Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for configuring a resource for the transmission/reception of data. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for configuring an MCS and a TBS for an MTC terminal. Particularly, provided is a method and apparatus for determining a TBS by an MTC terminal. The method may include receiving scheduling information transmitted based on an MCS used for the MTC terminal and a TBS table and determining a TBS using the scheduling information provided by a base station.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a network node comprising: a memory, including one or more memory entries associated with a meter; a sensor adapted to detect a discrepancy between an allocated bandwidth allocated to the meter and a data bandwidth measured by the meter, the allocated bandwidth being a portion of a total allocated bandwidth allocated to a plurality of meters, and the discrepancy being that the allocated bandwidth compared to the data bandwidth is one of: excessive or insufficient; and a generator, wherein the generator is adapted, upon the sensor detecting that the allocated bandwidth is excessive, to generate a message indicative of at least part of the allocated bandwidth being released from the meter, and wherein the generator is further adapted, upon the sensor detecting that the allocated bandwidth is insufficient, to generate a message indicative of a request for an allocation of additional bandwidth to the meter.

Abstract: A signal is emitted by an unrelated, non-cooperating party. The SA scans this spectrum, and selects and filters to a portion of the signal emitted. The SA, using its internal clock, time tags a sequence of peaks of the time domain of the filtered signal. The SA sends (over the internet or other method) the time tagged peaks, frequency and location of the emission to the IN. The IN receives the message from the SA. It compares the peaks with its own data, collected using its local antenna at the specified frequency. The IN uses its location, and the location encoded in the message, to compute the different time of arrival of the signal, and uses the locally found peaks at that frequency to determine a “phase shift.” The phase shift is used to calculate the local clock skew. The SA repeats step 2, selecting a different frequency.

Abstract: A mobile communication system includes a control device and a base station device. Data communication between the control device and the base station device is conducted using a fixed-length data size and a variable-length data size. The control device transmits information indicating whether a data size of the data communication has a fixed length or a variable length. The base station device receives the information from the control device.

Abstract: A technique for saving cellular resources is disclosed. The technique is implemented at an intermediate network element (NE) that is communicatively coupled between a plurality of cellular devices (CDs) via a cellular network and a plurality of servers via an Internet Protocol (IP) network. The NE is configured to transfer control packets in association with IP packets toward the CD in order to save cellular resources.

Abstract: A radio signal path design tool that provides for a visual depiction of the viability of alternative antenna locations around proposed fixed antenna sites. The design tool computes a radio link path profile at the proposed antenna sites while simultaneously displaying alternative locations around the fixed antenna sites that would potentially achieve the radio link design goals. In some embodiments, the alternative antenna locations are represented as an array of points, arranged in a grid pattern, surrounding the proposed antenna sites. The path design tool may change each displayed point so that the point visually reflects the extent to which the corresponding location satisfies the radio link design goals. By providing a robust visualization, the design tool allows for a ready assessment of alternative radio link paths adjacent to the proposed link path, which allows for flexibility in deploying radio antennas.

Abstract: A radio signal path design tool that provides for a visual depiction of the viability of alternative antenna locations around proposed fixed antenna sites. The design tool computes a radio link path profile at the proposed antenna sites while simultaneously displaying alternative locations around the fixed antenna sites that would potentially achieve the radio link design goals. In some embodiments, the alternative antenna locations are represented as an array of points, arranged in a grid pattern, surrounding the proposed antenna sites. The path design tool may change each displayed point so that the point visually reflects the extent to which the corresponding location satisfies the radio link design goals. By providing a robust visualization, the design tool allows for a ready assessment of alternative radio link paths adjacent to the proposed link path, which allows for flexibility in deploying radio antennas.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for enhanced measurements. One method includes performing, by use of a processor, a first measurement at a first time. The method includes determining an offset time selected pseudo-randomly from a set of values. The method includes performing a second measurement at a second time, the second time being the offset time after the first time. The second measurement is used for a carrier loading measurement.

Abstract: A handheld maintenance tool operates to detect the existence of a fault in a communication line or bus, including detecting short circuit or other low impedance faults, open circuit or other high impedance faults, etc. Additionally, the handheld maintenance tool may operate to detect an approximate location of a fault within the communication line with respect to the handheld device, to thereby enable an operator or maintenance person to more easily find and repair a detected fault.

Abstract: A first radio network node for measuring interference between the first radio network node and a second radio network node obtains configuration information that indicates which subframe is a flexible subframe in which a reference signal for measurement of the interference is to be transmitted by the second radio network node. The first radio network node determines whether to configure the flexible subframe as an uplink subframe based on a necessity of the measuring of interference between the first radio network node and the second radio network node. The first radio network node configures the flexible subframe as an uplink subframe when the measuring of interference is needed, and receives the reference signal for measurement of the interference from the second radio network node in the uplink subframe.

