Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding an environment associated with a cell site, identifying one or more coverage pivots from a plurality of coverage locations in the environment, utilizing one or more machine learning (ML) models to determine emission directions for the one or more coverage pivots based at least in part on locations of the one or more coverage pivots and the cell site in the environment, resulting in determined emission directions, and causing ray tracing simulation to be performed using the determined emission directions, wherein the ray tracing simulation enables first signal coverage estimates to be derived for the one or more coverage pivots and used to extrapolate second signal coverage estimates for a remainder of the plurality of coverage locations. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining, by a processing system including a processor, that a first resource of a first radio access network is accommodating load in an amount less than a first threshold, resulting in a first determination, determining, by the processing system, that a signal strength of a signal emitted by the first resource is greater than a second threshold, resulting in a second determination, and based on the first determination and the second determination, causing, by the processing system, a voice call initiated by a first user equipment to be supported by the first resource, wherein prior to the causing the first user equipment obtained communication services via a second resource of a second radio access network. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus of the present disclosure may include a baseboard, the baseboard including: a baseboard management controller, an Ethernet bus, a first edge connector for at least one network interface module, and a second edge connector for a system-on-module. The at least one network interface module may be coupled to the Ethernet bus via the first edge connector. In addition, the system-on-module may be coupled to the Ethernet bus via the second edge connector. The system-on-module may include a system-on-chip and an Ethernet edge connection module coupled to the Ethernet bus via the second edge connector of the baseboard.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example: receiving, from a first mobile communication device of a first user, first information associated with a computer-readable indicia that has been scanned by the first mobile communication device, wherein the computer-readable indicia had been displayed by a second mobile communication device of a second user at a time of being scanned by the first mobile communication device; responsive to receiving of the first information, obtaining from one or more first databases first characterizing data that is descriptive of one or more characteristics of the second user; and sending to the first mobile communication device the first characterizing data, wherein the sending facilitates a presentation by the first mobile communication device of the one or more characteristics of the second user. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining CBRS information from SAS equipment, where the CBRS information includes channel assignments associated with different coverage locations; and providing the channel assignments to one or more EMSs according to the CBRS information to enable CBRS devices to provide communication services including handoffs via the channel assignments to one or more end user devices in coverage areas of the one or more CBRS device. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: In a first example, a processing system may transmit one or more reception parameters for a video call, where the one or more reception parameters include a first depth parameter defining a first depth of video content that the processing system is to display. The processing system may then receive the video content in accordance with the first depth parameter and present the video content in accordance with the first depth parameter. In a second example, a processing system may detect a bandwidth constraint for a transmission of video content for a video call, select a first depth parameter based upon the bandwidth constraint, and transmit a video stream comprising the video content in accordance with the first depth parameter.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, partitioning processing resources required for execution of an application initiated at a first communication device into a plurality of virtual processing segments, determining a set of the plurality of virtual processing segments according to a plurality of capabilities and limitations associated with a plurality of communication devices, assigning a first virtual processing segment of the set of the plurality of virtual processing segments for processing at a second communication device of the plurality of communication devices, where the second communication device instantiates a first virtual function for processing the first virtual processing segment, aggregating first data generated by the processing the first virtual processing segment via the first virtual function at the second communication device with a plurality of data associated with the plurality of virtual processing segments to generate aggregated data, and synchronizing the aggreg

