Abstract: Architectures and techniques are presented that provide an improved mechanism for a subscriber entity to report to a network provider a network issue that affects the performance of an application that uses a service provided by the network provider. The improved mechanism can enable fine granularity with respect to the network issue by identifying the issue on a per-session basis. In response to feedback data that is reported by the subscriber entity, the network provider can perform self-healing or other upgrade techniques to rapidly remedy the network issue.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 6, 2023
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2025
Assignee:
AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
Inventors:
Sridhar Narahari, John Gibbons, Michael Satterlee
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device in which a processing system defines service attributes for a function of an internet multimedia subsystem (IMS) core; the function is dedicated for providing a service to a user endpoint (UE) device. The processing system facilitates constructing a resource profile of the IMS core that includes the function; registering the function at a network repository function (NRF) associated with the IMS core; discovering the function from the NRF; obtaining a service requirement of the UE; and matching the service requirement with the service attributes in accordance with matching criteria. Other embodiments are disclosed.
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses, for real-time operation control, among other things. There may be adjustments to a first device in which a first network service operates. The adjustment to the device may include moving a second network service of the first device to a second device. The first network service and the second network service may be associated with virtual machines.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 20, 2024
Publication date:
March 6, 2025
Applicant:
AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
Inventors:
Gregory Glover, John Oetting, George Dome
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, identifying a first position of a first user, identifying a first context associated with the first user, determining, based on the first position and the first context, at least a first action that is recommended to be taken, and providing at least one output that provides an indication of the at least a first action. Other embodiments are disclosed.
Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses provide a scalable framework for analyzing queuing and transient congestion in network switches. The system reports which flows contributed to the queue buildup and enables direct per-packet action in the data plane to prevent transient congestion. The system may be configured to analyze queuing in legacy network switches.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 19, 2024
Publication date:
March 6, 2025
Applicants:
AT&T Intellectual Property I. L.P., THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Inventors:
Yaron KORAL, Simon TEE, Steven A. MONETTI, Tzuu-Yi WANG, Jennifer REXFORD, Ziaoqi CHEN, Shir Landau FEIBISH
Abstract: A system includes a plurality of interconnected hardware platforms, wherein the plurality of hardware platforms are configured to run a software defined network, a plurality of virtual machines configured to be instantiated on the software defined network, and a plurality of floating management layers, each of the floating management layers associated with one of the plurality of virtual machines. Each floating management layer includes coupling the associated virtual machine to one of the plurality of hardware platforms, monitoring performance of the associated virtual machine, detecting a trigger, based on the trigger, determining whether to move the virtual machine to a second of the plurality of hardware platforms, and moving the virtual machine.
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, performing a first analysis in respect of a first carrier, the first carrier operative in accordance with a frequency included in a frequency range from 24.25 GHz to 52.60 GHz, inclusive, determining, based on the performing of the first analysis, that a first user equipment (UE) is to be paired with at least one other UE as part of a multi-user multiple-input multiple-output (MU-MIMO) topology in the first carrier, resulting in a first determination, and subjecting the first UE to the MU-MIMO in the first carrier in accordance with the first determination. Other embodiments are disclosed.
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a network communication device that includes a backhaul link circuit and a Wi-Fi access point to provide broadband services to a service provider's broadband customers and to provide mobility services to the service provider's mobility customers. This network communication device is installed outside of a dwelling unit in order to simplify the installation procedure and avoid property disruption. An extender device registered to a broadband customer user account may associate to the access point for seamless service. User equipment (UE) of the service provider's mobility customers may associate to the access point to receive Wi-Fi roaming services. Other embodiments are disclosed.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 20, 2024
Publication date:
March 6, 2025
Applicant:
AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
Inventors:
Bhushan Padhiar, Stewart Barker, Abdellah Tazi, Lujing Cai
Abstract: A method and system for centralized control of user devices is disclosed. The method for centralized control of user devices via universal IP services registrar includes receiving a request to register a user device for a plurality of services, registering the user device for the plurality of services by creating a user settings profile for the user for each of the plurality of services, receiving data from the plurality of registered services, and transmitting received data to the user device in accordance with the user profile.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 20, 2024
Publication date:
March 6, 2025
Applicant:
AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
Inventors:
Steven A. Siegel, Reuben Klein, Leopold B. Strahs
Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to detection of attention exhibited by a second user to a first user's avatar in a virtual reality environment. A first user's avatar activity and the second user's activity are evaluated to determine the second user's (e.g., via another avatar) attention level directed towards first user's avatar. Information can be sent to notify the first user that the second user's attention level has satisfied attention-level criterion data. For example, if the second user is viewing and/or is within audio range of the first user for too long of a time or too frequently, then the first user can be notified and/or other action taken. Remedial action is available for negative attention, such blocking the second user from experiencing the first user in the environment. Detection of attention for positive purposes is available, such as to reward an influencer whose avatar is receiving significant attention from followers.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 20, 2024
Publication date:
March 6, 2025
Applicant:
AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
Inventors:
Nigel Bradley, Eric Zavesky, James Pratt, Ari Craine, Robert Koch
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining training from wireless devices, where the wireless devices collect the training data that indicates first operational parameters and operational errors at the wireless devices; analyzing the training data to generate pre-failure thresholds according to the first operational parameters and the operational errors; receiving operational data from a particular wireless device, where the particular wireless device collects the operational data that indicates second operational parameters at the particular wireless device; analyzing the operational data according to the pre-failure thresholds resulting in a pre-failure analysis; and providing an alarm when the pre-failure analysis indicates that one or more of the second operational parameters violates one or more of the pre-failure thresholds, where the alarm is generated prior to a failure of the particular wireless devices that is predictable based on the second operational parameters.
