Abstract: Systems and methods for machine learning based network slice modification, addition, and deletion are provided. In one example, a method includes receiving time data, traffic data, and QoS data and determining a predicted radio resource usage of a base station based on the time data, traffic data, and QoS data. The base station includes at least one BBU, radio unit(s) communicatively coupled to the at least one BBU, and antenna(s) communicatively coupled to the radio unit(s). Each respective radio unit is communicatively coupled to a respective subset of the antenna(s). The at least one BBU, the radio unit(s), and the antenna(s) are configured to implement a base station for wirelessly communicating with user equipment. The method further includes dynamically modifying, adding, or deleting one or more network slices based on the predicted radio resource usage of the base station.

Abstract: A telecommunications enclosure system includes a terminal assembly including an optical terminal that mounts to a terminal mounting bracket via a mechanical coupling interface. The mechanical coupling interface includes a release actuator that allows the optical terminal to be released from the terminal mounting bracket by accessing the release actuator from a first side of the terminal assembly, and also allows the optical terminal to be released from the terminal mounting bracket by accessing the release actuator from an opposite second side of the terminal assembly.

Abstract: A fiber optic enclosure assembly includes a housing having an interior region and a bearing mount disposed in the interior region of the housing. A cable spool is connectedly engaged with the bearing mount such that the cable spool selectively rotates within the housing. A termination module disposed on the cable spool so that the termination module rotates in unison with the cable spool. A method of paying out a fiber optic cable from a fiber optic enclosure includes rotating a cable spool, which has a subscriber cable coiled around a spooling portion of the cable spool, about an axis of a housing of the fiber optic enclosure until a desired length of subscriber cable is paid out. A termination module is disposed on the cable spool.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sealing arrangements for sealing locations where cables enter/exit enclosures. The sealing arrangements can include first and second cable sealing modules each including a cable sealing surface. The cable sealing surfaces of the first and second cable sealing modules oppose and contact one another at a cable pass-through sealing interface. The sealing arrangements can be adapted to enhance cable diameter range-taking, sealant conformability, and/or sealant recovery from deformation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cable sealing unit having an actuator for applying spring pressure to a sealant of the cable sealing unit. The actuator is adapted to prevent over compression of the sealant.

Abstract: A factory processed and assembled optical fiber arrangement is configured to pass through tight, tortuous spaces when routed to a demarcation point. A connector housing attaches to the optical fiber arrangement at the demarcation point (or after leaving the tight, tortuous spaces) to form a connectorized end of the optical fiber. A fiber tip is protected before leaving the factory until connection is desired.

Abstract: A method performed in a radio access network is disclosed. The method includes exchanging radio frequency (RF) signals between remote units (RUs) and mobile devices. At least some of the RF signals include information destined for, or originating from, a mobile device. The method also includes communicating compressed baseband data corresponding to the information from a controller to the RUs via an intermediate network.

Abstract: Systems and methods for geolocation of user equipment are provided. In one example, a system includes BBU(s) and radio units communicatively coupled to the BBU(s). Each radio unit is configured to receive uplink signals from a user equipment. The system further includes antennas communicatively coupled to the radio units. Each respective radio unit is communicatively coupled to a respective subset of the antennas. The BBU(s), the radio units, and the antennas are configured to implement a base station for wirelessly communicating with user equipment. One or more components of the system are configured to determine, for each respective radio unit, a respective propagation delay for the uplink signals from the user equipment for the respective radio unit. The at least one BBU entity is configured to jointly process the respective propagation delays for each respective radio unit to determine an estimated position of the user equipment.

Abstract: A coring tool for a coaxial cable has a tool holder and cutter bit mounted to the tool holder. The cutter bit is constructed from a conductive metal or alloy which is durable for rotatably drilling out and removing a dielectric core surrounding a central conductor of the coaxial cable, as the central conductor is preserved by passing into a central bore formed in the cutter bit. The cutter bit also includes a non-conductive sleeve or coating which prevents the cutter bit from electrically interconnecting, e.g., shorting, the central conductor to an outer conductor of the coaxial cable.

Abstract: A cable includes a cable core including a central strength member. A plurality of buffer tubes, with each buffer tube including a plurality of optical fibers therein, and a plurality of filler rods are stranded about the central strength member. A characterizing feature is that a diameter of each of the plurality of filler rods is larger than a diameter of each of the plurality of buffer tubes. A jacket surrounds the cable core.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to fiber optic connectors having integrated features for protecting the optical fibers of the fiber optic connectors. The fiber optic connectors can include protective features such as retractable noses and shutters. The fiber optic connectors can include fiber anchoring units with tapered front sections for preventing micro-bends.

