Patents by Inventor Zhi Cui

Zhi Cui 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).

  • Publication number: 20230421448
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a network system, comprising a plurality of access networks including access network resources, a plurality of transport networks including transport network resources, a plurality of core networks including core network resources, and a hybrid software-defined network (H-SDN), wherein the access network resources, the transport network resources, and the core network resources are abstracted into respective universal resource ports, resulting in a plurality of universal resource ports, and wherein the H-SDN leverages metaverse resources and select universal resource ports of the plurality of universal resource ports to facilitate end-to-end metaverse service delivery. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Zhi Cui, Hongyan Lei, Ye Chen
  • Publication number: 20230421646
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining information regarding a metaverse object and data regarding network resources, deriving a mapping between the metaverse object and one or more of the network resources based on the information and the data, and providing a hybrid service design and orchestration (H-SDO) system with access to the mapping to facilitate selection of particular network resources for supporting one or more metaverse service requests relating to the metaverse object. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventor: Zhi Cui
  • Publication number: 20230362069
    Abstract: A flexible service-based architecture (SBA) for next generation communication networks is described. In an embodiment, a method performed by a system comprising a processor comprises receiving a service request for provision of a data communication service to a communication device via a communication network comprising a plurality of different network resources defined by resource components and sub-components of the resource components. In response to receiving the service request, accessing network resource abstraction information that identifies the resource components, and the sub-components respectively associated with the resource components, and selecting a subset of the different network resources for the provision of the data communication service to the communication device based a service criterion associated with the data communication service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Zhi Cui, Hongyan Lei, Paul Smith, JR.
  • Publication number: 20230354147
    Abstract: Connectionless mobility management techniques across different wireless technologies are provided. In an embodiment, a method comprises obtaining, by a controller device that comprises a processor and that is part of a communication network employing a relativistic routing protocol (RRP), condition information regarding operating conditions associated with different access point devices, wherein the communication network comprises router agent devices respectively connected to the different access point devices that communicatively couple the different access point devices to a server device via respective communication links to a router device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Zhi Cui, Hongyan Lei, John Bartell, Paul Smith, JR.
  • Patent number: 11797896
    Abstract: A processing system including at least one processor may collect, via at least one camera of at least one autonomous aerial vehicle, viewing information for a plurality of positions for each of a plurality of viewing locations within an event venue. The processing system may next present a viewing location selection interface to a user, where the viewing location selection interface provides a simulated view with respect to at least one of the plurality of positions for at least one of the plurality of viewing locations, and where the simulated view is based upon the viewing information that is obtained. The processing system may then obtain a selection from the user of a viewing location of the plurality of viewing locations for an event at the event venue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Zhi Cui, Sangar Dowlatkhah, Sameena Khan, Troy Paige, Ari Craine, Robert Koch
  • Publication number: 20230328610
    Abstract: A framework for a 6th generation (6G) ubiquitous wireless communications network is provided. A system comprises: a memory that stores executable instructions; and a processor, coupled to the memory, that facilitates execution of the executable instructions to perform operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Zhi Cui, Sangar Dowlatkhah, Paul Smith, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11768082
    Abstract: A simulation of a planned future environment can be presented, including social aspects, along with a simulation of other aspects of the environment, such as sounds and other environment conditions. For example, a user can plan a travel route from point A to point B and view a preview of the journey prior to beginning the journey to envision what to expect and possibly alter their plans as a result. In order for a simulated preview of the journey to be created, a set of data can be collected that can represent the location of connected or non-connected objects at a point in time and predict their location at later points in time. The prediction can be validated or confirmed by other connected devices long the route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignees: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Zhi Cui, Sangar Dowlatkhah, Nigel Bradley, Ari Craine, Robert Koch
  • Publication number: 20230298071
    Abstract: Described is facilitating sales of products and services based on the detection of the presence of mobile devices within a defined region corresponding to a point-of-sale location, determined via accurate mobile device location sensing, e.g., within on the order of one meter. Upon detection of the presence of a mobile device within a defined point-of-sale region via mobile device millimeter wave-based position sensing, one or more actions to facilitate a sale can be taken. This can include sending targeted advertising to the mobile device to incentivize the sale, with the targeted advertising based on user profile data when available. Another action can be to summon personnel to the sensed location to facilitate a sale. Movement determined by change of location and other data can be evaluated to determine whether a person (via his or her mobile device) is remaining in a defined point-of-sale region or is only passing through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Zhi Cui, Hongyan Lei
