Patents Assigned to AT&T Mobile II, LLC
  • Patent number: 12143267
    Abstract: A method performed by a processing system including at least one processor includes calculating a quantum network relative performance metric for a current configuration of a hybrid quantum-classical telecommunications network, identifying a proposed new configuration for the hybrid quantum-classical telecommunications network, calculating the quantum network relative performance metric for the proposed new configuration of the hybrid quantum-classical telecommunications network, and implementing the proposed new configuration in the hybrid quantum-classical telecommunications network when the quantum network relative performance metric for the proposed new configuration of the hybrid quantum-classical telecommunications network is greater than the quantum network relative performance metric for the current configuration of the hybrid quantum-classical telecommunications network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Mark K. Stockert, Thomas J. Routt
  • Publication number: 20240373449
    Abstract: A framework for dynamic network resource allocation and energy saving based on the real-time environment, radio network information, and machine learning (ML) can be utilized via a radio access network (RAN) intelligent controller (RIC). Real-time and predicted network utilization can facilitate resource and energy savings by leveraging the RIC platform. For example, a network information base (NIB) in the RIC platform can collects RAN and user equipment (UE) resource related information in real time and provides the abstraction of the access network in the real time. ML can predict real-time information about the UEs at time t based on data analytics and real time radio resource needs. The RIC can then instruct the network to reduce or increase resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicants: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P, AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Zhi Cui, Sangar Dowlatkhah, Paul Smith, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240356597
    Abstract: The technologies described herein are generally directed to providing, based on a paging message, radio resources to facilitate a transition to active mode by idle user equipment in a fifth generation (5G) network or other next generation networks. An example method can include identifying an idle mode activation message. The method can further include, based on the activation message, predicting that the user device is going to request an active connection. Further, the method can include prioritizing allocation of antenna resources to the user device over different user devices in an idle state, based on a prediction that the user device will transition to an active state before the different user devices. Further, the method can include, based on the prioritizing, directing a base station to cause a beamformed signal to a predicted location of the user device to accept the active connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicants: AT&T intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T intellectual Property II, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC, AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Vivanco, Kurt Huber, Thomas Henderson, Julius Fodje
  • Publication number: 20240357412
    Abstract: Adjusting a network path between a user equipment and a network edge cloud instance is disclosed. The adjustment of the network path can be based on performance of the network path. The performance of the network path can be ranked, based on performance, against other network paths. In an embodiment, the other network paths can be between the user equipment and the network edge cloud instance. Additionally, the other network paths can be between the user equipment and another network edge cloud instance that can be located remotely from the network edge cloud instance. In an embodiment, a recommendation can be provided to a cloud service provider to enable the cloud service provider to adjust a characteristic of an application or service performed by a network edge cloud instance. The disclosed subject matter can provide advantages over conventional cloud instances that are typically supported on a device located distant from a network device operated by a network provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicants: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Samuel Barchi, Erie Lai Har Lau, Yehoshuva Arasavelli
  • Publication number: 20240348499
    Abstract: A new scalable approach to conflict-free deployment of changes across networks. The conflict rules or constraints may be modeled using policies and algorithms to determine an optimized schedule for change deployment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicants: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Ajay Mahimkar, Rakesh Sinha, Carlos Eduardo De Andrade, Weiyi Zhang, Robert Riding
  • Patent number: 12120111
    Abstract: A system for wearable authentication and management is disclosed. In particular, the system may include identifying and authenticating a user through biometric data or movement signatures specific to the wearer of a wearable device. Once the user and wearable device are authenticated, the system may activate and provision connectivity services for the wearable device, associate the device with a device ecosystem of the user, and push predefined settings to the wearable device. Additionally, the system may deliver communications that are transmitted to other devices in the device ecosystem to the wearable device while the wearable device is worn by the user. If the user no longer wears the wearable device or the wearable device is not utilized for a period of time, the system may deactivate the connectivity services for the wearable device and remove any settings pushed to the wearable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Walsh, Christopher McConnell, Jeff Pedro, Matthew Mayheu
  • Patent number: 12107807
