Patents by Inventor Stephen Bye

Stephen Bye 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).

  • Patent number: 11967755
    Abstract: Various base station enclosures and systems are detailed herein. Such systems can include, a radio unit (RU) and a plurality of cellular antennas. A base station cellular enclosure is present that reduces wind drag. The enclosure can include an airfoil enclosure housing that defines a cavity for housing the plurality of antennas and is at least partially covered in dimples to reduce wind drag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventor: Stephen Bye
  • Patent number: 11930374
    Abstract: Various arrangements for allocating spectrum between a cellular network provider and a secondary operator are presented. A cellular network component of the secondary operator may determine that spectrum at a secondary operator radio unit (RU) is not currently needed. The cellular network component of the secondary operator may cause the spectrum to be released for use by a cellular network operator such that the secondary operator RU is not permitted to use the released spectrum. A cellular network operator RU may then communicate with a first set of user equipment (UE) using the released spectrum. The secondary operator RU and cellular network operator RU may be located at a same location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventors: Stephen Bye, Craig Sparks, Marc Rouanne, Jeremy Capell
  • Patent number: 11894015
    Abstract: An embedded sensor can include an audio detector, a digital signal processor, a library, and a rules engine. The digital signal processor can be configured to receive signals from the audio detector and to identify the environment in which the embedded sensor is located. The library can store statistical models associated with specific environments, and the digital signal processor can be configured identify specific events based on detected sounds within the particular environment by utilizing the statistical model associated with the particular environment. The DSP can associate a probability of accuracy for the identified audible event. A rules engine can be configured to receive the probability and transmit a report of the detected audible event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: CELLULAR SOUTH, INC.
    Inventors: Brett Rogers, Tommy Naugle, Stephen Bye, Craig Sparks, Arman Kirakosyan
  • Publication number: 20240015713
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method performed by a first Access Point (AP) device of a private network that communicates with a fifth-generation New Radio (5G NR) cellular telecommunication radio access network (RAN). The method includes transmitting one or more first messages using a first licensed frequency band; receiving one or more second messages using the first licensed frequency band; receiving data for a user equipment device; determining a second AP device of the private network to which the data for the user equipment device is to be transmitted based on the one or more second messages; and transmitting the data for the user equipment device to the second AP device of the private network using a second licensed frequency band or an unlicensed frequency band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Stephen BYE, Montgomery GROFF
  • Publication number: 20230412407
    Abstract: A dynamic rate adjustment system identifies a user device and receives data from the user device comprising data describing a location of the user device. The dynamic rate adjustment system identifies a current time and a current cost for networking services to be provided to the user device. The dynamic rate adjustment system determines a dynamic rate for the user device to use the networking services based on the current time, user device data, and the cost for networking services. The user device may be caused to pause transmitting or receiving certain types of data based on the dynamic rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Stephen Bye
  • Publication number: 20230413155
    Abstract: A dynamic rate identification system receives an indication of a route for a user device and identifies one or more network sectors based on the route. The dynamic rate identification system determines a dynamic rate for each network sector based on the route, and identifies at least one hotspot that a user device is able to access while the user device travels along the route. The dynamic rate identification system causes the user device to transmit user device data when the user device is able to access the hotspot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Stephen Bye
  • Publication number: 20230412409
    Abstract: A dynamic rate adjustment system receives an indication of a route and one or more network sectors that intersect with the route. The dynamic rate adjustment system determines a time period during which a user device will be located in each network sector and identifies a cost for networking services to be provided to user devices based on the time period. The dynamic rate adjustment system determines a dynamic rate for the user device to use the networking services based on the cost for networking services and causes the user device to transmit user device data based on the dynamic rate when the user device is located within a network sector associated with the dynamic rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Stephen Bye
  • Patent number: 11784387
    Abstract: Embodiments provide tower-mountable base station antenna enclosure systems to reduce effective wind loads of housed antenna components. The enclosure systems can include wind deflection radomes sized to house antenna components and mountable to tower structures by rotatable couplings. For example, embodiments can have a rotational axis that is substantially transverse to primary wind directions, and the wind deflection structures can be mounted in a manner that permits substantially free rotation around the axis. Such enclosure systems can reduce the wind load of the antenna as deployed on a tower, such that a smaller marginal structural impact can be attributed to deployed antenna components, and the antenna components can be considered as smaller structural loads on the tower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventors: Garo Petrosyan, Stephen Bye, Jennings Orcutt, Evan Tedesco
