Abstract: A method, system, computer readable storage medium, or apparatus provides for receiving a first message from a user equipment (UE), wherein the first message comprises an indication of one or more conditions, wherein the one or more conditions comprises an indication that the UE has a radio mode that comprises new radio (NR); determining a required idle period for long term evolution (LTE) for the UE; determining, based on the first message and the required idle period for LTE, a transmission time interval (TTI) for NR that corresponds to the required idle period for LTE; and sending, to the UE, a second message, wherein the second message comprises an indication of the TTI for NR.

Abstract: Facilitating implementation of communication network deployment through network planning in advanced networks (e.g., 5G, 6G, and beyond) is provided herein. Operations of a system can include, configuring a first deployment scenario for first network equipment and a second deployment scenario for second network equipment. The first deployment scenario is selected from a group of first deployment scenarios and can include a first parameter. The second deployment scenario is selected from a group of second deployment scenarios and can include a second parameter. The configuring can include determining that a sum of the first parameter and the second parameter satisfies a function of a defined parameter level. The operations also can include facilitating a first enactment of the first deployment scenario for the first network equipment and a second enactment of the second deployment scenario for the second network equipment.

Abstract: Facilitating assignment of root sequence index while minimizing network changes is provided herein. Operations of a system include determining an initial assignment of root sequence indexes for a group of network equipment. The operations can also include evaluating the initial assignment for first assignments that satisfy a defined criterion and second assignments that fail to satisfy the defined criterion. Based on the defined criterion, the operations can include updating the second assignments, resulting in updated second assignments. Further, the operations can include determining a revised assignment of root sequence indexes for the group of network equipment, wherein the revised assignment comprises the first assignments and the updated second assignments.

Abstract: A personal conversationalist system includes a processor, and a computer-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to operations that include receiving a first data input feed, accessing a first user profile that is as associated with a first user, detecting a conversation event when first data in the first data input feed satisfies a first conversation event condition, generating a first conversationalist persona based on the conversation event, the first user profile, and data provided in the first data input feed; and initiating a first conversation session via the first conversationalist persona by outputting a first conversationalist persona response that is based on the conversation event, the first user profile, and the data provided in the first data input feed.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a system can comprise a processor and a memory that can store executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations. The operations can include generating a reference signal in an initial domain, and first transforming the reference signal into a time-frequency domain, resulting in a first transformed reference signal. The operations can further include transmitting the first transformed reference signal to a user equipment for a second transformation to be applied to the transformed reference signal by the user equipment, resulting in a second transformed reference signal. Further, in response to the transmitting the first transformed reference signal, receiving a signal from the user equipment that was configured, based on the second transformed reference signal.

Abstract: A processing system deployed in a communication network may detect a condition for merging at least a first logical network of the communication network and a second logical network of the communication network. The first logical network may be reserved for use by at least a first plurality of endpoint devices of at least a first public service entity, and the second logical network is reserved for use by at least a second plurality of endpoint devices of at least a second entity. The processing system may then merge the first logical network and the second logical network to create a merged logical network, in response to the detecting of the condition. The merging may include allocating a set of network resources to the merged logical network and authorizing the first plurality of endpoint devices and the second plurality of endpoint devices to access the merged logical network.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, identifying geographic clusters that are similar based on metrics and geo-spatial association. Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to operations that include obtaining data corresponding to a communication network, applying a first algorithm to the data to generate a plurality of bins, generating a respective score for each bin of the plurality of bins, applying a second algorithm, based on the respective scores, to generate a plurality of clusters, and generating a graph for each cluster of the plurality of clusters, wherein vertices of each graph are represented by the bins of the cluster, and wherein edges of each graph connect the bins of the cluster to adjacent bins of the cluster. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method in which a processing system coupled to a communication network identifies, based on base station unit (BSU) performance measurements and network key performance indicator (KPI) measurements, a set of BSUs experiencing interference. The method further includes selecting BSUs from the identified set that are to be provided with an auxiliary antenna array; and computing, for each BSU in the identified set, parameters to be used by modules of the BSU that are local to the BSU and configured to perform interference detection, interference estimation, and/or interference cancellation; the computed parameters are used in a reconfiguration procedure for the modules of the BSU. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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

