H04B7/15507

Method and apparatus for forwarding sidelink user equipment (UE) capability information in a wireless communication system
11582818 · 2023-02-14 · ·

A method and device are disclosed from the perspective of a User Equipment-to-User Equipment (UE-to-UE) Relay to forward sidelink UE capability information. In one embodiment, the method includes the UE-to-UE Relay receiving a first sidelink UE capability information from a first UE. The method further includes the UE-to-UE Relay transmitting the first sidelink UE capability information of the first UE and a second sidelink UE capability information of the UE-to-UE Relay to a second UE or transmits a combined sidelink UE capability information to the second UE, wherein the combined sidelink UE capability information is derived from the first sidelink UE capability information and the second sidelink UE capability information.

MOBILE RELAY STATION, MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD OF MOBILE RELAY STATION
20230038200 · 2023-02-09 · ·

An apparatus according to an aspect of the present disclosure is a mobile relay station mounted on a vehicle, including: an antenna system capable of transmitting and receiving radio waves both inside and outside the vehicle; and a wireless control station capable of controlling directivity of the antenna system and having a function of switching between a first relay mode and a second relay mode described below, wherein the wireless control station switches the first and second relay modes on or off based on predetermined control information. First relay mode: mode for relaying communication between a wireless communication device outside the vehicle and a wireless communication device inside the vehicle. Second relay mode: mode for relaying communication between a wireless communication device outside the vehicle and another wireless communication device outside the vehicle.

SHAPING mmWAVE WIRELESS CHANNEL VIA MULTI-BEAM DESIGN USING RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACES
20230043800 · 2023-02-09 ·

A method for shaping a mmWave wireless channel in a wireless network is presented. The method includes enabling communication between a multi-antenna transmitter and a multi-antenna receiver, positioning a reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) in a vicinity of the multi-antenna transmitter and the multi-antenna receiver, constructing the RIS as a uniform planar array (UPA) structure forming a multi-beamforming framework, a surface of the UPA defining an array of discrete elements arranged in a grid pattern, wherein parameters of the discrete elements of the UPA are controllable to achieve multiple disjoint beams covering different solid angles, and enabling the plurality of users of the plurality of mobile devices positioned in blind spots of a coverage map to communicate with the multi-antenna transmitter by employing the MS to generate sharp and effective beams having almost uniform gain in a desired angular coverage interval (ACI).

Streetlight-based telecommunications system and support unit for use therein

A telecommunications (telecom) system includes remote radio head devices, a core network, and at least one telecom support unit providing communications connectivity between the remote radio head devices and the core network. The telecom support unit includes a housing, a clamp mechanically coupling the housing to a support structure for a streetlight, a powerline interface, and a high-bandwidth communication medium. The powerline interface is integrated or configured though a first wall of the housing and electromechanically coupled to a luminaire of the streetlight so as to receive utility power from the luminaire. The high-bandwidth communication medium interface is integrated or configured through a second wall of the housing and communicatively coupled to the remote radio head devices. The remote radio head devices may be mounted to one or more other streetlights. The telecom support unit may operate as a baseband device and/or a cellular data repeater device.

Method and system for protocol layer enhancements in data offload over small cells

A method at a first wireless network element, the method receiving, from a second wireless network element, a plurality of packet data units (PDUs) for a user equipment; transmitting the PDUs to the user equipment (UE); compiling a PDU delivery status report in response to the transmitting of the PDUs; and sending the compiled PDU delivery status report to the second wireless network element.

Techniques for integrating wireless functionality in a power outlet
11552436 · 2023-01-10 · ·

A power control device is contained within a housing and has an electric current sensor configured to measure current passing through an electric outlet during a time period, a proximity sensor configured to detect a distance of an object relative to the electric outlet during the time period, a relay switch that can open or close to stop or conduct current through a circuit in the electric outlet in response to a command, and a wireless network interface in communication with the electric current sensor and the proximity sensor, the wireless network interface configured to transmit and receive data from the current sensor and the proximity sensor, to transmit commands to the relay switch, transmit the data to a computing device, and receive commands from the computing device.

Radio frequency signal boosters for providing indoor coverage of high frequency cellular networks
11595110 · 2023-02-28 · ·

Radio frequency signal boosters for high frequency cellular communications are provided herein. In certain embodiments, a signal booster system for providing high frequency wireless signal reception of a 5G network inside a building is provided. The signal booster system includes one or more auxiliary signal boosters for extending coverage within rooms of the building. For example, an auxiliary signal booster can include a donor unit located in a first room and having a base station antenna and booster circuitry integrated therewith. The auxiliary signal booster further includes a server unit located in a second room and having a having a mobile station antenna integrated therewith. The donor unit and the server unit are connected by a short cable.

Drone Assisted Mesh Network For First Responders
20180007518 · 2018-01-04 ·

A flock of drones provide a drone-assisted mesh network for first responders. Network modules attached to the drones interconnect with other network modules and provide network access points for first responder devices, allowing the first responder devices to communicate with each other via the drone-assisted mesh network. The drones may autonomously reposition themselves to create a desired network coverages area, including adjusting the network coverage area as instructed via a drone controller. The network modules may communicate with a gateway to an external network, allowing first responder devices to communicate with the external network via the drone-assisted mesh network. Network modules may be selected for field-attachment to the drones based on characteristics of the first responder devices.

LED ILLUMINATING APPARATUS, AND RELATED SIGNAL AMPLIFYING SYSTEM

The present disclosure provides a Light Emitting Diode (LED) illuminating apparatus. The illuminating apparatus includes a first antenna, a second antenna, a signal amplifying unit, an LED lighting unit, and an LED driving power supply. The LED driving power supply is connected with the signal amplifying unit and the LED lighting unit to drive the LED lighting unit to emit light and to provide power to the signal amplifying unit. The first antenna and the second antenna are connected to the signal amplifying unit. The first antenna receives a base station signal, and transmits the base station signal to the signal amplifying unit. The signal amplifying unit amplifies the base station signal, and transmits the amplified base station signal to the second antenna. The second antenna transmits the amplified base station signal to a terminal. The second antenna further receives a terminal signal, and transmits the terminal signal to the signal amplifying unit. The signal amplifying unit further amplifies the terminal signal, and transmits the amplified terminal signal to the first antenna. The first antenna further transmits the amplified terminal signal to a base station.

Communication method, apparatus, and system, storage medium, and terminal
11711870 · 2023-07-25 · ·

The application relates to a communication method, apparatus, and system, a storage medium, and a terminal. The method includes: receiving first data from a first receiving device in multiple first devices of a first device type through a first network of a first network type, wherein the first data is received from a first client device by the first receiving device through a second network of a second network type, the first data is configured to control a first target device in multiple second devices of a second device type, and the first client device is beyond a communication range of the second devices; and sending the first data to a relay device in the second devices through a third network of a second network type, wherein the relay device is connected to the first target device through a fourth network of a third network type, and the first data is sent to the first target device by the relay device. The technical solution of the application allows a communication connection to be established between different types of Bluetooth network devices without updating an old type of network devices.