Abstract: A RAN resource allocation method and apparatus that monitors operation and re-allocates wireless resources if radio resource requirements are not met for one or more BS/APS in the RAN. A system is disclosed that orthogonally allocates Bandwidth Parts (BWPs) to the APs in a RAN. The system monitors the radio resource requirements of APs in realtime, and if requirements are not being met, it can transfer radio resources from one BS/AP to another using BWPs. One objective of the invention is to optimally utilize the available spectrum.

Abstract: A method that is implemented by a domain proxy is disclosed. The method includes registering a first CBSD (Citizen Band Service Device) with a SAS (Spectrum Access System) to allow the first CBSD to gain access to frequencies in a CBRS (Citizen Band Radio System), the first CBSD being a Category A CBSD. In addition, registering a second CBSD with the same or another SAS to allow the second CBSD to gain access to frequencies in a CBRS, the second CBSD being a Category B CBSD.

Abstract: A method is disclosed in which a defined vendor specific extension is used to store an enterprise network identifier within a subscriber identity module (SIM). The use of the vendor specific extension makes it easier to provision a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) profile with an enterprise identifier. The vendor specific extension allows the high level operating system (HLOS) of a UE (User Equipment) to obtain an enterprise identifier without impacting the baseband implementation of the UE. The same enterprise identification can be reused in equipment of both 4th Generation Long Term Evolution (LTE) and 5th Generation New Radio (NR) networks.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a method and apparatus for introducing a new service are disclosed. In some embodiments, a first Metric Setting (i.e., a Packet Delay Budget (PDB)) is set based on a type associated with the new service, and initial values of the first Metric Setting are also chosen based on the type of the new service. Network conditions are allowed to vary, and performance parameters are measured while keeping the first performance metric so that it meets a fixed value. The other Metric Settings are set based on the measured performance parameters. The process of varying the network conditions, measuring the performance parameters and setting the Metric Settings based on the measurements are repeated until a set of parameters is arrived at, which optimizes the network's performance. Then the PDB is varied, and the process is repeated to optimize the PRB (Priority Resource Block) utilization.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying different factors as part of performance diagnostics are disclosed. The disclosed method and apparatus provide a downstream application for policy configuration and network performance diagnostics. Various embodiments of a method and apparatus for power management initiated from a Citizens Band radio Service Device (CBSD) are disclosed. In addition, methods and apparatus for extending concepts related to Self-Organizing Networks (SONs) to support Self-Organizing Neighborhoods (SONs) are also disclosed. Furthermore, various embodiments enable the management of frequency/channel/BW (BW) allocation, power allocation on each channel, and Physical Cell ID (PCI) selection.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a method and apparatus for introducing a new service are disclosed. In some embodiments, a first Metric Setting (i.e., a Packet Delay Budget (PDB)) is set based on a type associated with the new service, and initial values of the first Metric Setting are also chosen based on the type of the new service. Network conditions are allowed to vary, and performance parameters are measured, while keeping the first performance metric at a fixed value. The other Metric Settings are set based on the measured performance parameters. The process of varying the network conditions, measuring the performance parameters and setting the Metric Settings based on the measurements is repeated until a set of parameters is arrived at, which optimizes the network's performance. Then the PDB is varied, and the process is repeated to optimize the PRB (Priority Resource Block) utilization.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for allocating network resources, including computational nodes available for hosting network functions, such as 4G EPC (Evolved Packet Core) functions and/or 5GC (fifth generation Core) functions. An orchestrator monitors various network operational parameters in order to determine the most efficient allocation of resources (i.e., to determine which computational resources to allocate to hosting which network functions) at each particular point in time based on the network load and resources available.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for utilizing microslices in an enterprise wireless communication network to manage and control network performance. The microslice instances are monitored during network operation, for example at communication nodes, functional blocks, and end-to-end to provide Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). These KPI are compared with performance objectives, which may be Service Level Objectives (SLOs). If the performance objectives are not met by the KPIs, then one or more of the microslice instances may be dynamically adjusted until the performance objectives are sufficiently met. Alternatively, the lower priority microslice instances may be dropped (i.e., terminated) until the performance objectives are sufficiently met.

Abstract: A probe device and method for measuring TDD interference from neighboring networks in an Enterprise Network (EN). The probe device is situated on a campus of an EN in a position for measuring TDD interference between a neighboring wireless network. The probe device measures TDD interference data and provides it to an Enterprise Network and Orchestrator, which determines the TDD configuration used by neighboring networks, and can take action to mitigate or resolve interference effects from neighboring networks. The probe UE has a TDD measurement unit that may include an SIB Measurement unit for receiving broadcast SIBs signals from neighboring networks, a UL SINR Measurement Unit, a DL SINR Measurement Unit, and a UL RSSI Measurement Unit. The probe device may be positioned in a fixed location in an Enterprise Network campus, and connected to an external power supply.