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, over a communication network, a first message utilizing a first messaging application from a first communication device associated with a first user and identifying a recipient of the first message as a second user associated with a second communication device. Further embodiments can include determining that the second user utilizes a second message application to exchange a first group of messages via the second communication device resulting in a first determination, and transmitting, over the communication network, the first message to the second communication device utilizing the second messaging application based on the first determination. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Sreejith Menon, Suja John
  • Patent number: 12106397
    Abstract: An example method performed by a processing system includes receiving a request from a first user to render an extended reality environment, wherein the request includes a definition of a first policy that governs user behavior within the extended reality environment, rendering the extended reality environment by presenting content contributed by at least one user in the extended reality environment, monitoring the extended reality environment to ensure that the rendering results in a compliance of the extended reality environment with the first policy, detecting that a portion of the content contributed by at least one other user of the extended reality environment results in the extended reality environment failing to comply with the first policy, and modifying a presentation of the portion of content in the extended reality environment in response to the detecting, wherein the modifying results in the compliance of the extended reality environment with the first policy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: John Oetting, Eric Zavesky, James Pratt, Jason Decuir, Terrel Lecesne
  • Publication number: 20240323650
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a network device that comprises a processing system including a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations. The operations include obtaining timing advance data regarding a communication device served by the network; the timing advance data is collected by a network element coupled to the network device, and the network element communicates with the communication device using control-plane signaling. The timing advance data is processed using location data regarding the network element to determine a geolocation of the communication device. The geolocation is stored at a storage device; the network device and storage device are included in a secure portion of the network. The geolocation is provided to equipment of a network customer accessing the secure portion of the network via a secure interface. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Applicants: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Bartlett, Jordan Alexander, Thomas Becker
  • Patent number: 12100298
    Abstract: A cooperative intelligent traffic system is provided for use between bicycles, motorcycles, and other vehicles. Sensor data from mobile devices and other sensor devices associated with the vehicle can be sent to an edge network computing device (e.g., a multi-access edge computing device) and be processed at the edge network to identify threats and hazards, and then transmit the threat assessment data to other bicycles, motorcycles, and vehicles nearby. The threat assessment data can be used by the operators of the other vehicles to warn them of upcoming threats, hazards, road conditions, and other pertinent conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Erie Lai Har Lau, Julius Mueller, Charles Carey
  • Patent number: 12101121
    Abstract: Mobile telecommunications network access point configuration and fiber routing configuration for customer premises equipment is disclosed. A customer premises component (CPE) can comprise a customer premises mobile broadband to steerable fiber component (CPC) comprising a baseband control unit, a user-plane function component, and a fiber path selection component that can enable configuration of a cellular frontend facing a user equipment (UE) and configuration of a fiber backend facing other endpoint devices. The CPC can receive information pertinent to the configuring the frontend/backend from a network management component, a carrier network component, and internet component, etc. The CPC can automatically adapt configuration of the frontend/backend to selectively enable traffic to flow between the UE and another endpoint device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventor: Arturo Maria
  • Patent number: 12101627
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, identifying a first user associated with a first mobile device, and determining a first user type associated with the first user. Further embodiments can include identifying a first identity associated with the first user based on the first user type and identifying a second identity associated with the first user based on the first user type. Additional embodiments can include providing first alternate content to the first mobile device to mask the first identity and providing second alternate content to the first mobile device associated with the second identity. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Cassioppi, Eric Zavesky, James H. Pratt
  • Patent number: 12096314
    Abstract: The technologies described herein are generally directed to facilitating operation of system that can include a processor and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations. In embodiments, the operations can include receiving, from a source user equipment, a first request to communicate to a destination group of user equipment via a multi-cast connection. Further operations can include identifying respective service areas of ones of the destination group, comprising a service area of a destination user equipment of the destination group. In some embodiments, operations can include generating a second request to initiate the multi-cast connection, the second request comprising the destination group of user equipment with the respective service areas, wherein the respective service area of the destination user equipment is for selection, by second network equipment based on the service area, a gateway group of base station equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Lan Scott, Jerry Shih, Junan Peng, Erie Lai Har Lau
