Abstract: Methods and systems for LIDAR-based network design and optimization are provided. A network operator monitors signal quality from each access point antenna and collects signal quality metrics. LIDAR may be used to measure a distance to the obstruction. Based on the monitoring of the at least one signal quality metric from an access point antenna, the network operator may determine that the access point antenna signal may be blocked, completely or partially by an obstruction. The network may then direct a LIDAR module located at the base of the access point antenna to measure a distance from the access point to the obstruction. Based on the LIDAR measurements, at least one antenna operating parameter of the access point antenna is then adjusted. The at least one antenna operating parameter may be an azimuth setting, a tile angle, and an antenna power setting.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and a graphical user interface (GUI) are provided for determining an amount of additional network capacity at an event. The GUI provides data fields for inputting parameters of both the user devices expected at the event and the desired network throughput needed to provide users attending the event with a desired quality of service (QoS). The GUI provides a user criteria segment and a throughput criteria segment. Data entry fields describe metrics of the user devices expected to be at the event. The throughput criteria segment includes data entry fields for target data throughput variables that the network operator wants to achieve at the event. Once data entry is complete, a network operator selects a “CALCULATE” button on the GUI. The calculation outputs a number of sectors, a number of baseband frequencies, and a backhaul event for multiple types of wireless networks.

Abstract: Methods, devices, media, and systems are provided for presenting an accurate signal icon to a user equipment (UE). The UE first receives network downlink measurements from a network. The UE then measures downlink metrics and uplink metrics to assess multiple factors that may affect signals, and by extension, a user's experience. The UE then calculates a UE signal experience score based on the downlink metrics and the uplink metrics. The calculated UE signal experience score is then presented on the UE. The UE display may present the UE signal experience score as a number of bars, a presentations most users are already familiar with. Alternately, the UE signal experience score may be presented as a number from 0 to 100, with a user able to select which format the UE signal experience score is displayed in.

Abstract: Methods and systems for preserving network capacity by successively sharing content serially using an event protocol are provided. The method begins with monitoring the RF signal conditions for user devices at an event. A first user device with RF signal conditions above a threshold is identified. A second user device within a predetermined distance from the first user device and is within predetermined RF signal conditions is also identified. The second user device is requesting a download of the same content as the first device. The first and second user devices are synchronized using an event protocol. The event protocol may automatically perform the synchronization and may use a handshaking protocol as part of the synchronization process. Once the event synchronization is complete the first device transmits the content to the second device. The synchronizing may be repeated with successive user devices to serially deliver the common content to the successive user devices at the event.

Abstract: Systems and methods of a predictive handoff that cause a handoff of user equipment from one network site to another network site. A network site connected to the user equipment monitors a quality of a signal between the network site and the user equipment and receives movement information from the user equipment. The network site selects a potential network site for the handoff of the user equipment based on the movement information and a potential signal quality between the user equipment and the potential network site. The network site coordinates the handoff and causes the selected potential network site to transmit a handoff instruction to the user equipment. The network site also instructs the user equipment to listen for the handoff instruction and the user equipment and potential network site can complete the handoff.

Abstract: The handset and base station disclosed save battery life and processor cycles by further analyzing communication types and patterns to limit communications to times and situations where communications are more likely and where battery preservation will have a significant impact. In one embodiment, the server side controls the timing of communicating voice signals, data signals and control signals to save battery life in a portable computing device.

Abstract: A system uses signals received from actual user equipment (UE) to build in real time a reception pattern for base stations in a cellular communication system. Each UE is assigned a unique tone to broadcast so that a controller can analyze radio coverage by analyzing which base stations received signals from each UE in a coverage area. Cellular base stations necessarily have overlapping coverage and are assigned unique channel access values to avoid repeating values from overlapping cell sites. As overlaps change in real time, in response to live events, traffic jams, site outages, and new sites, signals received from UEs in the coverage area provide a real time view of system coverage. This allows better allocation of channel access values than prior art historical performance indicators using base station and controller call errors.

Abstract: Methods, devices, media, and systems are provided for presenting an accurate signal icon to a user equipment (UE). The UE first receives network downlink measurements from a network. The UE then measures downlink metrics and uplink metrics to assess multiple factors that may affect signals, and by extension, a user's experience. The UE then calculates a UE signal experience score based on the downlink metrics and the uplink metrics. The calculated UE signal experience score is then presented on the UE. The UE display may present the UE signal experience score as a number of bars, a presentations most users are already familiar with. Alternately, the UE signal experience score may be presented as a number from 0 to 100, with a user able to select which format the UE signal experience score is displayed in.

Abstract: A telecommunications network having enhanced or optimized quality of service (QoS) based on user behavior is described herein. A user behavior profile is generated by tracking the user's use of network services with corresponding location and metric information (e.g., QoS metrics). When a user equipment (UE) of the user connects to a network site, the user behavior profile is compared to a network profile site. The network site alters or adjusts one or more operating parameters to optimize delivery of a network service based on the user behavior profile. The user behavior profile is dynamic as it is continuously or repeatedly updated one or more records of interaction.

Abstract: A system uses signals received from actual user equipment (UE) to build in real time a reception pattern for base stations in a cellular communication system. Each UE is assigned a unique tone to broadcast so that a controller can analyze radio coverage by analyzing which base stations received signals from each UE in a coverage area. Cellular base stations necessarily have overlapping coverage and are assigned unique channel access values to avoid repeating values from overlapping cell sites. As overlaps change in real time, in response to live events, traffic jams, site outages, and new sites, signals received from UEs in the coverage area provide a real time view of system coverage. This allows better allocation of channel access values than prior art historical performance indicators using base station and controller call errors.

