to a second controller includes receiving a first instruction from the first controller to discontinue using a first set of wireless backhaul link resources allocated to the relay node by the first controller and to temporarily use a second set of wireless backhaul link resources dedicated by the second controller. The method also includes receiving a second instruction from the second controller to discontinue using the second set of wireless backhaul link resources and to begin using a third set of wireless backhaul link resources allocated to the relay node by the second controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 36/10 - Reselecting an access point controller
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements

19.

Device, Network, and Method for Wideband LTE Single OFDM Symbol Uplink Transmission

      
Application Number 18167565
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-10
First Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Cheng, Qian
  • Xiao, Weimin
  • Liu, Jialing

Abstract

An embodiment method for managing uplink transmission includes dividing, by a network controller, frequency resources in a single OFDM symbol into two sets of frequency resources. The method further includes signaling, by the network controller, to a UE to transmit data in a first set of the frequency resources and to transmit a pilot signal in a second set of the frequency resources.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes

20.

System and method for control signaling

      
Application Number 18167144
Grant Number 11936584
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-10
First Publication Date 2023-08-10
Grant Date 2024-03-19
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Bin
  • Liu, Xianda
  • Liu, Kunpeng
  • Kwon, Young Hoon

Abstract

A method for operating an access node includes sending a configuration of one or more first channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS) resources and a configuration of one or more sounding reference signal (SRS) resources, generating first control information including an identifier of a SRS resource set that includes the one or more SRS resources precoded by one or more precoders, generating second control information including an identifier of the one or more first CSI-RS resources, wherein the one or more first CSI-RS resources are associated with the identified SRS resource set, wherein the one or more first CSI-RS resources convey a downlink reference signal (RS) used for making measurements, and wherein the one or more precoders are determined in accordance with measurements of the downlink RS, sending the first control information and the second control information, and sending the downlink RS.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04B 7/0404 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas the mobile station comprising multiple antennas, e.g. to provide uplink diversity
  • H04B 7/0417 - Feedback systems
  • H04B 7/0456 - Selection of precoding matrices or codebooks, e.g. using matrices for antenna weighting
  • H04W 72/21 - Control channels or signalling for resource management in the uplink direction of a wireless link, i.e. towards the network
  • H04W 72/23 - Control channels or signalling for resource management in the downlink direction of a wireless link, i.e. towards a terminal

21.

System and Method for SRS Switching, Transmission, and Enhancements

      
Application Number 17967651
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-17
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Jialing
  • Xiao, Weimin
  • Narasimha, Murali
  • Classon, Brian
  • Cheng, Qian

Abstract

User Equipments (UEs) may be assigned a set of aggregated component carriers for downlink carrier aggregation and/or carrier selection. Some UEs may be incapable of transmitting uplink signals over all component carriers in their assigned set of aggregated component carriers. In such scenarios, a UE may need to perform SRS switching in order to transmit SRS symbols over all of the component carriers. Embodiments of this disclosure provide various techniques for facilitating SRS switching. For example, a radio resource control (RRC) message may be used to signal a periodic SRS configuration parameter. As another example, a downlink control indication (DCI) message may be used to signal an aperiodic SRS configuration parameter. Many other examples are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
  • H04W 48/12 - Access restriction or access information delivery, e.g. discovery data delivery using downlink control channel
  • H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation

22.

ROUTING PROTOCOL BROADCAST LINK EXTENSIONS

      
Application Number 18154712
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-13
First Publication Date 2023-06-08
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Chen, Huaimo

Abstract

A first router in a first AS, the first router comprises: a processor configured to: obtain information about a broadcast link connecting the first router to a second router in a second AS, and generate a link state message comprising the information; and a transmitter coupled to the processor and configured to transmit the link state message to a third router, wherein the third router is in the first AS and is adjacent to the first router. A method comprises: receiving a first link state message from a first router; receiving a second link state message from a second router; receiving a third link state message from a third router; determining which of the first router, the second router, and the third router are ASBRs connected to a broadcast link based on information in the first link state message, the second link state message, and the third link state message.

IPC Classes  ?

23.

Using PCE as SDN Controller

      
Application Number 17946277
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-16
First Publication Date 2023-04-27
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhao, Qianglin Quintin
  • Zhao, Katherine
  • Tao, Bisong

Abstract

Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for transitioning a system from a tradition network to a Software Defined Network (SDN) enabled network. In some embodiments, the systems and methods may comprise the use of a Path Computation Element (PCE) as a central controller. Smooth transition between traditional network and the new SDN enabled network, especially from a cost impact assessment perspective, may be accomplished using the existing PCE components from the current network to function as the central controller of the SDN network is one choice, which not only achieves the goal of having a centralized controller to provide the functionalities needed for the central controller, but also leverages the existing PCE network components.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 45/50 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks using label swapping, e.g. multi-protocol label switch [MPLS]
  • H04L 45/42 - Centralised routing
  • H04L 45/028 - Dynamic adaptation of the update intervals, e.g. event-triggered updates

24.

ON-DEMAND LOADING OF DYNAMIC SCRIPTING LANGUAGE CODE FOR REDUCED MEMORY USAGE

      
Application Number 18083375
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-16
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Haichuan
  • Ye, Handong
  • Wu, Peng

Abstract

A computer-implemented method and system for reducing the amount of memory space required to store applications written in dynamic scripting languages loads a program module into memory and removes a category of program code, such as debug information or function definitions, from the program module. The method and system also receives a request for debug information, or a function call or query, and determines whether or not the corresponding program code is in memory. If not, then the location in storage is identified where the program module is stored, and another copy containing the corresponding program code is loaded into memory. The corresponding program code is located and copied into the program module in memory, and a response is provided to the request.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 9/455 - Emulation; Interpretation; Software simulation, e.g. virtualisation or emulation of application or operating system execution engines
  • G06F 8/41 - Compilation
  • G06F 8/51 - Source to source

25.

System and Method for Network Positioning of Devices in a Beamformed Communications System

      
Application Number 17969191
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-19
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Stirling-Gallacher, Richard
  • Tenny, Nathan Edward
  • Liu, Bin
  • Xia, Pengfei
  • Sang, Aimin Justin
  • Luo, Jian

Abstract

A method for receiving device position determination includes receiving beamformed position reference signals (BF-PRSs) on a plurality of communications beams from at least two transmitting devices in accordance with a BF-PRS configuration, making at least one observed time difference of arrival (OTDOA) measurement in accordance with the BF-PRSs on the plurality of communications beams, and transmitting OTDOA feedback including the at least one OTDOA measurement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • G01S 1/54 - Narrow-beam systems producing at a receiver a pulse-type envelope signal of the carrier wave of the beam, the timing of which is dependent upon the angle between the direction of the receiver from the beacon and a reference direction from the beacon; Overlapping broad beam systems defining a narrow zone and producing at a receiver a pulse-type envelope signal of the carrier wave of the beam, the timing of which is dependent upon the angle between the direction of the receiver from the beacon and
  • G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
  • G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
  • G01S 5/10 - Position of receiver fixed by co-ordinating a plurality of position lines defined by path-difference measurements
  • H04B 7/04 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas

26.

System and Method for Delay Scheduling

      
Application Number 17991100
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-21
First Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Xia, Jinhuan
  • Classon, Brian
  • Desai, Vipul

Abstract

A method includes determining a first subframe on which to transmit a first downlink control information (DCI) message and determining a second subframe on which to transmit a first information. The method also includes determining a delay between the first subframe and the second subframe and transmitting, by a communications controller to a user equipment (UE), the second subframe in accordance with the delay.

IPC Classes  ?

27.

Sounding reference signal (SRS) design for cellular time division duplex (TDD) mmWave systems

      
Application Number 17990088
Grant Number 11888665
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-18
First Publication Date 2023-03-16
Grant Date 2024-01-30
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Stirling-Gallacher, Richard
  • Tenny, Nathan Edward
  • Liu, Bin

Abstract

A system and method of communicating sounding reference signals (SRSs) in a cellular time division duplex (TDD) mmWave system. A transmission point (TP) may transmit beamformed reference signals to a user equipment (UE), each of the beamformed reference signals having been transmitted according to a beam direction in a set of beam directions available to the TP. The TP may receive a feedback message from the UE that identifies one of the beamformed reference signals transmitted to the UE. The TP may select, from the set of beam directions available to the TP, a subset of beam directions for SRS reception based on the feedback message received from the UE, and receive uplink SRS signals according to beam directions in the subset of beam directions. The set of beam directions available to the TP includes at least one beam direction that is excluded from the subset of beam directions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
  • H04B 7/08 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
  • H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station

28.

Method and apparatus for flexible RAID in SSD

      
Application Number 17983685
Grant Number 11941257
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-09
First Publication Date 2023-03-02
Grant Date 2024-03-26
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Huang, Yiren

Abstract

A solid state drive (SSD) employing a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) scheme includes a flash memory chip, erasable blocks in the flash memory chip, and a flash controller. The erasable blocks are configured to store flash memory pages. The flash controller is operably coupled to the flash memory chip. The flash controller is also configured to organize certain of the flash memory pages into a RAID line group and to write RAID line group membership information to each of the flash memory pages in the RAID line group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/06 - Digital input from, or digital output to, record carriers
  • G06F 11/10 - Adding special bits or symbols to the coded information, e.g. parity check, casting out nines or elevens
  • G06F 12/02 - Addressing or allocation; Relocation
  • G11C 29/00 - Checking stores for correct operation; Testing stores during standby or offline operation
  • G11C 29/52 - Protection of memory contents; Detection of errors in memory contents

29.

System and Method for Full Duplex Link Adaptation in a Full Duplex Communications System

      
Application Number 17888670
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-16
First Publication Date 2023-02-09
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Bin
  • Stirling-Gallacher, Richard
  • Wang, Jian
  • Zhang, Lili

Abstract

A method for operating a communications controller adapted for full duplex (FD) operation includes receiving a measurement report from a user equipment served by the communications controller, the measurement report indicating a first power margin between a current transmit power and a transmit power break point and a second power margin between the current transmit power and a maximum transmit power capable of supporting FD operation, performing FD link adaptation (LA) in accordance with the first power margin and the second power margin to adjust one or more FD configuration parameters of a link between the communications controller and the user equipment, wherein the link includes a downlink and an uplink, and instructing the user equipment to communicate over the link in accordance with the one or more FD configuration parameters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
  • H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
  • H04W 52/04 - Transmission power control [TPC]
  • H04W 52/36 - Transmission power control [TPC] using constraints in the total amount of available transmission power with a discrete range or set of values, e.g. step size, ramping or offsets

30.

