Patents by Inventor Yonghui Tong

Yonghui Tong has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11700537
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure include, for example, identifying a primary serving cell and a secondary serving cell, wherein the primary serving cell facilitates one of attachment, re-attachment or mobility, or any combination thereof, of a mobile device in association with coordination of a wireless service between the primary serving cell, the secondary serving cell and the mobile device. A latency value associated with a message exchange is determined between the primary and secondary serving cells via a messaging interface, and compared to latency requirements, which correspond to a group of mobile service features. A mobile service feature of the group is associated with the wireless service based on the comparison. The wireless service includes a coordinated exchange of wireless signals between the primary serving cell and the mobile device and between the secondary serving cell and the mobile device based on the mobile service feature. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Hongyan Lei, Ye Chen, Zhi Cui, Cheng P Liu, Yonghui Tong
  • Publication number: 20230199526
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure include, for example, identifying a primary serving cell and a secondary serving cell, wherein the primary serving cell facilitates one of attachment, re-attachment or mobility, or any combination thereof, of a mobile device in association with coordination of a wireless service between the primary serving cell, the secondary serving cell and the mobile device. A latency value associated with a message exchange is determined between the primary and secondary serving cells via a messaging interface, and compared to latency requirements, which correspond to a group of mobile service features. A mobile service feature of the group is associated with the wireless service based on the comparison. The wireless service includes a coordinated exchange of wireless signals between the primary serving cell and the mobile device and between the secondary serving cell and the mobile device based on the mobile service feature. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Hongyan Lei, Ye Chen, Zhi Cui, Cheng P Liu, Yonghui Tong
  • Patent number: 11641590
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure include, for example, identifying a primary serving cell and a secondary serving cell, wherein the primary serving cell facilitates one of attachment, re-attachment or mobility, or any combination thereof, of a mobile device in association with coordination of a wireless service between the primary serving cell, the secondary serving cell and the mobile device. A latency value associated with a message exchange is determined between the primary and secondary serving cells via a messaging interface, and compared to latency requirements, which correspond to a group of mobile service features. A mobile service feature of the group is associated with the wireless service based on the comparison. The wireless service includes a coordinated exchange of wireless signals between the primary serving cell and the mobile device and between the secondary serving cell and the mobile device based on the mobile service feature. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Hongyan Lei, Ye Chen, Zhi Cui, Cheng P Liu, Yonghui Tong
  • Patent number: 11589356
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, transmitting a first message to a first network node, wherein the first message identifies a total count of resources available to a processing system across a plurality of carriers, transmitting a second message to a second network node that causes the second network node to obtain the total count of resources from the first network node, connecting the processing system to the first network node to receive first services in accordance with a first portion of the total count of resources, and connecting the processing system to the second network node to receive second services in accordance with a second portion of the total count of resources. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Hongyan Lei, Zhi Cui, Yupeng Jia, Yonghui Tong
  • Publication number: 20230020097
    Abstract: Data can be sent simultaneously on the data links between long-term evolution (LTE) and new radio (NR) for dual connectively. However, a mobile device can indicate its capabilities to the network. The mobile device capabilities can comprise the number of total multiple-in multiple-out (MIMO) layers that the mobile device can support. Because different sectors or markets can have different spectrums that can make use of an increased or decreased number of layers, then assessing the MIMO layer capabilities of the mobile device can allow the network to dynamically adjust the LTE side and the NR side capabilities to optimize network utilization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Hongyan Lei, Yupeng Jia, Yonghui Tong, Zhi Cui
  • Patent number: 11540186
    Abstract: When frequency range 1 (FR1) (e.g., Sub6 Ghz radio coverage), and FR2 (e.g., mmW coverage) are present in a given area, there can be a broader coverage from FR1 broadcasting in addition to targeted coverage from FR2 broadcasting. Consequently, FR1 can overlap FR2. To generate system efficiencies, the FR1 and FR2 spectrums can be combined by carrier aggregation (CA) and/or dual connectivity (DC). Thus, a hybrid approach can combine use of both CA and DC, based on radio access network instructions and radio frequency conditions experienced by a user equipment device as it transitions between CA and DC coverage areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignees: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P., AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventors: Yonghui Tong, Kurt Huber, Hongyan Lei, Yupeng Jia
  • Patent number: 11490444
    Abstract: Data can be sent simultaneously on the data links between long-term evolution (LTE) and new radio (NR) for dual connectively. However a mobile device can indicate its capabilities to the network. The mobile device capabilities can comprise the number of total multiple-in multiple-out (MIMO) layers that the mobile device can support. Because different sectors or markets can have different spectrums that can make use of an increased or decreased number of layers, then assessing the MIMO layer capabilities of the mobile device can allow the network to dynamically adjust the LTE side and the NR side capabilities to optimize network utilization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Hongyan Lei, Yupeng Jia, Yonghui Tong, Zhi Cui
