Abstract: A system and method for minimizing interference between communication systems in an area. A system includes a repeater that is positioned within the area. The repeater includes a donor antenna communicating between the repeater and a wireless base station, a server antenna communicating between the repeater and a user device, a downlink transmission path to boost and repeat signals received by the donor antenna to the server antenna, and an uplink transmission path to boost and repeat signals received by the server antenna to the donor antenna. The system includes an emissions control system having control inputs that are processed to control a total output power level in a passband of the signal transmissions on the uplink transmission path by the repeater, and/or emissions outside the passband of the signal transmissions on the uplink transmission path by the repeater, based on the one or more processed control inputs.

Abstract: A system for configuring a Wi-Fi access point for communication with the Internet includes a Wi-Fi access point configuration system connected with one or more cellular networks and being configured to receive information from at least one of the one or more cellular networks. The Wi-Fi access point configuration system is connected with the Wi-Fi access point to configure the Wi-Fi access point according to the information received from the at least one of the one or more cellular networks.

Abstract: A system and method for communicating and sensing for distributed antennas associated with a building. Each of a number of antennas distributed geographically within the building include one or more sensors, each of the one or more sensors being configured to sense an environmental condition associated with the building and generate sensor data. A sensor processor is configured to receive the sensor data and generate a digital map view of a portion of the building based on locations of the plurality of antennas, the map view including a digital representation of the sensor data.

Abstract: A repeater, and method of operating the same, for receiving and boosting signals from a plurality of mobile network operators. The repeater includes a donor antenna for receiving a composite signal that comprises separate signals from two or more of the plurality of mobile network operators, each of the separate signals having an amplitude. The repeater further includes an amplitude equalizer configured to equalize the amplitude of each of the separate signals of the composite signal, and an amplifier configured to boost the composite signal. The repeater further includes a server antenna for transmitting the boosted composite signal with the equalized separate signals.

Abstract: A system and method for communicating and sensing for distributed antennas associated with a building. Each of a number of antennas distributed geographically within the building include one or more sensors, each of the one or more sensors being configured to sense an environmental condition associated with the building and generate sensor data. A sensor processor is configured to receive the sensor data and generate a digital map view of a portion of the building based on locations of the plurality of antennas, the map view including a digital representation of the sensor data.

Abstract: A wireless signal booster system and sensor processor for an IoT network is disclosed. An IoT Node contains one or more sensors, potentially a sensor processor or processing element and an IoT modem that can connect to the internet or a private IoT network to deliver data to an IoT hub application. The IoT node may also include one or more short range wireless links. The IoT node may communicate directly to a base station and through the base station be connected to the IoT network (which could be the Internet). Alternatively, the IoT node may connect to a base station through a repeater.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing situational awareness of a building to first responders are described. The system includes a server that receives and stores building information, such as a floor plan and other information. The system further includes one or more environmental sensors that sense environmental conditions within the building and uploads that information to the server. A building identification affixed to the building allows a first responder to access the building information and situational awareness information at any time, such as during a situation or an incident, such as an emergency.

Abstract: A system includes a repeater and a data processor. The repeater is for relaying data between a base station and a handset. The repeater is configured to receive data from a plurality of cells in a network and relay at least a portion of the received data to a handset on a first channel. The data processor is coupled to the repeater. The data processor is configured to extract, from the received data, network information characterizing different channels in a network being utilized by neighbor cells. The data processor is configured to determine, from a set of supported channels that the repeater is capable of utilizing for relaying data and using the extracted network information, a set of monitor channels. The repeater is configured to monitor a channel characteristic of channels contained in the set of monitor channels. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a position of a first responder in a building, where the first responder is using a radio, and using a distributed antenna system. Each antenna has a level detector to detect and measure a strength of an input signal from the radio of the first responder to produce a level signal, a time tagger to tag the detected input signal with a timing signal, and a communication module to transmit the level signal and timing signal. A sensor processor connected with a signal distribution network is configured to receive the signal level and timing signal from the signal distribution network of each of the plurality of antennas, to determine the position of the radio relative to each of the plurality of antennas according to the level signal and timing signal.

Abstract: A system for configuring a Wi-Fi access point for communication with the Internet includes a Wi-Fi access point configuration system connected with one or more cellular networks and being configured to receive information from at least one of the one or more cellular networks. The Wi-Fi access point configuration system is connected with the Wi-Fi access point to configure the Wi-Fi access point according to the information received from the at least one of the one or more cellular networks.

