U.S. patent application number 17/220117 was filed with the patent office on 2021-08-12 for adjusting throughput threshold of network devices for 5g or other next generation wireless network.
The applicant listed for this patent is AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC. Invention is credited to Ranjan Gupta, Hristo Hristov, Martin McEnroe, Sanjiv Singh.
Application Number | 20210250955 17/220117 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000005540976 |
Filed Date | 2021-08-12 |
United States Patent
Application |
20210250955 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Singh; Sanjiv ; et
al. |
August 12, 2021 |
ADJUSTING THROUGHPUT THRESHOLD OF NETWORK DEVICES FOR 5G OR OTHER
NEXT GENERATION WIRELESS NETWORK
Abstract
Various embodiments disclosed herein provide for adjustment of
throughput threshold of network devices based on requested quality
of service received from a mobile device. According to some
embodiments, a system can comprise receiving request data
representative of a throughput adjustment request for a throughput
adjustment. The system can further comprise, based on the
throughput adjustment request, determining a connection device that
is compelled to adjust throughput, and in response to the
determining the connection device that is compelled to adjust
throughput and based on the throughput adjustment request,
requesting the connection device to adjust a throughput range from
a first throughput range to a second throughput range.
Inventors: |
Singh; Sanjiv; (Allen,
TX) ; Gupta; Ranjan; (Carrollton, TX) ;
Hristov; Hristo; (Chicago, IL) ; McEnroe; Martin;
(Plano, TX) |
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Applicant: |
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AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
AT&T Mobility II LLC |
Atlanta
Atlanta |
GA
GA |
US
US |
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Family ID: |
1000005540976 |
Appl. No.: |
17/220117 |
Filed: |
April 1, 2021 |
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16674386 |
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10999855 |
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Current U.S.
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Current CPC
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H04W 72/085 20130101;
H04L 43/0888 20130101; H04W 76/10 20180201; H04W 4/024
20180201 |
International
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H04W 72/08 20060101
H04W072/08; H04W 4/024 20060101 H04W004/024; H04L 12/26 20060101
H04L012/26; H04W 76/10 20060101 H04W076/10 |
Claims
1. A system, comprising: a processor; and a memory that stores
executable instructions that, when executed by the processor,
facilitate performance of operations, comprising: determining a
connection device that is able to adjust a throughput of the
connection device; and in response to determining the connection
device that is able to adjust the throughput, requesting the
connection device to adjust a throughput range from a first
throughput range to a second throughput range.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the operations further comprise:
receiving a confirmation from the connection device that the
throughput range has been adjusted to the second throughput
range.
3. The system of claim 2, wherein the operations further comprise:
transmitting a message representative of the requesting of the
connection device to adjust the throughput range.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein determining the connection device
comprises determining the connection device that is able to adjust
the throughput to support a network connection associated with a
navigating device, and wherein the operations further comprise:
determining navigation parameters relating to the navigating device
comprising a first parameter representing a starting location for a
navigation associated with the navigating device and a second
parameter representing an ending location for the navigation.
5. The system of claim 4, wherein the operations further comprise:
determining a group of connection devices located between the
starting location and the ending location that are able to be
adjusted to the second throughput range, wherein the group of
connection devices comprises the connection device.
6. The system of claim 1, wherein the operations further comprise:
determining a geographical area associated with the connection
device; and determining a group of connection devices located
within the geographical area that are able to be adjusted to the
second throughput range, wherein the group of connection devices
comprises the connection device.
7. The system of claim 1, wherein the throughput range is adjusted
for a time period defined by a time parameter, and wherein the time
parameter is applicable to the connection device.
8. The system of claim 1, wherein the second throughput range is
defined by a lower limit amplitude value for adjustment of the
throughput of the connection device for a specified period of time
and an upper limit amplitude value for the adjustment of the
throughput of the connection device for the specified period of
time, and wherein the second throughput range is determined to
facilitate maintenance of a connection between a mobile device and
the connection device for the specified period of time.
9. A method, comprising: determining, by a device comprising a
processor, that a connection device is capable of satisfying a
throughput adjustment request; and in response to the determining
that the connection device is capable of satisfying the throughput
adjustment request, requesting, by the device, the connection
device to modify a throughput range enabled via the connection
device to a modified throughput range, to facilitate the satisfying
of the throughput adjustment request.
10. The method of claim 9, wherein requesting the connection device
to modify the throughput range is to support a data transmission
using a closed loop multiple-input and multiple-output mode.
11. The method of claim 9, wherein requesting the connection device
to modify the throughput range is to support a data transmission
using a rank-1 precoder mode.
12. The method of claim 9, wherein requesting the connection device
to modify the throughput range is to support a data transmission in
accordance with a fifth generation communication network
protocol.
13. The method of claim 9, wherein the throughput adjustment
request comprises first location data representing a starting
location of a route and second location data representing an ending
location of the route.
14. The method of claim 13, wherein the throughput adjustment
request is received from a drone, and wherein the route has been
assigned to the drone for traversal by the drone.
15. The method of claim 14, wherein the ending location comprises a
delivery location for delivery of cargo carried by the drone after
the traversal of the route.
16. The method of claim 13, further comprising: in response to a
determination that a mobile device associated with the throughput
adjustment request has reached the ending location, requesting, by
the device, the connection device to revert the modified throughput
range to the throughput range enabled via the connection device
prior to requesting the connection device to modify the throughput
range.
17. The method of claim 9, wherein the throughput adjustment
request comprises a start time to begin maintaining a quality of
service threshold and an end time to end the maintaining of the
quality of service threshold, and wherein modification of the
throughput range to the modified throughput range facilitates the
maintaining of the quality of service threshold at least from the
start time to the end time.
18. A non-transitory machine-readable medium, comprising executable
instructions that, when executed by a processor, facilitate
performance of operations, comprising: in response to a throughput
modification request, determining whether network equipment, from a
group of network equipment, is able to accommodate a defined change
in throughput associated with the throughput modification request;
and in response to the determining comprising determining that the
network equipment is able to accommodate the defined change,
modifying a throughput range enabled via the network equipment
according to the throughput modification request.
19. The non-transitory machine-readable medium of claim 18, wherein
the throughput modification request is associated with an amplitude
variance range for signals communicated between a mobile device and
the network equipment.
20. The non-transitory machine-readable medium of claim 18, wherein
the operations further comprise: in response to determining that no
network equipment of the group of network equipment is able to
satisfy the throughput modification request, maintaining the
throughput range of the network equipment.
Description
RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] The subject patent application is a continuation of, and
claims priority to, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/674,386,
filed Nov. 5, 2019, and entitled "ADJUSTING THROUGHPUT THRESHOLD OF
NETWORK DEVICES FOR 5G OR OTHER NEXT GENERATION WIRELESS NETWORK,"
the entirety of which application is hereby incorporated by
reference herein.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] This disclosure relates generally to management of resources
wireless network. More specifically, facilitating adjustment of
throughput threshold of network devices based on requested quality
of service received from a mobile device, e.g., for 5th generation
(5G) or other next generation wireless network.