Method and apparatus for RC/CR phase error calibration of measurement receiver

      
Application Number 17935556
Grant Number 11811412
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-26
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Grant Date 2023-11-07
Owner FUTUREWEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Cheng, Zhenguo
  • Qiu, Xuya

Abstract

A circuit includes a RC-CR circuit and a second circuit. The RC-CR circuit outputs a first signal at a first output node over a RC path, and a second signal at a second output node over a CR path. The second circuit is coupled to the RC-CR circuit at the first output node over the RC path. The second circuit includes an array of capacitors coupled in parallel and a plurality of switches, and each of the array of capacitors is connected, in series, to a corresponding switch in the plurality of switches. Each of the array of capacitors and its corresponding switch are coupled between the first output node and a ground. The plurality of switches is switched on or off such that the first signal and the second signal have a phase difference that falls within a predetermined phase range.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03K 5/13 - Arrangements having a single output and transforming input signals into pulses delivered at desired time intervals
  • H04B 1/16 - Circuits
  • H03K 17/687 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the use of specified components by the use, as active elements, of semiconductor devices the devices being field-effect transistors
  • H03K 5/00 - Manipulation of pulses not covered by one of the other main groups of this subclass

31.

System and method for network access

      
Application Number 17947510
Grant Number 11924885
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-19
First Publication Date 2023-01-12
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner FUTUREWEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Jialing
  • Cheng, Qian
  • Xiao, Weimin

Abstract

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a method includes receiving, by a user equipment (UE) from a first base station, on a first carrier, a synchronization sequence (SS) and performing a radio resource management (RRM) measurement in accordance with the SS. The method also includes performing cell selection and mobility support in accordance with the RRM measurement, when the UE is in idle mode and generating an RRM measurement report in accordance with the RRM measurement and transmitting, by the UE to the first base station on the first carrier, the RRM measurement report, when the UE is in connected mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04J 11/00 - Orthogonal multiplex systems
  • H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports
  • H04W 48/10 - Access restriction or access information delivery, e.g. discovery data delivery using broadcasted information
  • H04W 48/16 - Discovering; Processing access restriction or access information
  • H04W 48/18 - Selecting a network or a communication service
  • H04W 48/20 - Selecting an access point
  • H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
  • H04W 52/40 - TPC being performed in particular situations during macro-diversity or soft handoff
  • H04W 52/50 - TPC being performed in particular situations at the moment of starting communication in a multiple access environment
  • H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements
  • H04W 74/00 - Wireless channel access, e.g. scheduled or random access
  • H04W 74/08 - Non-scheduled access, e.g. random access, ALOHA or CSMA [Carrier Sense Multiple Access]
  • H04W 76/11 - Allocation or use of connection identifiers
  • H04W 76/27 - Transitions between radio resource control [RRC] states
  • H04W 84/02 - Hierarchically pre-organised networks, e.g. paging networks, cellular networks, WLAN [Wireless Local Area Network] or WLL [Wireless Local Loop]
  • H04W 88/02 - Terminal devices
  • H04W 88/08 - Access point devices
  • H04W 92/02 - Inter-networking arrangements
  • H04W 92/10 - Interfaces between hierarchically different network devices between terminal device and access point, i.e. wireless air interface

32.

Leakage signal cancellation

      
Application Number 17935579
Grant Number 11923889
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-27
First Publication Date 2023-01-12
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Cheung, Ricky Lap Kei
  • Xu, Luzhou
  • Wu, Lixi
  • Lo, Hsing Kuo
  • Su, Yuan

Abstract

Various embodiments include methods and systems having detection apparatus operable to cancel or reduce leakage signal originating from a source signal being generated and transmitted from a transmitter. A leakage cancellation signal can be generated digitally, converted to an analog signal, and then subtracted in the analog domain from a received signal to provide a leakage-reduced signal for use in detection and analysis of objects. A digital cancellation signal may be generated by generating a cancellation signal in the frequency domain and converting it to the time domain. Optionally, an estimate of a residual leakage signal can be generated and applied to reduce residual leakage remaining in the leakage-reduced signal. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods can be implemented in a variety of applications.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 1/525 - Hybrid arrangements, i.e. arrangements for transition from single-path two-direction transmission to single-direction transmission on each of two paths or vice versa with means for reducing leakage of transmitter signal into the receiver
  • G01S 7/02 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G01S 7/35 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of non-pulse systems
  • G01S 7/52 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • H04B 1/12 - Neutralising, balancing, or compensation arrangements
  • H04B 1/44 - Transmit/receive switching
  • G01S 13/34 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated using transmission of continuous, frequency-modulated waves while heterodyning the received signal, or a signal derived therefrom, with a locally-generated signal related to the contemporaneously transmitted signal

33.

System and Method for Triggering Beam Recovery

      
Application Number 17902277
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-02
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Xia, Pengfei
  • Liu, Bin

Abstract

A method for operating a receiving device includes monitoring a transmission from transmitting device, deriving a reliability measure of the transmission, and detecting that a triggering condition comparing the reliability measure with a threshold is met, and based thereon, sending a triggering signal to the transmitting device to trigger a beam failure recovery procedure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 24/04 - Arrangements for maintaining operational condition
  • H04B 17/29 - Performance testing
  • H04B 17/17 - Detection of non-compliance or faulty performance, e.g. response deviations
  • H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength
  • H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
  • H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04B 7/08 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station

34.

SDN Facilitated Multicast in Data Center

      
Application Number 17870743
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-21
First Publication Date 2022-11-24
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dunbar, Linda
  • Mcbride, Michael

Abstract

A method implemented by a controller in a software defined network (SDN), the method comprising sending, to an overlay edge node, a query message comprising a client specific multicast address, receiving, from the overlay edge node, one or more report messages corresponding to the query message, wherein each of the one or more report messages comprises an address of each of one or more virtual machines (VMs) coupled to the overlay edge node, and updating membership of a multicast group, which is identified by the client specific multicast address, such that the one or more VMs are members in the updated membership of the multicast group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/18 - Arrangements for providing special services to substations for broadcast or conference

35.

Connections and accesses for hierarchical path computation element (PCE)

      
Application Number 17876868
Grant Number 11909596
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-29
First Publication Date 2022-11-17
Grant Date 2024-02-20
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Chen, Huaimo

Abstract

Disclosed herein are various embodiments for constructing an abstract domain topology. In one embodiment, a Path Computation Element (PCE) is configured as a parent PCE to at least one child PCE. Each of the child PCEs is responsible for providing path computational services for a domain. Communication is established between the parent PCE and the at least one child PCE. The parent PCE receives from each of its child PCEs domain connection information corresponding to the domain of each child PCE. The parent PCE builds and maintains an abstract domain topology based on the domain connection information that it receives from its child PCEs. In one embodiment, the domain connection information is communicated from the child PCE to the parent PCE by adding a new notification-type (NT) and notification-value (NV) to a notification object in a Path Computation Element Communication Protocol (PCEP) notification message.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/751 - Topology update or discovery
  • H04L 12/715 - Hierarchical routing, e.g. clustered networks or inter-domain routing
  • H04L 41/12 - Discovery or management of network topologies
  • H04L 43/08 - Monitoring or testing based on specific metrics, e.g. QoS, energy consumption or environmental parameters
  • H04L 45/42 - Centralised routing
  • H04L 45/02 - Topology update or discovery

36.

Beam management techniques for beam calibration

      
Application Number 17663573
Grant Number 11876588
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-16
First Publication Date 2022-11-03
Grant Date 2024-01-16
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Xia, Pengfei
  • Liu, Bin

Abstract

Embodiments of this disclosure provide techniques for determining a device's beam correspondence status. As used herein, a device is considered to have “beam correspondence” when the device's TX and RX antennas satisfy a calibration criteria. In one example, a device's TX and RX antennas satisfy the calibration criteria when a difference between quality parameters corresponding to reference signals transmitted and received using corresponding TX and RX beams is less than a threshold. In another example, a device's TX and RX antennas satisfy the calibration criteria when a list of indices ranking the device's TX beams matches a list of indices ranking the device's RX beams. The lists of indices may be derived by transmitting and receiving references signals according to the devices RX and TX beams, and then generating list of indices based on quality parameters of the respective RX and TX beams.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04W 72/044 - Wireless resource allocation based on the type of the allocated resource
  • H04W 16/28 - Cell structures using beam steering
  • H04B 7/08 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
  • H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength
  • H04B 17/12 - Monitoring; Testing of transmitters for calibration of transmit antennas, e.g. of amplitude or phase

37.

System and Method for Device-to-Device Synchronization

      
Application Number 17739631
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-09
First Publication Date 2022-10-20
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sartori, Philippe
  • Liu, Deping
  • Classon, Brian
  • Li, Qiang

Abstract

A method and system for including a base station that configures a first user equipment (UE) that is in a radio resource control connected state with the base station. The UE is configured to be a synchronization source and transmit a first device-to-device synchronization signal (D2DSS) by using a synchronization resource that comprises a time resource, a frequency resource or a time and frequency resource. The base station instructs the first UE to transmit the first D2DSS using the synchronization resource. The base station signals the UE to configure the UE separately from the signal to transmit the D2DSS, and both of the signals are performed with radio resource control signaling from the base station to the UE.

IPC Classes  ?

38.

System and method for hybrid transmitter

      
Application Number 17560259
Grant Number 11528180
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-23
First Publication Date 2022-09-15
Grant Date 2022-12-13
Owner FutureWei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jiang, Hong
  • Zhang, Zhihang
  • Forrester, Jamil Mark
  • Al-Qaq, Wael

Abstract

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a device that includes: a first quadrature modulator configured to receive an in-phase portion of a baseband signal and a quadrature portion of the baseband signal, and to produce a first portion of an output signal according to the in-phase and quadrature portions of the baseband signal; a second quadrature modulator configured to receive a first modified signal and a second modified signal, and to produce a second portion of the output signal according to the first and second modified signals; an output circuit configured to sum the first and second portions of the output signal, and to transmit the output signal to an antenna; and a mode selection circuit configured to turn on the first quadrature modulator, to receive a control signal, and to determine whether to turn on the second quadrature modulator according to the control signal.

IPC Classes  ?

39.

Tapped inductor voltage controlled oscillator

      
Application Number 17526997
Grant Number 11632080
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-15
First Publication Date 2022-09-08
Grant Date 2023-04-18
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bushman, Michael L.
  • Duey, Charles J.
  • Caldwell, James W.