  • Publication number: 20220346097
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein provide for a compressed user equipment (UE) capability message that can indicate to a mobile network the various capabilities of the UE. In particular, the carrier aggregation and dual connectivity capabilities are compressed as disclosed herein. In traditional implementations, each carrier aggregation and dual connectivity combination and implementation that is supported is explicitly indicated in the message. As disclosed herein, rather than listing explicit combinations, the UE capability message can be compressed by instead listing boundary values of several different parameters which can be used by the network to derive the carrier aggregation and dual connectivity combinations. The UE capability message can also list the boundary values for LTE (Long Term Evolution), NR (New Radio, or 5G), and Dual Connectivity separately within the message to reduce ambiguity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Yonghui Tong, Wen Yang, Yupeng Jia, Yi Shen, Marc B. Grant
  • Patent number: 11419116
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein provide for a compressed user equipment (UE) capability message that can indicate to a mobile network the various capabilities of the UE. In particular, the carrier aggregation and dual connectivity capabilities are compressed as disclosed herein. In traditional implementations, each carrier aggregation and dual connectivity combination and implementation that is supported is explicitly indicated in the message. As disclosed herein, rather than listing explicit combinations, the UE capability message can be compressed by instead listing boundary values of several different parameters which can be used by the network to derive the carrier aggregation and dual connectivity combinations. The UE capability message can also list the boundary values for LTE (Long Term Evolution), NR (New Radio, or 5G), and Dual Connectivity separately within the message to reduce ambiguity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Yonghui Tong, Wen Yang, Yupeng Jia, Yi Shen, Marc B. Grant
  • Publication number: 20220225177
    Abstract: Facilitating fast return to stand alone advanced networks (e.g., 5G, 6G, and beyond) after voice fall back is provided herein. Operations of a method can comprise receiving, from a first network device and by a second network device, a connection request that comprises an indication of a fall back procedure. The fall back procedure can be an “RRC release and redirect” or an “IRAT Handover.” The method also can comprise facilitating control of the voice communication for the mobile device and triggering a release of the control of the mobile device from the second network device based on a determination that the voice communication has completed. The fast return procedure can be either a “RRC release and redirect’ or an “IRAT handover.” Further, the method can comprise redirecting the mobile device to a third network device selected based on a capability of the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Hongyan Lei, Yonghui Tong, Yupeng Jia, Ye Chen, Wen Yang
  • Patent number: 11310701
    Abstract: Facilitating fast return to stand alone advanced networks (e.g., 5G, 6G, and beyond) after voice fall back is provided herein. Operations of a method can comprise receiving, from a first network device and by a second network device, a connection request that comprises an indication of a fall back procedure. The fall back procedure can be an “RRC release and redirect” or an “IRAT Handover.” The method also can comprise facilitating control of the voice communication for the mobile device and triggering a release of the control of the mobile device from the second network device based on a determination that the voice communication has completed. The fast return procedure can be either a “RRC release and redirect’ or an “IRAT handover.” Further, the method can comprise redirecting the mobile device to a third network device selected based on a capability of the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Hongyan Lei, Yonghui Tong, Yupeng Jia, Ye Chen, Wen Yang
  • Publication number: 20210314766
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein provide for optimization of information required for establishing an initial connection with a network device. According to some embodiments, a system can comprise receiving a service request from a network device. The system can further comprise determining a first size of a network device capabilities message, wherein the determining is based on a second size of the network device capability message previously collected from the network device; and based on a first result of analyzing the first size of the network device capabilities message and a message size threshold, determining that the network device capabilities message is not greater than the message size threshold, and requesting the network device to provide the network device capabilities message associated with network device capabilities in accordance with a single step enquiry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Yupeng Jia, Yakun Gao, Yonghui Tong, Wen Yang, Ye Chen
  • Publication number: 20210258839
    Abstract: When frequency range 1 (FR1) (e.g., Sub6 Ghz radio coverage), and FR2 (e.g., mmW coverage) are present in a given area, there can be a broader coverage from FR1 broadcasting in addition to targeted coverage from FR2 broadcasting. Consequently, FR1 can overlap FR2. To generate system efficiencies, the FR1 and FR2 spectrums can be combined by carrier aggregation (CA) and/or dual connectivity (DC). Thus, a hybrid approach can combine use of both CA and DC, based on radio access network instructions and radio frequency conditions experienced by a user equipment device as it transitions between CA and DC coverage areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Yonghui Tong, Kurt Huber, Hongyan Lei, Yupeng Jia
  • Patent number: 11070971