BACKGROUND
[0003] 5G wireless systems represent a next major phase of mobile
telecommunications standards beyond the current telecommunications
standards of 4.sup.th generation (4G). In addition to faster peak
Internet connection speeds, 5G planning aims at higher capacity
than current 4G, allowing a higher number of mobile broadband users
per area unit, and allowing consumption of higher or unlimited data
quantities. Although 5G offers higher and unlimited data, there is
a significant churn rate for the carriers. Carriers have been
studying churn rate for several years and mostly discovered that a
high percentage of churn rate is due to dissatisfaction with price
or the service plan or service delivery that customer's buy as a
plan. However, many users have churned away from a carrier due to
lack of throughput (defined as data volume over unit time).
Studying amplitude of variation in throughput delivered by the
network and to a device few days prior to the churn date has shown
that the device may not have received quality service required
based on activity of a device (e.g., handset requiring high quality
and uninterrupted video display, drone delivering packages using
wireless technology, etc.) or quality of service associated with
the device. Many of the network devices operate using max-min
thresholds that does not align with requested services from mobile
device. This in turn can result in lower than expected throughput
for a device.
[0004] The above-described background relating to churn rate and
lack of throughput is merely intended to provide a contextual
overview of some current issues, and is not intended to be
exhaustive (e.g., although problems and solution are directed to
next generation networks such as 5G, the solutions can be applied
to 4G/LTE technologies). Other contextual information may become
further apparent upon review of the following detailed
description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the subject
disclosure are described with reference to the following figures,
wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the
various views unless otherwise specified.
[0006] FIG. 1 illustrates an example wireless communication system
in which a network node device and user equipment (UE) can
implement various aspects and embodiments of the subject
disclosure.
[0007] FIG. 2A illustrates an exemplary chart of amplitude variance
for network devices over time according to one or more aspects and
embodiments.
[0008] FIG. 2B illustrates an exemplary chart of amplitude variance
for network devices over time having an adjusted throughput
threshold according to one or more aspects and embodiments
[0009] FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a wireless network (e.g.,
5G LTE-NR or other next generation wireless network) in accordance
with various aspects and embodiments described herein.
[0010] FIG. 4 illustrates an example of a wireless network (e.g.,
5G LTE-NR or other next generation wireless network) in accordance
with various aspects and embodiments described herein.
[0011] FIG. 5 depicts a diagram of an example, non-limiting
computer implemented method that facilitates adjustment of
throughput threshold of network devices based on requested quality
of service received from a mobile device in accordance with one or
more embodiments described herein.
[0012] FIG. 6 depicts a diagram of an example, non-limiting
computer implemented method that facilitates adjustment of
throughput threshold of network devices based on requested quality
of service received from a mobile device in accordance with one or
more embodiments described herein.
[0013] FIG. 7 depicts a diagram of an example, non-limiting
computer implemented method that facilitates adjustment of
throughput threshold of network devices based on requested quality
of service received from a mobile device in accordance with one or
more embodiments described herein.
[0014] FIG. 8 depicts a diagram of an example, non-limiting
computer implemented method that facilitates adjustment of
throughput threshold of network devices based on requested quality
of service received from a mobile device in accordance with one or
more embodiments described herein.
[0015] FIG. 9 depicts a diagram of an example, non-limiting
computer implemented method that facilitates adjustment of
throughput threshold of network devices based on requested quality
of service received from a mobile device in accordance with one or
more embodiments described herein.
[0016] FIG. 10 illustrates an example block diagram of an example
mobile handset operable to engage in a system architecture that
facilitates wireless communications according to one or more
embodiments described herein.
[0017] FIG. 11 illustrates an example block diagram of an example
computer operable to engage in a system architecture that
facilitates secure wireless communication according to one or more
embodiments described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] In the following description, numerous specific details are
set forth to provide a thorough understanding of various
embodiments. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize,
however, that the techniques described herein can be practiced
without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods,
components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known
structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in
detail to avoid obscuring certain aspects.
[0019] Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment,"
or "an embodiment," means that a particular feature, structure, or
characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is
included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the
phrase "in one embodiment," "in one aspect," or "in an embodiment,"
in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily
all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular
features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any
suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[0020] As utilized herein, terms "component," "system,"
"interface," and the like are intended to refer to a
computer-related entity, hardware, software (e.g., in execution),
and/or firmware. For example, a component can be a processor, a
process running on a processor, an object, an executable, a
program, a storage device, and/or a computer. By way of
illustration, an application running on a server and the server can
be a component. One or more components can reside within a process,
and a component can be localized on one computer and/or distributed
between two or more computers.
[0021] Further, these components can execute from various
machine-readable media having various data structures stored
thereon. The components can communicate via local and/or remote
processes such as in accordance with a signal having one or more
data packets (e.g., data from one component interacting with
another component in a local system, distributed system, and/or
across a network, e.g., the Internet, a local area network, a wide
area network, etc. with other systems via the signal).
[0022] As another example, a component can be an apparatus with
specific functionality provided by mechanical parts operated by
electric or electronic circuitry; the electric or electronic
circuitry can be operated by a software application or a firmware
application executed by one or more processors; the one or more
processors can be internal or external to the apparatus and can
execute at least a part of the software or firmware application. As
yet another example, a component can be an apparatus that provides
specific functionality through electronic components without
mechanical parts; the electronic components can include one or more
processors therein to execute software and/or firmware that
confer(s), at least in part, the functionality of the electronic
components. In an aspect, a component can emulate an electronic
component via a virtual machine, e.g., within a cloud computing
system.
[0023] The words "exemplary" and/or "demonstrative" are used herein
to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the
avoidance of doubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not
limited by such examples. In addition, any aspect or design
described herein as "exemplary" and/or "demonstrative" is not
necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other
aspects or designs, nor is it meant to preclude equivalent
exemplary structures and techniques known to those of ordinary
skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms
"includes," "has," "contains," and other similar words are used in
either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are
intended to be inclusive--in a manner similar to the term
"comprising" as an open transition word--without precluding any
additional or other elements.
[0024] As used herein, the term "infer" or "inference" refers
generally to the process of reasoning about, or inferring states
of, the system, environment, user, and/or intent from a set of
observations as captured via events and/or data. Captured data and
events can include user data, device data, environment data, data
from sensors, sensor data, application data, implicit data,
explicit data, etc. Inference can be employed to identify a
specific context or action, or can generate a probability
distribution over states of interest based on a consideration of
data and events, for example.
[0025] Inference can also refer to techniques employed for
composing higher-level events from a set of events and/or data.
