Abstract: Systems and methods resolve the hidden node problem in Wi-Fi communications and significantly reduce intra-extended service set (ESS) interference management and inter-ESS interference, thereby, improving network performance and enhancing user experience. In various embodiments, this is achieved by using connection discovery techniques that optimize user device associations with radio frequency (RF) units and streamline network management. Certain techniques leverage power detectors and timing references for efficient device identification and interference management. Further, some embodiments optimize multi-user multiple-input multiple-output (MU-MIMO) applications by improving user device selection and increasing areal capacity using two-antenna RF units.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, devices and methods for improving the performance and range of wireless-wireline communication systems. In certain examples, the architecture configures a MIMO antenna array at a distribution transceiver based on one or more parameters of a wireline segment coupled to the distribution transceiver. In various embodiments, the MIMO antenna array is configured based on bandwidth characteristics of a wireline segment such that system performance of the wireless-wireline system improves based on coordination of bandwidth parameters of each of the wireless and wireline segments.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, devices and methods for generating, analyzing, transmitting and utilizing control information within a wireline-wireless architecture. In certain examples, control information is transmitted between intermediate nodes, distribution nodes and wireless remote device to adjust at least one parameter to improve performance.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods that use Ethernet infrastructure to extend the reach of Wi-Fi signals. As a result, the Wi-Fi coverage area of, e.g., an access point can be extended through building structures, such as walls, floors, and other obstacles. In certain embodiments, this is accomplished by utilizing an RF tuner that receives a signal produced from a Wi-Fi signal and recreates the Wi-Fi signal to retransmit it at a remote location that is outside of the regular coverage area of the access point.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, devices and methods for multiplexing a plurality of streams into a multi-stream signal and demultiplexing a multi-stream signal into a plurality of streams within a wireline-wireless architecture. In certain examples, multi-stream signals are generated for transmission onto a wireline segment coupled to a wireless segment. In other examples, multi-stream signals are generated from wireless signals and transmitted onto a wireline segment.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, devices and methods for improving the performance and range of wireless-wireline communication systems. In certain examples, the architecture configures a MIMO antenna array at a distribution transceiver based on one or more parameters of a wireline segment coupled to the distribution transceiver. In various embodiments, the MIMO antenna array is configured based on bandwidth characteristics of a wireline segment such that system performance of the wireless-wireline system improves based on coordination of bandwidth parameters of each of the wireless and wireline segments.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, devices and methods for improving the performance and range of wireless-wireline communication systems. In certain examples, the architecture leverages pre-existing copper within a building to allow a signal to traverse physical barriers, such as walls, on copper wire while using wireless portions of the channel to communicate signals in air both outside and inside the building. Reallocation of spectrum within this architecture is performed across various embodiments to improve performance and decrease signal attenuation and interference.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, devices and methods for identifying and selecting a preferred frequency spectrum for communication using a wireline media. In certain embodiments, a process of sensing traffic on the wireline media from other service is described and subsequent selection of a preferred frequency range in which interference from these other services is reduced.

Abstract: In an aspect, a PDCCH and a PDSCH are transmitted by a BS to a UE, whereby the PDCCH includes a first DCI part and the PDSCH includes a second DCI part (e.g., a 2-part DCI). In an example, the BS and UE each determine at least one timing value associated with an effective receive time for the PDCCH based upon a reference symbol of the PDSCH.

Abstract: In an aspect, a PDCCH and a PDSCH are transmitted by a BS to a UE, whereby the PDCCH includes a first DCI part and the PDSCH includes a second DCI part (e.g., a 2-part DCI). In an example a first grant associated with the second DCI part is offset relative to a slot position of the second DCI part, whereas a second grant associated with the second DCI part is offset relative to the slot position to which the first grant is offset. In another aspect, two or more grants are grouped together, with the respective group being mapped to a PUCCH.

Abstract: A retail analytics platform is provided. The retail analytics platform is adapted for use in a retail store includes a speech analysis module configured to process audio files to determine a plurality of attributes. The speech analysis module comprises a voice activity detection (VAD) module, a speaker recognition module and an insights module configured to determine a plurality of performance metrics for the retail store based on the plurality of attributes.

Abstract: In an aspect, a PDCCH and a PDSCH are transmitted by a BS to a UE, whereby the PDDCH includes a first DCI part and the PDSCH includes a second DCI part. In an example, a TBS associated with the PDSCH may be determined (e.g., either by factoring or ignoring resource elements associated with the second DCI part). In another example, the PDSCH may be associated with a modulation scheme with a constellation having constellation points, whereby the second DCI part in the PDSCH is restricted to a subset of the constellation points. In another example, rate-matching may be performed for one or more resource elements of the second DCI part.

