Abstract: A structuring and deployment method is provided for a radio access network in a cellular wireless communication system, employing a single or plurality of Radio Access Technologies (RATs). The method consists of: Unifying the performance of non-Radio Transmission Functions (non-RTFs) in multi-RAT systems; providing a flexible RAN topology, comprising reconfigurable Connection Points (CPs) that may be supplemented by reconfigurable RAN Functional Elements (RFEs), that is capable of adapting to system deployment environments; Reconfiguration of the implementation of RAN functions based on changes in the available system hardware and links.

Abstract: A system and method for wireless user equipment access in a cellular wireless communication system, employing a single or plurality of Radio Access Technologies (RATs), is provided. The method based on configuring User Equipment (UE) capable of utilizing multiple RATs to simultaneously utilize all or a subset of RATs jointly supported by UE and connecting system radio Access Points (APs), with traffic split between utilized RATs facilitated by either the Radio Access Network (RAN) or UE, and UE facilitating the aggregation of traffic streams of utilized RATs.

Abstract: A structuring and deployment method is provided for a radio access network in a cellular wireless communication system, employing a single or plurality of Radio Access Technologies (RATs). The method consists of: Unifying the performance of non-Radio Transmission Functions (non-RTFs) in multi-RAT systems; providing a flexible RAN topology, comprising reconfigurable Connection Points (CPs) that may be supplemented by reconfigurable RAN Functional Elements (RFEs), that is capable of adapting to system deployment environments; Reconfiguration of the implementation of RAN functions based on changes in the available system hardware and links.

Abstract: A system and method for wireless user equipment access in a cellular wireless communication system, employing a single or plurality of Radio Access Technologies (RATs), is provided. The method based on configuring User Equipment (UE) capable of utilizing multiple RATs to simultaneously utilize all or a subset of RATs jointly supported by UE and connecting system radio Access Points (APs), with traffic split between utilized RATs facilitated by either the Radio Access Network (RAN) or UE, and UE facilitating the aggregation of traffic streams of utilized RATs.

Abstract: A structuring and deployment method is provided for a radio access network in a cellular wireless communication system, employing a single or plurality of Radio Access Technologies (RATs). The method consists of: Unifying the performance of non-Radio Transmission Functions (non-RTFs) in multi-RAT systems; providing a flexible RAN topology, comprising reconfigurable Connection Points (CPs) that may be supplemented by reconfigurable RAN Functional Elements (RFEs), that is capable of adapting to system deployment environments; Reconfiguration of the implementation of RAN functions based on changes in the available system hardware and links.

Abstract: A system and method for autonomous dynamic spectrum assignment for operating and configuring a cellular wireless communication network, employing multiple Radio Access Technologies (RATs). The method consists of: partitioning the system radio frequency resources (spectrum) into fixed and pooled spectrum blocks; autonomously assigning pooled spectrum blocks at individual system access points or radio units or groups thereof; dynamically adapting the assignment of pooled spectrum blocks at individual system APs/RUs or groups of APs/RUs; implementation of the pooled block assignment function and integration with radio resource assignment functions of co-deployed RATs.

Abstract: A structuring and deployment method is provided for a cellular wireless communication system, employing a single or plurality of Radio Access Technologies (RATs).

Abstract: A structuring and deployment method is provided for a radio access network in a cellular wireless communication system, employing a single or plurality of Radio Access Technologies (RATs). The method consists of: Unifying the performance of non-Radio Transmission Functions (non-RTFs) in multi-RAT systems; providing a flexible RAN topology, comprising reconfigurable Connection Points (CPs) that may be supplemented by reconfigurable RAN Functional Elements (RFEs), that is capable of adapting to system deployment environments; Reconfiguration of the implementation of RAN functions based on changes in the available system hardware and links.

Abstract: A system and method for autonomous dynamic spectrum assignment for operating and configuring a cellular wireless communication network, employing multiple Radio Access Technologies (RATs). The method consists of: partitioning the system radio frequency resources (spectrum) into fixed and pooled spectrum blocks; autonomously assigning pooled spectrum blocks at individual system access points or radio units or groups thereof; dynamically adapting the assignment of pooled spectrum blocks at individual system APs/RUs or groups of APs/RUs; implementation of the pooled block assignment function and integration with radio resource assignment functions of co-deployed RATs.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer readable media for deploying a cellular wireless communication network. The method consists of: providing one or more micro base stations; autonomously deploying the micro base stations using a network access point linked to a cellular wireless communication network; and enabling configuration of the micro base stations to execute network operation commands from a network controller associated with the wireless communication network. A wireless network is also provided which is configurable to link a cellular wireless network through a high data transmission connection so as to define at least one access point between the micro base station and the wireless network. The network includes a wireless interface and receives operation commands from a network controller for configuration of micro base stations, to support the linking of cellular wireless terminals to the wireless network via the wireless interface by operation of the micro base station.

Abstract: A method for deploying a cellular wireless communication network is provided. The method consists of: providing one or more micro base stations; autonomously deploying the micro base stations using a network access point linked to a cellular wireless communication network; and enabling configuration of the micro base stations to execute network operation commands from a network controller associated with the wireless communication network. Another aspect consists of enabling cooperation and network connectivity between micro base stations and other base stations, including micro base stations and large network base stations. Network connectivity to one or more cellular communication terminals associated with individuals or businesses subscribing to the cellular wireless communication network is enabled.

Abstract: A method for deploying a cellular wireless communication network is provided. The method consists of: providing one or more micro base stations; autonomously deploying the micro base stations using a network access point linked to a cellular wireless communication network; and enabling configuration of the micro base stations to execute network operation commands from a network controller associated with the wireless communication network. Another aspect consists of enabling cooperation and network connectivity between micro base stations and other base stations, including micro base stations and large network base stations. Network connectivity to one or more cellular communication terminals associated with individuals or businesses subscribing to the cellular wireless communication network is enabled.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new multiple access scheme, called the spread space spectrum multiple access scheme (SSSMA), designed for the forward link in a wireless multi-antenna system serving multiple users, who may have different quality of service requirements such as data rate and error probability. In the multi-antenna system where the SSSMA is employed, the base station transmitter and the receivers at the users' terminals all employ multiple antenna elements. By exploiting the multiple antennas which are deployed at the base station and each user's terminal, the objectives of the SSSMA are two folds: (1) increase the number of user-channels available in the system, (2) increase the individual user's data rate and improve the link performance such that each user's service requirement is satisfied.