Such inference results in the construction of new events or actions
from a set of observed events and/or stored event data, whether the
events are correlated in close temporal proximity, and whether the
events and data come from one or several event and data sources.
Various classification schemes and/or systems (e.g., support vector
machines, neural networks, expert systems, Bayesian belief
networks, fuzzy logic, and data fusion engines) can be employed in
connection with performing automatic and/or inferred action in
connection with the disclosed subject matter.
[0026] In addition, the disclosed subject matter can be implemented
as a method, apparatus, or article of manufacture using standard
programming and/or engineering techniques to produce software,
firmware, hardware, or any combination thereof to control a
computer to implement the disclosed subject matter. The term
"article of manufacture" as used herein is intended to encompass a
computer program accessible from any computer-readable device,
machine-readable device, computer-readable carrier,
computer-readable media, or machine-readable media. For example,
computer-readable media can include, but are not limited to, a
magnetic storage device, e.g., hard disk; floppy disk; magnetic
strip(s); an optical disk (e.g., compact disk (CD), a digital video
disc (DVD), a Blu-ray Disc.TM. (BD)); a smart card; a flash memory
device (e.g., card, stick, key drive); and/or a virtual device that
emulates a storage device and/or any of the above computer-readable
media.
[0027] As an overview, various embodiments are described herein to
facilitate adjustment of throughput threshold of network devices
based on requested quality of service received from a mobile
device. For simplicity of explanation, the methods (or algorithms)
are depicted and described as a series of acts. It is to be
understood and appreciated that the various embodiments are not
limited by the acts illustrated and/or by the order of acts. For
example, acts can occur in various orders and/or concurrently, and
with other acts not presented or described herein. Furthermore, not
all illustrated acts may be required to implement the methods. In
addition, the methods could alternatively be represented as a
series of interrelated states via a state diagram or events.
Additionally, the methods described hereafter are capable of being
stored on an article of manufacture (e.g., a machine-readable
storage medium) to facilitate transporting and transferring such
methodologies to computers. The term article of manufacture, as
used herein, is intended to encompass a computer program accessible
from any computer-readable device, carrier, or media, including a
non-transitory machine-readable storage medium.
[0028] It should be noted that although various aspects and
embodiments have been described herein in the context of 5G,
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), and/or Long-Term
Evolution (LTE), or other next generation networks, the disclosed
aspects are not limited to 5G, a UMTS implementation, and/or an LTE
implementation as the techniques can also be applied in 3G, 4G or
other LTE systems. For example, aspects or features of the
disclosed embodiments can be exploited in substantially any
wireless communication technology. Such wireless communication
technologies can include UMTS, Code Division Multiple Access
(CDMA), Wi-Fi, Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access
(WiMAX), General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), Enhanced GPRS, Third
Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), LTE, Third Generation
Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2) Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), High
Speed Packet Access (HSPA), Evolved High Speed Packet Access
(HSPA+), High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High-Speed
Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Zigbee, or another IEEE 802.XX
technology. Additionally, substantially all aspects disclosed
herein can be exploited in legacy telecommunication
technologies.
[0029] Described herein are systems, methods, articles of
manufacture, and other embodiments or implementations that can
facilitate adjustment of throughput threshold of network devices
based on requested quality of service received from a mobile
device. Facilitating adjustment of throughput threshold of network
devices based on requested quality of service received from a
mobile device can be implemented in connection with any type of
device with a connection to the communications network (e.g., a
mobile handset, a computer, a handheld device, etc.) any Internet
of Things (IoT) device (e.g., toaster, coffee maker, blinds, music
players, speakers, etc.), and/or any connected vehicles (cars,
airplanes, space rockets, and/or other at least partially automated
vehicles (e.g., drones)). In some embodiments, the non-limiting
term user equipment (UE) is used. It can refer to any type of
wireless device that communicates with a radio network node in a
cellular or mobile communication system. Examples of UE are target
device, device to device (D2D) UE, machine type UE or UE capable of
machine to machine (M2M) communication, PDA, Tablet, mobile
terminals, smart phone, laptop embedded equipped (LEE), laptop
mounted equipment (LME), USB dongles, etc. Note that the terms
element, elements and antenna ports can be interchangeably used but
carry the same meaning in this disclosure. The embodiments are
applicable to single carrier as well as to multicarrier (MC) or
carrier aggregation (CA) operation of the UE. The term carrier
aggregation (CA) is also called (e.g., interchangeably called)
"multi-carrier system", "multi-cell operation", "multi-carrier
operation", "multi-carrier" transmission and/or reception.
[0030] In some embodiments the non-limiting term radio, network
node device, or simply network node is used. It can refer to any
type of network node that serves UE is connected to other network
nodes or network elements or any radio node from where UE receives
a signal. Examples of radio network nodes are Node B, base station
(BS), multi-standard radio (MSR) node such as MSR BS, evolved Node
B (eNB or eNodeB), next generation Node B (gNB or gNodeB), network
controller, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller
(BSC), relay, donor node controlling relay, base transceiver
station (BTS), access point (AP), transmission points, transmission
nodes, remote radio unit (RRU), remote radio head (RRH), nodes in
distributed antenna system (DAS), relay device, network node, node
device, etc.
[0031] Cloud radio access networks (RAN) can enable the
implementation of concepts such as software-defined network (SDN)
and network function virtualization (NFV) in 5G networks. This
disclosure can facilitate a generic channel state information
framework design for a 5G network. Certain embodiments of this
disclosure can comprise an SDN controller (e.g., controller,
central controller, or centralized unit) that can control routing
of traffic within the network and between the network and traffic
destinations. The SDN controller can be merged with the 5G network
architecture to enable service deliveries via open application
programming interfaces ("APIs") and move the network core towards
an all internet protocol ("IP"), cloud based, and software driven
telecommunications network. The SDN controller can work with or
take the place of policy and charging rules function ("PCRF")
network elements so that policies such as quality of service and
traffic management and routing can be synchronized and managed end
to end.
[0032] According an embodiment, a system can comprise a processor
and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when
executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations
comprising receiving request data representative of a throughput
adjustment request for a throughput adjustment. The system can
further, based on the throughput adjustment request, determining a
connection device that is compelled to adjust throughput. The
system can further facilitate, in response to the determining the
connection device that is compelled to adjust throughput and based
on the throughput adjustment request, requesting the connection
device to adjust a throughput range from a first throughput range
to a second throughput range.
[0033] According to another embodiment, described herein is a
method that can comprise facilitating, by a device comprising a
processor, receiving a throughput adjustment request. The method
can further comprise identifying, by the device, a connection
device capable of satisfying the throughput adjustment request. The
method can further comprise in response to the identifying the
connection device capable of satisfying the throughput adjustment
request, requesting, by the device, the connection device to adjust
a throughput range from a first throughput range to a second
throughput range.
