High speed uplink control channels

Methods and network entities for communicating control signalling for an uplink high speed data service, a downlink high speed data service or both over a radio interface of a cellular network.

High speed communication for vehicles

A cellular communications network comprises a plurality of geographically distributed access nodes arranged for communication with mobile terminals. A location prediction engine predicts a location for a first mobile terminal at a predetermined time and a configuration output configures two or more of the plurality of access nodes for coordinated communication with the first mobile terminal at the predetermined time, based on the predicted location for the first mobile terminal.

Data Rate in Mobile Communications Networks

A method of operating a mobile telecommunications device including cellular communication means operable to communicate with a cellular telecommunications network base station and white space communication means operable to communicate with a non-cellular white space access point, the method including determining the availability of white space and selectively enabling white space communication in dependence upon the determination. Controlling transmission of user data in the white space may be by exchanging control data with the cellular telecommunications network base station such that the control data controls the transmission of user data in the white space. White space communication need not be implemented in uplink and may be used in the downlink alone. 1. A telecommunications system , comprising:a cellular communication network operable to communicate with a mobile device via a cellular telecommunications network base station;a white space communication system operable to communicate with the mobile device via a non-cellular white space access point, anda white space access controller operable to determine availability of white space for the mobile device, to determine whether use of available white space for communication will cause interference with a neighbouring frequency, and to selectively enable white space communication for the mobile device in response to a determination that use of available white space will not cause interference in a neighbouring frequency.2. The telecommunications system of claim 1 , wherein the white space access controller accesses a database of white space availability to determine the availability of white space for the mobile device.3. The telecommunications system of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , upon white space communication for the mobile device being selectively enabled claim 2 , the database of white space availability is updated to indicate that white space spectrum used by the mobile device is in use.4. The ...

HIGH SPEED COMMUNICATION FOR VEHICLES

A cellular communications network comprises a plurality of geographically distributed access nodes arranged for communication with mobile terminals. A location prediction engine predicts a location for a first mobile terminal at a predetermined time and a configuration output configures two or more of the plurality of access nodes for coordinated communication with the first mobile terminal at the predetermined time, based on the predicted location for the first mobile terminal.

White space access in mobile communication networks

A method of operating a mobile telecommunications device including cellular communication means operable to communicate with a cellular telecommunications network base station and white space communication means operable to communicate with a non-cellular white space access point, the method including determining the availability of white space and selectively enabling white space communication in dependence upon the determination. Controlling transmission of user data in the white space may be by exchanging control data with the cellular telecommunications network base station such that the control data controls the transmission of user data in the white space. White space communication need not be implemented in uplink and may be used in the downlink alone.

CHANNEL QUALITY MEASUREMENT IN RELAY SYSTEMS

An SAE/LTE or 4G cellular telecommunications network is disclosed which comprises a plurality of eNodeBs and a network core. A plurality of mobile telecommunications devices are registered with the network and communicate with the network core via the eNodeBs. A relay is provided between the eNodeB 5 and the mobile telecommunications device to extend the radio coverage provided by the eNodeB. Channel quality measurement data are transmitted to at least one of the telecommunications devices in a link with the relay to enable the telecommunications devices to calculate the channel quality between the mobile device and the relay and/or the node.

Reducing interference in a telecommunications network

Controlling interference in a telecommunications network, in which data are transmitted between mobile devices and base stations in resource blocks, includes, for each of the base stations: allocating resource blocks to one of multiple resource groups, the corresponding resource blocks of each base station being in the same resource group; allocating resource groups to one of multiple transmission power values, the corresponding resource groups of each base station having different transmission power values; and allocating respective ones of the mobile devices to one of the resource groups depending upon a UE characteristic. Interference at a resource block of a resource group of a base station caused by a neighboring base station is detected. In response thereto, an indication of the resource group subject to interference is sent to the neighboring base station and then the transmission power value of said resource group of the neighboring base station is selectively reduced.