Abstract: This disclosure describes a solution to identify that a meaningful event has occurred in a person's life. Once identified, data and content related to the event can be collected and stored in a database. This data and content can be used to offer future virtual reality (VR) experiences and content. A person can be equipped with a smart device such as a smartphone, smart watch, or other wearable that can further be equipped with a tracking app that collects data from these devices and from other sources, for instance, over the internet. The tracking app can continuously collect such data and use various algorithms to make a determination as to whether the person is experiencing a meaningful life event.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device detecting a disruption in a backhaul network and connecting to an aerial device to establish an alternate backhaul connection. The device may incorporate all or a portion of a terrestrial base station and may tilt one or more antenna beams skyward to search for the aerial device. The device may then relay communications from user equipment to the aerial device. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining user input identifying a first user-identified network feature of a training image of a geographical region. The training image and the user-identified feature are provided to a neural network adapted to train itself according to the user-identified features to obtain a first trained result that classifies objects within the image according to the user-identified feature. The training image and the first trained result are displayed, and user-initiated feedback is obtained to determine whether a training requirement has been satisfied. If not satisfied, the user-initiated feedback is provided to the neural network, which retrains itself according to the feedback to obtain a second trained result that identifies an updated machine-recognized feature of the training image. The process is repeated until a training requirement has been satisfied, after which a map is annotated according to the machine-recognized feature.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining first data, determining, based on the obtaining, a likelihood that the first data will be selected for use, and storing, based on the determining indicating that the likelihood is less than a first threshold, the first data in a storage device, wherein the storage device stores a plurality of data, and wherein the plurality of data is accessed from the storage device in an amount that is less than a second threshold, the second threshold being less than 5%. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A method includes creating one or more first policy shims to be applied to a ML/AI module, applying the one or more first policy shims to an input or an output of the ML/AI module and executing the ML/AI module on a data set in response to the applying step. The one or more first policy shims includes an input policy shim and an output policy shim and the applying step includes applying the input policy shim to the data set prior to the executing step and applying the output policy shim to an output of the executing step.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving network performance metrics for a plurality of paths through a network, each path extending from a customer equipment to an application server for data communication by the customer equipment with an application running on the application server, selecting a selected path among the plurality of paths, wherein the selecting is based on the network performance metrics, and communicating between the customer equipment and the application server according to the selected path. Border gateway protocol (BGP) community values (BGP CV) add BGP performance metrics community values (BPM CV) to convey network performance metrics to provider edge routers and customer premises equipment for network selection. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A processing system including at least one processor may collect, via at least one camera of at least one autonomous aerial vehicle, viewing information for a plurality of positions for each of a plurality of viewing locations within an event venue. The processing system may next present a viewing location selection interface to a user, where the viewing location selection interface provides a simulated view with respect to at least one of the plurality of positions for at least one of the plurality of viewing locations, and where the simulated view is based upon the viewing information that is obtained. The processing system may then obtain a selection from the user of a viewing location of the plurality of viewing locations for an event at the event venue.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining image information via a communication network from equipment of a video producer; analyzing the image information to identify video content segments, to detect one or more objects, and/or to determine a tonality of at least one of the video content segments; obtaining preferences regarding editing the video content segments; editing the video content segments in accordance with the preferences using an algorithm executing on a processing system; generating an edited video based on the editing; providing the edited video to equipment of audience members, generating success metrics for the edited video; and modifying the algorithm in accordance with the success metrics. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a machine-readable medium with executable instructions that facilitate performance of operations by a processor including receiving a registration for a trajectory of a satellite; estimating a zone of occupancy at a future time for the satellite; determining an interference of the satellite from the zone of occupancy at the future time; determining a deconfliction for minimizing or eliminating the interference; and sending the deconfliction to a controller of the satellite. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: In one example, a method performed by a processing system including at least one processor includes identifying an environment surrounding a user of an augmented reality display, identifying a relative location of the user within the environment, determining a field of view of the augmented reality display, identifying an individual within the field of view, querying a data source for information related to the individual, and modifying the augmented reality display to present the information related to the individual.