  • Publication number: 20230254704
    Abstract: Various arrangements for allocating spectrum between a cellular network provider and a secondary operator are presented. A cellular network component of the secondary operator may determine that spectrum at a secondary operator radio unit (RU) is not currently needed. The cellular network component of the secondary operator may cause the spectrum to be released for use by a cellular network operator such that the secondary operator RU is not permitted to use the released spectrum. A cellular network operator RU may then communicate with a first set of user equipment (UE) using the released spectrum. The secondary operator RU and cellular network operator RU may be located at a same location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Stephen Bye, Craig Sparks, Marc Rouanne, Jeremy Capell
  • Publication number: 20230187817
    Abstract: Various base station enclosures and systems are detailed herein. Such systems can include, a radio unit (RU) and a plurality of cellular antennas. A base station cellular enclosure is present that reduces wind drag. The enclosure can include an airfoil enclosure housing that defines a cavity for housing the plurality of antennas and is at least partially covered in dimples to reduce wind drag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventor: Stephen Bye
  • Patent number: 11665549
    Abstract: Various arrangements for allocating spectrum between a cellular network provider and a secondary operator are presented. A cellular network component of the secondary operator may determine that spectrum at a secondary operator radio unit (RU) is not currently needed. The cellular network component of the secondary operator may cause the spectrum to be released for use by a cellular network operator such that the secondary operator RU is not permitted to use the released spectrum. A cellular network operator RU may then communicate with a first set of user equipment (UE) using the released spectrum. The secondary operator RU and cellular network operator RU may be located at a same location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventors: Stephen Bye, Craig Sparks, Marc Rouanne, Jeremy Capell
  • Patent number: 11622282
    Abstract: Various arrangements for operating a cellular network with advanced secondary operator privacy are presented herein. A first set of user equipment may communicate using a first radio unit and a first radio spectrum with a cellular network. A second set of user equipment may communicate with the cellular network using a second radio unit and a second radio spectrum. The second radio unit may be operated by a secondary operator distinct from the cellular network operator. The second radio unit may encrypt the second communications such that the cellular network cannot decrypt the second communications. The cellular network, can route the encrypted second communications of the second cellular network slice from the second radio unit to a data center operated by the secondary operator separate and distinct from the cellular network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventors: Stephen Bye, Craig Sparks, Marc Rouanne, Jeremy Capell
  • Publication number: 20230079264
    Abstract: An embedded sensor can include an audio detector, a digital signal processor, a library, and a rules engine. The digital signal processor can be configured to receive signals from the audio detector and to identify the environment in which the embedded sensor is located. The library can store statistical models associated with specific environments, and the digital signal processor can be configured identify specific events based on detected sounds within the particular environment by utilizing the statistical model associated with the particular environment. The DSP can associate a probability of accuracy for the identified audible event. A rules engine can be configured to receive the probability and transmit a report of the detected audible event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: CELLULAR SOUTH, INC. DBA C SPIRE WIRELESS
    Inventors: Brett Rogers, Tommy Naugle, Stephen Bye, Craig Sparks, Arman Kirakosyan
  • Patent number: 11594808
    Abstract: Various base station cellular enclosures are detailed herein. An airfoil enclosure housing may be present that defines a cavity for housing a base station cellular antenna. The housing may have a leading edge and a vent that permits air from external the airfoil enclosure housing to enter the cavity of the airfoil enclosure housing. The enclosure may further include a rotatable coupling that attaches the airfoil enclosure housing to a support structure. The rotatable coupling can allow the airfoil enclosure housing to rotate based on wind such that the leading edge faces into the wind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventor: Stephen Bye
  • Patent number: 11488622
    Abstract: An embedded sensor can include an audio detector, a digital signal processor, a library, and a rules engine. The digital signal processor can be configured to receive signals from the audio detector and to identify the environment in which the embedded sensor is located. The library can store statistical models associated with specific environments, and the digital signal processor can be configured identify specific events based on detected sounds within the particular environment by utilizing the statistical model associated with the particular environment. The DSP can associate a probability of accuracy for the identified audible event. A rules engine can be configured to receive the probability and transmit a report of the detected audible event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: CELLULAR SOUTH, INC.