Abstract

A voltage controlled oscillator includes a resonator and an amplifier. The resonator includes a capacitive element and an inductive element. The inductive element has a plurality of conductive segments forming a physical loop. The inductive element has electrical connections on the physical loop to the plurality of conductive segments forming at least one electrical loop disposed within an interior space formed by the physical loop. The amplifier has an input and an output, the input coupled to a first conductive segment forming a first impedance and the output coupled to a second conductive segment forming a second impedance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03B 5/12 - Generation of oscillations using amplifier with regenerative feedback from output to input with frequency-determining element comprising lumped inductance and capacitance active element in amplifier being semiconductor device
  • G06F 30/36 - Circuit design at the analogue level
  • G06F 30/39 - Circuit design at the physical level
  • G06F 115/06 - Structured ASICs

40.

System and method for data redistribution in a database

      
Application Number 17746841
Grant Number 11886284
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-17
First Publication Date 2022-09-01
Grant Date 2024-01-30
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Cai, Le
  • Zhou, Qingqing
  • Sun, Yang

Abstract

A method for data redistribution of a job data in a first datanode (DN) to at least one additional DN in a Massively Parallel Processing (MPP) Database (DB) is provided. The method includes recording a snapshot of the job data, creating a first data portion in the first DN and a redistribution data portion in the first DN, collecting changes to a job data copy stored in a temporary table, and initiating transfer of the redistribution data portion to the at least one additional DN.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 11/07 - Responding to the occurrence of a fault, e.g. fault tolerance
  • G06F 16/11 - File system administration, e.g. details of archiving or snapshots
  • G06F 16/25 - Integrating or interfacing systems involving database management systems
  • G06F 16/27 - Replication, distribution or synchronisation of data between databases or within a distributed database system; Distributed database system architectures therefor
  • G06F 11/14 - Error detection or correction of the data by redundancy in operation, e.g. by using different operation sequences leading to the same result

41.

System and method for extended peripheral component interconnect express fabrics

      
Application Number 17747151
Grant Number 11954058
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-18
First Publication Date 2022-09-01
Grant Date 2024-04-09
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Shao, Wesley

Abstract

An extended peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) device includes a host PCIe fabric comprising a host root complex. The host PCIe fabric has a first set of bus numbers and a first memory mapped input/output (MMIO) space on a host CPU. An extended PCIe fabric includes a root complex endpoint (RCEP) as part of an endpoint of the host PCIe fabric. The extended PCIe fabric has a second set of bus numbers and a second MMIO space separate from the first set of bus numbers and the first MMIO space, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • G06F 13/16 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to memory bus
  • G06F 13/42 - Bus transfer protocol, e.g. handshake; Synchronisation

42.

System and method for wireless power control

      
Application Number 17724292
Grant Number 11924772
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-19
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Jialing
  • Xiao, Weimin
  • Cheng, Qian

Abstract

A method for operating a user equipment (UE) includes receiving at least one of a configuration of a first group of one or more downlink (DL) signals, a configuration of a second group of one or more open-loop power control (PC) parameters, a configuration of a third group of one or more closed-loop PC parameters, or a configuration of a fourth group of one or more loop states, receiving a configuration of a PC setting, wherein the PC setting is associated with at least one of a subset of the first group, a subset of the second group, a subset of the third group, or a subset of the fourth group, selecting a transmit power level in accordance with the PC setting and a pathloss, wherein the pathloss is determined in accordance with a DL reference signal (SS) and a synchronization signal (SS).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 52/14 - Separate analysis of uplink or downlink
  • H04W 52/08 - Closed loop power control
  • H04W 52/10 - Open loop power control
  • H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
  • H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
  • H04W 72/23 - Control channels or signalling for resource management in the downlink direction of a wireless link, i.e. towards a terminal
  • H04W 52/50 - TPC being performed in particular situations at the moment of starting communication in a multiple access environment
  • H04W 72/044 - Wireless resource allocation based on the type of the allocated resource

43.

Multi-element resonator

      
Application Number 17665492
Grant Number 11515838
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-05
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Grant Date 2022-11-29
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bushman, Michael
  • Caldwell, James

Abstract

A resonant tank includes a first capacitor formed on a semiconductor substrate, a first inductor formed on the semiconductor substrate, a second capacitor formed on the semiconductor substrate, and a second inductor formed on the semiconductor substrate. The first capacitor, the first inductor, the second capacitor, and the second inductor are connected in a ring configuration, with each capacitor connected between a pair of the inductors and with each inductor connected between a pair of the capacitors. An amplifier circuit is coupled to the resonant tank and configured to amplify a signal in the resonant tank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03B 5/12 - Generation of oscillations using amplifier with regenerative feedback from output to input with frequency-determining element comprising lumped inductance and capacitance active element in amplifier being semiconductor device
  • H03L 7/099 - Automatic control of frequency or phase; Synchronisation using a reference signal applied to a frequency- or phase-locked loop - Details of the phase-locked loop concerning mainly the controlled oscillator of the loop
  • G06F 1/10 - Distribution of clock signals
  • H03F 1/38 - Positive-feedback circuit arrangements without negative feedback

44.

Observed Time Difference of Arrival (OTDOA) Positioning in Wireless Communication Networks

      
Application Number 17724148
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-19
First Publication Date 2022-07-28
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Tenny, Nathan Edward

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure provide a method for observed time difference of arrival (OTDOA) positioning. The method can include receiving from a serving cell of a first network assistance data for measuring time difference of arrival of positioning reference signals (PRSs) received from a plurality of neighboring cells of a second network, receiving from the serving cell a gap pattern for decoding a master information block (MIB) of a first neighboring cell of the plurality of neighboring cells, or a system frame number (SFN) offset of the first neighboring cell, and determining an SFN timing of the first neighboring cell based on the gap pattern for decoding the MIB of the first neighboring cell or the SFN offset of the first neighboring cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
  • G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
  • G01S 5/10 - Position of receiver fixed by co-ordinating a plurality of position lines defined by path-difference measurements

45.

Method and device for negotiating security and integrity algorithms

      
Application Number 17713160
Grant Number 11895498
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-04
First Publication Date 2022-07-21
Grant Date 2024-02-06
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Muhanna, Ahmad Shawky
  • Zeng, Xin

Abstract

Embodiments of this disclosure provide techniques for communicating in a wireless communication system. In particular, a user equipment (UE) may receiving a security command message from a base station comprising an indication of an integrity protection algorithm and an indication of an encryption algorithm. The first security command message may trigger a radio resource control (RRC) traffic signaling protection procedure between the UE and the base station. The UE transmits a security command complete message to the base station. The security command complete message may trigger a packet data unit (PDU) session establishment procedure to establish a PDU session between the UE and the base station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 12/10 - Integrity
  • H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
  • H04W 12/04 - Key management, e.g. using generic bootstrapping architecture [GBA]
  • H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
  • H04L 9/06 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols the encryption apparatus using shift registers or memories for blockwise coding, e.g. D.E.S. systems
  • H04L 9/14 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols using a plurality of keys or algorithms
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • H04W 76/10 - Connection setup
  • H04W 60/00 - Affiliation to network, e.g. registration; Terminating affiliation with the network, e.g. de-registration

46.

System and method for VNF termination management

      
Application Number 17707797
Grant Number 11817971
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-29
First Publication Date 2022-07-14
Grant Date 2023-11-14
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Yu, Fang
  • Xiang, Zhixian

Abstract

An apparatus and method for terminating a virtual network function (VNF) instance according to termination requirements of the VNF instance. The termination requirements may be defined in a VNF descriptor corresponding to the VNF instance. A network function virtualization (NFV) management entity may obtain the termination requirements and initiate termination of the VNF instance based on the obtained termination requirements.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/46 - Interconnection of networks
  • H04L 67/10 - Protocols in which an application is distributed across nodes in the network
  • H04L 67/143 - Termination or inactivation of sessions, e.g. event-controlled end of session

47.

System and method for wireless communications measurements and CSI feedback

      
Application Number 17654435
Grant Number 11817930
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-11
First Publication Date 2022-06-23
Grant Date 2023-11-14
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Xiao, Weimin
  • Liu, Jialing
  • Qu, Bingyu

Abstract

Measurements and Channel State Information (CSI) feedback are configured using communications between a network and user equipment (UE). The communications includes a first signaling from a network component to the UE indicating one or more reference signal (RS) resource configurations, a second signaling indicating one or more interference measurement (IM) resource configurations, and a third signaling indicating a CSI report configuration, wherein the CSI report configuration indicates a subset of the one or more RS resource configurations and a subset of the one or more IM resource configurations. The UE establishes a RS based measurement according to the subset of the one or more RS resource configurations and an IM according to the subset of the one or more IM resource configurations. The UE then generates and sends to the network a CSI report in accordance with the CSI report configuration and using the RS based measurement and the IM.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 28/06 - Optimising, e.g. header compression, information sizing
  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04B 17/24 - Monitoring; Testing of receivers with feedback of measurements to the transmitter
  • H04B 17/309 - Measuring or estimating channel quality parameters
  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
  • H04L 1/06 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received by diversity reception using space diversity
  • H04W 72/541 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using the level of interference
  • H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
  • H04W 72/23 - Control channels or signalling for resource management in the downlink direction of a wireless link, i.e. towards a terminal
  • H04W 88/02 - Terminal devices

48.

Simple topology transparent zoning in network communications

      
Application Number 15455668
Grant Number RE049108
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-10
First Publication Date 2022-06-14
Grant Date 2022-06-14
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Li, Renwei
  • Chen, Huaimo

Abstract

An autonomous system (AS) comprising a topology transparent zone (TTZ) comprising a plurality of TTZ nodes, wherein the plurality of TTZ nodes includes an edge node and an internal node, wherein each of the plurality of TTZ nodes is configured to connect to another TTZ node via an internal link, and a plurality of neighboring external nodes connected to the TTZ edge nodes via a plurality of external links, wherein no link state advertisements (LSAs) describing the internal links are distributed to the neighboring external nodes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
  • H04L 12/751 - Topology update or discovery
  • H04L 45/02 - Topology update or discovery

49.

System and method for updating user equipment capability

      
Application Number 17552186
Grant Number 11653196
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-15
First Publication Date 2022-06-09
Grant Date 2023-05-16
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Tenny, Nathan Edward
  • Wang, Jian
  • Xu, Haibo

Abstract

A method for operating a user equipment (UE) includes detecting an occurrence of an overheating condition in the UE, and based thereon, determining a first set of operating capabilities of the UE from a second set of operating capabilities of the UE, where the first and second set of operating capabilities are associated with a connection between the UE and a network entity, and where the first set of operating capabilities is a reduction in operating capability of the UE when compared to the second set of operating capabilities, triggering a transfer of UE capability information associated with the first set of operating capabilities, and applying, by the UE, the first set of operating capabilities to the connection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 8/22 - Processing or transfer of terminal data, e.g. status or physical capabilities

50.