Abstract: A network-connected electronic device may obtain, at a location, a notification that a network-connected sensor device at the location is activated in response to a triggering of a critical rule of the network-connected sensor device, determine whether the triggering of the critical rule of the network-connected sensor device will activate a function of the network-connected electronic device, activate the function of the network-connected electronic device in response to the determining that the triggering of the critical rule of the network-connected sensor device will activate the function of the network-connected electronic device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving information associated with a plurality of user equipment, wherein the information comprises location information for each of the plurality of user equipment and receiving information associated with a plurality of base stations. The computer-implemented method further includes analyzing the information associated with the plurality of user equipment or the information associated with the plurality of base stations. The computer-implemented method further includes in response to the analysis, detecting a trigger, wherein the trigger comprises reaching one or more thresholds. The computer-implemented method further includes based on the trigger, sending an alert to one or more of the plurality of user equipment or orchestrating movement of a component of each of the plurality of base stations.

Abstract: The described technology is generally directed towards an automation agent for network equipment configuration. The automation agent can be incorporated into a network automation platform. The network automation platform can include, inter alia, a communication channel, such as a data movement as a platform (DMaaP) communication channel, which is used by various components of the network automation platform. The disclosed automation agent can monitor the communication channel for network equipment configuration communications generated by other components of the network automation platform. In response to a network equipment configuration communication, the automation agent can create an interface update file comprising the updated interface configuration data, and send the interface update file to a network equipment configuration update service for deployment to the network equipment.

Abstract: An intelligent agent monitors operation of at least one software virtualized network (VN). Context information associated with the VN is used to analyze a state of the VN. At least one configuration change is caused to the VN in response to analysis of the state of the VN. A change is identified to the state of the VN caused by the configuration change. A determination is made as to whether or not the change to the state of the VN is an improvement to operation of the VN. A response to the determination is made by causing at least one other configuration change to the VN.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving a request for a configuration audit of a network device, identifying a class of the network device, retrieving a configuration template for the network device, wherein the retrieving is based on the class of the network device, wherein the configuration template is represented as a hierarchical tree structure, retrieving a current configuration of the network device, translating the current configuration of the network device to a tree data structure, comparing the tree data structure with the configuration template represented as a hierarchical tree structure, identifying discrepancies between the tree data structure and the configuration template represented as a hierarchical tree structure, reporting the discrepancies, receiving instructions to resolve the discrepancies, and modifying one of the current configuration for the network device and the configuration template for the network device, wherein the modifying is responsive to the i

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for optimizing execution of tasks for users. A processing system including a processor detects a triggering condition for a transport task for transporting a subject from a first location to a second location via usage of an autonomous vehicle, establishes a negotiated task coordination plan between a user and a third party provider for performing the transport task, and executes the negotiated task coordination plan, wherein the executing causes the autonomous vehicle to travel between the first location and the second location for transporting the subject.

Abstract: An architecture to dynamically create technology based geofences around defined or definable areas for UE, in particular aerial UE, while ensuring the safe operation of UE. A method can comprise identifying aerial user equipment entering a defined geographic area that is controlled by network equipment, monitoring the aerial user equipment and tracking a trajectory associated with the aerial user equipment in relation to a restricted area included in the defined geographic area, determining that the aerial user equipment is proximate to the restricted area, transmitting to the aerial user equipment, a first customized system information block message comprising data representing a warning message, determining that the aerial user equipment, based on the warning message, has not adapted the trajectory to avoid the restricted area, and transmitting to the aerial user equipment a second customized system information block message comprising data representative of a cell individual offset value.

