Abstract: A method for the dynamic configuration of a test chamber for wireless communications is provided. The method includes identifying a current test project to be performed on a test device. The test device is disposed within a test chamber for evaluating one or more interactions of the test device with a wireless communication network. The method also includes determining a test configuration of a wireless connection interface of the test chamber based on the identified current test project and then sending a control signal to the wireless connection interface to set the wireless connection interface to the test configuration. In operation, the test configuration of the wireless connection interface controls which of a plurality of wireless signals of the wireless communication network are emitted within an interior the test chamber.

Abstract: Latency can be reduced within a network associated with a wireless service provider when detecting threats to the network. Instead of detecting threats before delivering data, data can be delivered to a computing device while threats to the network are detected. When data is received, as received data, at the network, a copy of the data can be provided to a threat detection component, while the received data can further be provided to the target computing device based on the current policies. The time it takes the threat detection component to examine the data and detect a possible threat to the mobile network does not impact the delivery of the data. Instead, the received data is provided to the target computing device while the threat detection component examines the data to identify any possible threats. The threat detection component signals a node within the network when a threat is detected.

Abstract: A system and method for improving network coverage is discussed herein. The system and method can improve network coverage based on lack of coverage key performance indicators generated by disconnection data when user equipment (UE) disconnects from and reconnects to a wireless network. The system determines if the disconnection is associated with a lack of coverage by the wireless network or some other reason. When the disconnection is due to lack of coverage, once the UE reconnects to the wireless network, lack of coverage data associated with the lack of coverage can be used to generate key performance indicators which can be used to improve network coverage. For example, an additional network site can be added to the network, a network site operating parameter can be adjusted, or the like.

Abstract: In some examples, an authentication node of a telecommunications network can receive an authentication request from a terminal, and an authentication-control message. The authentication node can skip an authentication operation with respect to the authentication request in response to the authentication-control message. In some examples, a relay node of the telecommunications network can detect an overload or service-interruption condition and determine, in response, the authentication-control message. The relay node can send the authentication-control message to the authentication node. In some examples, an authentication node can detect that its load level satisfies a predetermined criterion and, in response, skip an authentication operation and send a first message. Another authentication node can receive an indication of the first message and, in response, perform a second authentication operation.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to engaging in a communications session, such as an audio call, video call, and/or an audio/video (A/V) call, using a first user equipment (UE) and then seamlessly switching to a second UE while the communications session is in progress. The A/V call system may be configured to provide an indication to the first UE of other UEs that may be registered with it using a common user account. The first UE may enable a user to select another of his or her UEs to transfer the ongoing communications session. The first UE may send the A/V call system a request to transfer of the communications session. The A/V system may add the second UE to the communications session and disengage the first UE from the communications session.

Abstract: A card engine may dynamically configure content for display via user equipment (UE). A rules engine may provide constructs to the card engine in the form of card definitions, which the card engine may evaluate using facts obtained from a facts controller. The card engine may create a hierarchy of containers, which are logical abstracts for containing cards. The containers in the hierarchy, which may be organized as a tree, may contain card definitions according to respective themes determined by the card engine. Variants may be assigned weights which can be changed dynamically based on factors such as user behavior, account condition, promotions or offerings. The card having the highest weight within its container is advanced up the tree. When a card reaches the top level of the tree, it may be formatted for display via the user interface and transmitted to the UE accordingly.

Abstract: Techniques that enable user plane data to be carried by control plane messages and still be correctly recognized and prioritized as user plane data in a packet network are provided. A base station of cellular network receives a message from a user equipment (UE). The base station transmits a packet based on the received message over a packet network to a control plane component of the cellular network. When the UE data includes user plane data, the base station sets a differentiated services code point (DSCP) marking of the packet so the packet is prioritized as user plane data in the packet network. When the received message does not include user plane data, the base station sets the DSCP marking of the packet so the packet is prioritized as control plane data.

Abstract: Low-profile end-fire antenna systems to provide additional throughput in areas of need with minimal structural and aesthetic impact. The system can include one or more low-profile end-fire antennas mounted to an exterior surface (e.g., a roof or parapet) of a building, parking deck, exiting cell tower, water tower, or other suitable structure. Additional electronics can be remotely mounted to maintain the low profile of the system. The system can be color-matched, or otherwise camouflaged, to maintain building aesthetics. The low-profile end-fire antenna can be mounted on a positioning stand to enable the elevation and/or azimuth of the system to be adjusted. The low profile of the antennas can reduce wind loading and enable the system to be mounted to existing structures without reinforcement, or other modification, to the structure. The orientation of the system relative to observers in many locations (e.g., on the ground) renders the system all but invisible.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and techniques described herein relate to interception of data traffic that is traversing a network at a relatively high throughput rate. In some examples, a request to initiate interception is received from a server. In response to receiving the request to initiate interception, an instruction to forward user plane data to the server can be transmitted to a User Plane Function (UPF). The UPF may be transferring the user plane data in a data flow. The instruction may cause the UPF to forward the user plane data to the server in multiple streams. In addition, control plane data associated with the data flow can be transmitted to the server.

Abstract: A network hub may be field programmable (e.g., upgradeable). A network hub may be operated with first settings for a configurable software defined radio (SDR) when the network hub receives an update from a server computer over a computer network. Upon installing the update, and rebooting the network hub, settings of the configurable SDR may be changed from the first settings to second, different settings, the second, different settings causing the network hub to operate using a second cellular-based radio technology that is different from a first cellular-based radio technology enabled by the first settings of the configurable SDR.