[0034] According to yet another embodiment, a device can comprise a
processor and a memory that stores executable instructions that,
when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of
operations comprising receiving a request for a throughput
adjustment to a network device operating in a wireless network. The
device can further comprise identifying a network device implicated
for a change in throughput as a result of the throughput
adjustment. The device can further comprise in response to the
identifying the network device, adjusting a throughput range of the
network device according to the throughput adjustment, wherein the
throughput adjustment is associated with an amplitude range that is
selected to satisfy a throughput required by a mobile device.
[0035] These and other embodiments or implementations are described
in more detail below with reference to the drawings. Repetitive
description of like elements employed in the figures and other
embodiments described herein is omitted for sake of brevity.
[0036] FIG. 1 illustrates a non-limiting example of a wireless
communication system 100 in accordance with various aspects and
embodiments of the subject disclosure. In one or more embodiments,
system 100 can comprise one or more user equipment UEs 102. The
non-limiting term user equipment (UE) can refer to any type of
device that can communicate with a network node in a cellular or
mobile communication system. A UE can have one or more antenna
panels having vertical and horizontal elements. Examples of a UE
comprise a target device, device to device (D2D) UE, machine type
UE or UE capable of machine to machine (M2M) communications,
personal digital assistant (PDA), tablet, mobile terminals, smart
phone, laptop mounted equipment (LME), universal serial bus (USB)
dongles enabled for mobile communications, a computer having mobile
capabilities, a mobile device such as cellular phone, a laptop
having laptop embedded equipment (LEE, such as a mobile broadband
adapter), a tablet computer having a mobile broadband adapter, a
wearable device, a virtual reality (VR) device, a heads-up display
(HUD) device, a smart car, a machine-type communication (MTC)
device, and the like. User equipment UE 102 can also comprise IOT
devices that communicate wirelessly.
[0037] In various embodiments, system 100 is or comprises a
wireless communication network serviced by one or more wireless
communication network providers. In example embodiments, a UE 102
can be communicatively coupled to the wireless communication
network via a network node 104. The network node (e.g., network
node device) can communicate with user equipment (UE), thus
providing connectivity between the UE and the wider cellular
network. The UE 102 can send transmission type recommendation data
to the network node 104. The transmission type recommendation data
can comprise a recommendation to transmit data via a closed loop
MIMO mode and/or a rank-1 precoder mode.
[0038] A network node can have a cabinet and other protected
enclosure, an antenna mast, and multiple antennas for performing
various transmission operations (e.g., MIMO operations). Network
nodes can serve several cells, also called sectors, depending on
the configuration and type of antenna. In example embodiments, the
UE 102 can send and/or receive communication data via a wireless
link to the network node 104. The dashed arrow lines from the
network node 104 to the UE 102 represent downlink (DL)
communications and the solid arrow lines from the UE 102 to the
network nodes 104 represents an uplink (UL) communication.
[0039] System 100 can further include one or more communication
service provider networks 106 that facilitate providing wireless
communication services to various UEs, including UE 102, via the
network node 104 and/or various additional network devices (not
shown) included in the one or more communication service provider
networks 106. The one or more communication service provider
networks 106 can include various types of disparate networks,
including but not limited to: cellular networks, femto networks,
picocell networks, microcell networks, internet protocol (IP)
networks Wi-Fi service networks, broadband service network,
enterprise networks, cloud based networks, millimeter wave networks
and the like. For example, in at least one implementation, system
100 can be or include a large scale wireless communication network
that spans various geographic areas. According to this
implementation, the one or more communication service provider
networks 106 can be or include the wireless communication network
and/or various additional devices and components of the wireless
communication network (e.g., additional network devices and cell,
additional UEs, network server devices, etc.). The network node 104
can be connected to the one or more communication service provider
networks 106 via one or more backhaul links 108. For example, the
one or more backhaul links 108 can comprise wired link components,
such as a T1/E1 phone line, a digital subscriber line (DSL) (e.g.,
either synchronous or asynchronous), an asymmetric DSL (ADSL), an
optical fiber backbone, a coaxial cable, and the like. The one or
more backhaul links 108 can also include wireless link components,
such as but not limited to, line-of-sight (LOS) or non-LOS links
which can include terrestrial air-interfaces or deep space links
(e.g., satellite communication links for navigation).
[0040] Wireless communication system 100 can employ various
cellular systems, technologies, and modulation modes to facilitate
wireless radio communications between devices (e.g., the UE 102 and
the network node 104). While example embodiments might be described
for 5G new radio (NR) systems, the embodiments can be applicable to
any radio access technology (RAT) or multi-RAT system where the UE
operates using multiple carriers e.g. LTE FDD/TDD, GSM/GERAN,
CDMA2000 etc.
[0041] For example, system 100 can operate in accordance with
global system for mobile communications (GSM), universal mobile
telecommunications service (UMTS), long term evolution (LTE), LTE
frequency division duplexing (LTE FDD, LTE time division duplexing
(TDD), high speed packet access (HSPA), code division multiple
access (CDMA), wideband CDMA (WCMDA), CDMA2000, time division
multiple access (TDMA), frequency division multiple access (FDMA),
multi-carrier code division multiple access (MC-CDMA),
single-carrier code division multiple access (SC-CDMA),
single-carrier FDMA (SC-FDMA), orthogonal frequency division
multiplexing (OFDM), discrete Fourier transform spread OFDM
(DFT-spread OFDM) single carrier FDMA (SC-FDMA), Filter bank based
multi-carrier (FBMC), zero tail DFT-spread-OFDM (ZT DFT-s-OFDM),
generalized frequency division multiplexing (GFDM), fixed mobile
convergence (FMC), universal fixed mobile convergence (UFMC),
unique word OFDM (UW-OFDM), unique word DFT-spread OFDM (UW
DFT-Spread-OFDM), cyclic prefix OFDM CP-OFDM,
resource-block-filtered OFDM, Wi Fi, WLAN, WiMax, and the like.
[0042] However, various features and functionalities of system 100
are particularly described wherein the devices (e.g., the UEs 102
and the network device 104) of system 100 are configured to
communicate wireless signals using one or more multi carrier
modulation schemes, wherein data symbols can be transmitted
simultaneously over multiple frequency subcarriers (e.g., OFDM,
CP-OFDM, DFT-spread OFMD, UFMC, FMBC, etc.). The embodiments are
applicable to single carrier as well as to multicarrier (MC) or
carrier aggregation (CA) operation of the UE. The term carrier
aggregation (CA) is also called (e.g. interchangeably called)
"multi-carrier system", "multi-cell operation", "multi-carrier
operation", "multi-carrier" transmission and/or reception. Note
that some embodiments are also applicable for Multi RAB (radio
bearers) on some carriers (that is data plus speech is
simultaneously scheduled).