Abstract: Methods may include alerting fixed service microwave operators that their network has been compromised due to interference, before their service is necessarily impacted. In an example, method may include receiving instructions to test fade margin for a wireless communication link associated with a receiver radio, wherein the wireless communication link is passing live traffic; testing the fade margin while the wireless communication link is passing the live traffic; receiving error information, wherein the error information is based on an error correction mechanism for the wireless communication link; based on the error information, determining that a threshold number of errors has been reached; and sending an alert based on the threshold number of errors.

Abstract: The described technology is generally directed towards creation of shared overlay maps to support automated, real-time, cross-platform sharing of map information among groups of digital navigational map users, including but not limited to unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). A central map authority (or other collaborative/federated organizational entity) can receive map overlay information from a mobile subscriber device, such as a UGV. The central map authority can promulgate the map overlay information to a group of multiple mobile subscriber devices according to the techniques described herein. Individual mobile subscriber devices can use received map overlay information, along with their individual digital navigational maps (DNMs) and navigation systems, to plan their individual routes.

Abstract: The spectrum sharing dynamic mode switch in TDMA may allow for the transmission of only one radio mode per transmission time interval (TTI). Such system may address radio interference or retransmission (reTX) failures, among other things.

Abstract: A simulation of a planned future environment can be presented, including social aspects, along with a simulation of other aspects of the environment, such as sounds and other environment conditions. For example, a user can plan a travel route from point A to point B and view a preview of the journey prior to beginning the journey to envision what to expect and possibly alter their plans as a result. In order for a simulated preview of the journey to be created, a set of data can be collected that can represent the location of connected or non-connected objects at a point in time and predict their location at later points in time. The prediction can be validated or confirmed by other connected devices long the route.

Abstract: The technologies described herein are generally directed to changing error mitigation protocols used for a connection based on the quality of a network connection in a fifth generation (5G) network or other next generation networks. For example, a method described herein can include determining, by network equipment comprising a processor, that a quality of a connection between a user equipment and a network access point is below a connection quality threshold, with the connection employing a communications protocol using a first error mitigation process, and where the network access point enables respective access to services enabled via a communication network. The method can further include, based on the quality and the first error mitigation process, enabling, by the network equipment, a second error mitigation process of the communications protocol of the connection, the second error mitigation process being different than the first error mitigation process.

Abstract: Devices, computer-readable media, and methods for making a cache admission decision regarding a video chunk are described. For instance, a processing system including at least one processor may obtain a request for a first chunk of a first video, determine that the first chunk is not stored in a cache, and apply, in response to the determining that the first chunk is not stored in the cache, a classifier to predict whether the first chunk will be re-requested within a time horizon, where the classifier is trained in accordance with a set of features associated with a plurality of chunks of a plurality of videos. When it is predicted via the classifier that the first chunk will be re-requested within the time horizon, the processing system may store the first chunk in the cache.

Abstract: The concepts and technologies disclosed herein provide a network-assisted secure access (“NASA”) application that is installed on a user device. The NASA application can enhance current multi-factor authentication processes to prevent unauthorized access by leveraging mobile connectivity data. The enhanced two-factor authentication process is made seamless and transparent to the user by authenticating the mobile connectivity data with data known to the mobile network that serves the user device. The mobile connectivity data can include network-determined location, cell identifier (“cell ID”), Internet protocol (“IP”) address, a globally unique temporary identifier (“GUTI”), combinations thereof, and the like. Additionally or alternatively, one or more user profiles (e.g., user-defined and/or social media profile(s)) can be used to further enhance security.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for a virtualization platform for creating, deploying, modifying, and relocating applications. A computing platform can receive a software package including software code from a requestor. The software code can be analyzed to identify functions performed by an application that corresponds to the software code. First and second functions can be virtualized and containerized, and a computing environment that is to host an application including the containers can be identified. Deployment of the application can be triggered.