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, transmitting a first message that identifies a first plurality of capabilities supported by the device, based on the transmitting of the first message, obtaining a second message from a user equipment that identifies a second plurality of capabilities supported by the user equipment, wherein the second plurality of capabilities is a subset of the first plurality of capabilities, and provisioning a first communication service to the user equipment in accordance with at least one capability included in the second plurality of capabilities. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Management and configuration of internet of things network connected devices is facilitated herein. A probe device comprises a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by a processor, facilitate performance of operations that comprise determining a first identity and a first operational parameter of a first device and a second identity and a second operational parameter of a second device. The first device and the second device can be associated with a defined communication network. The probe device can be provisioned within the defined communication network and can operate as a security update probe node for the first device and the second device. The operations can also comprise facilitating a first security update at the first device and a second security update at the second device based on a determination that the first device and the second device have delegated responsibility for security synchronization to the probe device.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting data traffic from a wireless device located in a customer premise, determining from characteristics of the data traffic whether to route the data traffic to a public network external to the customer premise or route the data traffic to a local network in the customer premise, responsive to determining to route the data traffic to the local network in the customer premise, performing a measurement on the data traffic, and detecting from the measurement that the data traffic requires mitigation action. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, systems and methods for dynamically applying Received Signal Time Difference (RSTD) locating in mobile networks, thereby accurately determining mobile device locations while conserving radio resources. A last known location database is accessed, coordinates are converted into a geographic bin, and base stations are instructed to transmit RSTD signals only when needed, enhancing location accuracy for various applications without constant resource consumption. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, an intent-based network (IBN) management system that effects changes in a communication network based on high-level intents. High-level intents are translated into operator-level intents by a large language model (LLM). Conflicts between operator-level intents are resolved, and the operator-level intents are mapped to intent functions. The intent functions are then mapped to policies that may effect changes in the network in accordance with the high-level intents. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, identifying a communication session of a communication device communicatively coupled to a first base station in a mobile network, determining a data rate associated with the communication session; initiating carrier aggregation for the communication session, determining frequency bands for the carrier aggregation, and determining rules for carrier aggregation. Further embodiments include determining a first frequency band from the group of frequency bands and a second frequency band from the group of frequency bands utilizing the AI software application, assigning a first data flow of the communication session to the first frequency band and a second data flow of the communication session to the second frequency band, and providing the first data flow to the first base station and providing the second data flow to a second base station.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a first set of coordinates associated with a first geostationary point, identifying a first plurality of geostationary points having a clear line of sight to the first geostationary point and a second plurality of points lacking the clear line of sight to the first geostationary point, and generating a map in which the first plurality of geostationary points is depicted in a first visual style. Optionally, the map may further depict the second plurality of geostationary points in a second visual style different from the first visual style.

Abstract: An example method performed by a processing system includes obtaining a light detecting and ranging point cloud of a building, where the point cloud includes a plurality of points, and where each point is associated with a set of (x,y,z) coordinates. A first point of the plurality of points is assigned to a subset of the plurality of points that is associated with the building, where the subset includes points whose (x,y) coordinates fall within a footprint of the building. The first point is grouped into a first cluster according to at least one of: a (z) coordinate of the first point and a gradient to which the first point belongs. A first prism formed by the first cluster is constructed. A model of the building is stored as a plurality of connected prisms, where the plurality of connected prisms includes the first prism.

Abstract: A method for managing energy consumption in a traffic-aware manner includes monitoring a level of network traffic in a wireless network to which a plurality of user devices is connected, detecting, based on the monitoring, that a current level of traffic in the wireless network has exceeded a predefined threshold level of traffic, selecting, in response to the detecting, a subset of the plurality of user devices to put into an energy saving mode, and sending, to each user device in the subset, a signaling message, where the signaling message instructs the each user device to mute, for a defined number of symbols, at least one of: a transmit capability of the each user device or a receive capability of the each user device.

Abstract: A processing system including at least one processor of an endpoint device may obtain performance information of a plurality of wireless access networks in a vicinity of the endpoint device and receive a service request from a first process in operation on the endpoint device. The processing system may then select in response to the service request, a first wireless access network of the plurality of wireless access networks for the first process based upon the performance information of the plurality of wireless access networks and establish a communication session for the first process via the first wireless access network.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, selecting a first rate limit for a conveyance of first video traffic in a communication system based on an analysis of a first plurality of key performance indicator (KPI) values for the communication system, conveying the first video traffic in the communication system in accordance with the first rate limit, and conveying first elastic traffic in the communication system based on the first rate limit. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a question phrased in natural language and related to data stored in a table of a structured query language database, wherein the table includes a plurality of fields containing a plurality of values, selecting a schema variant of a plurality of schema variants to apply to the question, converting the question to a structured query language query using a language model and applying a context of the schema variant, extracting a subset of the plurality of fields and a set of literals from the structured query language query, and defining a schema to be linked to the question as all subsets of the plurality of fields collected from all structured query language queries of a plurality of structured query language queries, wherein each structured query language query was generated by the language model using a different schema variant of the plurality of schema variants.

Abstract: A processing system including at least one processor may obtain a natural language request associated with a database system and may generate a prompt based upon the natural language request in accordance with a prompt mapping function. The processing may next apply the prompt as an input to a generative model to generate a structured query and may further apply the structured query to the database system to obtain a query result. The processing system may then present at least one visualization of the query result.

Abstract: A processing system including at least one processor may receive a first request to access a content by a first user, identify that the content includes biometric data of a second user in accordance with biometric identification data of the second user, and apply at least one biometric data access rule of a biometric data access permission set to the first request in response to the identifying that the content includes the biometric data of the second user.

