A communication apparatus that operates as an access point constructing a wireless LAN receives a selection instruction for operating as a controller configured to control another access point in a network including at least one or more access points and determines, based on comparison between a controller selection method used in the selection instruction and a controller selection method used in another communication apparatus already operating as a controller, whether to change an apparatus that is to operate as the controller from the other communication apparatus to the communication apparatus.

A communication apparatus that operates as an access point constructing a wireless LAN receives a selection instruction for operating as a controller configured to control another access point in a network including at least one or more access points and determines, based on comparison between a controller selection method used in the selection instruction and a controller selection method used in another communication apparatus already operating as a controller, whether to change an apparatus that is to operate as the controller from the other communication apparatus to the communication apparatus.

A self-calibrating RF network and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the self-calibrating RF network includes multiple hospitality properties, wherein RF network includes a property server located in communication with a terminal device providing data services through distribution elements to end point devices, such as set-top boxes. Each of the property servers collects RF performance data relative to the terminal device, the distribution elements, and the end point devices. The RF performance data is analyzed by a remote central server that provides RF adjustment data, which is indicative of power and equalization adjustments to the terminal device, power and equalization adjustments to the plurality of distribution elements, and power and ranging adjustments to the plurality of end point devices.

A self-calibrating RF network and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the self-calibrating RF network includes multiple hospitality properties, wherein RF network includes a property server located in communication with a terminal device providing data services through distribution elements to end point devices, such as set-top boxes. Each of the property servers collects RF performance data relative to the terminal device, the distribution elements, and the end point devices. The RF performance data is analyzed by a remote central server that provides RF adjustment data, which is indicative of power and equalization adjustments to the terminal device, power and equalization adjustments to the plurality of distribution elements, and power and ranging adjustments to the plurality of end point devices.

A method of operating a communications device in a wireless communications network, the method comprising: measuring received signals transmitted in a first cell at a first location to generate a measurement result, wherein the communications device is not permitted to access the first cell, and transmitting in a second cell a minimization of drive tests (MDT) report based on the measurement result, the report comprising an indication of the first location.

Disclosed is a control device for transmitting a control signal to a receiver device in a home-automation installation, comprising a wireless transmitter/receiver configured to receive an incident signal originating from a transmission device, an actuating unit configured to receive a configuration instruction, a processing logic unit suitable for deciding on the transmission of the control signal by the wireless transmitter/receiver, and configured to receive a configuration instruction originating from the actuating unit; and generating at least one configuration message to be transmitted to the receiver device; the wireless transmitter/receiver also being configured to transmit the at least one configuration message to the receiver device.

Disclosed is a control device for transmitting a control signal to a receiver device in a home-automation installation, comprising a wireless transmitter/receiver configured to receive an incident signal originating from a transmission device, an actuating unit configured to receive a configuration instruction, a processing logic unit suitable for deciding on the transmission of the control signal by the wireless transmitter/receiver, and configured to receive a configuration instruction originating from the actuating unit; and generating at least one configuration message to be transmitted to the receiver device; the wireless transmitter/receiver also being configured to transmit the at least one configuration message to the receiver device.

Geolocating Minimization of Drive Test (MDT) measurement reports (MRs) with missing satellite navigation system coordinates is disclosed. In some embodiments, a computing node receives a plurality of complete MRs corresponding to a plurality of user equipments (UEs), wherein each complete MR comprises satellite navigation system coordinates identifying a geographic location of the corresponding UE. The computing node then trains a machine learning (ML) model for estimating UE geographic locations based on the plurality of complete MRs, wherein the ML model maps radio frequency (RF) signatures of complete MRs to corresponding UE geographic locations. In some embodiments, a radio access node obtains the ML model from the computing node, and receives an incomplete MR corresponding to a UE. Upon determining that the second MR lacks satellite navigation system coordinates, the radio access node predicts the geographic location of the UE based on measurements in the incomplete MR and the ML model.

Signal reception method and apparatus for a UE in an idle-state, storage medium, and a terminal. The method includes: monitoring signal quality of a serving cell; and determining and receiving system information matching the signal quality based on the signal quality.

Signal reception method and apparatus for a UE in an idle-state, storage medium, and a terminal. The method includes: monitoring signal quality of a serving cell; and determining and receiving system information matching the signal quality based on the signal quality.