Abstract: A method and system for selecting alternative wireless networks to establish a connection to, based on pattern information concerning determined relationships between the wireless user and the wireless network location. By monitoring location information and available wireless networks with range of a wireless user terminal, patterns of frequent and recurring locations and available wireless access points can be used to identify the wireless access points for alternative wireless networks that provide the best opportunity for offloading. Because people tend to be creatures of habit and frequently return to certain locations during their daily lives, such as their home and their place of employ, as well as the homes of relatives and friends and other favorite places like restaurants, coffee shops, shopping and sporting venues. Assumptions can be derived by monitoring available wireless networks to identify those wireless networks that provide a beneficial opportunity to offload primary (e.g.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for selecting a wireless network for offloading network traffic from another network. In one embodiment, a method and system for offloading network traffic in a wireless user terminal from a first network, such as cellular network, onto a second network, such as a WiFi network, includes determining a measure of the relationship between the user of the wireless user terminal and the owner of the access point for the second network. The measure of the relationship can be used to provide an indication of the likelihood that the owner of the access point will grant access to the user of the wireless user terminal.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for selecting a wireless network for offloading network traffic from another network. In one embodiment, a method and system for offloading network traffic in a wireless user terminal from a first network, such as cellular network, onto a second network, such as a WiFi network, includes determining a measure of the relationship between the user of the wireless user terminal and the owner of the access point for the second network. The measure of the relationship can be used to provide an indication of the likelihood that the owner of the access point will grant access to the user of the wireless user terminal.

Abstract: A method and system for selecting a network to establish a connection to from a set of available network includes a network database providing historical information about each of the networks and sends the database information to end user terminals. The end user terminals monitor real-time performance information about each of the available networks and can send this information to the network database. The end user terminals also include network connection policy information which can be used to make the selection decision. The end user terminal determines a network quality score for each available network as a function of the historical information from the network database, the real-time performance information about each available network and the network connection policy information. The end user terminal can select the available network as a function of the network quality score, for example, selecting the available network with the highest network quality score.

Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and computer-readable media for connecting two operator network devices, n one implementation, a first operator network device associated with a first wireless network may communicate with a server regarding receiving (or providing) bandwidth from (or to) a second operator network device associated with a second wireless network. The first operator network device may receive from the server an identification of the second operator network device, and communicate with the second operator network device to determine at least one service providing condition. The at least one service providing condition may include identifying a first part of the service to be provided by the first operator network device and a second part of the service to he provided by the second operator network device. Thereafter, the first operator network device may provide the first part of the service, and the second operator network device may provide the second part of the service.

Abstract: Methods, servers, and mobile devices for network selection are disclosed. A server may receive a first set of data reflecting network performance status of a first network at a plurality of locations and network performance status of a second network at the plurality of locations. The server may also receive, for example from a mobile device, a second set of data reflecting network device usage for a device operating in association with the plurality of locations. The server may also output data associated with a proposed network for the device based, at least in part, on a determination of a first impact of the network device usage on the network performance status of the first network and a determination of a second impact of the network device usage on the network performance status of the second network.

Abstract: Methods and systems for small cells deployment are disclosed. A small cells deployment system may collect user activity data associated with each of a plurality of sections within an area of interest; determine a first set of activity metrics based on the user activity data, the first set of activity metrics including a first activity metric associated with each of the plurality of sections; determine a second set of activity metrics for the plurality of sections by applying a filter to the first set of activity metrics, the second set of activity metrics including a second activity metric associated with each of the plurality of sections; select one or more sections based on the second set of activity metrics; and identify one or more locations for small cells deployment within or around the one or more sections.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods, systems, and computer readable media are disclosed for user experience based content consumption. The computer-implemented methods include, for example, receiving a request reflecting a content consumption of a content item. The computer-implemented methods may also include determining, using at least one processor, an alternative content consumption associated with an improved user experience than the requested content consumption as a function of historical experience data. In addition, the computer-implemented methods may also include outputting data associated with the alternative content consumption.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product of automatically connecting a mobile communication device to a communication network using a network resource classification database includes detecting a communication network access point using the mobile communication device and reporting network attributes associated with the access point to a resource classification server. The server analyzes and stores the network attributes, determines auxiliary data related to the access point, and uses a rules database to determine a category identifier associated with the access point. The server creates a resource classification characterizing the access point based upon the network attributes, auxiliary data, and category identifier. The mobile communication device queries the server, receives a resource classification, and connects to an access point based upon the received resource classification.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns the expansion of wireless network access beyond networks for which a user is registered. A method of facilitating connection to a wireless network access point includes receiving a request from a user device for access information-required to connect to a network through an access point. The network being a network for which the user is not registered, determining user contribution account acceptability for the access point, and providing the access information to the user if the user contribution account is acceptable for said access point. In this manner, users who are willing to share network access to networks for which they are registered will be able to access networks for which they are not registered.

Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and computer-readable media for auction-based network capacity allocation are disclosed. The systems, devices, methods, and computer-readable media determine network capacity associated with a first wireless network and determine network capacity associated with a second wireless network. The systems, devices, methods, and computer-readable media also output data generated based, at least in part, on the first wireless network capacity determination and the second wireless network capacity determination. In addition, systems, devices, methods, and computer-readable media also receive one or more bids associated with at least some of the network capacity associated with the first wireless network and assign at least some of the network capacity associated with the first wireless network to a purchaser system associated with the second wireless networks as a function of the one or more received bids.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for wireless network deployment are disclosed. The systems, methods, and computer-readable media receive data from one or more client devices regarding one or more data sessions, wherein the received data comprises one or more identifiers and one or more data session characteristics. The systems, methods, and computer-readable media determine one or more locations associated with the one or more data sessions based on the one or more identifiers, and determine one or more deployment values for each of the one or more locations associated with the one or more data sessions based on the one or more data session characteristics. In addition, systems, methods, and computer-readable media output data associated with one or more wireless network deployment candidate locations based on the one or more locations associated with the one or more data sessions and the one or more deployment values.

Abstract: A method and system for selecting alternative wireless networks to establish a connection to, based on pattern information concerning determined relationships between the wireless user and the wireless network location. By monitoring location information and available wireless networks with range of a wireless user terminal, patterns of frequent and recurring locations and available wireless access points can be used to identify the wireless access points for alternative wireless networks that provide the best opportunity for offloading. Because people tend to be creatures of habit and frequently return to certain locations during their daily lives, such as their home and their place of employ, as well as the homes of relatives and friends and other favorite places like restaurants, coffee shops, shopping and sporting venues. Assumptions can be derived by monitoring available wireless networks to identify those wireless networks that provide a beneficial opportunity to offload primary (e.g.

Abstract: A method and system for selecting a network to establish a connection to from a set of available network includes a network database providing historical information about each of the networks and sends the database information to end user terminals. The end user terminals monitor real-time performance information about each of the available networks and can send this information to the network database. The end user terminals also include network connection policy information which can be used to make the selection decision. The end user terminal determines a network quality score for each available network as a function of the historical information from the network database, the real-time performance information about each available network and the network connection policy information. The end user terminal can select the available network as a function of the network quality score, for example, selecting the available network with the highest network quality score.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for wireless network deployment are disclosed. The systems, methods, and computer-readable media receive data from one or more client devices regarding one or more data sessions, wherein the received data comprises one or more identifiers and one or more data session characteristics. The systems, methods, and computer-readable media determine one or more locations associated with the one or more data sessions based on the one or more identifiers, and determine one or more deployment values for each of the one or more locations associated with the one or more data sessions based on the one or more data session characteristics. In addition, systems, methods, and computer-readable media output data associated with one or more wireless network deployment candidate locations based on the one or more locations associated with the one or more data sessions and the one or more deployment values.

Abstract: A method and system for selecting alternative wireless networks to establish a connection to, based on pattern information concerning determined relationships between the wireless user and the wireless network location. By monitoring location information and available wireless networks within range of a wireless user terminal, patterns of frequent and recurring locations and available wireless access points can be used to identify the wireless access points for alternative wireless networks that provide the best opportunity for offloading. People tend to frequent certain locations during their daily lives, such as their home and their place of employ, as well as the homes of relatives and friends and other favorite places like restaurants, coffee shops, shopping and sporting venues. Assumptions can be derived by monitoring available wireless networks to identify those wireless networks that provide a beneficial opportunity to offload primary (e.g., cellular) network services onto other local networks.

Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and computer-readable media for auction-based network capacity allocation are disclosed. The systems, devices, methods, and computer-readable media determine network capacity associated with a first wireless network and determine network capacity associated with a second wireless network. The systems, devices, methods, and computer-readable media also output data generated based, at least in part, on the first wireless network capacity determination and the second wireless network capacity determination. In addition, systems, devices, methods, and computer-readable media also receive one or more bids associated with at least some of the network capacity associated with the first wireless network and assign at least some of the network capacity associated with the first wireless network to a purchaser system associated with the second wireless networks as a function of the one or more received bids.

Abstract: A method and system for selecting a network to establish a connection to from a set of available network includes a network database providing historical information about each of the networks and sends the database information to end user terminals. The end user terminals monitor real-time performance information about each of the available networks and can send this information to the network database. The end user terminals also include network connection policy information which can be used to make the selection decision. The end user terminal determines a network quality score for each available network as a function of the historical information from the network database, the real-time performance information about each available network and the network connection policy information. The end user terminal can select the available network as a function of the network quality score, for example, selecting the available network with the highest network quality score.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product of automatically connecting a mobile communication device to a communication network using a network resource classification database includes detecting a communication network access point using the mobile communication device and reporting network attributes associated with the access point to a resource classification server. The server analyzes and stores the network attributes, determines auxiliary data related to the access point, and uses a rules database to determine a category identifier associated with the access point. The server creates a resource classification characterizing the access point based upon the network attributes, auxiliary data, and category identifier and the network attributes, auxiliary data, and/or category identifier data of other access points. The mobile communication device queries the server, receives a resource classification, and connects to an access point based upon the received resource classification.

Abstract: A method and system for determining charging opportunities includes monitoring the location of a mobile device and the location of the mobile device when it is charging to develop a list or database of locations where the mobile device can be charged. The location can include that the mobile device is in a car or on a train, where the user can connect the mobile device to a power source to charge the device. After a list of charging locations is identified, the mobile device can determine whether the user is staying in a favorite location and after predefined period of time send an alert to the user to charge the device. The alert can be sent to the user before the device has reached the low battery threshold.