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein provide for optimization of information required for establishing an initial connection with a network device. According to some embodiments, a system can comprise receiving a service request from a network device. The system can further comprise determining a first size of a network device capabilities message, wherein the determining is based on a second size of the network device capability message previously collected from the network device; and based on a first result of analyzing the first size of the network device capabilities message and a message size threshold, determining that the network device capabilities message is not greater than the message size threshold, and requesting the network device to provide the network device capabilities message associated with network device capabilities in accordance with a single step enquiry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Yupeng Jia, Yakun Gao, Yonghui Tong, Wen Yang, Ye Chen
  • Publication number: 20210204271
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, transmitting a first message to a first network node, wherein the first message identifies a total count of resources available to a processing system across a plurality of carriers, transmitting a second message to a second network node that causes the second network node to obtain the total count of resources from the first network node, connecting the processing system to the first network node to receive first services in accordance with a first portion of the total count of resources, and connecting the processing system to the second network node to receive second services in accordance with a second portion of the total count of resources. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Hongyan Lei, Zhi Cui, Yupeng Jia, Yonghui Tong
  • Publication number: 20210204113
    Abstract: Information used for establishing an initial connection with a network device is optimizable. For example, a system can comprise transmitting a service request to a network node device to establish a connection, receiving a device capability request message comprising a group of configuration parameters that comprise a bandwidth class, a component carrier parameter and a band type parameter, and in response to the receiving the device capability request message, transmitting a device capability report generated based on the group of configuration parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Yupeng Jia, Ye Chen, Yonghui Tong, Yakun Gao, Wen Yang
  • Publication number: 20210195470
    Abstract: Facilitating fast return to stand alone advanced networks (e.g., 5G, 6G, and beyond) after voice fall back is provided herein. Operations of a method can comprise receiving, from a first network device and by a second network device, a connection request that comprises an indication of a fall back procedure. The fall back procedure can be an “RRC release and redirect” or an “IRAT Handover.” The method also can comprise facilitating control of the voice communication for the mobile device and triggering a release of the control of the mobile device from the second network device based on a determination that the voice communication has completed. The fast return procedure can be either a “RRC release and redirect’ or an “IRAT handover.” Further, the method can comprise redirecting the mobile device to a third network device selected based on a capability of the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Hongyan Lei, Yonghui Tong, Yupeng Jia, Ye Chen, Wen Yang
  • Publication number: 20210168629
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure include, for example, identifying a primary serving cell and a secondary serving cell, wherein the primary serving cell facilitates one of attachment, re-attachment or mobility, or any combination thereof, of a mobile device in association with coordination of a wireless service between the primary serving cell, the secondary serving cell and the mobile device. A latency value associated with a message exchange is determined between the primary and secondary serving cells via a messaging interface, and compared to latency requirements, which correspond to a group of mobile service features. A mobile service feature of the group is associated with the wireless service based on the comparison. The wireless service includes a coordinated exchange of wireless signals between the primary serving cell and the mobile device and between the secondary serving cell and the mobile device based on the mobile service feature. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicants: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Hongyan Lei, Ye Chen, Zhi Cui, Cheng P. Liu, Yonghui Tong
  • Patent number: 11019542
    Abstract: When frequency range (FR)1 (e.g., Sub6Ghz radio coverage), and FR2 (e.g., mmW coverage) are present in a given area, there can be a broader coverage from FR1 broadcasting in addition to targeted coverage from FR2 broadcasting. Consequently, FR1 can overlap FR2. To generate system efficiencies, the FR1 and FR2 spectrums can be combined by carrier aggregation (CA) and/or dual connectivity (DC). Thus, a hybrid approach can combine use of both CA and DC, based on radio access network instructions and radio frequency conditions experienced by a user equipment device as it transitions between CA and DC coverage areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignees: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P., AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventors: Yonghui Tong, Kurt Huber, Hongyan Lei, Yupeng Jia
  • Patent number: 11012838
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method can comprise sending identification data representative of an identification of a base station device to a subscriber identity module. In response to the sending the identification data, the method can comprise receiving status data representative of a response from the subscriber identity module, and based on the receiving the status data, sending, fetch data representative of a command to be acquired from the subscriber identity module. Additionally, the method can comprise receiving, from the subscriber identity module, command data associated with the command to be performed by the mobile device. Furthermore, based on the receiving the command data, the method can comprise sending, to the base station device, response data representative of whether the command has been determined to have been performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Yupeng Jia, Yonghui Tong, Hongyan Lei