    Inventors: Brett Rogers, Tommy Naugle, Stephen Bye, Craig Sparks, Arman Kirakosyan
  • Publication number: 20220279388
    Abstract: Various arrangements for managing cellular network slicing are detailed. A cellular network management system may obtain performance data from cellular network components of a cellular network over time. The cellular network management system may analyze the performance data from the plurality of cellular network components to create a cellular network model indicative of performance of discrete portions of the cellular network over time. A service request may be received from an external entity that defines quality of service (QoS) parameters. A cellular network access conditions package may be created that defines conditions under which the external entity is eligible to utilize the cellular network. Cellular network components may then be configured to permit access to the cellular network by user equipment (UE) of the external entity and data services may be provided to the UE.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventor: Stephen Bye
  • Patent number: 11375409
    Abstract: Various arrangements for managing cellular network slicing are detailed. A cellular network management system may obtain performance data from cellular network components of a cellular network over time. The cellular network management system may analyze the performance data from the plurality of cellular network components to create a cellular network model indicative of performance of discrete portions of the cellular network over time. A service request may be received from an external entity that defines quality of service (QoS) parameters. A cellular network access conditions package may be created that defines conditions under which the external entity is eligible to utilize the cellular network. Cellular network components may then be configured to permit access to the cellular network by user equipment (UE) of the external entity and data services may be provided to the UE.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventor: Stephen Bye
  • Publication number: 20220149503
    Abstract: Embodiments provide tower-mountable base station antenna enclosure systems to reduce effective wind loads of housed antenna components. The enclosure systems can include wind deflection radomes sized to house antenna components and mountable to tower structures by rotatable couplings. For example, embodiments can have a rotational axis that is substantially transverse to primary wind directions, and the wind deflection structures can be mounted in a manner that permits substantially free rotation around the axis. Such enclosure systems can reduce the wind load of the antenna as deployed on a tower, such that a smaller marginal structural impact can be attributed to deployed antenna components, and the antenna components can be considered as smaller structural loads on the tower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Garo Petrosyan, Stephen Bye, Jennings Orcutt, Evan Tedesco
  • Publication number: 20220132320
    Abstract: Various arrangements for allocating spectrum between a cellular network provider and a secondary operator are presented. A cellular network component of the secondary operator may determine that spectrum at a secondary operator radio unit (RU) is not currently needed. The cellular network component of the secondary operator may cause the spectrum to be released for use by a cellular network operator such that the secondary operator RU is not permitted to use the released spectrum. A cellular network operator RU may then communicate with a first set of user equipment (UE) using the released spectrum. The secondary operator RU and cellular network operator RU may be located at a same location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen Bye, Craig Sparks, Marc Rouanne, Jeremy Capell
  • Publication number: 20220132304
    Abstract: Various arrangements for operating a cellular network with advanced secondary operator privacy are presented herein. A first set of user equipment may communicate using a first radio unit and a first radio spectrum with a cellular network. A second set of user equipment may communicate with the cellular network using a second radio unit and a second radio spectrum. The second radio unit may be operated by a secondary operator distinct from the cellular network operator. The second radio unit may encrypt the second communications such that the cellular network cannot decrypt the second communications. The cellular network, can route the encrypted second communications of the second cellular network slice from the second radio unit to a data center operated by the secondary operator separate and distinct from the cellular network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen Bye, Craig Sparks, Marc Rouanne, Jeremy Capell