Abstract: In an aspect, a PDCCH and a PDSCH are transmitted by a BS to a UE, whereby the PDCCH includes a first DCI part and the PDSCH includes a second DCI part (e.g., a 2-part DCI). In an example a first grant associated with the second DCI part is offset relative to a slot position of the second DCI part, whereas a second grant associated with the second DCI part is offset relative to the slot position to which the first grant is offset. In another aspect, two or more grants are grouped together, with the respective group being mapped to a PUCCH.

Abstract: In an aspect, a PDCCH and a PDSCH are transmitted by a BS to a UE, whereby the PDCCH includes a first DCI part and the PDSCH includes a second DCI part (e.g., a 2-part DCI). In an example, the BS and UE each determine at least one timing value associated with an effective receive time for the PDCCH based upon a reference symbol of the PDSCH.

Abstract: An instore customer tracking and engagement system for tracking customers in a retail store is provided. The system includes a memory having computer-readable instructions stored therein. The system further includes a processor configured to access customer identification data of one or more customers visiting a retail store. The processor is further configured to determine a unique customer identity signature (UCIS) of each of the one or more customers based upon the customer identification data of the respective customer. In addition, the processor is configured to track the activity of each of the customers within the retail store using the unique customer identity signature of the respective customer. Further, the processor is configured to generate an offline clickstream for each of the one or more customers using the unique customer identity signature as the respective customer moves across the retail store. The system includes a data analytics cloud platform communicatively coupled to processor.

Abstract: Techniques for channel selection in a shared communication medium are disclosed. A communication apparatus may include one or more transceivers, a processor, and memory coupled to the processor and configured to store data and/or instructions. The one or more transceivers may be configured to monitor signaling on a plurality of available channels associated with a communication medium. The processor may be configured to determine an interference level for each of the plurality of available channels based on the monitored signaling, determine that the interference level for each of the plurality of available channels is greater than a first threshold, determine whether a triggering condition is met, and select the first channel of the plurality of channels as an operating channel for a primary radio access technology based on the triggering condition being met, the first channel having an interference level that is greater than a second threshold.

Abstract: The present disclosure presents a method and an apparatus for improving performance of a user equipment (UE) operating in unlicensed spectrum. For example, the disclosure presents a method for receiving, at the UE, a secondary component carrier (SCC) update from a small cell. The example method further includes tuning the UE to a second SCC in response to receiving the update. The update is received at the UE when the small cell operating on a first radio access technology (RAT) determines that a channel associated with a first SCC of the small cell is also in use by another entity operating on a second RAT. As such, improved performance of a user equipment (UE) operating in an unlicensed spectrum may be achieved.

Abstract: Techniques for managing operation over a communication medium shared between Radio Access Technologies (RATs) are disclosed. In one example, one or more parameters of a Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) communication pattern may be set to define activated periods and deactivated periods for communication over the medium. A first interlace may be selected among a plurality of interlaces for communication over the medium, the first interlace being reserved for a first operator. During the first interlace, transmission over the medium may be cycled in accordance with the TDM communication pattern, and deactivated during a second interlace among the plurality of interlaces that is reserved for a second operator.

Abstract: Techniques for channel selection in a shared communication medium are disclosed. A communication apparatus may include one or more transceivers, a processor, and memory coupled to the processor and configured to store data and/or instructions. The one or more transceivers may be configured to monitor signaling on a plurality of available channels associated with a communication medium. The processor may be configured to determine an interference level for each of the plurality of available channels based on the monitored signaling, determine that the interference level for each of the plurality of available channels is greater than a first threshold, determine whether a triggering condition is met, and select the first channel of the plurality of channels as an operating channel for a primary radio access technology based on the triggering condition being met, the first channel having an interference level that is greater than a second threshold.

Abstract: Techniques for managing operation over a communication medium shared between Radio Access Technologies (RATs) are disclosed. In one example, one or more parameters of a Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) communication pattern may be set to define activated periods and deactivated periods for communication over the medium. A first interlace may be selected among a plurality of interlaces for communication over the medium, the first interlace being reserved for a first operator. During the first interlace, transmission over the medium may be cycled in accordance with the TDM communication pattern, and deactivated during a second interlace among the plurality of interlaces that is reserved for a second operator.