Abstract: Steps are presented for deploying a plurality of BS/APs, such as CBSDs (Citizen's Broadband radio Service Devices) in an enterprise network or other such private network at a location such as a warehouse, factory, research center or other building. The deployment is a process by which the BS/APs in the network are set up to be ready for operation within the network. In addition, a communication system is described in which an enterprise operator provides subscription data and commissioning information to an SAS and a Subscriber Database.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to the use of dyes that impart localized regions of reduced transmittance across specific wavelength ranges. The inclusion of transmittance-attenuating dyes into a lens provides enhanced color contrast by tuning the spectrum of visible light transmission through the lens.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to the use of dyes that impart localized regions of reduced transmittance across specific wavelength ranges. The inclusion of transmittance-attenuating dyes into a lens provides enhanced color contrast by tuning the spectrum of visible light transmission through the lens.

Abstract: A light filtering element, includes: at least one layer, including a first narrowband dye, the first narrowband dye including a first narrowband dye peak absorbance wavelength with a first narrowband dye bandwidth and a first narrowband dye absorbance area ratio; and a first broadband dye, the first broadband dye including a first broadband dye peak absorbance wavelength with a first broadband dye bandwidth and a first broadband dye absorbance area ratio, wherein the first narrowband dye is a photochromic dye or a fixed tint dye, and the first broadband dye is a photochromic dye or a fixed tint dye.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for determining channel quality in a Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) network and utilizing the channel quality information to improve network performance. Citizens Broadband Radio Service Devices (CBSDs) deployed in the Enterprise Network (EN), and User Equipment (UEs) connected to the EN are controlled to silently listen to the network without disruption of communications. The resulting data is collected by the EN and can be passed to the neighboring enterprise or SAS for channel allocation and power control assistance.

Abstract: A system in which a plurality of UEs (User Equipment), each of which have access to one or more enterprise networks can be provided with credentials to access those enterprise network to which they have been granted access and in which system each such UE is provided with geofencing information for those enterprise networks to which a UE has been granted access (i.e., has been assigned credentials). The UE uses the geofencing information to determine whether to look for enterprise network transceivers (e.g., access points, eNBs or gNBs) though which the UE can gain wireless access to the enterprise network.

Abstract: Various embodiments of methods and apparatus for peer network communication in wireless networks are disclosed. The methods and apparatus make use of a local region or coordination zone that supports a set of Enterprise deployments each including a group of CBSDs that taken together comprise a set of interacting nodes. The group of deployments in a local region are willing to coordinate activities with each other to establish a mutually aggregable set of operating parameters for each of their networks. These entities share information that enables distributed computation and the sharing of results to agree on mutually acceptable network operating parameters.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed that provides improved techniques and metrics used to improve the “Quality of Experience Delivered” (“QED”) for use in Private Enterprise networks. The method and apparatus provides normalized metrics used for assessing all service types for performance. Focus is placed on latent scores and allowing for a range of acceptable operational scores. Observation points are identified and metrics collection is performed at the ingress and egress points for functional/application/node/service levels. Assessment based on packet sizes groups is enabled, rather than as an aggregate for better understanding of the tunability of the application layer for improved service. Burstiness of the traffic is gauged to allow for improved scheduling in the RAN. Individual deployments are adapted to assess ?G and assess ?S and ?V for end-to-end performance management.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for resource allocation in a fixed wireless network are described. The resources are allocated to a BTS-CBSD based on the following input information: (1) the conditions of a Wi-Fi connection between the BTS-CBSD and each of a plurality of CPE-CBSDs; (2) the number of users being serviced by each CPE-CBSD; (3) the contention for the Wi-Fi channels at each CPE-CBSD; (4) the total amount of spectrum available to be allocated to the BTS-CBSD by the SAS/SON; (5) the achieved downlink (DL) throughput between the BTS-CBSD and the CPE-CBSD; (6) the achieved uplink (UL) throughput between the BTS-CBSD and the CPE-CBSD; and (7) the achieved latency between the BTS-CBSD and the CPE-CBSD. By using these metrics, the throughput of the Wi-Fi connection between the plurality of CPE-CBSDs and the UEs can be effectively matched to the amount of resources allocated to each CPE-CBSD and to the total amount of resources allocated to the BTS-CBSD.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed in which a first UE (User Equipment) receives signals from one or more MNO base stations. The UE synchronizes with the MNO base station timing. The first UE then communicates with a second UE over a wireless side-haul, providing the second UE with timing information derived from the MNO base station. By using the wireless side-haul, a relatively short GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) connection over a wireline can be used to communicate the timing information from the second UE to a PTP GM (Precision Timing Protocol Grand Master). The second UE may be integrated into a cell of a communications network that contains the PTP GM. Accordingly, using the side-haul to communicate the timing information avoids cabling to a master cell.