Single substrate ultra-wideband antenna and antenna array

      
Application Number 17677261
Grant Number 11757204
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-22
First Publication Date 2022-06-09
Grant Date 2023-09-12
Owner
  • Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
  • Novaa Ltd. (USA)
Inventor
  • Novak, Markus
  • Abdelrahman, Ahmed Hassan Abdelaziz
  • Ma, Zhengxiang
  • Kermalli, Munawar
  • Piazzi, Leonard

Abstract

A modular wideband antenna includes a ground plane, first and second antenna elements disposed on a first surface of a substrate, a first portion of a two-layer feed balun disposed on the first surface of the substrate, and electrically coupled to the first and second antenna elements, and to the ground plane, a second portion of the two-layer feed balun disposed on a second surface of the substrate, the second portion of the two-layer feed balun being electrically coupled to a signal feed, and being capacitively coupled to the first portion of the two-layer feed balun, first and second coupling capacitances disposed on the second surface of the substrate, the first coupling capacitance being capacitively coupled to the first antenna element, and the second coupling capacitance being capacitively coupled to the second antenna element, and first and second grounding posts being electrically coupled to the first and second coupling capacitances.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 21/00 - Antenna arrays or systems
  • H01Q 5/314 - Individual or coupled radiating elements, each element being fed in an unspecified way using frequency dependent circuits or components, e.g. trap circuits or capacitors
  • H01Q 5/25 - Ultra-wideband [UWB] systems, e.g. multiple resonance systems; Pulse systems
  • H01Q 1/42 - Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome

51.

Wireless communication device with an antenna adjacent to an edge of the device

      
Application Number 17545826
Grant Number 11848483
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-08
First Publication Date 2022-06-02
Grant Date 2023-12-19
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Han, Chul Min
  • Sanchez, Jorge Fabrega

Abstract

A method for a wireless communication device including configuring an antenna including antenna circuitry to receive or transmit wireless signals; feeding a radio frequency signal into the antenna circuitry; providing a housing comprising a plurality of edges, wherein the edges comprise a top edge, a bottom edge, and two side edges, wherein a first edge of the housing comprises a conductive strip, a first slot, and a second slot, and wherein the first edge is the top or bottom edge; providing an input/output port adjacent to the first edge of the housing; and locating the conductive strip, which comprises a portion of the antenna, entirely between the first slot and the second slot, wherein a length of each of the first slot and the second slot extends across the first edge of the housing and is oriented perpendicular to a major axis of the conductive strip.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/24 - Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
  • H01Q 1/50 - Structural association of antennas with earthing switches, lead-in devices or lightning protectors
  • H01Q 13/10 - Resonant slot antennas
  • H01Q 21/29 - Combinations of different interacting antenna units for giving a desired directional characteristic
  • H04M 1/02 - Constructional features of telephone sets
  • H04B 1/3827 - Portable transceivers

52.

System and Method for Shared Memory Ownership Using Context

      
Application Number 17543024
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-06
First Publication Date 2022-05-26
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wokhlu, Sushma
  • Mcfearin, Lee Dobson
  • Gatherer, Alan
  • Luan, Hao

Abstract

It is possible to reduce the latency attributable to memory protection in shared memory systems by performing access protection at a central Data Ownership Manager (DOM), rather than at distributed memory management units in the central processing unit (CPU) elements (CEs) responsible for parallel thread processing. In particular, the DOM may monitor read requests communicated over a data plane between the CEs and a memory controller, and perform access protection verification in parallel with the memory controller's generation of the data response. The DOM may be separate and distinct from both the CEs and the memory controller, and therefore may generally be able to make the access determination without interfering with data plane processing/generation of the read requests and data responses exchanged between the memory controller and the CEs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/06 - Digital input from, or digital output to, record carriers
  • G06F 9/50 - Allocation of resources, e.g. of the central processing unit [CPU]
  • G06F 12/14 - Protection against unauthorised use of memory
  • G06F 12/0888 - Addressing of a memory level in which the access to the desired data or data block requires associative addressing means, e.g. caches using selective caching, e.g. bypass
  • G06F 12/084 - Multiuser, multiprocessor or multiprocessing cache systems with a shared cache

53.

Apparatus and Methods for Transmitting Signals Using Optical Lens as a Beamformer

      
Application Number 17457528
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-03
First Publication Date 2022-05-26
Owner
  • Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
  • Phase Sensitive Innovations, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Galli, Stefano
  • Kermalli, Munawar
  • Qi, Xiao-Feng
  • Shi, Shouyuan
  • Prather, Dennis
  • Murakowski, Janusz
  • Schneider, Garrett

Abstract

In certain embodiments, a system includes an optical switch matrix, an optical lens coupled to the switch matrix, and a wireless transmitter coupled to the lens. The switch matrix is configured to switch first optical signals from input ports to output ports of the switch matrix, and output second optical signals that are based at least partially on the first optical signals. The lens is configured to transform wave formats of the second optical signals based on the output ports over which the second optical signals are received. The transmitter includes an antenna array and circuitry coupled to the array. The circuitry is configured to receive the second optical signals from the lens, convert the second optical signals into beamformed wireless signals in accordance with the transformed formats, and transmit the beamformed wireless signals, which signals have spatial characteristics in accordance with the transformed formats, over the array.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 3/26 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture
  • H04Q 11/00 - Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems
  • H04W 16/28 - Cell structures using beam steering

54.

Merged power pad for improving integrated circuit power delivery

      
Application Number 17580961
Grant Number 11688704
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-21
First Publication Date 2022-05-12
Grant Date 2023-06-27
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gu, Shiqun
  • Zhu, Jinghua
  • Zhang, Hongying
  • Xia, Jun
  • Xie, Wangsheng
  • Wang, Shuangfu
  • Liu, Hong
  • Zhao, Liming
  • Sun, Hongquan

Abstract

An integrated circuit package and a system including the integrated circuit package as well as a process for assembling the integrated circuit package are provided to improve integrated circuit power delivery. The integrated circuit package includes a first die having a plurality of pads formed in the first die and exposed on a top surface of the first die, at least one post on the first die, and a substrate including one or more redistribution layers. Each post in the at least one post spans at least two pads on the first die utilized for power distribution, and the first die is connected to the substrate via the at least one post.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 29/739 - Transistor-type devices, i.e. able to continuously respond to applied control signals controlled by field effect
  • H01L 23/00 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 21/78 - Manufacture or treatment of devices consisting of a plurality of solid state components or integrated circuits formed in, or on, a common substrate with subsequent division of the substrate into plural individual devices
  • H01L 23/29 - Encapsulation, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings characterised by the material
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 25/10 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices having separate containers
  • H01L 21/683 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereof; Apparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping
  • H01L 25/065 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
  • H01L 23/498 - Leads on insulating substrates
  • H01L 23/31 - Encapsulation, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings characterised by the arrangement

55.

Method and Apparatus for Service Continuity Across LF and mmWave

      
Application Number 17431481
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-04-29
First Publication Date 2022-05-05
Owner FUTUREWEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Bin
  • Xu, Haibo
  • Xia, Pengfei
  • Tenny, Nathan Edward

Abstract

A data packet, that is to be transmitted in a dual connectivity (DC) or carrier aggregation (CA) based communications system, may include an indication to indicate whether the data packet is configured to be transmitted in a first frequency of a first carrier or a second frequency of a second carrier, and be transmitted, by a communication device, in the first frequency or the second frequency based on the indication. A data packet in the communications system may also be transmitted first in a first frequency higher than a second frequency, and then be retransmitted in the second frequency upon transmission failure of the data packet in the first frequency.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 1/74 - TRANSMISSION - Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission for increasing reliability, e.g. using redundant or spare channels or apparatus
  • H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation

56.

Apparatus and methods for receiving signals using optical lens as a beamformer

      
Application Number 17457519
Grant Number 11909424
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-03
First Publication Date 2022-03-24
Grant Date 2024-02-20
Owner
  • Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
  • Phase Sensitive Innovations, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Galli, Stefano
  • Kermalli, Munawar
  • Qi, Xiao-Feng
  • Shi, Shouyuan
  • Prather, Dennis
  • Murakowski, Janusz
  • Schneider, Garrett

Abstract

In certain embodiments, an apparatus includes a switch matrix and frequency band isolation circuitry. The switch matrix is configured to receive, at an input port, an electrical signal, which corresponds to a transmission signal received at antennas of an antenna array. The transmission signal corresponds to a transmission spatial sector of the array. The electrical signal includes first and second signal portions in first and second frequency bands, respectively, the electrical signal having been generated from an optical signal that corresponds to the transmission signal. The switch matrix is configured to direct, via an output port and in accordance with a control signal, the electrical signal to a first of multiple signal conversion paths.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 1/00 - TRANSMISSION - Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
  • H04B 10/40 - Transceivers
  • H04J 14/02 - Wavelength-division multiplex systems
  • H04Q 11/00 - Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems

57.

Multi-label offset lifting method

      
Application Number 17453926
Grant Number 11664928
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-08
First Publication Date 2022-03-24
Grant Date 2023-05-30
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kalachev, Gleb Vyacheslavovich
  • Mazurenko, Ivan Leonidovich
  • Panteleev, Pavel Anatolyevich
  • Gasanov, Elyar Eldarovich
  • Letunovskiy, Aleksey Alexandrovich
  • Tong, Wen
  • Cozzo, Carmela

Abstract

A method for generating a code, a method for encoding and decoding data, and an encoder and a decoder performing the encoding and decoding are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for lifting a child code from a base code for encoding and decoding data includes determining a single combination of a circulant size, a lifting function, and a labelled base matrix PCM according to an information length and a code rate using data stored in a lifting table. The lifting table was defined at a code generation stage. The method also includes calculating a plurality of shifts for the child code. Each shift is calculated by applying the lifting function to the labelled base matrix PCM with a defined index using the circulant size and using the derived child PCM to encode or decode data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
  • H03M 13/11 - Error detection or forward error correction by redundancy in data representation, i.e. code words containing more digits than the source words using block codes, i.e. a predetermined number of check bits joined to a predetermined number of information bits using multiple parity bits
  • H03M 13/03 - Error detection or forward error correction by redundancy in data representation, i.e. code words containing more digits than the source words
  • H03M 13/00 - Coding, decoding or code conversion, for error detection or error correction; Coding theory basic assumptions; Coding bounds; Error probability evaluation methods; Channel models; Simulation or testing of codes

58.

