Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, generating, at a first point in time, a first prediction regarding a likelihood that a communication device will attempt to connect to a service of a network at a second point in time that is subsequent to the first point in time, generating, at a third point in time that is prior to the second point in time, a second prediction regarding a scope of coverage of the network at the second point in time, and generating, by the processing system, a first ad-hoc network, modifying, by the processing system, a parameter of a second ad-hoc network, or a combination thereof, in accordance with the first prediction and the second prediction to extend the scope of coverage. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Deployed drones are managed. For instance, a first drone detects whether the first drone is in communication with a command center via a first communication network to determine a configuration parameter of a first message to broadcast discovery information associated with the first drone. In response to the first drone being in communication with the command center via the first communication network, the first drone broadcasts the first message configured with a first value for the configuration parameter. Or, in response to the first drone not being in communication with the command center via the first communication network, the first drone broadcasts the first message configured with a second value for the configuration parameter different from the first value.

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.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting a request for access to a wireless network via an access point. Responsive to a first determination that the identifier corresponds to an entry in the list, access is facilitated to the wireless network via the access point without the equipment of the requesting user providing credentials to the wireless network. The list includes a first set of entries corresponding to a first set of users having unrestricted access and a second set of entries corresponding to a second set of users having restricted access. Responsive to a second determination that the identifier does not correspond to any of the entries, a message is transmitted to equipment of the host regarding the request, and responsive to receiving approval, the list is updated to include the identifier. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, transmitting a first identifier associated with a processing system to a communication device, transmitting first data to the communication device, obtaining, from the communication device and based on the transmitting of the first identifier and the first data, a first directive, wherein the first directive directs the processing system to utilize a first radio access technology for a first communication session, and utilizing, based on the first directive, the first radio access technology for the first communication session. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A processing system including at least one processor may capture at least one image via at least one imaging sensor of an uncrewed aerial vehicle in a shared environment, detect a window within the at least one image, determine a location of the window in the shared environment, based upon a position of the uncrewed aerial vehicle and a distance between the uncrewed aerial vehicle and at least a portion of the window that is calculated from the at least one image, and record the location of the window in a map of the shared environment as a prohibited imaging zone.

Abstract: A framework for a 6th generation (6G) ubiquitous wireless communications network is provided. A system comprises: a memory that stores executable instructions; and a processor, coupled to the memory, that facilitates execution of the executable instructions to perform operations.

Abstract: Unlike smart devices, Internet of things (IoTs), such as meter readers, generate very low revenue per user. Traditional tunnel/bearer based connection-oriented architectures do not scale economically for billions of IoT devices due to the amount of signaling overhead associated with GTP tunnel setup/tear down and the states related to GTP tunnels maintained at various parts of the mobile network. However, the mobility network can efficiently support massive stationary and/or mobile IoTs by reducing the amount of signaling overhead, the state of the IoTs kept in network, and simplifying the data plane when possible.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to intelligent drone traffic management via a radio access network (“RAN”). As disclosed herein, a RAN node, such as an eNodeB, can receive, from a drone, a flight configuration. The flight configuration can include a drone ID and a drone route. The RAN node can determine whether capacity is available in an airspace associated with the RAN node. In response to determining that capacity is available in the airspace associated with the RAN node, the RAN node can add the drone ID to a queue of drones awaiting use of the airspace associated with the RAN node. When the drone ID is next in the queue of drones awaiting use of the airspace associated with the RAN node, the RAN node can instruct the drone to fly through at least a portion of the airspace in accordance with the drone route.

Abstract: Techniques for creating a service slice of a network in an underserved area are presented. A vehicle can be associated with a slice component that can generate service slices of a service network for various services. The vehicle can travel to an underserved area that does not have adequate wireless coverage or advance capabilities. For a communication device associated with an entity located in an underserved area, slice component can generate a service slice to connect the communication device to the communication network (and service network), establish a session with the communication device, provide applications, including VNF applications, to the communication device, and communicate information between the communication device and communication network (and service network). If no radio access to the network is available, slice component can continue the session with an internal slice and store information in its service database, which is synced when reconnected to the network.