Abstract: In a 5G network, control unit (CU) can be connected to a radio access network controller (RC). In response to receiving measurement data from the CU, the RC can process the measurement data to determine polices and procedures related to radio resource management, and/or radio resource control, which can then be utilized to manage mobility, dual-connectivity, carrier aggregation, and/or integrated access and backhaul topology formation and routing. The measurement data provided by the CU can be provided directly to the RC without processing of the measurement data by the CU.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 18, 2024
Publication date:
March 6, 2025
Applicant:
AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
Inventors:
Thomas Novlan, Arunabha Ghosh, Milap Majmundar
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, accessing a heuristic rule associated with network data that is collectible by end user devices; determining a dynamic variable according to the heuristic rule; converting the dynamic variable to a value; adjusting, according to the value, a number of the end user devices that are to transmit the network data to a network device. Other embodiments are disclosed.
Abstract: Dynamic frame structure coordination is performed between a parent integrated access and backhaul (IAB) node and child IAB node based on one or more multiplexing options. The parent node sends a dynamic frame structure coordination (DFSC) message to an IAB user equipment function of a child node, indicating that resources are available or released, overriding a semi-statically coordinated and configured downlink/uplink resource pattern. The parent node can make, or the child node can request, the modification. The DFSC message includes multiplexing option(s). The child IAB node's user equipment function communicates the frame structure update to the child node's distributed unit function, which allows the distributed unit function to utilize those resources in accordance with the multiplexing option.
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining information regarding a metaverse object and data regarding network resources, deriving a mapping between the metaverse object and one or more of the network resources based on the information and the data, and providing a hybrid service design and orchestration (H-SDO) system with access to the mapping to facilitate selection of particular network resources for supporting one or more metaverse service requests relating to the metaverse object. Other embodiments are disclosed.
Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining a first portion of a communication service via a first signal having a first frequency within a first band of frequencies, subsequent to the obtaining of the first portion of the communication service, obtaining data associated with a plurality of parameters, analyzing at least the data to identify when a scan for a second signal having a second frequency within a second band of frequencies should be performed, wherein the second band of frequencies is different from the first band of frequencies, and scanning for the second signal based on the analyzing. Other embodiments are disclosed.
Abstract: The technologies described herein are generally directed to detecting reflective surfaces for use reflecting a signal from access point equipment to destination equipment in advanced networks, e.g., at least a fifth generation (5G) network. For example, a method described herein can include receiving from access point equipment, characteristic data representative of a characteristic of a beam of reflected light reflected by a reflective surface and detected by the access point equipment. The method can further include, based on the characteristic and a first geographic location of the access point equipment, mapping a second geographic location of the reflective surface. Further, the method can include, storing location information corresponding to the second geographic location of the reflective surface, resulting in a stored surface location.
Abstract: A method that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, providing a first digital assistant to engage in a first communication exchange with a user of the first communication device where the first digital assistant has a first digital assistant persona that controls information provided by the first digital assistant during communication exchanges, analyzing user input during the first communication exchange, and adjusting the first digital assistant persona based on one or more of the user persona, user deficiency, or promotional offers. Other embodiments are disclosed.
Abstract: A processing system deployed in a carrier transport vehicle may establish a wireless communication session with a mobile device of a user, assign a zone of the carrier transport vehicle to the user, the zone including a plurality of network-connected devices, obtain a user profile from the mobile device of the user, determine at least one biometric sensor accessible via the mobile device of the user, obtain biometric data of the user from the at least one biometric sensor accessible via the mobile device of the user, determine a condition of the user based upon the biometric data, identify at least one adjustment to at least one of the plurality of network-connected devices in response to the condition of the user that is determined and the user profile, and apply the at least one adjustment to the at least one of the plurality of network-connected devices.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 21, 2021
Date of Patent:
March 4, 2025
Assignee:
AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
Inventors:
Robert T. Moton, Jr., Adrianne Binh Luu, James Pratt, Barrett Kreiner, Walter Cooper Chastain, Ari Craine, Robert Koch
Abstract: A processing system including at least one processor may identify a user viewpoint of a user at a first venue, match a viewpoint at a second venue to the user viewpoint of the user at the first venue, detect a trigger condition to provide visual content of the second venue to the user at the first venue, obtain the visual content of the second venue, wherein the visual content of the second venue is obtained from the viewpoint at the second venue, and provide the visual content of the second venue to an augmented reality device of the user at the first venue, where the augmented reality device presents the visual content of the second venue as a visual overlay within a field of view of the user.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 17, 2023
Date of Patent:
March 4, 2025
Assignee:
AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
Inventors:
Walter Cooper Chastain, Barrett Kreiner, James Pratt, Adrianne Binh Luu, Robert T. Moton, Jr., Ari Craine, Robert Koch