Device, Network, and Method for Network Adaptation and Utilizing a Downlink Discovery Reference Signal

      
Application Number 17456097
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-22
First Publication Date 2022-03-17
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Jialing
  • Xiao, Weimin
  • Cheng, Qian
  • Desai, Vipul

Abstract

System and method embodiments are provided for network adaption and utilization of a discovery signal (DS). In an embodiment, a method in a UE for communicating in a wireless network includes receiving a parameter(s) from a network controller, wherein the parameter provides the UE with an activation time frame within which the UE can expect to receive a common reference signal (CRS) from a network component, a deactivation time frame within which the UE is not to expect to receive the CRS, and information for receiving and processing a DS from the network component; receiving the DS from the network component, wherein a structure and format of the DS conforms to the parameter received by the UE; refraining from attempting to perform CRS based procedures when the CRS is not received; and performing one of synchronization, cell identification, and DS based radio resource management (RRM) measurements according to the DS.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 48/12 - Access restriction or access information delivery, e.g. discovery data delivery using downlink control channel
  • H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements
  • H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic
  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path

59.

System and method for security activation with session granularity

      
Application Number 17475806
Grant Number 11856396
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-15
First Publication Date 2022-03-10
Grant Date 2023-12-26
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Tenny, Nathan Edward
  • Guo, Yi

Abstract

A method for operating a user equipment (UE) includes deriving security keys for a signaling radio bearer (SRB) in accordance with a first message received from an access node, initiating security for the SRB in accordance with the first message, receiving, from the access node, a second message including at least one security parameter for at least one data radio bearer (DRB), wherein the at least one security parameter is associated with a session that includes the at least one DRB, and wherein the second message is secured with the security keys for the SRB, and initiating security for the at least one DRB in accordance with the at least one security parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

60.

Device, network, and method for communications with spatial-specific sensing

      
Application Number 17455787
Grant Number 11909704
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-19
First Publication Date 2022-03-10
Grant Date 2024-02-20
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Jialing
  • Xiao, Weimin

Abstract

A device, a network, and a method for wireless communication are provided. In an embodiment, the method, performed by a first communication node, includes generating at least one of a spatial-specific receiving pattern and a first spatial-specific processing pattern, receiving a waveform signal from one or more second nodes in accordance with the at least one of the spatial-specific receiving pattern or the first spatial-specific processing pattern, determining a second spatial-specific processing pattern and a channel status of a channel, wherein the channel status of the channel is according to the at least one of the spatial-specific receiving pattern and the second spatial-specific processing pattern and transmitting a signal along a transmission direction, wherein the transmission direction is in accordance with the at least one of the spatial-specific receiving pattern and the second spatial-specific processing pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 51/234 - Monitoring or handling of messages for tracking messages
  • H04W 4/14 - Short messaging services, e.g. short message service [SMS] or unstructured supplementary service data [USSD]
  • H04L 51/23 - Reliability checks, e.g. acknowledgments or fault reporting
  • H04L 51/48 - Message addressing, e.g. address format or anonymous messages, aliases
  • H04L 51/58 - Message adaptation for wireless communication
  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04B 7/08 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
  • H04W 74/08 - Non-scheduled access, e.g. random access, ALOHA or CSMA [Carrier Sense Multiple Access]

61.

Antenna Placement Arrangements on Device with Extendable Display

      
Application Number 17486484
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-27
First Publication Date 2022-03-03
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shi, Ping
  • Huang, Wei

Abstract

An electronic device includes a housing having a first panel connected to a second panel movable between folded and unfolded configurations. A first antenna is located adjacent to the first panel and a second antenna is located adjacent to the second panel. The second antenna is activated when the housing is in an unfolded configuration and is deactivated when the housing is in a folded configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/24 - Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
  • H04W 88/02 - Terminal devices
  • H04B 7/02 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas
  • G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
  • H01Q 1/22 - Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles

62.

Intra-prediction with multiple reference lines

      
Application Number 17518312
Grant Number 11800094
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-03
First Publication Date 2022-02-24
Grant Date 2023-10-24
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Shan
  • Ma, Xiang

Abstract

A video coding device receives a bitstream including video data. The device determines an intra-prediction mode subset. The intra-prediction mode subset include intra-prediction modes that correlate to a plurality of reference lines for a current image block and excludes intra-prediction modes that correlate to a primary reference line for the current image block. When a first intra-prediction mode is included in the intra-prediction mode subset, the device decodes the first intra-prediction mode by an alternative intra-prediction mode index. When the first intra-prediction mode is not included in the intra-prediction mode subset, the device decodes the first intra-prediction mode by an intra-prediction mode index. The device presents video data including an image block decoded based on the first intra-prediction mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 19/11 - Selection of coding mode or of prediction mode among a plurality of spatial predictive coding modes
  • H04N 19/139 - Analysis of motion vectors, e.g. their magnitude, direction, variance or reliability
  • H04N 19/96 - Tree coding, e.g. quad-tree coding
  • H04N 19/61 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using transform coding in combination with predictive coding
  • H04N 19/593 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using predictive coding involving spatial prediction techniques
  • H04N 19/82 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals - Details of filtering operations specially adapted for video compression, e.g. for pixel interpolation involving filtering within a prediction loop
  • H04N 19/176 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being an image region, e.g. an object the region being a block, e.g. a macroblock
  • H04N 19/107 - Selection of coding mode or of prediction mode between spatial and temporal predictive coding, e.g. picture refresh
  • H04N 19/523 - Motion estimation or motion compensation with sub-pixel accuracy

63.

Device/UE-Oriented Beam Recovery and Maintenance Mechanisms

      
Application Number 17453757
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-05
First Publication Date 2022-02-24
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Xia, Pengfei
  • Liu, Bin
  • Tenny, Nathan Edward

Abstract

Aspects of this disclosure provide techniques for detecting and recovering from beam-failure events. In some embodiments, motion sensor information generated by motion sensors on a UE is used to detect, predict, and/or recover from a beam failure event that results, or would otherwise result, from movement of the UE. The motion sensor information may be used to adjust a current beam direction used by the UE to transmit or receive a signal, or to determine a recommendation for adjusting a current beam direction of the base station. The motion sensor information may be generated by any sensor that detects a movement of the UE, such as a gyroscope, an accelerometer, a magnetometer, a global positioning system (GPS) sensor, a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) sensor, or any other device that detects a change in position/orientation of the UE.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/08 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
  • H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station

64.

Method and apparatus for SSD storage access

      
Application Number 17454002
Grant Number 11960726
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-08
First Publication Date 2022-02-24
Grant Date 2024-04-16
Owner FUTUREWEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Huang, Yiren
  • Wang, Yong
  • Lin, Kui (kevin)

Abstract

A media management system including an application layer, a system layer, and a solid state drive (SSD) storage layer. The application layer includes a media data analytics application configured to assign a classification code to a data file. The system layer is in communication with the application layer. The system layer includes a file system configured to issue a write command to a SSD controller. The write command includes the classification code of the data file. The SSD storage layer includes the SSD controller and erasable blocks. The SSD controller is configured to write the data file to one of the erasable blocks based on the classification code of the data file in the write command. In an embodiment, the SSD controller is configured to write the data file to one of the erasable blocks storing other data files also having the classification code.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 12/00 - Accessing, addressing or allocating within memory systems or architectures
  • G06F 3/06 - Digital input from, or digital output to, record carriers

65.

Service Function Chaining Congestion Tracking

      
Application Number 17511368
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-26
First Publication Date 2022-02-17
Owner FUTUREWEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor Eastlake, Iii, Donald Eggleston

Abstract

A computer-implemented method tracks congestion in a service function chain. The method includes receiving a packet at a service function forwarding node of the service function chain, the packet having an information packet, a transport header, and a network service header, forwarding the packet to a service function in accordance with the network service header, detecting congestion, and updating a congestion field in the network service header to indicate congestion was encountered in the service function chain.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/803 - Load balancing, e.g. traffic distribution over multiple links
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04L 12/801 - Flow control or congestion control

66.

High current, low equivalent series resistance printed circuit board coil for power transfer application

      
Application Number 17403662
Grant Number 11538622
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-16
First Publication Date 2022-02-03
Grant Date 2022-12-27
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Zabaco, Jorge

Abstract

An apparatus for a multilayer printed circuit board (PCB) coil, comprising: a first coil layer of a PCB; a plurality of vias coupled to and distributed to cover substantially the surface of the first coil layer within the PCB; and a second coil layer of the PCB and coupled to the vias to cover substantially the surface of the second coil layer, wherein the vias are positioned between the first coil layer and the second coil layer and enable substantially high current and low equivalent series resistance (ESR) for the multilayer PCB coil.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 27/28 - Coils; Windings; Conductive connections
  • H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
  • H01F 17/00 - Fixed inductances of the signal type
  • H01F 41/04 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or assembling magnets, inductances or transformers; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing materials characterised by their magnetic properties for manufacturing cores, coils or magnets for manufacturing coils
  • H01F 38/14 - Inductive couplings
  • H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type

67.

System and Method for Common Control Channels in a Communications System

      
Application Number 17493634
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-04
First Publication Date 2022-01-27
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sartori, Philippe
  • Liu, Jianghua
  • Wu, Qiang
  • Desai, Vipul
  • Xiao, Weimin
  • Classon, Brian

Abstract

A method for operating a communications controller includes selecting a search space configuration out of a set of candidate search space configurations for a user equipment served by the communications controller, wherein the search space configuration specifies one or more search spaces to be monitored out of a set of search spaces, and signaling the selected search space configuration to the user equipment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
  • H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04W 74/08 - Non-scheduled access, e.g. random access, ALOHA or CSMA [Carrier Sense Multiple Access]

68.

Query processing using logical query steps having canonical forms

      
Application Number 17446679
Grant Number 11940997
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-01
First Publication Date 2022-01-06
Grant Date 2024-03-26
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ghazal, Ahmad
  • Hu, Ron-Chung
  • Zhang, Mingyi

Abstract

A query processing device includes a communication interface accessing a database and database catalog, a memory storing instructions, and a processor coupled to the memory and the communication interface. The processor executes the instructions to parse a query and generate first and second execution plans for the query, retrieve respective previously determined cardinality values for previously executed logical steps of the first and second execution plans from the database catalog, select an execution plan from the first execution plan or the second execution plan, the selected execution plan having a lower cost based on the previously determined cardinality values, and execute the selected execution plan on data accessed from the database. The query processing system stores actual cardinality values determined during the execution of the logical steps in the database catalog for use by subsequent queries. The query processing device, therefore, re-uses previously determined cardinality values.

IPC Classes  ?

69.