[0043] In various embodiments, system 100 can be configured to
provide and employ 5G wireless networking features and
functionalities. 5G wireless communication networks are expected to
fulfill the demand of exponentially increasing data traffic and to
allow people and machines to enjoy gigabit data rates with
virtually zero latency. Compared to 4G, 5G supports more diverse
traffic scenarios. For example, in addition to the various types of
data communication between conventional UEs (e.g., phones,
smartphones, tablets, PCs, televisions, Internet enabled
televisions, etc.) supported by 4G networks, 5G networks can be
employed to support data communication between smart cars in
association with driverless car environments, as well as machine
type communications (MTCs). Considering the drastic different
communication needs of these different traffic scenarios, the
ability to dynamically configure waveform parameters based on
traffic scenarios while retaining the benefits of multi carrier
modulation schemes (e.g., OFDM and related schemes) can provide a
significant contribution to the high speed/capacity and low latency
demands of 5G networks. With waveforms that split the bandwidth
into several sub-bands, different types of services can be
accommodated in different sub-bands with the most suitable waveform
and numerology, leading to an improved spectrum utilization for 5G
networks.
[0044] To meet the demand for data centric applications, features
of proposed 5G networks may comprise: increased peak bit rate
(e.g., 20 Gbps), larger data volume per unit area (e.g., high
system spectral efficiency--for example about 3.5 times that of
spectral efficiency of long term evolution (LTE) systems), high
capacity that allows more device connectivity both concurrently and
instantaneously, lower battery/power consumption (which reduces
energy and consumption costs), better connectivity regardless of
the geographic region in which a user is located, a larger numbers
of devices, lower infrastructural development costs, and higher
reliability of the communications. Thus, 5G networks may allow for:
data rates of several tens of megabits per second should be
supported for tens of thousands of users, 1 gigabit per second to
be offered simultaneously to tens of workers on the same office
floor, for example; several hundreds of thousands of simultaneous
connections to be supported for massive sensor deployments;
improved coverage, enhanced signaling efficiency; reduced latency
compared to LTE.
[0045] The upcoming 5G access network may utilize higher
frequencies (e.g., >6 GHz) to aid in increasing capacity.
Currently, much of the millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum, the band
of spectrum between 30 GHz and 300 GHz is underutilized. The
millimeter waves have shorter wavelengths that range from 10
millimeters to 1 millimeter, and these mmWave signals experience
severe path loss, penetration loss, and fading. However, the
shorter wavelength at mmWave frequencies also allows more antennas
to be packed in the same physical dimension, which allows for
large-scale spatial multiplexing and highly directional
beamforming.
[0046] Performance can be improved if both the transmitter and the
receiver are equipped with multiple antennas. Multi-antenna
techniques can significantly increase the data rates and
reliability of a wireless communication system. The use of multiple
input multiple output (MIMO) techniques, which was introduced in
the third-generation partnership project (3GPP) and has been in use
(including with LTE), is a multi-antenna technique that can improve
the spectral efficiency of transmissions, thereby significantly
boosting the overall data carrying capacity of wireless systems.
The use of multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) techniques can
improve mmWave communications, and has been widely recognized a
potentially important component for access networks operating in
higher frequencies. MIMO can be used for achieving diversity gain,
spatial multiplexing gain and beamforming gain. For these reasons,
MIMO systems are an important part of the 3rd and 4th generation
wireless systems and are planned for use in 5G systems.
[0047] Referring now to FIG. 2A, illustrated is an exemplary chart
200 of amplitude variance for network devices over time according
to one or more aspects and embodiments. The chart 200 illustrates
an exemplary amplitude 220 of a mobile device over a period of
time. The throughput can be associated with amplitude, wherein
required throughput for the mobile device to stay connected to a
connection device (e.g., base station, eNB, etc.), is related to
the amplitude 220 at which the device operates. The illustrated
amplitude data can be collected over time (e.g., 30 days or 5
minutes). For the purpose of requesting adjustments (as discussed
below), the amplitude data may be collected over 5 minutes to 30
days. For example, the chart 200 illustrates several instances
202a-d where the amplitude was out of throughput range 224 (e.g., a
max-min value). Depending on network conditions, if a mobile device
is not provided a minimum throughput or the device is operating
outside the throughput range 224, the device may lose connection
with the network device. In such a case, a user may experience a
lost connection or low quality of service. If the device operates
at such amplitude levels such that when connected to a network node
of a carrier that operates having a predefined throughput range,
the user is likely to switch to a different carrier (e.g.,
historical data of churned device may show that the amplitude
levels of mobile device frequently reached out of range at multiple
nodes of a carrier just prior to the churn event).
[0048] Referring now to FIG. 2B, illustrated is an exemplary chart
250 of amplitude variance for network devices over time having an
adjusted throughput threshold according to one or more aspects and
embodiments. As illustrated, the throughput threshold is adjusted
by a throughput adjustment 256. The throughput adjustment can be
determined utilizing historical amplitude data of a mobile device
(e.g., a phone, a tablet, a drone, etc.). The adjustment allows a
network device operating at a higher amplitude to receive
throughput that would maintain connection while connected to a
network node device of a carrier. In some embodiments, the
throughput adjustment 256 may be temporary (e.g., adjusted for a
period of time or while a device with high quality of service plan
is connected to a network node). The data has shown that, while
most devices do not need adjustment to the throughput range,
certain type of devices that operate at higher amplitudes require
an increase in throughput to receive high quality of service. For
these devices, according to an embodiment, the throughput can be
adjusted to insure high quality of service and connectivity.
[0049] Referring now to FIG. 3, illustrated is an example of a
wireless network (e.g., 5G LTE-NR or other next generation wireless
network) 300 in accordance with various aspects and embodiments
described herein. The wireless network 300 can comprise several
network node devices (e.g., e/gNodeB, base station, etc.) 302-312.
All the network node devices are communicatively connected to a
core network 320 through the SDN controller. In some embodiments,
one or devices of the core network 320, including the SDN
controller 322 can monitor throughput of all the network node
devices 302-312 and can take appropriate action to increase or
decrease throughput by adjusting the throughput threshold (e.g.,
maximum and minimum threshold value). For example, where a mobile
device 350 (e.g., a drone programmed to deliver a package) requires
maintenance of wireless connection from location 352 (e.g., point
A) and location 354 (e.g., point B). To achieve or guarantee
connection from point A to point B, the network controller (e.g.,
the core network 324 and/or SDN controller 322) are provided
intelligent control system that evaluates the operating amplitude
of the drone 350 over last 5 minutes to 30 days. Thereafter, the
intelligent control system can request the network node device 302
and 304 (e.g., the impacted network node devices) to adjust the
throughput such that the drone does not lose connection due to low
throughput. It should be noted that any one or more of the other
network node devices 306, 308, 310, and 312, may also require
adjustment to the throughput. As described below, the network can
determine which network node (e.g., connection devices) would
require change in throughput (e.g., require to adjust the
throughput threshold based on amplitude data of the mobile device).