METHOD FOR NETWORK AND ANTENNA SHARING AND HIERARCHICAL SECTORIZATION

In a cellular communication system a first and a second set of antennas are arranged at an antenna site. First and second baseband processing blocks are coupled to the antennas of the first and second antennas respectively. To improve the connection to a terminal an antenna of the second set is coupled to the first baseband processing block in addition to the antennas of the first set. Communication with the terminal is performed via at least one antenna of the first and at least one antenna of the second set. The first and second set of antennas can belong to two different network operators. By applying this invention, the two network operators can share the antenna pool of the first and second set of antennas even if the antennas are the existing ones at the same top-roof or tower. 1. A communication system comprising at least one antenna site ,at which a first set of a number of N antennas is arranged, N>=2, each of a plurality of a first set of N sectors being covered by at least one antenna of the first set of antennas, and{'b': '200', 'wherein at the at least one antenna site () a second set of a number of M antennas, M>=2, is arranged, each of a plurality of a second set of M sectors being covered by at least one antenna of the second set of antennas, and'}wherein the total of the second set of M sectors at least partially covers the same coverage area as the total of the first set of N sectors, andwherein each antenna of the first set of N sectors is communicatively coupled to a first baseband processing block, andwherein at least one antenna of the second set is connectable via a switch to said first baseband processing block.2. The communication system of wherein at least one of the second set of M sectors overlaps a sector border of one first set of N sectors.3. The communication system of wherein each of the second set of sectors at least partially covers two adjacent sectors of the first set of sectors.4. The communication system of wherein N=M.5. The ...

Channel quality measurement in relay systems

An SAE/LTE or 4G cellular telecommunications network is disclosed which comprises a plurality of eNodeBs and a network core. A plurality of mobile telecommunications devices are registered with the network and communicate with the network core via the eNodeBs. A relay is provided between the eNodeB 5 and the mobile telecommunications device to extend the radio coverage provided by the eNodeB. Channel quality measurement data are transmitted to at least one of the telecommunications devices in a link with the relay to enable the telecommunications devices to calculate the channel quality between the mobile device and the relay and/or the node.

Data rate in mobile communication networks

A method is provided for operating a mobile telecommunications device including a cellular communication device operable to communicate with a cellular telecommunications network base station and a white space communication device operable to communicate with a non-cellular white space access point. The method includes determining the availability of white space and selectively enabling white space communication in dependence upon the determination. Controlling transmission of user data in the white space may be by exchanging control data with the cellular telecommunications network base station such that the control data controls the transmission of user data in the white space. White space communication need not be implemented in uplink and may be used in the downlink alone.

Radio Access Network Sharing

The present invention relates to wireless systems, and in particular provides a method of sharing radio resources between a first cell of a first cellular network and a second cell of a second cellular network. Each cell transmits using a respective carrier of a different frequency and each cell uses a respective scheduler to allocate transmissions to a respective plurality of radio resources. The method comprises identifying a transmission for a user attached to the first cell that is available for radio resource allocation by the scheduler of the first cell, where the transmission could be made over the second carrier; and interfacing between the scheduler of the first cell and the scheduler of the second cell, so as to allocate radio resources for use by the second cell to the transmission for the user attached to the first cell. 1. A method of sharing radio resources between a first cell of a first cellular network and a second cell of a second cellular network , the first and second cells each transmitting using a respective carrier of a different frequency and each cell using a respective scheduler to allocate transmissions to a respective plurality of radio resources , the method comprising:identifying a transmission for a user attached to the first cell that is available for radio resource allocation by the scheduler of the first cell, where the transmission could be made over the second carrier; andinterfacing between the scheduler of the first cell and the scheduler of the second cell, so as to allocate radio resources for use by the second cell to the transmission for the user attached to the first cell.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:transmitting control data over the first carrier, the control data identifying that the transmission for the user attached to the first cell is being made over the second carrier.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the control data transmitted over the first carrier further comprises system information for the ...