Framework for Temporal Label Switched Path Tunnel Services

      
Application Number 17473937
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-13
First Publication Date 2021-12-30
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Chen, Huaimo

Abstract

A method for establishing a temporal label switched path (T-LSP) implemented in a node in a network. The method includes receiving a path request including a time interval and a set of constraints; obtaining traffic engineering information from a first database; computing, by the node, a path satisfying the time interval and the set of constraints based on the traffic engineering information obtained; storing the time interval and the set of constraints in a second database; and instructing an ingress node of the temporal LSP to signal the temporal LSP in the network along the path computed at a start of the time interval identified in the path request and to tear down the temporal LSP at an end of the time interval identified in the path request.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/803 - Load balancing, e.g. traffic distribution over multiple links
  • H04L 12/715 - Hierarchical routing, e.g. clustered networks or inter-domain routing
  • H04L 12/24 - Arrangements for maintenance or administration
  • H04L 12/46 - Interconnection of networks
  • H04L 12/801 - Flow control or congestion control
  • H04L 12/913 - Reservation actions involving intermediate nodes, e.g. resource reservation protocol [RSVP]
  • H04L 12/911 - Network admission control and resource allocation, e.g. bandwidth allocation or in-call renegotiation
  • H04L 12/937 - Switch control, e.g. arbitration

70.

System and methods for controlling out-of-network D2D communications

      
Application Number 17410846
Grant Number 11910342
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-24
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2024-02-20
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sartori, Philippe
  • Desai, Vipul
  • Al-Shalash, Mazin
  • Soong, Anthony C. K.
  • Calcev, George
  • Classon, Brian

Abstract

Embodiments are provided herein for determining a synchronizing master for device-to-device (D2D) communication in a cellular network environment. In an embodiment, a user equipment (UE) receives a discovery signal comprising a timing reference, and determines a transmitter of the discovery signal. In accordance with the determination of the transmitter of the discovery signal, the UE performs one of synchronizing to the timing reference in the discovery signal and transmitting a second discovery signal. The UE performs the synchronizing to the timing reference if the transmitter of the discovery is a cellular network. Alternatively, the UE transmits the second discovery signal upon determining that the transmitter of the discovery signal is a second UE that is out of coverage of a cellular network.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements
  • H04W 4/70 - Services for machine-to-machine communication [M2M] or machine type communication [MTC]
  • H04W 8/00 - Network data management
  • H04W 76/14 - Direct-mode setup

71.

System and method for random access backoffs

      
Application Number 17408628
Grant Number 11678381
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-23
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2023-06-13
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Bin
  • Zeng, Yongbo
  • Wang, Jian
  • Li, Guorong
  • Cai, Yu

Abstract

A method of performing a random access procedure includes randomly selecting a backoff time from within a backoff window ranging from 0 to a specified multiple of a random access preamble unit, waiting until a time initialized with the backoff time expires, and retransmitting a random access preamble.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 74/08 - Non-scheduled access, e.g. random access, ALOHA or CSMA [Carrier Sense Multiple Access]
  • H04W 72/21 - Control channels or signalling for resource management in the uplink direction of a wireless link, i.e. towards the network

72.

Protection for Mode-3 V2X UEs in the ITS Band

      
Application Number 17397746
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-09
First Publication Date 2021-11-25
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sartori, Philippe
  • Ghanbarinejad, Majid
  • Calcev, George

Abstract

A method for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication in a wireless network is provided. The method includes transmitting, by a base station, a resource grant message to a first user equipment (UE), the resource grant message identifying available resources for V2X communication by the first UE. The method further includes receiving, by the base station, a feedback report from a second UE, the feedback report indicating a quality of the V2X communication by the first UE.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 72/12 - Wireless traffic scheduling
  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path

73.

System and method for a long-term evolution (LTE)-compatible subframe structure for wideband LTE

      
Application Number 17391605
Grant Number 11683132
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-02
First Publication Date 2021-11-18
Grant Date 2023-06-20
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sartori, Philippe
  • Desai, Vipul
  • Cheng, Qian
  • Krzymien, Lukasz
  • Cozzo, Carmela
  • Xiao, Weimin
  • Soong, Anthony C. K.

Abstract

A system and method of scheduling transmissions. A wireless device such as an eNodeB (eNB) may schedule a transmission of a wideband (WB) signal on a micro-frame selected from a plurality of WB micro-frames of a WB carrier. A narrowband (NB) subframe may span a portion of the selected WB micro-frame in the frequency-domain, and the selected WB micro-frame may overlap at least a portion of the NB subframe in the time-domain. The WB signal and an NB signal may be transmitted over the WB micro-frame and the NB subframe in accordance with a first numerology and a second numerology, respectively. A WB subframe may be divided into a plurality of micro-frames. The transmission direction of the WB micro-frame may be scheduled according to a transmission rule based on the contents of a payload in the NB subframe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 72/00 - Local resource management
  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04W 72/23 - Control channels or signalling for resource management in the downlink direction of a wireless link, i.e. towards a terminal
  • H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA

74.

System and method for transmitting a sub-space selection

      
Application Number 17368497
Grant Number 11711187
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-06
First Publication Date 2021-10-28
Grant Date 2023-07-25
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Bin
  • Xia, Pengfei

Abstract

Embodiments of this disclosure provide techniques for receiving reference signals by a user equipment (UE) from a base station in a downlink channel, as well as transmitting a linear combination index from the UE to the base station. In particular, the linear combination index identifies a combination of beams selected from a set of beams in accordance with the RS.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04W 72/044 - Wireless resource allocation based on the type of the allocated resource
  • H04L 25/02 - Baseband systems - Details

75.

Device, network, and method for wideband LTE single OFDM symbol uplink transmission

      
Application Number 17317494
Grant Number 11582005
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-11
First Publication Date 2021-10-28
Grant Date 2023-02-14
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Cheng, Qian
  • Xiao, Weimin
  • Liu, Jialing

Abstract

An embodiment method for managing uplink transmission includes dividing, by a network controller, frequency resources in a single OFDM symbol into two sets of frequency resources. The method further includes signaling, by the network controller, to a UE to transmit data in a first set of the frequency resources and to transmit a pilot signal in a second set of the frequency resources.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes

76.

System and method for random access communications

      
Application Number 17245955
Grant Number 11696336
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-30
First Publication Date 2021-10-21
Grant Date 2023-07-04
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kwon, Young Hoon
  • Xia, Pengfei
  • Liu, Bin

Abstract

A method for operating an access node includes receiving a first random access preamble in a first random access resource, wherein the first random access preamble and the first random access resource at least partially identifies a first beam selected by a user equipment (UE), and wherein the first random access resource is one of a plurality of random access resources assigned to the UE, and determining that first additional information associated with the first beam is needed, and based thereon, sending a first message responsive to the first random access preamble, the first message including a first information set to request the additional information associated with the first beam, and receiving a second message including the first additional information associated with the first beam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04W 74/08 - Non-scheduled access, e.g. random access, ALOHA or CSMA [Carrier Sense Multiple Access]
  • H04W 72/044 - Wireless resource allocation based on the type of the allocated resource

77.

In-situ OAM trace type extension with cascade bitmap and segment in-situ OAM

      
Application Number 17355989
Grant Number 11817996
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-23
First Publication Date 2021-10-14
Grant Date 2023-11-14
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Song, Haoyu
  • Zhou, Tianran

Abstract

The disclosure relates to technology for sending network management information in a network. A source edge node modifies data packets by encapsulating an operations, administration and maintenance (OAM) header in the data packets traversing a data path, and the OAM header includes a first indicator field. The source edge node also inserts a segment size field into the OAM header of the data packets based on an indication by the first indicator field, the segment size field indicating the data path is partitioned into segments based on a value of the segment size field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 41/08 - Configuration management of networks or network elements
  • H04L 12/54 - Store-and-forward switching systems
  • H04L 1/1607 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received by using return channel in which the return channel carries supervisory signals, e.g. repetition request signals - Details of the supervisory signal
  • H04L 41/00 - Arrangements for maintenance, administration or management of data switching networks, e.g. of packet switching networks
  • H04L 12/70 - Packet switching systems

78.

Latency based forwarding of packets with destination policies

      
Application Number 16822458
Grant Number 11362959
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-18
First Publication Date 2021-09-23
Grant Date 2022-06-14
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Eckert, Toerless
  • Clemm, Alexander

Abstract

Latency Based Forwarding (LBF) techniques are presented for the management of the latencies, or delays, of packets forwarded over nodes, such as routers, of a network. In addition to a network header indicating a destination node for receiving the packet, a packet also includes an LBF header indicating the packets accumulated delay since leaving the sender, a maximum latency for the entire journey from the sender to the receiver and a minimum latency for the entire journey from the sender to the receiver. When a packet is received at a node, based on the accumulated delay, the maximum latency, and the minimum latency, the node places the packet in a forwarding queue to manage the delays between the sender and the receiver. The LBF can also indicate a policy for the forwarding node to used when determining the enqueueing of the packet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/875 - Delay-aware scheduling
  • H04L 47/56 - Queue scheduling implementing delay-aware scheduling
  • H04L 47/6275 - Queue scheduling characterised by scheduling criteria for service slots or service orders based on priority
  • H04L 45/74 - Address processing for routing

79.

PRIMARY PREVIEW REGION AND GAZE BASED DRIVER DISTRACTION DETECTION

      
Application Number 17226853
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-09
First Publication Date 2021-09-23
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Yu, Hai
  • Porikli, Fatih
  • Wu, Yuzhu

Abstract

A computer-implemented method of detecting distracted driving comprises: determining, by one or more processors, a primary preview region (PPR) in a representation of an environment; determining, by the one or more processors, a gaze point for a driver based on a sequence of images of the driver; determining, by the one or more processors, that the gaze point is outside of the PPR; based on the determined gaze point being outside of the PPR, decreasing, by the one or more processors, an attention level for the PPR; based on the attention level for the PPR, generating, by the one or more processors, an alert.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/18 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times for vehicle drivers
  • B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
  • B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
  • B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
  • B60W 50/16 - Tactile feedback to the driver, e.g. vibration or force feedback to the driver on the steering wheel or the accelerator pedal
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06K 9/66 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means using simultaneous comparisons or correlations of the image signals with a plurality of references, e.g. resistor matrix references adjustable by an adaptive method, e.g. learning
  • H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation

80.