For efficiency, only the impacted network node devices are
requested to adjust the throughput. The identification of the
network node device is based on which network nodes that operate in
a geographical location defined by a starting location (e.g.,
location 352) and a delivery location (e.g., location 354). In some
embodiments, the identification of impacted network node is based
on the ability for the impacted node to comply with throughput
adjustment request. For example, if the network node that is
servicing a large number of users and adjusting throughput range
would cause many of those users to lose connections, the network
node may communicate that the network node is not available or
capable of complying with the request.
[0050] Referring now to FIG. 4, illustrated is an example of a
wireless network (e.g., 5G LTE-NR or other next generation wireless
network) 400 in accordance with various aspects and embodiments
described herein. The wireless network 400 can comprise several
network node devices (e.g., e/gNodeB, base station, etc.) 402-412.
All the network node devices are communicatively connected to a
core network 420 through the SDN controller. In some embodiments,
one or devices of the core network 420, including the SDN
controller 422 can monitor throughput of all the network node
devices 402-412 and can take appropriate action to increase or
decrease throughput by adjusting the throughput threshold (e.g.,
maximum and minimum threshold value). In an embodiment, the mobile
device may request high quality of service for a route 458 by
providing a start location 452 and end location 454. The mobile
device may also provide a starting time and end time for receiving
a high quality of service (e.g., high quality of service (QoS)
class identifier (QCI) value). For example, the mobile device 450,
operating in a bus, may require uninterrupted display of
information (e.g., information video associated with the route)
throughout the route defined by location 452 and 454. The SDN
controller 422 comprising an intelligent control system, can first
determine routing and all the network node devices that may require
an adjustment to the throughput threshold in order to meet the
service request initiated by the mobile device 450. As illustrate,
network nodes 408, 412, 410, 404 and 406 may be impacted. Once one
or more network nodes are identified, the SDN controller 422 can
request the network nodes 408, 412, 410, 404 and 406 to adjust the
throughput by adjusting the throughput threshold. In some
embodiments, once the mobile device that requested the high quality
service is out of geographical or service range of a impacted
network node (e.g., network node 408 when the bus 450 reaches
network node 410), the impacted node (e.g., network node 408) may
reset the throughput range/threshold to default or a lower level
when possible.
[0051] For example, in an embodiment, the network node device may
receive a throughput adjustment request from mobile device or the
network controller, requesting a higher throughput for a mobile
device (e.g., mobile device 350 or 450). In some embodiments, the
request may comprise a various parameter, such as but not limited
to, amplitude data, route information, and duration of high
throughput. The network node device, based on the throughput
adjustment request (e.g., the parameter included in the request),
can determine all the network nodes that would require an
adjustment to the throughput threshold in order to satisfy the
connectivity required and/or quality of service required by the
mobile device. For example, if drone is required to fly from point
A to point B and requests to the network (e.g., through the
currently connected network node device), to provide connectivity
throughout the route provided. The network or connected network
node can determine the impacted network nodes based on the route
information and request each impacted node to adjust the throughput
threshold so that the drone does not lose connection. In some
embodiments, the level of adjustment is based on amplitude range
information received in the request.
[0052] In some embodiments, the mobile device may provide routing
information and/or duration value in the throughput adjustment
request for which the mobile device must have requested quality of
service. An intelligent system of the network and/or network node
device determines the geographical location impacted by the request
and one or more network node devices that will be servicing the
mobile device. Once the one or more network node devices have been
identified, the intelligent system may determine, with exchange of
messages with each impacted network node device, whether the
network node device can satisfy the throughput adjustment. If so,
the intelligent system requests throughput adjustment based on
parameters received from the mobile device.
[0053] In an embodiment, once the network and/or the network node
has determined that connectivity and/or quality of service can be
provided per requests (e.g., receiving an acknowledgement, via a
communication from one or more network node devices, the throughput
adjustment can be implemented), a message is transmitted which
includes an indication that the throughput adjustment is
granted.
[0054] FIG. 5 depicts a diagram of an example, non-limiting
computer implemented method that facilitates adjustment of
throughput threshold of network devices based on requested quality
of service received from a mobile device in accordance with one or
more embodiments described herein. In some examples, flow diagram
500 can be implemented by operating environment 1100 described
below. It can be appreciated that the operations of flow diagram
500 can be implemented in a different order than is depicted.
[0055] In non-limiting example embodiments, a computing device (or
system) (e.g., computer 1102) is provided, the device or system
comprising one or more processors and one or more memories that
stores executable instructions that, when executed by the one or
more processors, can facilitate performance of the operations as
described herein, including the non-limiting methods as illustrated
in the flow diagrams of FIG. 5.
[0056] Operation 502 depicts facilitating, by a device comprising a
processor, receiving a throughput adjustment request. Operation 504
depicts identifying, by the device, a connection device capable of
satisfying the throughput adjustment request. Operation 506 depicts
if one or more connection devices (e.g., eNB), were identified as
having resources to support the throughput adjustment. If yes, then
continue with operation 508. Otherwise, take no action. Operation
508 depicts, in response to the identifying the connection device
capable of satisfying the throughput adjustment request,
requesting, by the device, the connection device to adjust a
throughput range from a first throughput range to a second
throughput range (e.g., once the network has identified one or more
connection devices to meet the request made by the mobile device,
the network request those connection devices to adjust the maximum
and minimum amplitude value that is associated with throughput
range that would provide the service requested by the mobile
device).
[0057] FIG. 6 depicts a diagram of an example, non-limiting
computer implemented method that facilitates adjustment of
throughput threshold of network devices based on requested quality
of service received from a mobile device in accordance with one or
more embodiments described herein. In some examples, flow diagram
600 can be implemented by operating environment 1100 described
below. It can be appreciated that the operations of flow diagram
600 can be implemented in a different order than is depicted.
[0058] In non-limiting example embodiments, a computing device (or
system) (e.g., computer 1102) is provided, the device or system
comprising one or more processors and one or more memories that
stores executable instructions that, when executed by the one or
more processors, can facilitate performance of the operations as
described herein, including the non-limiting methods as illustrated
in the flow diagrams of FIG. 6.