REDUCING INTERFERENCE IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

Controlling interference in a telecommunications network, in which data are transmitted between mobile devices and base stations in resource blocks, includes, for each of the base stations: allocating resource blocks to one of multiple resource groups, the corresponding resource blocks of each base station being in the same resource group; allocating resource groups to one of multiple transmission power values, the corresponding resource groups of each base station having different transmission power values; and allocating respective ones of the mobile devices to one of the resource groups depending upon a UE characteristic. Interference at a resource block of a resource group of a base station caused by a neighbouring base station is detected. In response thereto, an indication of the resource group subject to interference is sent to the neighbouring base station and then the transmission power value of said resource group of the neighbouring base station is selectively reduced.

Communication network selection

A mobile telecommunications device includes cellular communication means for communicating with a cellular telecommunications network base station, wireless communication means for communicating with a wireless access point, and control means for selectively enabling the wireless communication means in response to a trigger. The trigger may be the launch of a web browser of a request for a download of data.

Systems and methods for pedestal configuration

Exemplary apparatuses for centering and/or leveling a pedestal of a processing chamber may include a mounting block having a central axis, a set of first gauges mounted on the mounting block, and a set of second gauges mounted on the mounting block. The set of second gauges may be mounted substantially perpendicular to the set of first gauges. The plurality of first gauges may be configured to obtain measurements indicative of a degree of parallelism between a gas distribution plate of the processing chamber and the pedestal. The plurality of second gauges may be configured to obtain measurements indicative of a degree of axial alignment of a ring member of the processing chamber and the pedestal. The exemplary apparatuses may be used for centering and/or leveling the pedestal under vacuum.

VIRTUALIZED NETWORK SERVICE MANAGEMENT AND DIAGNOSTICS

A device monitors, for a software-defined networking wide area network (SD-WAN) deployment, a set of virtualized network services of the SD-WAN deployment, and applies a set of diagnostic tests to evaluate the set of virtualized network services. The device detects, based on monitoring the set of virtualized network services and in connection with applying the set of diagnostic tests, an event associated with a virtualized network service. The device analyzes, using an analytics model of SD-WAN operation, the event to identify an issue associated with the virtualized network service, and determines, based on the analytics model of SD-WAN operation, a recommendation relating to remediating the issue. The device generates an abstraction layer user interface to represent the set of virtualized network services and to convey the recommendation relating to remediating the issue, and implements, after providing the abstraction layer user interface, the recommendation to remediate the issue. 1. A device , comprising: receive service information that identifies a state of a software-defined networking wide area network (SD-WAN);', 'wherein the analytics model determines the issue based on a parameter relating to the issue deviating from a particular range of values that corresponds to the parameter and is associated with a normal operation of the SD-WAN;', 'detect, based on the service information and an analytics model associated with the SD-WAN, an issue associated with the SD-WAN,'}, 'determine, based on the analytics model, a recommendation for resolving the issue; and', 'providing the recommendation to a client device., 'one or more processors to2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors claim 1 , when receiving the service information are configured to:receive the service information based on applying one or more diagnostic tests to the SD-WAN.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the one or more processors are further configured to: 'wherein the set ...