Abstract: A system may allow for generic end user mobile devices to be operated using a virtualized personal device framework. The virtualized personal device framework may provide for a collective intelligence network platform that allows offloading of heavy computing processes onto virtual instance in a cloud network and enables crowd sourcing services for smart cities that may provide smart emergency services in which end-users collaborate.

Abstract: A method, system, computer readable storage medium, or apparatus provides for obtaining first information of a user (e.g., a user profile), wherein the user may be associated with a mobile device; based on the first information of the user, determining whether to communicate with the user via local area communication or wide area communication (e.g., a communication context) during a first period; determining to communicate via wide area communication during the first period; based on the determining to communicate via the wide area communication during the first period, sending an alert to invite the user associated with the mobile device to communicate with a remote domain (e.g., a remote physical location, such as a home, business, park, etc.); and based on acceptance of the invite, assigning a token for the user associated with the mobile device to further communicate with the remote domain.

Abstract: The concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to zero day attack detection. A system can monitor, by a sequence manager, a sequence of transaction requests. The sequence manager can determine whether a transaction request in the sequence is anomalous. In response to determining that the transaction request is anomalous, and before the allowing the system to process the transaction request, the sequence manager can provide the sequence of transaction requests to a sequence emulator. The sequence emulator can attempt to verify an output of the sequence of transaction requests. The sequence manager can receive a notification from the sequence emulator. The notification can indicate whether the output of the sequence of transaction requests can be verified. In response, the sequence manager can instruct the system to deny (if the output cannot be verified) or allow (if the output can be verified) processing of the sequence of transaction requests.

Abstract: A method includes sending a request for services from a Virtual Machine (VM) in an external cloud network to a provider multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network, establishing a multi-protocol border gateway protocol (MP-BGP) session between the provider MPLS network and the external cloud network, exchanging control plane updates between the provider MPLS network and the cloud network and processing paths between the provider MPLS network and the remote VM.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes identifying, by a packet analyzer, one or more silence packets within a network and initiating, by the packet analyzer, a replacement of the one or more silence packets with one or more performance silence packets. The one or more performance silence packets are transmitted between a first node of the network and a second node of the network during a silence period. The method further includes receiving, by the packet analyzer, information associated with the one or more performance silence packets; and analyzing, by the packet analyzer, a connection between the first node of the network and the second node of the network using the information associated with the one or more performance silence packets.

Abstract: The technologies described herein are generally directed to utilizing templates with associated naming policies to deploy network equipment in a fifth generation (5G) network or other next generation networks. For example, a method described herein can include, based on a similarity criterion, evaluating a request to deploy network equipment at a deployment location, resulting in a deployment template. The method can further include, based on the deployment template, identifying a naming policy of the group of naming policies to apply to deployment of the network equipment, resulting in an identified naming policy. Further, the method can include, based on the identified naming policy and the deployment template, facilitating deploying the network equipment.

Abstract: A processing system of an autonomous aerial vehicle including at least one processor may obtain mapping data describing at least a portion of a facility, navigate, via the mapping data, to a space within the facility to perform an assigned task, and collect spatial sensor data within the space. The processing system may then detect, from the spatial sensor data, at least one object within the space, define a reserved zone within the space to perform the assigned task, based upon the at least one object that is detected, and present at least one of an audible announcement or a visual announcement of the reserved zone.

Abstract: The disclosed technology is directed towards an integrated short message service (SMS) function and short message service center function that delivers mobile terminated messages by selecting among access domains for to endpoints based on their capabilities, e.g., 5G, 5G+, LTE WI-FI, including multimode capabilities. The integrated SMS function determines attributes (e.g., capabilities) of a user equipment destination device for a mobile terminated message, obtains contextual data (e.g., current device reachability, network conditions) for the device, and determines which access and mobility management function (AMF) or mobility management entity (MME) is associated with the device. Based on the various obtained information, the integrated SMS function selects an appropriate access domain based on the capabilities and contextual data, and if the device is reachable, correctly routes the message for delivery. Retry operations can be set up for devices that are not currently reachable.