  • Publication number: 20230298460
    Abstract: Described is accurate reporting of transportation-related incidents based on the wireless network positioning enhancements that can locate a device on the order of one meter or less. Upon encountering an incident, such as sensed road damage, an accident or another vehicle that is possibly in distress, a report is automatically generated and wirelessly sent to a smart transportation infrastructure server. The report includes or is augmented by the wireless network with accurate incident location data, along with incident type (e.g., pothole, or accident). Depending on the type of incident, the smart transportation infrastructure server can take appropriate actions, including summoning help, notifying the department of transportation of the need for road repairs and so forth. Other actions can include predicting traffic jams resulting from an incident, which can be used to notify other parties such as a wireless network to allocate additional resources/balance load accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Zhi Cui, Hongyan Lei
  • Publication number: 20230300577
    Abstract: Described is intelligent security based on the detection of the presence of mobile devices within a defined region, determined via accurate mobile device location sensing, e.g., within on the order of one meter. Upon detection of the presence of a mobile device within a defined region via mobile device millimeter wave-based position sensing, an identity associated with the mobile device is obtained. If the identity associated with the mobile device is not a trusted identity, action can be taken based on the presence of the identity within the defined region. The intelligent security can be implemented within an application program of a registered user's mobile device and/or a security system, such as a commercially available security system with alarm monitoring services. Various criteria can determine the action(s) to take, including by which region (if more than one), time of day, identity trust level, duration of presence, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Zhi Cui, Hongyan Lei
  • Publication number: 20230284301
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining a capability of a mobile device, collecting a mobile station measurement, applying a rule according to the capability and measurement to obtain a radio access network (RAN) recommendation that identifies one of a first or second RANs as a preferred RAN, wherein a service is provided to the device via the preferred RAN. The first RAN comprises a first base station that supports a first exchange of user data and corresponding control signaling to facilitate access to a first set of services. The second RAN comprises a second base station adapted to support a second exchange of user data and a third base station adapted to support a corresponding exchange of control signaling to facilitate access to a second set of services. The second RAN is unable to facilitate access to the first set of services. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Zhi Cui, Hongyan Lei
  • Publication number: 20230262552
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include transmitting first payload data to a first communication device via a first link, subsequent to the transmitting of the first payload data, obtaining a first indication that a handover is being negotiated between the first communication device and a second communication device, based on the first indication, placing, at a processing system, the first link in an inactive state, based on the first indication, storing second payload data in a buffer, and responsive to obtaining a second indication that the second communication device has accepted the handover: activating, at the processing system, a second link between the processing system and the second communication device, obtaining the second payload data from the buffer, and transmitting, based on the activating of the second link, the second payload data obtained from the buffer to the second communication device via the second link. Other aspects are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Zhi Cui, Hongyan Lei, John Bartell, Paul Edward Smith, JR.
  • Patent number: 11726475
    Abstract: A processing system of an autonomous aerial vehicle including at least one processor may obtain mapping data describing at least a portion of a facility, navigate, via the mapping data, to a space within the facility to perform an assigned task, and collect spatial sensor data within the space. The processing system may then detect, from the spatial sensor data, at least one object within the space, define a reserved zone within the space to perform the assigned task, based upon the at least one object that is detected, and present at least one of an audible announcement or a visual announcement of the reserved zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Zhi Cui, Sangar Dowlatkhah, Sameena Khan, Troy Paige, Ari Craine, Robert Koch
  • Publication number: 20230254713
    Abstract: Facilitating antenna farm intelligent software defined networking enabled dynamic resource controller networks (e.g., 5G, 6G, and beyond) is provided herein. Operations of a system can comprise evaluating a condition, the condition being at a mobile device, and a characteristic related to a defined network service associated with a connection to the mobile device. The operations can also comprise selectively modifying a quantity of antennas utilized to provide the connection to the mobile device based on the condition being determined to influence a level of service associated with the defined network service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Sangar Dowlatkhah, Zhi Cui, Paul Smith, JR.