Abstract: A processing system of a device having at least one processor may determine that a temperature of the device exceeds a threshold temperature and obtain, in response to the determining, utilization information of the device comprising: processor utilization information, memory utilization information, and network utilization information. The processing system may then detect, from the utilization information of the device, a pattern comprising: a first network utilization burst, a processor utilization exceeding a processor utilization threshold and a memory utilization exceeding a memory utilization threshold over at least a designated period of time following the first network utilization burst, and a second network utilization burst after at least the designated period of time. When the pattern is detected, the processing system may generate an unauthorized cryptomining alert.

Abstract: A processing system may receive a set of execution requests from a plurality of radio access network applications within a defined period of time, where each execution request of the set of execution requests is to perform at least one execution for configuring at least one aspect of a radio access network. The processing system may next identify at least one conflict among at least two of the plurality of radio access network applications. The processing system may then select, in response to identifying the at least one conflict, at least one modification to the set of execution requests in accordance with a reinforcement learning-based algorithm, and may perform at least a first execution associated with the set of execution requests according to the at least one modification to configure at least a first aspect of the radio access network.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, assigning each of a plurality of devices with a first configuration, the first configuration being associated with a first priority level in terms of a priority of access to resources of a communication network or system, subsequent to the assigning, allocating a first portion of the resources to a first device included in the plurality of devices based on the first device utilizing a second configuration, the second configuration being associated with a second priority level in terms of the priority of access to the resources, wherein the second priority level is greater than the first priority level, and based on the allocating of the first portion of the resources, obtaining first data from the first device. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to adaptive user-controllable wireless event alert (“WEA”) presentation. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a WEA-capable device can execute a WEA application to present a user interface through which a user defines a WEA alert setting. The WEA alert setting can change how the WEA is presented to the user. The WEA-capable device can receive the WEA and can present the WEA to the user in accordance with the WEA setting. The WEA setting can be based upon a time, a type of the WEA, a sensor output, or some combination thereof.

Abstract: A method includes detecting that a first satellite of a non-terrestrial network is moving out of a field of view of a user endpoint device that is currently connected to the non-terrestrial network, estimating a time at which a second satellite of the non-terrestrial network is expected to enter the field of view of the user endpoint device, selecting, in response to the time at which the second satellite of the non-terrestrial network is expected to enter the field of view of the user endpoint device, an uplink power for the user endpoint device, and sending, to the user endpoint device, an instruction to transmit at the uplink power that is selected.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may be directed to, for example, a method including determining a set of data collection parameters that are configurable to collect data indicative of network events occurring in real time or near real time in the wireless communication networks, receiving the collected data based on the set of data collection parameters from a group of network entities operating in the wireless communication networks, based on the received collected data, and generating training data for a machine learning model deployed in the wireless communication networks. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining an indication of an intent associated with a communication network, defining, based on the obtaining of the indication, a plurality of attributes, identifying a residual resource capacity, determining, based on the identifying, whether the residual resource capacity is sufficient to meet a resource demand represented by the plurality of attributes, resulting in a first determination, and based on the first determination indicating that the residual resource capacity is sufficient to meet the resource demand represented by the plurality of attributes, deploying at least a portion of the residual resource capacity to fulfill the intent. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a broadband modem that includes a wireless modem and a wireline modem. A traffic integrate and split unit (TISU) within the broadband modem may split uplink data between the wireless and wireline connection based on a scheduling criteria. The TISU may also integrate or combine downlink data received by the wireless and wireline modems. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method of: gathering, by a processing system including a processor, network data comprising a plurality of data modalities, wherein the data modalities include numerical data, tabular data, time series data, and event sequence data; pre-training, by the processing system, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) using the network data; fine-tuning, by the processing system, the generative AI to create a specific downstream application; and applying, by the processing system, the specific downstream application to generate a recommendation for a user. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, capturing digital data of a mobility network site, forming as-built conditions for the mobility network site, wherein the digital data includes imagery and measurements of the site, generating a three-dimensional (3D) building information modeling (BIM) model of the mobility network site based on the as-built conditions for the mobility network site, comparing the 3D BIM model with design specifications to identify discrepancies between the as-built conditions and the design specifications, updating a database with the 3D BIM model and identified discrepancies to create a digital record of the as-built conditions of the mobility network site, and providing access to the digital record to authorized personnel for use in scoping, design, and quality assurance processes for mobility network site installations and equipment. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, identifying a user end device comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) based on user end device information, determining the UAV supports carrier aggregation, and obtaining a list of the group of neighboring base stations from the UAV. Additional embodiments can include, based on the list, identifying a primary frequency channel of a primary base station and identifying a group of secondary frequency channels associated with a secondary base station, and providing first instructions to the UAV, via the first base station, to split transmission of data associated with the UAV among the primary frequency channel and the group of secondary frequency channels, wherein the UAV transmits a first portion of the data over the primary frequency channel and transmits a portion of the data over an associated secondary frequency channel. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method in which a processing system identifies a type of wearable physical augmentation (PA) equipment, determines that a task is to be performed using the PA equipment; and retrieves equipment data regarding the PA equipment and experience data regarding the task. The method also includes analyzing the task to generate a procedure for performing the task; providing the procedure to a user wearing the PA equipment; and transmitting commands to the PA equipment in accordance with the procedure. The method further includes monitoring performance of the task, based on information transmitted by sensors integral to the PA equipment; and modifying, in accordance with the monitoring, the procedure during the performance of the task. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed technology is directed towards virtual reality collaboration spaces with associated context data. Once created, a virtual reality collaboration space can be pervasively existent, such that the space can be joined or returned to as needed by any admitted participants. The existence of a created collaboration space in association with its collaboration context data can be advertised to specific invitees or general invitees, and can be searchable. In general, upon receiving a reservation request for reservation of a virtual reality collaboration space, a virtual location for the collaboration space is reserved. Access is granted to requesting entities authorized to access the space. Permissions can differ for different invitees, e.g., such that only permitted users can access proprietary information presented as a virtual reality element within the collaboration space. The collaboration space can also be used to drop off virtual reality elements, e.g., from one user to another user.