  • Publication number: 20240306002
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicants: AT&T intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Zhi Cui, Sangar Dowlatkhah, Paul Edward Smith, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240306007
    Abstract: The technologies described herein are generally directed to using dynamically layered beamformed control signals in a fifth generation (5G) network or other next generation networks. For example, a method described herein can include, identifying a group of different directions radiating from beamforming antenna equipment of base station equipment. The method can further include facilitating transmitting a first beamformed signal according to a first direction of the group of different directions. Further, the method can include facilitating transmitting a second beamformed signal according to a second direction of the group of different directions, with the second direction being selected based on a sequence of directions, and where transmitting beamformed signals to the group of different directions is based on the sequence of directions can facilitate establishment of wireless coverage for a corresponding geographic area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Ming-Ju Ho, Effendi Jubilee
  • Publication number: 20240305959
    Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a processing system that analyses, without user intervention, content of a first message directed from equipment of a sending user to equipment of a receiving user, to identify a task. The processing system determines that the receiving user is unable to perform the task according to biometric data of the receiving user. The biometric data is selected from one of heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and combinations thereof. According to the content of the first message and the biometric data obtained from the receiving user, the processing system determines that the task should be delegated to another user, and responsive thereto, provides a second message associated with the task to equipment of the other user. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicants: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Dana Tardelli, Ginger Chien, Adrianne Luu, Leonid Razoumov, Nemmara K. Shankaranarayanan
  • Publication number: 20240305392
    Abstract: Architectures and techniques are presented that can provide point-to-point analysis to generate an improved signal strength prediction (SSP) based on, e.g., earth surface image data processing and analysis to draw conclusions of line of sight (LOS) along the propagation path between a BTS or another AP transmitter and CPE receiver. For example, USGS image data and/or elevation data of locations are identified to correspond to signal propagation between the transmitter and receiver can be analyzed for LOS signal quality at a fixed location, in addition to the statistical model prediction of the RF signal quality. As a result, foliage or terrain that obstructs the LOS can be identified and utilized to improve SSP by eliminating the additional pathloss due to LOS obstructions. Such can provide a significant improvement to SSP results that are conventionally predicted by statistical models rather than a point-to-point analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicants: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Zhen Wan, Xiaoyu Wang, Ravi Raina, Eric Antonio Alino, Zhefeng Li
  • Publication number: 20240305663
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device that has a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations of performing a packet analysis of protocol data unit (PDU) headers of inbound Internet and non-Internet traffic; determining whether the PDU headers identify the presence of a quantum payload and/or via deep packet inspection; detecting a presence of attack vectors in the quantum payload responsive to a determination that the PDU headers identify the presence of the quantum payload, wherein the attack vectors originate from a quantum computer, and wherein the attack vectors are cryptanalytically relevant; generating an alert responsive to detecting the presence of the attack vectors; and isolating compromised network elements, sets of elements, and/or other network components and/or subsystems, and route traffic around the compromised network elements, sets of
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicants: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Routt, Mark Stockert
  • Patent number: 12086755
    Abstract: Wireless presence is used as a theft prevention mechanism for packages. When a package is shipped, the package includes a wireless security device. Before the package is delivered to its final destination shipping address, the wireless security device is activated and programmed with a security credential. The security credential, though, is based on information obtained during an initial purchase. The wireless security device may thus only be deactivated by a recipient participating in the initial purchase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Mario Kosseifi, Joseph Thomas
  • Patent number: 12082311
    Abstract: Integrated management of connected assets that utilize different technologies and that are located across disparate wireless communications networks is facilitated herein. A method can comprise evaluating, by a system comprising a processor, first data associated with a first device operable with a first computing platform and second data associated with a second device operable with a second computing platform different from the first computing platform. The method can also comprise transforming, by the system, at least a first portion of the first data and at least a second portion of the second data into third data. The third data can be compatible with the first data and the second data. Further, the method can comprise rendering, by the system, the third data as an integrated view of at least the first portion of the first data and at least the second portion of the second data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Damir Mustafic, Leonard Burnett, Pingying Xia, Steven Manenti