  • Publication number: 20230230020
    Abstract: A virtualized network function included in a mobile communication network may be capable of performing validation of sensor data. The sensor data may be generated by one or more sensors monitoring a tangible asset that is being transported between geographical locations. The sensor data may be received by the virtualized network function from an Internet-enabled device in communication with the mobile communication network. In some cases, a contract management application included in the virtualized network function may validate the sensor data based on one or more compliance thresholds describing a shipment condition of the tangible asset. Based on determining whether the sensor data indicates a compliant shipment condition for the tangible asset, the contract management application may modify a contract associated with the tangible asset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Erie Lai Har Lau, Russell Vegh, Sangar Dowlatkhah, John Krachenfels, Zhi Cui
  • Patent number: 11700537
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure include, for example, identifying a primary serving cell and a secondary serving cell, wherein the primary serving cell facilitates one of attachment, re-attachment or mobility, or any combination thereof, of a mobile device in association with coordination of a wireless service between the primary serving cell, the secondary serving cell and the mobile device. A latency value associated with a message exchange is determined between the primary and secondary serving cells via a messaging interface, and compared to latency requirements, which correspond to a group of mobile service features. A mobile service feature of the group is associated with the wireless service based on the comparison. The wireless service includes a coordinated exchange of wireless signals between the primary serving cell and the mobile device and between the secondary serving cell and the mobile device based on the mobile service feature. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Hongyan Lei, Ye Chen, Zhi Cui, Cheng P Liu, Yonghui Tong
  • Publication number: 20230198945
    Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, a system can comprise a processor and a memory that can store executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations. The operations can include establishing a wireless connection to a wireless network. The operations can further include receiving, via the wireless connection, data from a gateway device, that has been communicated via a network device of a publicly accessible network, wherein the data has been compared, by the gateway device, to a template of anomalous activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Mike Iapalucci, Myra Agostino, Zhi Cui, Jason Robbins, Gregory Stockman
  • Publication number: 20230199526
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure include, for example, identifying a primary serving cell and a secondary serving cell, wherein the primary serving cell facilitates one of attachment, re-attachment or mobility, or any combination thereof, of a mobile device in association with coordination of a wireless service between the primary serving cell, the secondary serving cell and the mobile device. A latency value associated with a message exchange is determined between the primary and secondary serving cells via a messaging interface, and compared to latency requirements, which correspond to a group of mobile service features. A mobile service feature of the group is associated with the wireless service based on the comparison. The wireless service includes a coordinated exchange of wireless signals between the primary serving cell and the mobile device and between the secondary serving cell and the mobile device based on the mobile service feature. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Hongyan Lei, Ye Chen, Zhi Cui, Cheng P Liu, Yonghui Tong
  • Patent number: 11682309
    Abstract: Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to intelligent drone traffic management via a radio access network (“RAN”). As disclosed herein, a RAN node, such as an eNodeB, can receive, from a drone, a flight configuration. The flight configuration can include a drone ID and a drone route. The RAN node can determine whether capacity is available in an airspace associated with the RAN node. In response to determining that capacity is available in the airspace associated with the RAN node, the RAN node can add the drone ID to a queue of drones awaiting use of the airspace associated with the RAN node. When the drone ID is next in the queue of drones awaiting use of the airspace associated with the RAN node, the RAN node can instruct the drone to fly through at least a portion of the airspace in accordance with the drone route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Venson Shaw, Zhi Cui, Sangar Dowlatkhah
  • Publication number: 20230187038
    Abstract: The concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to secure user-controlled personal health records (“PHRs”). According to one aspect disclosed herein, a patient device can launch a PHR wallet device application. The patient device can connect, via the PHR wallet device application, to a PHR server that stores PHR associated with a user. The patient device can define, via the PHR wallet device application, an access level to be applied to the PHR. The patient device can initiate, via the PHR wallet device application, a transfer of the PHR from the PHR server to a health care provider. The health care provider can be permitted to access the portion of the PHR in accordance with the access level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Sameena Khan, Zhi Cui, Bo Lee