Abstract: Faults along a transmission pathway of a cell tower disrupt or prevent the cell tower from connecting user equipment (UE) to a cellular network. A cell tower monitoring and diagnostic system identify faults that occur along the transmission pathway and provide information regarding the faults to a network management center. The cell tower monitoring and diagnostic system can include multiple monitoring devices that are electrically coupled to portions of the transmission pathway. Each of the monitoring devices outputs an inquiry signal along the portion of the transmission pathway and receives a response signal in return. Each of the monitoring devices generates and transmits an output based on the response signal. A base station analyzes or evaluates the outputs from the monitoring devices to identify a fault on the transmission pathway. The base station can also determine the location and type of the fault based on the output.

Abstract: A system uses signals received from actual user equipment (UE) to build in real time a reception pattern for base stations in a cellular communication system. Each UE is assigned a unique tone to broadcast so that a controller can analyze radio coverage by analyzing which base stations received signals from each UE in a coverage area. Cellular base stations necessarily have overlapping coverage and are assigned unique channel access values to avoid repeating values from overlapping cell sites. As overlaps change in real time, in response to live events, traffic jams, site outages, and new sites, signals received from UEs in the coverage area provide a real time view of system coverage. This allows better allocation of channel access values than prior art historical performance indicators using base station and controller call errors.

Abstract: The handset and base station disclosed save battery life and processor cycles by further analyzing communication types and patterns to limit communications to times and situations where communications are more likely and where battery preservation will have a significant impact. In one embodiment, the server side controls the timing of communicating voice signals, data signals and control signals to save battery life in a portable computing device.

Abstract: The handset and base station disclosed save battery life and processor cycles by further analyzing communication types and patterns to limit communications to times and situations where communications are more likely and where battery preservation will have a significant impact. In one embodiment, the server side controls the timing of communicating voice signals, data signals and control signals to save battery life in a portable computing device.

Abstract: Systems and methods of a predictive handoff that cause a handoff of user equipment from one network site to another network site. A network site connected to the user equipment monitors a quality of a signal between the network site and the user equipment and receives movement information from the user equipment. The network site selects a potential network site for the handoff of the user equipment based on the movement information and a potential signal quality between the user equipment and the potential network site. The network site coordinates the handoff and causes the selected potential network site to transmit a handoff instruction to the user equipment. The network site also instructs the user equipment to listen for the handoff instruction and the user equipment and potential network site can complete the handoff.

Abstract: A telecommunications network having enhanced or optimized quality of service (QoS) based on user behavior is described herein. A user behavior profile is generated by tracking the user's use of network services with corresponding location and metric information (e.g., QoS metrics). When a user equipment (UE) of the user connects to a network site, the user behavior profile is compared to a network profile site. The network site alters or adjusts one or more operating parameters to optimize delivery of a network service based on the user behavior profile. The user behavior profile is dynamic as it is continuously or repeatedly updated one or more records of interaction.

Abstract: Faults along a transmission pathway of a cell tower disrupt or prevent the cell tower from connecting user equipment (UE) to a cellular network. A cell tower monitoring and diagnostic system identify faults that occur along the transmission pathway and provide information regarding the faults to a network management center. The cell tower monitoring and diagnostic system can include multiple monitoring devices that are electrically coupled to portions of the transmission pathway. Each of the monitoring devices outputs an inquiry signal along the portion of the transmission pathway and receives a response signal in return. Each of the monitoring devices generates and transmits an output based on the response signal. A base station analyzes or evaluates the outputs from the monitoring devices to identify a fault on the transmission pathway. The base station can also determine the location and type of the fault based on the output.

Abstract: Systems and methods of biometrically authenticating a user of a device. A biometric sample of a user can be analyzed to generate a user-specific biometric signature that is substantially unique to the specific user. To authenticate a user, a biometric sample can be obtained and analyzed to determine if the biometric signature is present in the sample. If so, the user can be biometrically authenticated to use the device. The device can provide a network with an indication of the authentication of the user to authenticate the device to the network. In response to the authentication, the network can provide the device access to the network, its resources, or portion(s) thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods of a predictive handoff that cause a handoff of user equipment from one network site to another network site. A network site connected to the user equipment monitors a quality of a signal between the network site and the user equipment and receives movement information from the user equipment. The network site selects a potential network site for the handoff of the user equipment based on the movement information and a potential signal quality between the user equipment and the potential network site. The network site coordinates the handoff and causes the selected potential network site to transmit a handoff instruction to the user equipment. The network site also instructs the user equipment to listen for the handoff instruction and the user equipment and potential network site can complete the handoff.

Abstract: A telecommunications network having enhanced or optimized quality of service (QoS) based on user behavior is described herein. A user behavior profile is generated by tracking the user's use of network services with corresponding location and metric information (e.g., QoS metrics). When a user equipment (UE) of the user connects to a network site, the user behavior profile is compared to a network profile site. The network site alters or adjusts one or more operating parameters to optimize delivery of a network service based on the user behavior profile. The user behavior profile is dynamic as it is continuously or repeatedly updated one or more records of interaction.