Abstract: Mobile networks may be configured to broadcast wireless emergency alert (WEA) messages to receiving mobile devices. A mobile device within the network may receive a WEA message including data defining a geographic region associated with the message. Using the data defining the geographic region for the WEA message, the mobile device may perform location-based geofencing techniques to determine whether to present a notification in response to the WEA message. In various examples, a mobile device may calculate an offset distance based on a transgression parameter and may determine a second geographic region using the offset distance. The mobile device also may determine its current location and compare the location to the second geographic region to determine whether to present the WEA message, thereby limiting and/or minimizing the negative effects of potential undershoot and overshoot errors caused by inaccurate location determinations by mobile devices.

Abstract: A cellular system having both 4th-Generation (4G) and 5th-Generation (5G) cellular networks may be configured to use Non-Standalone (NSA) dual connectivity, in which wireless data transmissions may be made using either 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) or 5G New Radio (NR) radio access networks. Data packets submitted for wireless transmission are associated with one or more packet tags, such as an application identifier and a customer identifier. A radio protocol stack receives the data packets and associated packet tags and determines for each data packet, based on the associated packet tags, whether to transmit the packet using the LTE radio access network or the NR radio access network. This determination may be based in part on a routing policy that has been created and/or provided by a cellular services provider.

Abstract: Systems and methods discussed herein are directed to adapting signal strength measurement and corresponding signal strength measurement report scheduling for attaching an electronic device configured as a non-standalone (NSA) device to a new radio (NR) base station of a wireless communication network, e.g., a base station configured according to 5G operating protocols. In particular, an initial schedule for signal strength measurement and corresponding signal strength measurement reporting for attaching the electronic device to the NR base station may be adapted or altered, according to a predetermined pattern. For example, the pattern may be a two to the power of N based pattern.

Abstract: Systems and methods for authenticating users to operate a vehicle are disclosed. The system can receive biometric data from a sensor on user equipment (UE) or a sensor installed in the vehicle. The system can also receive location data from the UE and the vehicle. The biometric data can be compared to stored biometric data for one or more authorized users. The location data of the UE and the location data of the vehicle can be compared to determine the proximity thereof. When the biometric data matches at least one biometric profile in the stored biometric data and the UE location data is within a predetermined distance of the vehicle location data, the user can be authenticated to operate the vehicle. The system can also detect risky driving behavior and assume control of the vehicle or report the behavior to authorities.

Abstract: Techniques for network scheduling that may provide consistent latency in content delivery are described. For example, the techniques may include receiving, by a scheduler of a carrier network, a consistent latency request associated with an application operating on a user equipment (UE), the consistent latency request including a specified latency value. Based at least in part on the specified latency value, the scheduler of the carrier network may schedule transmission of one or more packets associated with the application operating on the UE to cause the one or more packets to arrive at the UE with an inter-packet delay substantially equal to the specified latency value.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying conversion eligible legacy user profiles for conversion from a legacy production environment to a production operating environment are discussed herein. The system can include an eligibility engine configured to determine the conversion eligible legacy profiles within the legacy operating environment, a conversion coordinator configured to monitor the conversion process and provide information during the conversion process, and a data injection system that creates the production user profiles within the production operating environment while the production operating environment is live. The system can identify the conversion eligible legacy user profiles, replicate the legacy user profiles within a conversion environment, resolve eligibility issues associated with the legacy user profiles, and map information from the legacy user profiles to a production user profile.

Abstract: A system includes a cabinet having a first wall, a second wall opposite the first wall, and a back wall extending from the first wall to the second wall. The system also includes a flow plate disposed at least partially within the cabinet and partitioning the inner space into a first portion and a second portion. The system also includes a shelf disposed at least partially within the first portion of the inner space, and a flow device fluidly connected to the cabinet. The flow device is configured to remove air from the first portion of the inner space, and the flow plate is configured to substantially prohibit removal of air by the flow device from the second portion, via the first portion, when the cabinet is in a closed condition.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for improving road safety use cases in a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication environment. The techniques include assigning of a plurality of calculated/precalculated geofencing areas on a projected path of a responding emergency vehicle. With the assigned geofencing areas, a remote management network such as a V2X communications server may identify the V2X components (user equipment, traffic lights, vehicle embedded devices, etc.) and send notifications to the identified V2X components in each assigned geofencing area and at different timing periods. The identification of the V2X components and the sending of the notifications at different timing periods improve the traffic awareness between the V2X components in the V2X communication environment.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for rebate claim submission including an interface module configured for downloading to an electronic mobile device as a mobile app and configured for display on a display screen of the mobile device, the interface module also configured for displaying a rebate offer available for selection to a consumer of the mobile device, identifying a selection of a displayed rebate offer based on the consumer's electronic input, and providing a camera function through which the consumer may photograph proof of purchase data, wherein the proof of purchase data indicates purchase of one or more rebate qualifying products or services. The present disclosure also relates to a method for receiving a rebate claim via an electronic mobile device via a mobile app.

Abstract: A system and method for automating test scenarios for a component or entity of a network, including defining a test case that includes multiple values for multiple parameters and generating at least one test scenario based on the test case. Test scenarios can utilize the same traffic generator files and share data files to automate test execution. The system and method can further include executing a test scenario to obtain a test result that indicates whether the component or entity of the network passed or failed the test scenario.