VIRTUALIZED NETWORK SERVICE MANAGEMENT AND DIAGNOSTICS

A device monitors, for a software-defined networking wide area network (SD-WAN) deployment, a set of virtualized network services of the SD-WAN deployment, and applies a set of diagnostic tests to evaluate the set of virtualized network services. The device detects, based on monitoring the set of virtualized network services and in connection with applying the set of diagnostic tests, an event associated with a virtualized network service. The device analyzes, using an analytics model of SD-WAN operation, the event to identify an issue associated with the virtualized network service, and determines, based on the analytics model of SD-WAN operation, a recommendation relating to remediating the issue. The device generates an abstraction layer user interface to represent the set of virtualized network services and to convey the recommendation relating to remediating the issue, and implements, after providing the abstraction layer user interface, the recommendation to remediate the issue. 1. A device , comprising:one or more memories; and monitor, for a software-defined networking wide area network (SD-WAN) deployment, a set of virtualized network services of the SD-WAN deployment;', 'apply, concurrent with monitoring the set of virtualized network services, a set of diagnostic tests to evaluate the set of virtualized network services;', 'detect, based on monitoring the set of virtualized network services and in connection with applying the set of diagnostic tests, an event associated with a virtualized network service of the set of virtualized network services;', 'analyze, using an analytics model of SD-WAN operation, the event associated with the virtualized network service;', 'identify, based on analyzing the event associated with the virtualized network service, an issue associated with the virtualized network service;', 'determine, based on the analytics model of SD-WAN operation, a recommendation relating to remediating the issue associated with the virtualized ...

HIGH SPEED UPLINK CONTROL CHANNELS

Methods and network entities for communicating control signalling for an uplink high speed data service, a downlink high speed data service or both over a radio interface of a cellular network. 1. A method of communicating control signalling for an uplink high speed data service using at least one physical data channel over a radio interface of a cellular network , the at least one physical data channel supporting a set of transport formats containing a first number of transport formats , the method comprising:establishing a subset from the set of transport formats for use by a User Equipment (UE) in transmitting to the network, based on at least one parameter of the UE, network or radio interface, the subset containing a second number of transport formats less than the first number of transport formats; andindicating to the network from the UE, a transport format used by the UE on the at least one physical data channel, the transport format to be used being selected from the established subset of transport formats.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one parameter comprises one or more of:traffic loading on a cell of the network being used by the UE;radio channel quality between the UE and the network;UE location;UE device type;UE category; anda type of service or application being provided to the UE.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of establishing is carried out by the network claim 1 , the method further comprising:communicating an indication of the established subset of transport formats from the network to the UE.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of indicating comprises:communicating an indication of the selected transport format, the indication comprising a variable number of bits, the variable number of bits being determined based on the size of the established subset of transport formats.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of indicating comprises:communicating the at least one physical data channel from the UE to the ...

Virtualized network service management and diagnostics

A device monitors, for a software-defined networking wide area network (SD-WAN) deployment, a set of virtualized network services of the SD-WAN deployment, and applies a set of diagnostic tests to evaluate the set of virtualized network services. The device detects, based on monitoring the set of virtualized network services and in connection with applying the set of diagnostic tests, an event associated with a virtualized network service. The device analyzes, using an analytics model of SD-WAN operation, the event to identify an issue associated with the virtualized network service, and determines, based on the analytics model of SD-WAN operation, a recommendation relating to remediating the issue. The device generates an abstraction layer user interface to represent the set of virtualized network services and to convey the recommendation relating to remediating the issue, and implements, after providing the abstraction layer user interface, the recommendation to remediate the issue.

Uplink control channel overhead reduction

Methods and network entities for communicating control signalling for an uplink high speed data service, a downlink high speed data service or both over a radio interface of a cellular network. A first embodiment discloses communicating control signalling for a high speed data service over a radio interface which also supports a low speed service, comprising: communicating an uplink primary physical control channel between the network and a User Equipment, the uplink primary physical control channel comprising only pilot bits. A second embodiment discloses communicating control signalling for first and second data services over a radio interface comprising: generating first control signalling in relation to the first data service; generating second control signalling in relation to the second data service; and communicating the first and second control signalling to a network over respective first and second time periods that do not overlap. A third embodiment discloses communicating control signalling for an uplink high speed data service using at least one physical data channel supporting a set of transport formats containing a first number of transport formats, and indicating to the network from the UE, a transport format used by the UE on the at least one physical data channel, the transport format to be used being selected from an established subset of transport formats.