System and method for control signaling

      
Application Number 17327163
Grant Number 11588601
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-21
First Publication Date 2021-09-16
Grant Date 2023-02-21
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Bin
  • Liu, Xianda
  • Liu, Kunpeng
  • Kwon, Young Hoon

Abstract

A method for operating an access node includes sending a configuration of one or more first channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS) resources and a configuration of one or more sounding reference signal (SRS) resources, generating first control information including an identifier of a SRS resource set that includes the one or more SRS resources precoded by one or more precoders, generating second control information including an identifier of the one or more first CSI-RS resources, wherein the one or more first CSI-RS resources are associated with the identified SRS resource set, wherein the one or more first CSI-RS resources convey a downlink reference signal (RS) used for making measurements, and wherein the one or more precoders are determined in accordance with measurements of the downlink RS, sending the first control information and the second control information, and sending the downlink RS.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04B 7/0417 - Feedback systems
  • H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
  • H04B 7/0404 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas the mobile station comprising multiple antennas, e.g. to provide uplink diversity
  • H04B 7/0456 - Selection of precoding matrices or codebooks, e.g. using matrices for antenna weighting

81.

SDN facilitated multicast in data center

      
Application Number 17209005
Grant Number 11398921
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-22
First Publication Date 2021-09-16
Grant Date 2022-07-26
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dunbar, Linda
  • Mcbride, Michael

Abstract

A method implemented by a controller in a software defined network (SDN), the method comprising sending, to an overlay edge node, a query message comprising a client specific multicast address, receiving, from the overlay edge node, one or more report messages corresponding to the query message, wherein each of the one or more report messages comprises an address of each of one or more virtual machines (VMs) coupled to the overlay edge node, and updating membership of a multicast group, which is identified by the client specific multicast address, such that the one or more VMs are members in the updated membership of the multicast group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/18 - Arrangements for providing special services to substations for broadcast or conference

82.

Systems and methods for transmitting data information messages on a downlink of a wireless communication system

      
Application Number 16033897
Grant Number RE048742
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-12
First Publication Date 2021-09-14
Grant Date 2021-09-14
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Berggren, Fredrik
  • Soong, Anthony C. K.

Abstract

Embodiments are provide for communicating data or other non-control information messages within a downlink control channel directly, rather than in a data channel or broadcast channel. Thereby, radio resource utilization can be substantially improved in the cellular system, such as in the case of transmitting smaller data packets. In an embodiment, a transmitter arranges a set of time-frequency radio resources, associated with a downlink control channel, for transmitting information other than control information sent on the downlink control channel. The transmitter then sends, on the set of time-frequency radio resources, a data information message comprising the information other than the control information. The information other than the control information comprises one of user-specific data information and broadcast data information. A receiver then receives on the downlink control channel, control information and the data information message.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
  • H04L 1/18 - Automatic repetition systems, e.g. Van Duuren systems
  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex

83.

Method for Multi-Segment Flow Specifications

      
Application Number 17114297
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-07
First Publication Date 2021-08-19
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Eastlake, Iii, Donald E.

Abstract

A method performed by a network node for identifying packet flows. The method includes receiving, by the network node, a packet. The method includes determining by the network node whether data contained in the packet matches all segments of a multi-segment flow specification (spec). In this context, a given packet is said to match the defined flow when attributes of the packet match all the specified criteria of a particular BGP FlowSpec. The method includes processing by the network node the packet according to an action specified in the multi-segment flow spec when the data contained in the packet matches all segments of the multi-segment flow spec.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/721 - Routing procedures, e.g. shortest path routing, source routing, link state routing or distance vector routing
  • H04L 12/741 - Header address processing for routing, e.g. table lookup
  • H04L 12/707 - Route fault prevention or recovery, e.g. rerouting, route redundancy, virtual router redundancy protocol [VRRP] or hot standby router protocol [HSRP] using path redundancy

84.

System and method for communicating time and frequency tracking signals using configurations for one port CSI-RSS

      
Application Number 17242010
Grant Number 11711180
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-27
First Publication Date 2021-08-12
Grant Date 2023-07-25
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Cheng, Qian
  • Xiao, Weimin
  • Liu, Jialing
  • Narasimha, Murali

Abstract

A network controller may configure one or more channel state information-reference signal (CSI-RS) configurations for transmitting RSs to user equipments (UEs) for tracking. A CSI-RS configuration may specify a set of CSI-RS resources for transmitting RSs in two consecutive slots. The set of CSI-RS resources may include a plurality of one-port CSI-RS resources configured according to the CSI-RS configuration. The CSI-RS configuration may specify a quasi co-location (QCL) configuration including a set of QCL parameters, where a demodulation reference signal (DMRS) has a QCL relationship with the RS with respect to the set of QCL parameters. The network controller may signal the one or more CSI-RS configurations to UEs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes

85.

Service function chaining congestion feedback

      
Application Number 17175964
Grant Number 11750517
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-15
First Publication Date 2021-08-05
Grant Date 2023-09-05
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Eastlake, Iii, Donald E.
  • Malis, Andrew G.

Abstract

A method of reporting congestion in an upstream direction in a service chain function architecture. The method includes receiving, by the downstream device, a packet indicating congestion within a service function chaining architecture; generating, by the downstream device, a congestion report message in response to receiving the packet, wherein the congestion report message comprises a field indicating an existence of congestion within the service function chaining architecture and a service path identifier indicating a location of the congestion within the service function chaining architecture; and transmitting, by the downstream device, the congestion report message to an upstream device to permit the upstream device to address the congestion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/801 - Flow control or congestion control
  • H04L 47/11 - Identifying congestion
  • H04L 47/2483 - Traffic characterised by specific attributes, e.g. priority or QoS involving identification of individual flows
  • H04L 43/062 - Generation of reports related to network traffic
  • H04L 47/22 - Traffic shaping

86.

Multi-element resonator

      
Application Number 17176084
Grant Number 11271524
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-15
First Publication Date 2021-08-05
Grant Date 2022-03-08
Owner FUTUREWEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bushman, Michael
  • Caldwell, James

Abstract

A resonant tank includes a first capacitor formed on a semiconductor substrate, a first inductor formed on the semiconductor substrate, a second capacitor formed on the semiconductor substrate, and a second inductor formed on the semiconductor substrate. The first capacitor, the first inductor, the second capacitor, and the second inductor are connected in a ring configuration, with each capacitor connected between a pair of the inductors and with each inductor connected between a pair of the capacitors. An amplifier circuit is coupled to the resonant tank and configured to amplify a signal in the resonant tank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03B 5/12 - Generation of oscillations using amplifier with regenerative feedback from output to input with frequency-determining element comprising lumped inductance and capacitance active element in amplifier being semiconductor device
  • H03L 7/099 - Automatic control of frequency or phase; Synchronisation using a reference signal applied to a frequency- or phase-locked loop - Details of the phase-locked loop concerning mainly the controlled oscillator of the loop
  • G06F 1/10 - Distribution of clock signals
  • H03F 1/38 - Positive-feedback circuit arrangements without negative feedback

87.

System and Method for Inter-Basic Service Set Communications

      
Application Number 17201772
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-15
First Publication Date 2021-08-05
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Calcev, George
  • Ghanbarinejad, Majid
  • Maamari, Diana

Abstract

A method for multiple association includes associating with a first access point (AP) in a primary basic service set (BSS), associating with a second AP in a secondary BSS, informing the first and second APs of an inter-BSS relaying capability of a doubly-associated station, and relaying data between the first AP and the second AP.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/14 - Relay systems
  • H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile
  • H04B 7/155 - Ground-based stations
  • H04B 7/0452 - Multi-user MIMO systems
  • H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
  • H04W 88/04 - Terminal devices adapted for relaying to or from another terminal or user
  • H04W 88/08 - Access point devices

88.

Multi-screen application enabling and distribution service

      
Application Number 17153406
Grant Number 11245760
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-20
First Publication Date 2021-07-15
Grant Date 2022-02-08
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Fan, Guangbin

Abstract

A method implemented by an application (app) store system for providing apps to one or more users through a network, the method comprising managing, by the app store system, a multi-screen application (MSA) package that comprises a set of related apps, wherein one or more relationships among the set of related apps are pre-defined, receiving, by the app store system, a request from a first user device via the network to download at least part of the MSA package; and causing, by the app store system, the set of related apps to be downloaded to a plurality of user devices including the first user device according to the one or more relationships among the set of related apps in response to the request.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06F 8/60 - Software deployment
  • H04W 4/50 - Service provisioning or reconfiguring

89.

System and method for extended peripheral component interconnect express fabrics

      
Application Number 17153639
Grant Number 11429550
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-20
First Publication Date 2021-07-15
Grant Date 2022-08-30
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Shao, Wesley

Abstract

An extended peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) device includes a host PCIe fabric comprising a host root complex. The host PCIe fabric has a first set of bus numbers and a first memory mapped input/output (MMIO) space on a host CPU. An extended PCIe fabric includes a root complex endpoint (RCEP) as part of an endpoint of the host PCIe fabric. The extended PCIe fabric has a second set of bus numbers and a second MMIO space separate from the first set of bus numbers and the first MMIO space, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • G06F 13/42 - Bus transfer protocol, e.g. handshake; Synchronisation
  • G06F 13/16 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to memory bus

90.

Authentication mechanism for 5G technologies

      
Application Number 17125665
Grant Number 11700131
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-17
First Publication Date 2021-07-08
Grant Date 2023-07-11
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Muhanna, Ahmad Shawky
  • Wong, Marcus

Abstract

IMSIint), and then send the encrypted IMSI or the hash of the IMSI to the serving network. The encrypted IMSI or hash of the encrypted IMSI may then be used by the SeAN to validate an unencrypted IMSI that was previously received from an HSS in the home network of the UE.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
  • H04L 9/14 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols using a plurality of keys or algorithms
  • H04L 9/08 - Key distribution
  • H04W 12/041 - Key generation or derivation
  • H04W 12/75 - Temporary identity
  • H04W 8/18 - Processing of user or subscriber data, e.g. subscribed services, user preferences or user profiles; Transfer of user or subscriber data
  • H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols
  • H04W 12/10 - Integrity
  • H04W 12/72 - Subscriber identity

91.

Method and apparatus for RC/CR phase error calibration of measurement receiver

      
Application Number 17202289
Grant Number 11456732
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-15
First Publication Date 2021-07-01
Grant Date 2022-09-27
Owner FUTUREWEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Cheng, Zhenguo
  • Qiu, Xuya

Abstract

A circuit includes a RC-CR circuit and a second circuit. The RC-CR circuit outputs a first signal at a first output node over a RC path, and a second signal at a second output node over a CR path. The second circuit is coupled to the RC-CR circuit at the first output node over the RC path. The second circuit includes an array of capacitors coupled in parallel and a plurality of switches, and each of the array of capacitors is connected, in series, to a corresponding switch in the plurality of switches. Each of the array of capacitors and its corresponding switch are coupled between the first output node and a ground. The plurality of switches is switched on or off such that the first signal and the second signal have a phase difference that falls within a predetermined phase range.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03K 5/13 - Arrangements having a single output and transforming input signals into pulses delivered at desired time intervals
  • H04B 1/16 - Circuits
  • H03K 17/687 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the use of specified components by the use, as active elements, of semiconductor devices the devices being field-effect transistors
  • H03K 5/00 - Manipulation of pulses not covered by one of the other main groups of this subclass

92.