Abstract: In one example, a method performed by a processing system including at least one processor includes receiving a plurality of data from an autonomous driving vehicle, presenting the plurality of data in a contextually aware dynamic visual indicator, generating an output that the autonomous driving vehicle is operating improperly based on an analysis of the plurality of data, and transmitting a control signal to the autonomous driving vehicle in response to the output that the autonomous driving vehicle is operating improperly to modify an operation of the autonomous driving vehicle.

Abstract: A system of cameras can be used to generate a complete field of view within an edge network. For example, one camera can have a field of view where part of the view is obstructed by an object and/or by the camera's orientation. Yet another camera that is a part of the edge network can supplement the view of the first camera by providing an alternate view. The two views can be stitched together by a coordinate system such that a complete field of view can be utilized by both cameras. Additionally, where a field of view is not available by any stationary camera, the system can dispatch a mobile camera to help supplement the views.

Abstract: Automatic neighbor relationships (ANR) and voice over new radio (VoNR) microservices can be implemented within a radio access network intelligent controller (RIC), which receives load information from network nodes and user equipment measurements from user equipment. The RIC can create and maintain real-time load information and leverage slicing knowledge of neighbor cells during mobility to direct the user equipment to various network slices. Thus, an enhanced radio access network (RAN) neighbor relationship that utilizes slicing information and VoNR preferences based on current and historical data can provide slice level RAN neighbor visibility on top of physical ANR relationships to enable enhancements for mobility management optimization for VoNR functionality.

Abstract: A service level-based integrity detection and self healing process can enable a better quality of service for an end user. For example, when an end user requests a service, a system can provide that service based upon a service level agreement and performance of the network. For example, a software defined network (SDN) component can provide intelligent functions and interfaces to create a service instance for the ordered the service. The SDN component can receive instructions from a detection and service healing component that generates instruction data to mitigate service outages based on historical data.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a core network; an access network communicatively coupled with the core network, wherein the access network comprises a plurality of network resources; a network resource abstraction layer, wherein the network resource abstraction layer comprises descriptor objects that define a plurality of universal resource ports, and wherein each universal resource port of the plurality of universal resource ports corresponds to a respective network resource of the plurality of network resources; and a software-defined network configured to leverage the plurality of network resources, via the plurality of universal resource ports, to facilitate end-to-end service composition and delivery. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining information regarding a plurality of network resources available in an access network, wherein the plurality of network resources is abstracted as a plurality of universal resource ports, wherein the information identifies, for each network resource, a respective universal resource port, and wherein the information identifies capabilities of the plurality of network resources; receiving, from an external system, a request for a service to be provided for a UE; identifying a first set of universal resource ports based on the information and the request, wherein the first set of universal resource ports corresponds to a first set of network resources that have particular capabilities associated with the service; and causing a controller to define a route, that includes the first set of universal resource ports, to orchestrate provisioning and delivery of the service for the UE. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, generating, at a first point in time, a first prediction regarding a likelihood that a communication device will attempt to connect to a service of a network at a second point in time that is subsequent to the first point in time, generating, at a third point in time that is prior to the second point in time, a second prediction regarding a scope of coverage of the network at the second point in time, and generating, by the processing system, a first ad-hoc network, modifying, by the processing system, a parameter of a second ad-hoc network, or a combination thereof, in accordance with the first prediction and the second prediction to extend the scope of coverage. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting a request for access to a wireless network via an access point. Responsive to a first determination that the identifier corresponds to an entry in the list, access is facilitated to the wireless network via the access point without the equipment of the requesting user providing credentials to the wireless network. The list includes a first set of entries corresponding to a first set of users having unrestricted access and a second set of entries corresponding to a second set of users having restricted access. Responsive to a second determination that the identifier does not correspond to any of the entries, a message is transmitted to equipment of the host regarding the request, and responsive to receiving approval, the list is updated to include the identifier. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Automatic neighbor relationships (ANR) can be implemented within a radio access network intelligent controller (RIC), which receives load information from network nodes and user equipment measurements from user equipment. The RIC can create and maintain real-time load information and leverage slicing knowledge of neighbor cells during mobility to direct the user equipment to various network slices. Thus, an enhanced radio access network (RAN) neighbor relationship that utilizes slicing information can provide slice level RAN neighbor visibility on top of physical ANR relationships to enable enhancements for mobility management optimization.