Abstract: Communications are transferred from being including a connection between User Equipment (UE) and a source node to including a connection between the UE and a target node, without requiring use of an X2 gateway. The method includes (1) ceasing to send messages from a source node, along the communications path, to User Equipment (UE), (2) then waiting a period of time, and (3) after the waiting, beginning to send messages along a new communication path from the target to the UE. The period of time is chosen to be adequate for flushing messages from a queue associated with the first communication path.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a method and apparatus are disclosed. A higher MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) between the network Core and the eNBs/gNodeBs (Evolved Node Bs/5th generation Node B) or other AP (Access Point) of the network is configured, as well as in wireless RAN (Random Access Network) segments. These MTUs are dynamically adjusted to allow for the most efficient choices of packet size according to the capabilities of the UE (User Equipment) and radio conditions.

Abstract: A first referred to as Approach A has three 40 MHz BWPs. The first BWP of the BWP configuration 2, approach A referred to as “BWP #1” resides in the top of the 100 MHz bandwidth. A second approach referred to as “BWP #2” resides in the middle portion of the 100 MHz band. A third approach referred to as “BWP #3” resides in the bottom portion of the 100 MHz band. BWP configuration 2, approach A allows overlaps between the BWP #1 and BWP #2 and also between BWP #2 and BWP #3. These overlaps can be leveraged to allow a diversity of users to be scheduled across BWPs #1 and #2 and between BWPs #2 and #3. In some embodiments, BWP #2 aligns with BWP Configuration 1 users.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for Neutral Host Enhanced Features are disclosed. One of the features that are addressed by the presently disclosed methods and apparatus is used when receiving eMBMS broadcasts. Another enhanced feature provided to the Neutral Host and enabled by the presently disclosed methods and apparatus regards the Preferential Treatment of Enterprise Network Employees.

Abstract: A private network is disclosed as having an HA (high availability) cluster and a VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) router for each of several nodes within the HA cluster. The VRPP router tracks each worker node in the cluster and provides a reliable service that run on the cluster of nodes. Track worker nodes are closely tracked using the VRRP router for each node. Node failures are immediately acted upon. In addition, a load balancer layer allows the amount of resources being used at any particular time to be balanced between the different nodes in the cluster.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for allocating radio resources in a RAN deployment in an Enterprise Network. Radio resource parameter allocation decisions for all the Base Stations and Access Points (BS/APs) in the deployment are made responsive to network graphs formed using predicted path loss. In one embodiment the predicted path loss values are simulated for a particular enterprise network deployment, network graphs are formed using the path loss values, and radio resources parameters are allocated responsive to the network graphs. Advantageously, the network graphs provide the network with the ability to quickly and efficiently allocate radio resources, which can be automated. In the initial installation, this reduces cost and time. During operation, quick and efficient resource re-allocation provides quick adaptation to resource changes, an advantage that is useful particularly in the context of a CBRS system in which previously-available channels can be terminated.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for scalable machine learning (ML)-based frameworks for resource planning and recommendations for Enterprise Networks are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method for determining network health assessment and providing network planning and recommendations in wireless enterprise networks is provided. The method quantifies resource health of a plurality of network elements operating within the enterprise network by calculating a plurality of distance metrics between acceptable health parameters and observed network resource utilization values associated and corresponding to each selected network element. The method ranks each of the network elements based upon the distance metrics calculated for each network element. Factors that negatively impact the resource health of the network elements are ranked in accordance to how severely they impact the performance of the network elements.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for storing geofencing information within a SIM card. The geofencing information within the SIM (subscriber identity module) card is updated using an OTA (over the air) Update Server. Such geofencing information for a particular enterprise network is pushed to the SIM within a UE (user equipment) upon detecting that the UE is near, or within, the campus of an enterprise network. In some embodiments, the UE requests an update from the OTA Update Server.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a method and apparatus are disclosed. A higher MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) between a network Core and the eNBs of the network are configured, as well as in wireless RAN segments. These MTU are dynamically adjusted to allow for the most efficient the packet-sizes according to the UE capabilities and Radio-conditions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed that provides a means by which user equipment (UE) having an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) that has a Shared Home Network Identity (SHNI) can gain access to a Home Subscriber Server (HSS) to access authentication information when the UE is not currently within its home network.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for autoconfiguring microslices in enterprise wireless communication networks using a microslice knowledgebase in a remotely located orchestration platform. Microslices are independent end-to-end logical networks operating on a shared physical infrastructure, which ensure certain Quality of Service (QoS) and Service Level Objective (SLO) requirements are met for different service types or applications. Any of the enterprise networks may be a Citizen's Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) system. A microslice knowledgebase unit in the orchestration platform configures microslices for the enterprise networks based upon communication requirements of applications, devices, and groups of devices such as service type, bandwidth requirements, using machine learning and artificial intelligence to learn communication requirements of each enterprise deployment.