Abstract: A wireless data message generally includes the destination address (such as MAC address) encoded in a field of the data message. A base station must receive the data message and decode the address before the core network can deliver the message to the recipient's cell. For faster communication, certain address messages are disclosed, by which the destination address may be disclosed before the data message is uploaded. Early disclosure of the destination address may enable the core network to deliver the data message to the recipient with fewer delays. In various configurations, the destination address may be provided concurrently with a scheduling request, or combined with a BSR (size) message, or delivered on a random access channel, among other possibilities. For faster uploads, a pointer or code representing the destination address can be specified, resulting in further delay reductions.

Abstract: In 5G, user nodes seeking uplink permission must first transmit a single-bit scheduling request (SR) at a designated time. The base station can provide a first grant for the user to upload a BSR (size) message, and later a second grant to upload a data message. Disclosed are methods in which the SR may be modulated to carry additional information, such as the identity of the transmitting node or the BSR information, thereby avoiding delays and providing rapid uplink access for low-latency applications. The SR resources may be shared by N other user nodes, where N is the number of modulation states, each sharing node having a different assigned modulation. The base station can determine which user node wants to talk according to the timing, frequency, and modulation of the SR. Means for resolving collisions are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for modulating wireless signals in 5G (and future 6G) networks, to mitigate faults from noise or interference, optimize reliability, and enhance message throughput, according to some embodiments. Versions may include modulation tables for phase and amplitude modulation of message symbols in which the number of amplitude levels is different from the number of phase levels. Alternatively, the number of amplitude levels and/or phase levels may be other than a power of two. Other versions may provide a non-uniform spacing of amplitude levels or phase levels for optimal SNR throughout. Specific modulation states of the modulation table may be excluded, or declared invalid for signaling, thereby increasing the noise immunity of the remaining valid states. Embodiments of the disclosed modulation tables can provide improved signal clarity, fewer dropped messages, fewer retransmit requests, higher throughput, faster uploads and downloads, and more satisfied wireless customers overall.

Abstract: Computing environments employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) are disclosed for enabling network operators to optimize messaging performance, particularly 5G (and future 6G) messaging performance, in real-time. For example, AI structures can assist in the selection and optimization of modulation tables. Three development phases are described: network data acquisition including faults experienced under various network conditions, AI structure tuning for accurate prediction of performance, and implementation of an algorithm based on the AI structure. Network operators can use the algorithm to compare predicted performance metrics according to various operating conditions, such as available modulation tables, and thereby select operating parameters for improved message reliability and throughput. The algorithm can also be used to adjust network variables, such as particular amplitude or phase levels in modulation tables.

Abstract: One bottleneck in 5G uplink messaging is the 6-byte MAC address of the recipient. Disclosed is a database, maintained by a base station, for each user. The database may include addresses of potential interest to the user, along with a code or index associated with each address. The user can then cite the code or index instead of the full MAC address in messages, and the base station can look up the destination address in the database according to the code or index. The database may include the user's contacts, return addresses of prior incoming messages, destination addresses of prior outgoing messages, and optionally certain administrative addresses. Versions include codes for commands, codes for emergencies, codes to modify the database, and algorithms developed by AI (artificial intelligence). The index may be provided as a scheduling request message, or on the random access channel concurrently with a scheduling request, or associated with a BSR message, or otherwise.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for enhancing wireless message throughput at high traffic density and high interference rates, by use of a managed message transmission protocol in which the base station instructs each node to transmit or retransmit a DAT message. For example, the base station may determine which node has experienced the most delays and may grant that node permission to transmit immediately, while instructing other nodes to wait their turn. Protocols can provide, under control of the base station, prompt mitigation and message completion after messages are corrupted by interference. The average delays, collision rate, and failure rate may be substantially reduced while the success rate and uniformity of access may be substantially improved. The managed transmission protocols can be incorporated in current and planned systems by software updates at low cost, while retaining the ability to receive and process messages from legacy nodes transparently, according to some embodiments.

Abstract: Wireless networks, such as 5G (and future 6G) networks, can recognize opportunities to enhance message performance by analyzing fault types in real-time, and selecting an appropriate mitigating modulation table accordingly. Noise patterns causing adjacent-amplitude faults and adjacent-phase faults indicate the need for different modulation schemes, while the large non-adjacent faults from pulsed external interference lead to yet a different choice. Disclosed examples show how to select an appropriate mitigating modulation table through fault analysis of failed messages. By selecting and switching to different modulation tables according to the types of message faults experienced by user messages, network operators can reduce message failure rates and increase overall throughput while reducing average delay per message, according to some embodiments.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for enhancing wireless message throughput at high traffic density and high interference rates, by use of a managed message transmission protocol in which the base station instructs each node to transmit or retransmit a DAT message. For example, the base station may determine which node has experienced the most delays and may grant that node permission to transmit immediately, while instructing other nodes to wait their turn. Protocols can provide, under control of the base station, prompt mitigation and message completion after messages are corrupted by interference. The average delays, collision rate, and failure rate may be substantially reduced while the success rate and uniformity of access may be substantially improved. The managed transmission protocols can be incorporated in current and planned systems by software updates at low cost, while retaining the ability to receive and process messages from legacy nodes transparently, according to some embodiments.

Abstract: Wireless networks, such as 5G (and future 6G) networks, can recognize opportunities to enhance message performance by analyzing fault types in real-time, and selecting an appropriate mitigating modulation table accordingly. Noise patterns causing adjacent-amplitude faults and adjacent-phase faults indicate the need for different modulation schemes, while the large non-adjacent faults from pulsed external interference lead to yet a different choice. Disclosed examples show how to select an appropriate mitigating modulation table through fault analysis of failed messages. By selecting and switching to different modulation tables according to the types of message faults experienced by user messages, network operators can reduce message failure rates and increase overall throughput while reducing average delay per message, according to some embodiments.