Abstract: Orthogonal DMRS ports with resource block reuse in a single cell is provided. ABS comprises: a BBE and RUs. The BS transmits user data to each of a plurality of UEs on a PDSCH using a PRB allocation for the cell. The PRB and cell are the same for all UEs. The PRB comprises DMRS symbols. The BS transmits user data to each UE on the PDSCH using a respective non-intersecting subset of the RUs. No RU transmits user data on the PDSCH using the PRB to more than one UE. The BBE: determines non-intersecting sets of DMRS ports; assigns one set to each UE; and causes the BS to transmit UE-specific DMRS to UE on the DMRS ports in the set assigned to that UE using only a respective non-intersecting subset of RUs used for transmitting user data to that UE on the PDSCH using the PRB.

Abstract: A multi-fiber cable assembly includes a pigtail segments spliced to a trunk segment using multiple mass fusion splices. The splices are disposed at axially spaced positions within a hollow, flexible conduit. Fibers of the trunk segment are axially fixed at a first demarcation region disposed at the first end of the conduit. Fibers of the pigtail segments are axially fixed at a separate, second demarcation region disposed at the second end of the conduit.

Abstract: A pivoting mounting bracket enables a user to select a cable entry direction for a pre-cabled chassis. The cable can be anchored to the mounting bracket prior to selecting the cable entry direction. A cable guide may protect against overbending of the cable during pivoting of the mounting bracket. Certain types of chassis can be pre-cabled with at least 576 or even at least 864 optical fibers within a 5 RU space. Certain types of chassis can include a v-shaped panel to hold front ports (e.g., optical adapters).

Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a device for fronthaul communication between a baseband unit (BBU) and a remote unit (RU). A processor of the device is configured to receive, using a first fronthaul interface of the device, fronthaul data originating from said first one of the BBU and the RU. The fronthaul data is formatted according to a first fronthaul protocol when received using the first fronthaul interface. The processor is further configured to format at least some of the fronthaul data received using the first fronthaul interface so as to be formatted according to a second fronthaul protocol thereby producing reformatted fronthaul data and forward, using a second fronthaul interface of the device, the reformatted fronthaul data towards said second one of the BBU and the RU.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamic base station functional split configuration management are provided. In one embodiment, a system for base station functional split management for uplink fronthaul traffic comprises: a baseband controller coupled to a plurality of radio units via a fronthaul network, wherein the plurality of radio units comprise a signal zone from which uplink signals are combined by the base station: a split controller configured to dynamically select and control a functional split of a respective uplink receive chain between the baseband controller and each of the plurality of radio units: wherein the functional split defines a demarcation point on the receive chain prior to which processing operations are executed by a radio unit and after which processing operations are executed by the baseband controller: wherein the split controller selects between a plurality of functional split options to dynamically control the functional split and the demarcation point.

Abstract: An adapter assembly includes a single-piece or two-piece multi-fiber adapter defining a recess at which a contact assembly is disposed. The adapter assemblies can be disposed within adapter block assemblies or cassettes, which can be mounted to moveable trays. Both ports of the adapters disposed within adapter block assemblies are accessible. Only one port of each adapter disposed within the cassettes are accessible. Circuit boards can be mounted within the block assemblies or cassettes to provide communication between the contact assemblies and a data network.

Abstract: A telecommunications assembly includes a chassis defining an interior region and a tray assembly disposed in the interior region. The tray assembly includes a tray and a cable spool assembly. The cable spool assembly is engaged to a base panel of the tray. The cable spool assembly is adapted to rotate relative to the tray. The cable spool assembly includes a hub, a flange engaged to the hub and an adapter module. The flange defines a termination area. The adapter module is engaged to the termination module of the flange. The adapter module is adapted to slide relative to the flange in a direction that is generally parallel to the flange between an extended position and a retracted position.

Abstract: A telecommunications enclosure system includes a terminal assembly including an optical terminal that mounts to a terminal mounting bracket via a mechanical coupling interface. The mechanical coupling interface includes a release actuator that allows the optical terminal to be released from the terminal mounting bracket by accessing the release actuator from a first side of the terminal assembly, and also allows the optical terminal to be released from the terminal mounting bracket by accessing the release actuator from an opposite second side of the terminal assembly.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable assembly includes an outer jacket defining a first passage and a second passage disposed adjacent to the first passage. The outer jacket includes a wall disposed between an outer surface of the outer jacket and the first passage. A plurality of optical fibers is disposed in the first passage. A reinforcing member is disposed in the second passage. An access member is disposed in the wall of the outer jacket.