Mobile device communicates with a cellular network base station or a non-cellular access point in response to a trigger

A mobile telecommunications device 1 includes cellular communication means for communicating with a cellular telecommunications network base station 3, 4, 5 (e.g. GSM, UMTS, HSPA, WiMAX or LTE) and non-cellular wireless communication means for communicating with a non-cellular wireless access point 33 (e.g. WiFi or Bluetooth). The mobile telecommunications device 1 further includes control means 34 for selectively enabling the non-cellular wireless communication means in response to a trigger. The trigger may be the launch of a web browser or a request for transfer or download of data. The control means 34 may be further operable to select one of a plurality of access points 33 in dependence upon the quality of communication path to each of the access points 33 and to disable the non-cellular wireless communication means in dependence upon the status of the power supply of the mobile telecommunications device 1.

Reducing interference in a telecommunications network

Systems and methods for pedestal configuration

Exemplary apparatuses for centering and/or leveling a pedestal of a processing chamber may include a mounting block having a central axis, a set of first gauges mounted on the mounting block, and a set of second gauges mounted on the mounting block. The set of second gauges may be mounted substantially perpendicular to the set of first gauges. The plurality of first gauges may be configured to obtain measurements indicative of a degree of parallelism between a gas distribution plate of the processing chamber and the pedestal. The plurality of second gauges may be configured to obtain measurements indicative of a degree of axial alignment of a ring member of the processing chamber and the pedestal. The exemplary apparatuses may be used for centering and/or leveling the pedestal under vacuum.

High speed communication for vehicles

A cellular communications network comprises a plurality of geographically distributed access nodes arranged for communication with mobile terminals. A location prediction engine predicts a location for a first mobile terminal at a predetermined time and a configuration output configures two or more of the plurality of access nodes for coordinated communication with the first mobile terminal at the predetermined time, based on the predicted location for the first mobile terminal.

High speed communication for vehicles

Radio access network sharing

Biasable electrostatic chuck

Exemplary substrate support assemblies may include an electrostatic chuck body defining a substrate support surface that defines a substrate seat. The electrostatic chuck body may define a backside gas lumen that extends through a surface of the substrate seat. The assemblies may include a bias electrode coupled with the electrostatic chuck body. The bias electrode may include a plurality of conductive mesas that protrude upward across the substrate seat. The assemblies may include a support stem coupled with the electrostatic chuck body. The assemblies may include at least one chucking electrode embedded within the electrostatic chuck body. The assemblies may include at least one heater embedded within the electrostatic chuck body.

Biasable electrostatic chuck

Exemplary substrate support assemblies may include an electrostatic chuck body defining a substrate support surface that defines a substrate seat. The electrostatic chuck body may define a backside gas lumen that extends through a surface of the substrate seat. The assemblies may include a bias electrode coupled with the electrostatic chuck body. The bias electrode may include a plurality of conductive mesas that protrude upward across the substrate seat. The assemblies may include a support stem coupled with the electrostatic chuck body. The assemblies may include at least one chucking electrode embedded within the electrostatic chuck body. The assemblies may include at least one heater embedded within the electrostatic chuck body.

Inline security key exchange

Techniques are disclosed for inline security key exchanges between network devices. An example network device includes one or more processors and memory coupled to the one or more processors. The memory stores instructions that, upon execution, cause one or more processors to obtain a first payload key and obtain a path key. The instructions cause the one or more processors to encrypt a first payload of a first packet using the first payload key and insert the first payload key into first metadata of the first packet. The instructions cause the one or more processors to encrypt the first metadata using the path key and send the first packet to another network device.

Inline security key exchange

Inline security key exchange

Techniques are disclosed for inline security key exchanges between network devices. An example network device includes one or more processors and memory coupled to the one or more processors. The memory stores instructions that, upon execution, cause one or more processors to obtain a first payload key and obtain a path key. The instructions cause the one or more processors to encrypt a first payload of a first packet using the first payload key and insert the first payload key into first metadata of the first packet. The instructions cause the one or more processors to encrypt the first metadata using the path key and send the first packet to another network device.