Patents by Inventor James Kepler
James Kepler has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9526110Abstract: A technique is provided for receiving a resource request by a first base station (BS) of a first Radio Access Technology (RAT) from one or more user devices, selecting resources, from a group of resources shared by BSs of a plurality of different RATs, to be scheduled for the one or more requesting user devices, scheduling, by the first BS, the selected resources for the one or more user devices, and sending, from the first BS, a resource scheduling announcement identifying the scheduled resources to one or more other BSs including at least a second BS of a second RAT. Another example technique may include receiving a resource scheduling request from a first base station (BS) implementing a first RAT, confirming an availability of the requested resources, and sending a first resource scheduling announcement to one or more BSs implementing other RATs.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Nokia Solutions and Networks OyInventors: Anatoly Andrianov, James Kepler, Ravindra Moorut, Rapeepat Ratasuk, Joseph Schumacher
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Patent number: 9307556Abstract: A method includes configuring user equipment to support use of one or more carriers for authorized shared access. The configuring is performed to emphasize use of a first set of a plurality of carriers over use of a second set of the plurality of carriers. The second set comprises the one or more carriers for authorized shared access. The method also includes communicating with the user equipment using the first and second sets of carriers. Apparatus, computer programs, and program products are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Nokia Solutions and Networks OyInventors: Rapeepat Ratasuk, Ravindra Moorut, Joseph Schumacher, James Kepler, Anatoly Andrianov
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Publication number: 20150237645Abstract: A technique is provided for receiving a resource request by a first base station (BS) of a first Radio Access Technology (RAT) from one or more user devices, selecting resources, from a group of resources shared by BSs of a plurality of different RATs, to be scheduled for the one or more requesting user devices, scheduling, by the first BS, the selected resources for the one or more user devices, and sending, from the first BS, a resource scheduling announcement identifying the scheduled resources to one or more other BSs including at least a second BS of a second RAT. Another example technique may include receiving a resource scheduling request from a first base station (BS) implementing a first RAT, confirming an availability of the requested resources, and sending a first resource scheduling announcement to one or more BSs implementing other RATs.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Nokia Solutions and Networks OyInventors: Anatoly ANDRIANOV, James KEPLER, Ravindra MOORUT, Rapeepat RATASUK, Joseph SCHUMACHER
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Publication number: 20150029943Abstract: A method includes configuring user equipment to support use of one or more carriers for authorized shared access. The configuring is performed to emphasize use of a first set of a plurality of carriers over use of a second set of the plurality of carriers. The second set comprises the one or more carriers for authorized shared access. The method also includes communicating with the user equipment using the first and second sets of carriers. Apparatus, computer programs, and program products are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Nokia Siemens Networks OyInventors: Rapeepat Ratasuk, Ravindra Moorut, Joseph Schumacher, James Kepler, Anatoly Andrianov
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Publication number: 20140357218Abstract: Certain embodiments may relate to communication systems, for example wireless communication systems. For example, wireless communication networks may benefit from moderated access to shared radio spectrum resources. A method may include receiving an identification of radio spectrum resources corresponding to at least one incumbent and available for sharing. The method may also include sharing the radio spectrum resources to at least one radio access network operator. The method may further include maintaining a priority for the at least one incumbent over the at least one operator with respect to the radio spectrum resources.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Anatoly ANDRIANOV, James KEPLER, Ravindra MOORUT, Rapeepat RATASUK, Joseph SCHUMACHER
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Patent number: 8892113Abstract: A method for coordinating spectrum evacuation is described which is useful for spectrum sharing, authorized/licensed shared access, secondary access, dynamic spectrum access, cognitive radio, general authorized access, etc. whereby access to a spectrum can be increased via buying usage right from a higher priority, primary or incumbent user, and/or via opportunistic access to unoccupied/unused spectrum. Enabling efficient spectrum evacuation guarantees limited impact to system performance while ensuring that the other user gets the spectrum back when needed. The method includes selecting a first subset of UEs for transitioning from a first bandwidth to a second bandwidth. During a first time period, the method includes, for each UE in the first subset, instructing the UE to transition using dedicated signaling. Later, during a second time period, the method includes instructing a second subset of UEs to transition using broadcast signaling. Apparatus and computer readable media are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Nokia Siemens Networks OyInventors: Rapeepat Ratasuk, Ravindra Moorut, Joseph Schumacher, James Kepler, Anatoly Andrianov
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Publication number: 20140162666Abstract: A method for coordinating spectrum evacuation is described which is useful for spectrum sharing, authorized/licensed shared access, secondary access, dynamic spectrum access, cognitive radio, general authorized access, etc. whereby access to a spectrum can be increased via buying usage right from a higher priority, primary or incumbent user, and/or via opportunistic access to unoccupied/unused spectrum. Enabling efficient spectrum evacuation guarantees limited impact to system performance while ensuring that the other user gets the spectrum back when needed. The method includes selecting a first subset of UEs for transitioning from a first bandwidth to a second bandwidth. During a first time period, the method includes, for each UE in the first subset, instructing the UE to transition using dedicated signaling. Later, during a second time period, the method includes instructing a second subset of UEs to transition using broadcast signaling. Apparatus and computer readable media are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Nokia Siemens Networks OyInventors: Rapeepat Ratasuk, Ravindra Moorut, Joseph Schumacher, James Kepler, Anatoly Andrianov
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Patent number: 8401507Abstract: A method of selecting an RF gain of an automatic gain control amplifier includes the steps of measuring a strength of a received signal, the signal reliable and consistent power characteristics, and then measuring an interference level of the received signal, and determining either a target output power level or a target output interference power level based on a ratio of the measured signal strength to the measured interference level. The method also includes determining a gain that, when applied to an incoming signal, will produce a corresponding one of the determined target output power level and the determined target output interference power level.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: William Hillery, James Kepler, Mickael Batariere
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Publication number: 20090163167Abstract: A method of selecting an RF gain of an automatic gain control amplifier includes the steps of measuring a strength of a received signal, the signal reliable and consistent power characteristics, and then measuring an interference level of the received signal, and determining either a target output power level or a target output interference power level based on a ratio of the measured signal strength to the measured interference level. The method also includes determining a gain that, when applied to an incoming signal, will produce a corresponding one of the determined target output power level and the determined target output interference power level.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.Inventors: William Hillery, James Kepler, Mickael Batariere