Abstract: One embodiment is a method that includes retrieving key performance indicators from multi-tone signals captured by a data collector located in a cable network; identifying a fault signature based on the key performance indicators, in which the fault signature is identified based on phase domain analysis of a channel response; and accessing a data repository located in a cloud network for geographical information associated with the cable network. The method further includes determining a location of a fault in the cable network based on the fault signature and the geographical information, in which the determining further includes: determining a length of a fault cavity associated with the fault; identifying at least one segment having a length the same as the length of the fault cavity; identifying terminating devices associated with the at least one segment; and tagging the identified terminating devices as potentially faulty.

Abstract: A system and method for providing wireless positioning and an accuracy measure thereof, using a probabilistic approach alone or in combination with other models, is provided, for wireless-network-enabled areas. Further means of ranking “base-stations” in a wireless network area according to position discrimination significance and using this ranking to provide an accuracy measure of positioning is provided. Further means of determining the locations of “base-stations” of a wireless network in unknown area without the need for any absolute reference based positioning system is provided.

Abstract: There is provided a method performed by a first network node for enabling network congestion management in a wireless network. The method comprises the step of encapsulating and sending user packets in a tunnel to a second network node, wherein each packet comprises information related to a byte loss volume for the tunnel. The method further comprises the step of receiving congestion volume information for the tunnel from the second network node. The method also comprises either the step of applying network congestion policing for the tunnel based on the received congestion volume information, or alternatively the step of forwarding the received congestion volume information to a third network node, to enable network congestion policing for the tunnel based on the received congestion volume information.

Abstract: A method for accessing a base station is provided. The method includes: identifying, by a terminal device, a target base station providing a maximum received signal strength from at least one base station; receiving a system message sent by the target base station, the system message including an access parameter associated with the target base station; if a value of the access parameter satisfies a preset condition, accessing the target base station; and if the value of the access parameter does not satisfy the preset condition, maintaining access to a base station currently accessed by the terminal device.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a switch capable of auto-configuration of client devices for a link aggregation. The switch includes a packet processor, an auto-configuration module, and a link-aggregation management module. During operation, the packet processor extracts an identifier of a client device from a notification message received via a local port. The auto-configuration module, which is coupled to the packet processor, associates the local port with the identifier of the client device. If the packet processor recognizes the identifier of the client device in a message received from a remote switch, the link-aggregation management module forms a multi-switch link aggregation for the client device in conjunction with the remote switch.

Abstract: Wi-Fi based position information communicating methods, vehicle mounted communication devices, and pedestrian devices are provided. One of the methods includes: a communication device mounted on a first vehicle determining whether position information of a second vehicle, whose distance to the first vehicle is shorter than a first predetermined distance, is received within a first predefined time period; and if no, broadcasting position information of the first vehicle in a first 802.11 management frame. By employing the methods, pedestrian detection rate may be improved and wireless channel congestion may be mitigated.

Abstract: Load balancing is facilitated utilizing geographical location and mobility speed. An example method includes receiving, by a first cell device including a processor and associated with a first cell, from a device of devices, information indicative of whether the device has detected cell type information from a second cell device associated with a second cell, wherein at least a portion of the second cell is located within a first boundary of the first cell. The method also includes: determining, by the first cell device, a mobility characteristic of the device, wherein the devices comprise respective mobility characteristics; and selecting, by the first cell device, the device of the devices to associate with the second cell based on the mobility characteristic of the device.

Abstract: Exemplary methods, apparatuses, and systems include a first network edge device configuring a mapping between a physical network interface and a plurality of logical interfaces. A second network edge device also configures a mapping between a physical network interface and a copy of the plurality of logical interfaces. Each of the logical interfaces is assigned a corresponding set of first and second layer networking addresses that is replicated across the first and second network edge devices. The first network edge device receives a first address resolution request via the physical network interface of the first network edge device that includes a source and a destination. The destination is an address assigned to one of the plurality of logical interfaces. The first network edge device determines a second layer networking address assigned to the destination logical interface and transmits an address resolution response including the determined second layer networking address.

Abstract: Interference management methods are proposed to facilitate multi-cell, multi-user millimeter wave cellular networks. One method includes a feedback approach in which a base station (BS) device collects information from mobile devices in the cell operated by the BS device and other BS devices in other cells. Each mobile device feeds back a best beams set and a worst interference beams set to its serving BS device and the information is shared amongst other BS devices in the network. According to the information, BS devices implement a beam selection criterion to select a beam for downlink transmission. To reduce feedback cost, another method leverages the channel reciprocity in time division duplexing to use the measured uplink power and interference information to select the narrow beam for downlink transmission. The BS device selects the narrow beam that establishes a reliable channel and reduces interference to mobile devices in neighboring cells.

Abstract: A system and approach that may provide power to network switches of controllers in a failsafe manner. For instance, when a controller is receiving normal power, the controller may act as a power over Ethernet (POE) source that supplies power to its connected Ethernet devices as required. However, if power to a controller is lost, then Ethernet devices may switch to a powered device mode and use power from a neighboring device to keep active. Some power may be tapped for network switch operation from any network switch port receiving power from another device. This may allow communication to remain operational across multiple devices in a string of which some have lost a source of normal power.