Abstract: An apparatus including a processor unit configured to provide a first high-definition map, a sensor unit configured for providing sensor data representing an environmental condition in a periphery of the apparatus and a receiver unit configured to receive data representing a second high-definition map. The processor unit is configured to fuse the second high-definition map and the sensor data so as to provide the first high-definition map. The apparatus further includes a transmitter unit configured for transmitting a result of fusing the second high-definition map and the sensor data, and includes a command generator unit configured to generate a command signal representing a vehicle control command for a vehicle carrying the apparatus based on the first high-definition map.

Abstract: Systems and methods for building digital twins and navigating using digital twins. Reference signal and identifier data sent via antennas is obtained. Timing advance parameters for signals sent to the antennas are received. One or more machine learning models are applied to the reference signal data and timing advance parameters. Each machine learning model is trained to output antenna positions, antenna configurations, or both, and may be trained using training antenna configurations in the form of reference models representing different potential antenna configurations. Based on the outputs of the machine learning models, potential interference for devices occupying various locations within the network are determined. Navigation decisions, gaps in network coverage, or both, are determined based on the potential interference. As a result, interference by one or more devices moving within the network is reduced, thereby improving signal quality.

Abstract: An apparatus including a processor unit configured to provide a first high-definition map, a sensor unit configured for providing sensor data representing an environmental condition in a periphery of the apparatus and a receiver unit configured to receive data representing a second high-definition map. The processor unit is configured to fuse the second high-definition map and the sensor data so as to provide the first high-definition map. The apparatus further includes a transmitter unit configured for transmitting a result of fusing the second high-definition map and the sensor data, and includes a command generator unit configured to generate a command signal representing a vehicle control command for a vehicle carrying the apparatus based on the first high-definition map.

Abstract: Techniques for optimizing connection stability via communications with base stations in wireless communication networks. A current actual signal-to-distortion measurement value is determined for signals received by a device from a base station in a wireless communication network. A target base station configuration is determined based on the actual signal-to-distortion measurement value and known relationships between signal-to-distortion measurements and reliability metrics corresponding to different base station configurations. Deceptive signal quality transmissions are sent to the base station until the base station selects the target base station configuration. The deceptive signal quality transmissions may include deceptive signal-to-distortion measurements or deceptive binary values indicating poor signal quality.

Abstract: Embodiments provide an unmanned aerial vehicle comprising a receiver and a position determiner. The receiver is configured to receive two periodic wideband signals transmitted from two spaced apart base stations of a navigation system for unmanned aerial vehicles, wherein the two periodic wideband signals are time-synchronized. The position determiner is configured to determine a position of the unmanned aerial vehicle relative to the two base stations based on a difference between reception times of the two periodic wideband signals and based on reception intensities of the two periodic wideband signals.

Abstract: A system and method for improving connection reliability while navigating in cellular networks. Historical received by vehicles navigating within a cellular network are analyzed in order to create a signal propagation model. The cellular network is distributed across a geographic area including multiple cells, where each cell is a subdivision of the geographic area. The historical signals are received from transceivers deployed the cellular network. Based on the signal propagation model and an expected navigation path of the vehicle, a subset of transceivers within the cellular network is determined. The subset of transceivers is used for making selections about which transceivers the vehicle should communicate with, for example by transmitting the subset of transceivers to a system responsible for selecting which transceiver communicates with a given vehicle such that the system selects which transceiver to use from among the subset of transceivers.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for providing control signals for a transmission from a transmitting device to a receiving device using a mobile communication connection that comprises a voice channel are described. The control signals are used for controlling the operation of the receiving device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for providing control signals for a transmission from a transmitting device to a receiving device using a mobile communication connection that comprises a voice channel are described. The control signals are used for controlling the operation of the receiving device.

Abstract: Embodiments provide an unmanned aerial vehicle comprising a receiver and a position determiner. The receiver is configured to receive two periodic wideband signals transmitted from two spaced apart base stations of a navigation system for unmanned aerial vehicles, wherein the two periodic wideband signals are time-synchronized. The position determiner is configured to determine a position of the unmanned aerial vehicle relative to the two base stations based on a difference between reception times of the two periodic wideband signals and based on reception intensities of the two periodic wideband signals.

Abstract: An apparatus including a processor unit configured to provide a first high-definition map, a sensor unit configured for providing sensor data representing an environmental condition in a periphery of the apparatus and a receiver unit configured to receive data representing a second high-definition map. The processor unit is configured to fuse the second high-definition map and the sensor data so as to provide the first high-definition map. The apparatus further includes a transmitter unit configured for transmitting a result of fusing the second high-definition map and the sensor data, and includes a command generator unit configured to generate a command signal representing a vehicle control command for a vehicle carrying the apparatus based on the first high-definition map.

Abstract: The invention relates to a switched network for use in a telecommunications network comprising a plurality of networks. The switched network has at least one switch for routing traffic to a required destination via another network according to a routing table. The switched network has call routing data management means including: means for monitoring a plurality of parameters associated with the other networks in the telecommunications network; means for determining a routing table for each switch in said network based on the monitored parameters; and, means for controlling the switch or switches according to the determined routing table.