Abstract: Facilitating elastic distributed computing for resource intensive tasks including split rendering in advanced networks is provided herein. Operations of a system include receiving information indicative of a request for split rendering for an application executing at a user equipment. The information is received via a session description protocol session. The operations can also include, based on the information indicative of the request, determining that an available computational resource capacity at the user equipment is insufficient to process the application executing at the user equipment. Further, the operations can include, based on the determining, enabling a first rendering of a first portion of the application at a first device and a second rendering of a second portion of the application at a second device different from the first device.

Abstract: The subject disclosure presents a device that intelligently manages network connectivity between a user device and a network edge cloud instance. The device monitors a key performance metric for the network path and determines if it falls below a defined threshold. If the metric is unsatisfactory, the device responds by adjusting a network parameter associated with that path, such as signal strength, packet loss, or bandwidth. This targeted adjustment helps maintain optimal communication and service quality between the user device and the edge cloud. By actively monitoring and adapting network parameters in response to real-time conditions, the device ensures reliable and efficient access to edge cloud services, offering a more responsive and robust solution compared to conventional approaches. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed technology is directed towards devices (nonhuman entities) participating in social networks. Devices that join a nonhuman social network can share information, can learn from other devices, can assist in performing tasks and so forth. A device can search for an existing nonhuman social network that matches its criteria for joining a nonhuman social network, such as a nonhuman social network of the same type of devices, a nonhuman social network within a certain neighborhood, and so on. A device can form a nonhuman social network if one does not exist that meets the device's social network join criteria. A device's user may need to give approval to join and/or form a social network. A human social network can interact with a nonhuman social network, and there can be hybrid social networks of both human and nonhuman entities. A device can change social networks over time.

Abstract: A distributed denial of service (“DDoS”) attack profiler can determine a plurality of DDoS attack properties associated with a DDoS attack that utilizes an Internet of Things (“IoT”) device operating in communication with a home gateway. The DDoS attack profiler can create a DDoS attack profile and can provide a DDoS attack report based upon the DDoS attack profile to a correlator. An IoT device profiler can determine a plurality of IoT device properties and can create, based upon the plurality of IoT device properties, an IoT device profile. The IoT device profiler can create an anomaly report that identifies an anomaly associated with the IoT device. The correlator can correlate the DDoS attack report with the anomaly report to determine if a match exists. In response to determining that the match exists, the home gateway system can store the bot match record in a bot match repository.

Abstract: A method includes generating a test call from a user device to a public safety access point, wherein the test call is generated on a schedule, wherein the test call is configured to test call parameters, and wherein the test call parameters comprise a planned base station site and a planned base station sector, acquiring call detail data associated with the test call, in which the call detail data includes an identification of an actual base station site and an actual base station sector used for the test call and the public safety access point receiving the test call, and wherein the actual base station site collects the call detail data, determining whether the call detail data matches the test call parameters, and generating a pass or fail determination based on the determining step.