[0059] Operation 602 depicts facilitating, by a device comprising a
processor, receiving a throughput adjustment request. Operation 604
depicts identifying, by the device, a connection device capable of
satisfying the throughput adjustment request. Operation 606 depicts
if one or more connection devices (e.g., eNB), were identified as
having resources to support the throughput adjustment. If yes, then
continue with operation 608. Otherwise, take no action. Operation
608 depicts, in response to the identifying the connection device
capable of satisfying the throughput adjustment request,
requesting, by the device, the connection device to adjust a
throughput range from a first throughput range to a second
throughput range (e.g., once the network has identified one or more
connection devices to meet the request made by the mobile device,
the network request those connection devices to adjust the maximum
and minimum amplitude value that is associated with throughput
range that would provide the service requested by the mobile
device). Operation 610 depicts facilitating, by the device,
receiving an acknowledgment from the connection device that the
throughput range is to be adjusted based on the throughput
adjustment request.
[0060] FIG. 7 depicts a diagram of an example, non-limiting
computer implemented method that facilitates adjustment of
throughput threshold of network devices based on requested quality
of service received from a mobile device in accordance with one or
more embodiments described herein. In some examples, flow diagram
700 can be implemented by operating environment 1100 described
below. It can be appreciated that the operations of flow diagram
700 can be implemented in a different order than is depicted.
[0061] In non-limiting example embodiments, a computing device (or
system) (e.g., computer 1102) is provided, the device or system
comprising one or more processors and one or more memories that
stores executable instructions that, when executed by the one or
more processors, can facilitate performance of the operations as
described herein, including the non-limiting methods as illustrated
in the flow diagrams of FIG. 7.
[0062] Operation 702 depicts facilitating, by a device comprising a
processor, receiving a throughput adjustment request. Operation 704
depicts identifying, by the device, a connection device capable of
satisfying the throughput adjustment request. Operation 706 depicts
if one or more connection devices (e.g., eNB), were identified as
having resources to support the throughput adjustment. If yes, then
continue with operation 708. Otherwise, take no action. Operation
708 depicts, in response to the identifying the connection device
capable of satisfying the throughput adjustment request,
requesting, by the device, the connection device to adjust a
throughput range from a first throughput range to a second
throughput range (e.g., once the network has identified one or more
connection devices to meet the request made by the mobile device,
the network request those connection devices to adjust the maximum
and minimum amplitude value that is associated with throughput
range that would provide the service requested by the mobile
device). Operation 710 depicts facilitating, by the device,
receiving a first acknowledgment from the connection device that
the throughput range is adjusted based on the throughput adjustment
request. Operation 712 depicts facilitating, by the device,
transmitting a response message comprising a second acknowledgement
that the throughput adjustment request is granted.
[0063] FIG. 8 depicts a diagram of an example, non-limiting
computer implemented method that facilitates adjustment of
throughput for a mobile device based required in accordance with
one or more embodiments described herein. In some examples, flow
diagram 800 can be implemented by operating environment 1100
described below. It can be appreciated that the operations of flow
diagram 800 can be implemented in a different order than is
depicted.
[0064] In non-limiting example embodiments, a computing device (or
system) (e.g., computer 1102) is provided, the device or system
comprising one or more processors and one or more memories that
stores executable instructions that, when executed by the one or
more processors, can facilitate performance of the operations as
described herein, including the non-limiting methods as illustrated
in the flow diagrams of FIG. 8.
[0065] Operation 802 depicts facilitating, by a device comprising a
processor, receiving a throughput adjustment request. Operation 804
depicts determining, by the device, a group of connection devices
located between the starting location and the ending location that
are capable of adjustment to a throughput range value. Operation
806 depicts identifying, by the device, a connection device capable
of satisfying the throughput adjustment request. Operation 808
depicts if one or more connection devices (e.g., eNB), were
identified as having resources to support the throughput
adjustment. If yes, then continue with operation 810. Otherwise,
take no action. Operation 810 depicts, in response to the
identifying the connection device capable of satisfying the
throughput adjustment request, requesting, by the device, the
connection device to adjust a throughput range from a first
throughput range to a second throughput range (e.g., once the
network has identified one or more connection devices to meet the
request made by the mobile device, the network request those
connection devices to adjust the maximum and minimum amplitude
value that is associated with throughput range that would provide
the service requested by the mobile device).
[0066] FIG. 9 depicts a diagram of an example, non-limiting
computer implemented method that facilitates adjustment of
throughput threshold of network devices based on requested quality
of service received from a mobile device in accordance with one or
more embodiments described herein. In some examples, flow diagram
900 can be implemented by operating environment 1100 described
below. It can be appreciated that the operations of flow diagram
900 can be implemented in a different order than is depicted.
[0067] In non-limiting example embodiments, a computing device (or
system) (e.g., computer 1102) is provided, the device or system
comprising one or more processors and one or more memories that
stores executable instructions that, when executed by the one or
more processors, can facilitate performance of the operations as
described herein, including the non-limiting methods as illustrated
in the flow diagrams of FIG. 9.
[0068] Operation 902 depicts facilitating, by a device comprising a
processor, receiving a throughput adjustment request. Operation 904
depicts determining, by the device, a geographical location area
that is impacted based on throughput adjustment associated with the
throughput adjustment request. Operation 904 depicts identifying,
by the device, connection devices located within the geographical
location area that are capable of the throughput adjustment to a
throughput range value. Operation 908 depicts identifying, by the
device, a connection device capable of satisfying the throughput
adjustment request. Operation 910 depicts if one or more connection
devices (e.g., eNB), were identified as having resources to support
the throughput adjustment. If yes, then continue with operation
912. Otherwise, take no action. Operation 912 depicts, in response
to the identifying the connection device capable of satisfying the
throughput adjustment request, requesting, by the device, the
connection device to adjust a throughput range from a first
throughput range to a second throughput range (e.g., once the
network has identified one or more connection devices to meet the
request made by the mobile device, the network request those
connection devices to adjust the maximum and minimum amplitude
value that is associated with throughput range that would provide
the service requested by the mobile device).
[0069] Referring now to FIG. 10, illustrated is an example block
diagram of an example mobile handset 1000 operable to engage in a
system architecture that facilitates wireless communications
according to one or more embodiments described herein. Although a
mobile handset is illustrated herein, it will be understood that
other devices can be a mobile device, and that the mobile handset
is merely illustrated to provide context for the embodiments of the
various embodiments described herein. The following discussion is
intended to provide a brief, general description of an example of a
suitable environment in which the various embodiments can be
implemented. While the description includes a general context of
computer-executable instructions embodied on a machine-readable
storage medium, those skilled in the art will recognize that the
innovation also can be implemented in combination with other
program modules and/or as a combination of hardware and
software.
[0070] Generally, applications (e.g., program modules) can include
routines, programs, components, data structures, etc., that perform
particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types.
Moreover, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the methods
described herein can be practiced with other system configurations,
including single-processor or multiprocessor systems,
minicomputers, mainframe computers, as well as personal computers,
hand-held computing devices, microprocessor-based or programmable
consumer electronics, and the like, each of which can be
operatively coupled to one or more associated devices.