Abstract: A credential management system for enterprise networks (ENs) that allows credential storage in different levels and enables individual enterprises to manage the sets of credentials for the SIM cards used in their respective networks. Central management of credentials is provided by a remote cloud-based, centralized orchestration network (O-Net) that receives SIM cards from a SIM Provisioning Platform (SPP) and distributes the credentials to the ENs, which store the credentials in an enterprise global database and assign the SIM cards to the UEs. The credentials can be associated with specific policies and user groups so that the enterprise can control the type and quality of access allowed to UEs. Each EN may have a plurality of campus locations and at each location, a local credential database may be provided to act as a cache for quick efficient access to credentials by the UEs.

Abstract: A User Equipment (UE) device, such as a cellular telephone, configured to store Higher Priority Public Land Mobile Network (HPPLMN) timer setting values and enterprise geofence information associated with the entries on its Equivalent Home Public Land Mobile Network (EHPLMN) list is disclosed. When the UE is camped on an EHPLMN, the UE may search/scan for higher priority EHPLMNs using the HPPLMN timer setting values associated with the entries on the list that have higher priority than the current EHPLMN. The rate of the scans may be set based on the shortest HPPLMN timer entry of the higher priority entries on the EHPLMN list. The UE may also or instead be configured to search for geofenced EHPLMNs on the list for which entrance criteria are currently satisfied, even when the current EHPLMN has higher priority than the geofenced EHPLMNs.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improving handoff (HO) procedures in varying indoor mobility of User Equipment (UE) operating in varying indoor environments are disclosed.

Abstract: A Radio Access Network (RAN) Slice Scheduler methods and apparatus allowing shared resources from an Enterprise Network deployment to be managed across Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and private Enterprise users is disclosed. Rebalancing of resource allocations provided to each MNO in the APs on a site is based on the population of User Equipment (UEs) and traffic experienced in accordance with the disclosed methods and apparatus.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to dynamically switching between split-option architectures of wireless networks based on real-time and non-real-time measurements and inputs wherein the split-option architectures are switched to optimize user equipment (UE) experiences and network performance are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to dynamically switching between split-option architectures of wireless networks based on real-time and non-real-time measurements and inputs wherein the split-option architectures are switched to optimize user equipment (UE) experiences and network performance are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an automotive solution operating with the following constraints: (1) provide connectivity to public MNO network and private enterprise network; (2) support both public and private domain connectivity with a single SIM profile; (3) both public and private connectivity using independent IMSI and credentials; (4) UE using the appropriate IMSI when connecting to the public and private networks; (5) a break-before-make for transitions across public and private networks; (6) continuity of service across the two domains is not required; and (7) if private network services need to be accessed from public network, explicit VPN style tunneling will support that function.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for allowing a Third-Party (TP) User Equipment (UE) to use a base station/access point (BS/AP), such as a 4G eNodeB (eNB) or a 5G gNodeB (gNB) of a private network, such as an enterprise network to access components of a network core, such as an Evolved Packet Core (EPC) in the TP network while also having access to features provided by or through components of an EPC within the private network.

Abstract: Geofencing information for enterprise campus sites is stored in a geofencing database. Having such geofencing information available makes it possible to save power by limiting scans to only regions that are relevant to the User Equipment (UE) doing the scanning. Dynamic credential selection is also made possible. The geofence database is learned and/or provisioned from individual enterprise deployments. As a new enterprise network is deployed, the network accesses a resource that manages the geofencing database and provides information for the newly deployed network.

Abstract: A first referred to as Approach A has three 40 MHz BWPs. The first BWP of the BWP configuration 2, approach A referred to as “BWP #1” resides in the top of the 100 MHz bandwidth. A second approach referred to as “BWP #2” resides in the middle portion of the 100 MHz band. A third approach referred to as “BWP #3” resides in the bottom portion of the 100 MHz band. BWP configuration 2, approach A allows overlaps between the BWP #1 and BWP #2 and also between BWP #2 and BWP #3. These overlaps can be leveraged to allow a diversity of users to be scheduled across BWPs #1 and #2 and between BWPs #2 and #3. In some embodiments, BWP #2 aligns with BWP Configuration 1 users.