Abstract: Resource allocation of network traffic comprising extended reality network traffic (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a method can comprise: determining, by network equipment comprising a processor, whether network traffic via a radio access network comprises extended reality network traffic; in response to a determination that the network traffic comprises the extended reality network traffic, determining, by the network equipment, a traffic characteristic of the extended reality network traffic; based on the traffic characteristic, determining, by the network equipment, a resource allocation for the network traffic; and in response to determining the resource allocation for the network traffic, applying, by the network equipment, the resource allocation to a network node of the radio access network.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, responsive to a first registration request to access a mobile network, determining whether a first phone number associated with a first IMSI assigned to a first SIM of a first mobile device matches a second phone number associated with a second IMSI assigned to a second SIM of a second mobile device, determining whether the second mobile device is currently registered to the mobile network, and, in turn, sending a request for authentication to register the first mobile device and to deregister the second mobile device, determining whether a response to the request for the authentication code matches an authentication code, and responsive to the determining the response matches the authentication code, registering the first mobile device to the mobile network and deregistering the second mobile device from the mobile network. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: On-demand quality of service guarantees are provided in a wireless network environment. The system determines an on-demand quality of service for a segment of a communication path between a user equipment communicating with a radio access network connected to a core network and an external network connected to the core network. The system then determines if the on-demand quality of service for the segment meets a quality of service requirement. If the on-demand quality of service for the segment does not meet the quality of service requirement, the system identifies an alternate communication path between the user equipment and the external network, wherein the alternate communication path differs from the communication path. The system can then setup the alternate communication path for traffic between the user equipment and the external network.

Abstract: A processing system may obtain a customer identifier at a first retail location of a telecommunication network service provider, determine a recency factor of the identifier, obtain an identification of items of interest to the customer, and determine whether the customer has visited a second retail location of the provider within a time period prior to the customer being at the first retail location. The processing system may then apply, to a fraud detection machine learning model, a plurality of factors comprising: a quantity of items of interest, a value of the items, a factor associated with whether the customer has visited the second retail location within the time period, and the recency factor, where the fraud detection machine learning model outputs a fraud indicator value, determine that the fraud indicator value meets a warning threshold and present a warning to a device at the first retail location.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a non-transitory, machine-readable medium, comprising executable instructions that, when executed by a processing system including a processor, facilitate performance of operations including receiving a call; selecting a next carrier to handoff the call; generating a call data record (CDR) for the handoff to the next carrier; encrypting the CDR using a call encryption key, thereby creating an encrypted CDR; encrypting the encrypted CDR using a committee encryption key, thereby creating a double encrypted CDR; recording the double encrypted CDR to a blockchain; and sending the call encryption key to the next carrier. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Time-spaced messaging for network communications is facilitated. An example method may include receiving a plurality of messages at a message rate. The method may further include determining a number of the plurality of messages a network device is unable to process. The method may further include determining, based on the number, a miss rate associated with the plurality of messages. The method may further include determining whether the miss rate exceeds a threshold miss rate and, if the miss rate is determined to exceed the threshold miss rate, determining a time delay based on the miss rate and message rate, and applying the first time delay to at least one message received subsequent to the plurality of messages.

Abstract: The technologies described herein are generally directed toward shedding processing loads associated with route updates. According to an embodiment, a system can comprise a processor and a memory that can enable operations facilitating performance of operations including facilitating receiving, from a second routing device via a network, a communication. The operations can further comprise, in response to a queueing delay being determined to be less than a threshold, queueing, in the queue, the communication for a third routing device selected according to a first selection process as being on a route to a destination routing device for the communication. Further, operations to, in response to the queueing delay of the queue being determined to be equal to or above the threshold, transmit the communication to a fourth routing device, with the fourth routing device being selected according to a second selection process different than the first selection process.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system that manages utilization of mobile subscriber identity information including enabling reuse of such information by a different communication device and/or re-authorizing use by a communication device that previously was authorized to utilize the information. Other embodiments are disclosed.