Mobile device and method for sensor data based antenna selection

      
Application Number 17139725
Grant Number 11841221
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-31
First Publication Date 2021-07-01
Grant Date 2023-12-12
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccarthy, Robert
  • Shi, Ping
  • Nader, Navid
  • Vo, Vinh
  • Krishnamurthy, Vijayakumar

Abstract

A mobile device for determining a handling condition of the mobile device and a method of use thereof. One embodiment of the mobile device includes: at least one left capacitive proximity sensor disposed on a left side of the mobile device and operable to detect a hold condition, at least one right capacitive proximity sensor disposed on a right side of the mobile device and operable to detect a hold condition, an accelerometer disposed in the mobile device and operable to detect an orientation of the mobile device, an ambient light proximity sensor disposed in the mobile device and operable to detect a proximity of a user's head, and a processor operable to execute an application configured to gain access to and employ the hold condition, the orientation, and the proximity of the user's head to determine a handling condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 5/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for testing the alignment of axes
  • H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector
  • H03K 17/94 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the way in which the control signals are generated
  • H03K 17/96 - Touch switches
  • G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
  • H04M 1/72454 - User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions according to context-related or environment-related conditions
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04M 1/00 - Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers

93.

System and Method for Configuring Channel State Information in a Communications System

      
Application Number 17193566
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-05
First Publication Date 2021-07-01
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Ke
  • Bi, Hao
  • Li, Zhongfeng
  • Lu, Jianmin
  • Mazzarese, David Jean-Marie

Abstract

A method for communicating in a wireless communications system includes generating a channel state information (CSI) process information element (IE) including a CSI process identifier, a non-zero padded CSI-reference signal (CSI-RS) identifier, an interference measurement resource (IMR) identifier, and channel quality indicator (CQI) report configuration information. The method also includes transmitting the CSI process IE.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 72/08 - Wireless resource allocation based on quality criteria
  • H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
  • H04L 25/02 - Baseband systems - Details

94.

Network embedded real time service level objective validation

      
Application Number 17160150
Grant Number 11621896
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-27
First Publication Date 2021-06-17
Grant Date 2023-04-04
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Clemm, Alexander
  • Chunduri, Uma S.

Abstract

A mechanism is disclosed for performing network embedded real time service level objective (SLO) validation. The mechanism may be implemented by a network device including a processor configured to generate a data packet as part of a data flow, the data packet including a service level objective (SLO), the SLO indicating a network service threshold and including a key performance indicator (KPI), the KPI indicating a network service metric to be compared to the network service threshold; a transmitter coupled to the processor, the transmitter configured to transmit the data packet toward a network; and a receiver coupled to the processor, the receiver configured to receive a message, the message indicating to the network device whether a service provided by the network has met or violated the SLO.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 41/5009 - Determining service level performance parameters or violations of service level contracts, e.g. violations of agreed response time or mean time between failures [MTBF]
  • H04L 41/5019 - Ensuring fulfilment of SLA
  • H04L 43/16 - Threshold monitoring
  • H04L 41/50 - Network service management, e.g. ensuring proper service fulfilment according to agreements
  • H04L 41/0631 - Management of faults, events, alarms or notifications using analysis of correlation between notifications, alarms or events based on decision criteria, e.g. hierarchy, tree or time analysis
  • H04L 43/55 - Testing of service level quality, e.g. simulating service usage
  • H04L 67/51 - Discovery or management thereof, e.g. service location protocol [SLP] or web services

95.

System and method for network function virtualization resource management

      
Application Number 17164452
Grant Number 11429408
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-01
First Publication Date 2021-06-17
Grant Date 2022-08-30
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Xiang, Zhixian

Abstract

Systems and methods for network function virtualization (NFV) resource management are disclosed that include receiving, by a network functions virtualization orchestrator (NFVO), a reuse requirement for a first network service (NS) and determining, by the NFVO, that at least one constituent virtual network function (VNF) instance in the first NS is retainable for reuse in a second NS according to the reuse requirement when the first NS is to be terminated. In some embodiments, these systems and methods also include retaining, by the NFVO, the at least one constituent VNF instance in the first NS for reuse in the second NS.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/173 - Interprocessor communication using an interconnection network, e.g. matrix, shuffle, pyramid, star or snowflake
  • G06F 9/455 - Emulation; Interpretation; Software simulation, e.g. virtualisation or emulation of application or operating system execution engines
  • H04L 41/50 - Network service management, e.g. ensuring proper service fulfilment according to agreements

96.

HYBRID MOBILITY AND RADIO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS

      
Application Number 17185478
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-25
First Publication Date 2021-06-17
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sang, Aimin Justin
  • Liu, Bin
  • Zhuang, Hongcheng

Abstract

A communication device includes a level one (L1) processing element configured to measure downlink (DL) reference signals from multiple beams received via a transceiver to generate L1 data describing the multiple beams. The device also includes a level two (L2) processing element configured to consolidate, select, or filter the multiple beams responsive to the L1 data to produce L2 data corresponding to one or more of the multiple beams in a first cell that are consistent with preconfigured parameters. Furthermore, the device includes a level three (L3) processing element coupled to the L1 and L2 processing elements and configured to generate L3 data corresponding to one or more of the multiple beams in each of the first cell and a second cell. The device also includes a report generator coupled to the L1, L2 and L3 processing elements and configured to generate a report for a mobility event.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04B 7/022 - Site diversity; Macro-diversity

97.

Elastic VPN that bridges remote islands

      
Application Number 17189163
Grant Number 11792045
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-01
First Publication Date 2021-06-17
Grant Date 2023-10-17
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dunbar, Linda
  • Malis, Andrew G.

Abstract

A network device employs a transmitter configured to transmit a registration request to a software defined network (SDN) controller. The network device employs a receiver to receive a reply from the SDN controller. The reply indicates a plurality of provider edge (PE) devices coupled to a carrier network. The network device employs a processor to cause the transmitter and receiver to establish a plurality of asymmetric connections to a virtual private network (VPN) operating over a wide area network (WAN) via the PE devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/26 - Monitoring arrangements; Testing arrangements
  • H04L 12/46 - Interconnection of networks
  • H04L 45/02 - Topology update or discovery
  • H04L 47/2425 - Traffic characterised by specific attributes, e.g. priority or QoS for supporting services specification, e.g. SLA
  • H04L 45/42 - Centralised routing
  • H04L 45/64 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks using an overlay routing layer
  • H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
  • H04L 45/00 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks
  • H04L 45/122 - Shortest path evaluation by minimising distances, e.g. by selecting a route with minimum of number of hops
  • H04L 45/50 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks using label swapping, e.g. multi-protocol label switch [MPLS]
  • H04L 47/70 - Admission control; Resource allocation

98.

System and method for sidelink feedback

      
Application Number 17181742
Grant Number 11804939
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-22
First Publication Date 2021-06-10
Grant Date 2023-10-31
Owner FUTUREWEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Desai, Vipul
  • Sartori, Philippe

Abstract

In certain embodiments, a method includes, by a first mobile device, obtaining a data packet and determining, from a first set of resources, control resources for transmitting scheduling information associated with the data packet. The control resources include a physical sidelink control channel (PSCCH). The method includes determining, by the first mobile device from a second set of resources, acknowledgement (ACK)/negative acknowledgement (NACK) resources associated with the data packet and related to the control resources. The scheduling information includes transmission information for transmitting the data packet and an indication of the ACK/NACK resources. The method includes transmitting, by the first mobile device to a second mobile device, the scheduling information on the control resources and the data packet on a set of resources indicated by the transmission information and listening, by the first mobile device, for an ACK/NACK transmitted by the second mobile device on the ACK/NACK resources.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04L 1/18 - Automatic repetition systems, e.g. Van Duuren systems
  • H04L 1/1607 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received by using return channel in which the return channel carries supervisory signals, e.g. repetition request signals - Details of the supervisory signal
  • H04W 72/20 - Control channels or signalling for resource management
  • H04W 76/14 - Direct-mode setup
  • H04W 72/0446 - Resources in time domain, e.g. slots or frames
  • H04W 72/121 - Wireless traffic scheduling for groups of terminals or users
  • H04L 1/1867 - Arrangements specially adapted for the transmitter end
  • H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
  • H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
  • H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
  • H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]
  • H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile

99.

Using PCE as SDN controller

      
Application Number 17107670
Grant Number 11451471
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-30
First Publication Date 2021-06-03
Grant Date 2022-09-20
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhao, Qianglin Quintin
  • Zhao, Katherine
  • Tao, Bisong

Abstract

Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for transitioning a system from a tradition network to a Software Defined Network (SDN) enabled network. In some embodiments, the systems and methods may comprise the use of a Path Computation Element (PCE) as a central controller. Smooth transition between traditional network and the new SDN enabled network, especially from a cost impact assessment perspective, may be accomplished using the existing PCE components from the current network to function as the central controller of the SDN network is one choice, which not only achieves the goal of having a centralized controller to provide the functionalities needed for the central controller, but also leverages the existing PCE network components.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 45/50 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks using label swapping, e.g. multi-protocol label switch [MPLS]
  • H04L 45/42 - Centralised routing
  • H04L 45/028 - Dynamic adaptation of the update intervals, e.g. event-triggered updates

100.

System and method for beam management in high frequency multi-carrier operations with spatial quasi co-location

      
Application Number 17176620
Grant Number 11611965
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-16
First Publication Date 2021-06-03
Grant Date 2023-03-21
Owner Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Bin
  • Xia, Pengfei

Abstract

When spatial quasi co-location is established between component carriers, beam management, e.g., beam configuration or reference signal configuration, of one component carrier may be performed based at least in part on beam management information of the other. Information specifying that component carriers or reference signals cross component carriers are spatially quasi co-located, or information about a SQCL group including spatially quasi co-located carriers, may be transmitted to a UE, e.g., using broadcast signaling, radio resource control (RRC) signaling, a media access control-control element (MAC-CE), downlink control information (DCI) signaling, or a combination thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
  • H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
  • H04W 72/00 - Local resource management
  • H04W 72/044 - Wireless resource allocation based on the type of the allocated resource
  • H04W 72/0446 - Resources in time domain, e.g. slots or frames
  • H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
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