Abstract: A processing system including at least one processor may obtain a first ontology of a first type of data pipeline component, map the first ontology to a second ontology for a second type of data pipeline component that is stored in a catalog of data pipeline component types, provide a second data schema for the second type of data pipeline component as a template for a first data schema for the first type of data pipeline component, and add the first type of data pipeline component to the catalog of data pipeline component types, where the adding comprises storing the first ontology and the first data schema for the first type of data pipeline component in the catalog of data pipeline component types.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, identifying a flow of data packets between first and second network addresses of a network, with each packet including respective header and payload portions. The identified flow of data packets is monitored over a number of sample periods to obtain a number of monitored results. A data-flow activity record is generated, having a number of symbols corresponding to the number of monitored results, the symbols including an active symbol value indicative of a presence of an exchange of data and an idle symbol value indicative of an absence of an exchange of data. A suitability of the identified data flow is inferred for estimating a throughput of the network according to the data-flow activity record without interpreting contents of each respective packet payload portion. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device comprising: a processing system; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, the operations comprising: receiving first user input indicative of a first set of data that will be requested from a first network function; receiving second user input indicative of a second set of data that will be requested from a second network function; responsive to the receiving of the first user input, sending a first request message via a standardized protocol to the first network function; responsive to the receiving of the second user input, sending a second request message via the standardized protocol to the second network function; receiving from the first network function the first set of data; and receiving from the second network function the second set of data. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device with a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitates performance of operations, including: automatically detecting an intrusion of a secure communication channel that provides communication services to a node in a network; implementing a generative artificial intelligence that finds an alternative secure communication channel; and migrating the communication services to the alternative secure communication channel responsive to finding the alternative secure communication channel. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device, including: a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations of: scheduling retrieval of a dataset stored in a cloud network; determining rules from a preconfigured set of rules that will be used to check a quality of data in the dataset; identifying data quality exceptions from the data using the rules determined; and creating a first exception report from the data quality exceptions identified. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A method performed by a processing system including at least one processor includes calculating a first set of key performance indicators for a communications network based on data acquired from at least one source that is accessible to an operator of the communications network and publishing at least the first set of key performance indicators via an application programming interface that enables the operator of the communications network to share data with an external client of the communications network.

Abstract: An example method includes acquiring data from at least one data source of an enterprise, detecting a plurality of characteristics of the data, selecting, based on the plurality of characteristics, a partitioning technique for partitioning the data, partitioning, using the partitioning technique, the data to produce a plurality of data chunks, generating a plurality of vector embeddings of the plurality of data chunks, selecting metadata with which to augment the plurality of vector embeddings, augmenting the plurality of vector embeddings with the metadata, and applying an indexing algorithm to the plurality of vector embeddings to facilitate a storage of the plurality of vector embeddings.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, monitoring a security status of a wireless communication session comprising a back-haul link supporting a classical communication channel between a wireless access point and a wireless mobility core network. The classical communication channel is adapted to transport underlying data of the wireless communication session and, responsive to determining a change in the security status, associating with the wireless communication session a quantum communication channel adapted to transport information via qubits. Information is exchanged between the wireless access point and the mobility core network via the qubits of the quantum communication channel, wherein the exchanging of the information via the qubits enhances a security level of the wireless communication session in view of a perceived threat. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, initializing a secure timer in a wireless device, determining whether a subscriber identification module (SIM) card installed in the wireless device comprises a carrier identity that matches a carrier identity stored in the machine-readable medium, establishing a network connection with a trusted server, starting the secure timer if the SIM card and network connection are satisfactory, periodically checking the network connection and SIM card until expiry of the secure timer, penalizing the secure timer responsive to a failure of the network connection or SIM card check, and responsive to expiry of the secure timer, unlocking a SIM lock. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, allocating a first plurality of combinations of frequency bands to a first group, allocating a second plurality of combinations of frequency bands to a second group, prioritizing the first group relative to the second group, and obtaining a connection request from a communication device in accordance with the prioritizing, wherein the connection request references a first combination of frequency bands included in the first plurality of combinations of frequency bands. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to generating medical network functions that provide functionality tailored for handling medical devices and medical-related traffic from user devices that is beyond that provided by network functions of a next generation (“5G”) core network. Functionalities of a plurality of network functions of a 5G core network can be determined. The functionalities of the plurality of network functions can be duplicated to generate replicated network functions. Each of the replicated network functions can be integrated with a corresponding medical function to generate a plurality of medical network functions. The plurality of medical network functions can be deployed to the 5G core network.