Abstract: A system and method for communicating and sensing for distributed antennas associated with a building. Each of a number of antennas distributed geographically within the building include one or more sensors, each of the one or more sensors being configured to sense an environmental condition associated with the building and generate sensor data. A sensor processor is configured to receive the sensor data and generate a digital map view of a portion of the building based on locations of the plurality of antennas, the map view including a digital representation of the sensor data.

Abstract: A system for communicating between a building and a first responder is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of sensors, each configured to sense an aspect or condition of an environment of the building, and to transmit a sense signal representing the sensed aspect or condition. The system also includes one or more repeaters, configured to receive the sense signals from the sensors and to transmit repeated sense signals representing the sensed aspects or conditions. The system also includes a processor, configured to receive the repeated sense signals and to transmit an output signal based at least in part on one or more of the repeated sense signals, and one or more output devices configured to receive the output signal and to communicate information associated with the sensed aspect or condition based on the output signal.

Abstract: In an aspect, a subscriber identity module (SIM) card can be designated with an access class designation indicating that a first user equipment is barred from camping on or reselecting to a small cell. The small cell can be configured to transmit information to at least one second user equipment in communication with the small cell that the first user equipment incorporating the SIM card with the access class designation is barred from camping on or reselecting to the small cell. The configured small cell can transmit the information to the at least one second user equipment.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a position of a first responder in a building, where the first responder is using a radio, and using a distributed antenna system. Each antenna has a level detector to detect and measure a strength of an input signal from the radio of the first responder to produce a level signal, a time tagger to tag the detected input signal with a timing signal, and a communication module to transmit the level signal and timing signal. A sensor processor connected with a signal distribution network is configured to receive the signal level and timing signal from the signal distribution network of each of the plurality of antennas, to determine the position of the radio relative to each of the plurality of antennas according to the level signal and timing signal.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for optimizing an antenna pattern for a booster, in which input signals from different operators are transmitted at different carrier frequencies within an operating bandwidth. An input bandwidth of a plurality of input signals are monitored at an input of the booster, the input bandwidth being within the operating bandwidth. One or more peak signal levels of the plurality of input signals within the input bandwidth are detected. Each of the detected one or more peak signal levels of the plurality of input signals at the input of the booster are then adjusted, such that a peak signal level of each of the plurality of input signals are substantially equal.

Abstract: A system and method for communicating and sensing for distributed antennas associated with a building. Each of a number of antennas distributed geographically within the building include one or more sensors, each of the one or more sensors being configured to sense an environmental condition associated with the building and generate sensor data. A sensor processor is configured to receive the sensor data and generate a digital map view of a portion of the building based on locations of the plurality of antennas, the map view including a digital representation of the sensor data.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a position of a first responder in a building, where the first responder is using a radio, and using a distributed antenna system. Each antenna has a level detector to detect and measure a strength of an input signal from the radio of the first responder to produce a level signal, a time tagger to tag the detected input signal with a timing signal, and a communication module to transmit the level signal and timing signal. A sensor processor connected with a signal distribution network is configured to receive the signal level and timing signal from the signal distribution network of each of the plurality of antennas, to determine the position of the radio relative to each of the plurality of antennas according to the level signal and timing signal.

Abstract: A system includes a repeater and a data processor. The repeater is for relaying data between a base station and a handset. The repeater is configured to receive data from a plurality of cells in a network and relay at least a portion of the received data to a handset on a first channel. The data processor is coupled to the repeater. The data processor is configured to extract, from the received data, network criteria characterizing a priority of different channels in the network. The data processor is configured to determine, based on the extracted network criteria, a second channel based on the priority of different channels and cause the repeater to reconfigure to relay data signals between a second base station and the handset using the second channel. The second channel includes a frequency band. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a wireless signal booster, wireless signals on two or more frequencies; interrogating, by the wireless signal booster, a mobile device to retrieve a frequency of operation of the mobile device, the mobile device connected to the wireless signal booster using a first wireless communication connection, the mobile device connected to a network using the second wireless communication, wherein the mobile device provides a frequency of the network in response to interrogation by the wireless signal booster; selecting, based on the retrieved frequency, one selected frequency from the two or more frequencies; and selectively boosting, by the wireless signal booster, the wireless signals of the selected frequency, the selectively boosting repeating the wireless signals from the selected frequency in a boosted state for a mobile phone recipient. Related systems, apparatus, articles, and techniques are also described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing situational awareness of a building to first responders are described. The system includes a server that receives and stores building information, such as a floor plan and other information. The system further includes one or more sensors that, whether or not periodically, senses situational awareness of the building and uploads that information to the server. A building identification affixed to the building allows a first responder to access the building information and situational awareness information at any time, such as during a situation or an incident, such as an emergency.