[0071] A computing device can typically include a variety of
machine-readable media. Machine-readable media can be any available
media that can be accessed by the computer and includes both
volatile and non-volatile media, removable and non-removable media.
By way of example and not limitation, computer-readable media can
comprise computer storage media and communication media. Computer
storage media can include volatile and/or non-volatile media,
removable and/or non-removable media implemented in any method or
technology for storage of information, such as computer-readable
instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data.
Computer storage media can include, but is not limited to, RAM,
ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD ROM,
digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic
cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic
storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the
desired information and which can be accessed by the computer.
[0072] Communication media typically embodies computer-readable
instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a
modulated data signal such as a carrier wave or other transport
mechanism and includes any information delivery media. The term
"modulated data signal" means a signal that has one or more of its
characteristics set or changed in such a manner as to encode
information in the signal. By way of example, and not limitation,
communication media includes wired media such as a wired network or
direct-wired connection, and wireless media such as acoustic, RF,
infrared and other wireless media. Combinations of the any of the
above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable
media.
[0073] The handset includes a processor 1002 for controlling and
processing all onboard operations and functions. A memory 1004
interfaces to the processor 1002 for storage of data and one or
more applications 1006 (e.g., a video player software, user
feedback component software, etc.). Other applications can include
voice recognition of predetermined voice commands that facilitate
initiation of the user feedback signals. The applications 1006 can
be stored in the memory 1004 and/or in a firmware 1008 and executed
by the processor 1002 from either or both the memory 1004 or/and
the firmware 1008. The firmware 1008 can also store startup code
for execution in initializing the handset 1000. A communications
component 1010 interfaces to the processor 1002 to facilitate
wired/wireless communication with external systems, e.g., cellular
networks, VoIP networks, and so on. Here, the communications
component 1010 can also include a suitable cellular transceiver
1011 (e.g., a GSM transceiver) and/or an unlicensed transceiver
1013 (e.g., Wi-Fi, WiMax) for corresponding signal communications.
The handset 1000 can be a device such as a cellular telephone, a
PDA with mobile communications capabilities, and messaging-centric
devices. The communications component 1010 also facilitates
communications reception from terrestrial radio networks (e.g.,
broadcast), digital satellite radio networks, and Internet-based
radio services networks.
[0074] The handset 1000 includes a display 1012 for displaying
text, images, video, telephony functions (e.g., a Caller ID
function), setup functions, and for user input. For example, the
display 1012 can also be referred to as a "screen" that can
accommodate the presentation of multimedia content (e.g., music
metadata, messages, wallpaper, graphics, etc.). The display 1012
can also display videos and can facilitate the generation, editing
and sharing of video quotes. A serial I/O interface 1014 is
provided in communication with the processor 1002 to facilitate
wired and/or wireless serial communications (e.g., USB, and/or IEEE
1094) through a hardwire connection, and other serial input devices
(e.g., a keyboard, keypad, and mouse). This can support updating
and troubleshooting the handset 1000, for example. Audio
capabilities are provided with an audio I/O component 1016, which
can include a speaker for the output of audio signals related to,
for example, indication that the user pressed the proper key or key
combination to initiate the user feedback signal. The audio I/O
component 1016 also facilitates the input of audio signals through
a microphone to record data and/or telephony voice data, and for
inputting voice signals for telephone conversations.
[0075] The handset 1000 can include a slot interface 1018 for
accommodating a SIC (Subscriber Identity Component) in the form
factor of a card Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) or universal SIM
1020, and interfacing the SIM card 1020 with the processor 1002.
However, it is to be appreciated that the SIM card 1020 can be
manufactured into the handset 1000, and updated by downloading data
and software.
[0076] The handset 1000 can process IP data traffic through the
communications component 1010 to accommodate IP traffic from an IP
network such as, for example, the Internet, a corporate intranet, a
home network, a person area network, etc., through an ISP or
broadband cable provider. Thus, VoIP traffic can be utilized by the
handset 1000 and IP-based multimedia content can be received in
either an encoded or decoded format.
[0077] A video processing component 1022 (e.g., a camera) can be
provided for decoding encoded multimedia content. The video
processing component 1022 can aid in facilitating the generation,
editing, and sharing of video quotes. The handset 1000 also
includes a power source 1024 in the form of batteries and/or an AC
power subsystem, which power source 1024 can interface to an
external power system or charging equipment (not shown) by a power
I/O component 1026.
[0078] The handset 1000 can also include a video component 1030 for
processing video content received and, for recording and
transmitting video content. For example, the video component 1030
can facilitate the generation, editing and sharing of video quotes.
A location tracking component 1032 facilitates geographically
locating the handset 1000. As described hereinabove, this can occur
when the user initiates the feedback signal automatically or
manually. A user input component 1034 facilitates the user
initiating the quality feedback signal. The user input component
1034 can also facilitate the generation, editing and sharing of
video quotes. The user input component 1034 can include such
conventional input device technologies such as a keypad, keyboard,
mouse, stylus pen, and/or touchscreen, for example.
[0079] Referring again to the applications 1006, a hysteresis
component 1036 facilitates the analysis and processing of
hysteresis data, which is utilized to determine when to associate
with the access point. A software trigger component 1038 can be
provided that facilitates triggering of the hysteresis component
1036 when the Wi-Fi transceiver 1013 detects the beacon of the
access point. A SIP client 1040 enables the handset 1000 to support
SIP protocols and register the subscriber with the SIP registrar
server. The applications 1006 can also include a client 1042 that
provides at least the capability of discovery, play and store of
multimedia content, for example, music.
[0080] The handset 1000, as indicated above related to the
communications component 1010, includes an indoor network radio
transceiver 1013 (e.g., Wi-Fi transceiver). This function supports
the indoor radio link, such as IEEE-802.11, for the dual-mode GSM
handset 1000. The handset 1000 can accommodate at least satellite
radio services through a handset that can combine wireless voice
and digital radio chipsets into a single handheld device.
[0081] Referring now to FIG. 11, illustrated is an example block
diagram of an example computer 1100 operable to engage in a system
architecture that facilitates wireless communications according to
one or more embodiments described herein. The computer 1100 can
provide networking and communication capabilities between a wired
or wireless communication network and a server and/or communication
device.
[0082] In order to provide additional context for various
embodiments described herein, FIG. 11 and the following discussion
are intended to provide a brief, general description of a suitable
computing environment 1100 in which the various embodiments of the
embodiment described herein can be implemented. While the
embodiments have been described above in the general context of
computer-executable instructions that can run on one or more
computers, those skilled in the art will recognize that the
embodiments can be also implemented in combination with other
program modules and/or as a combination of hardware and
software.
[0083] Generally, program modules include routines, programs,
components, data structures, etc., that perform particular tasks or
implement particular abstract data types. Moreover, those skilled
in the art will appreciate that the methods can be practiced with
other computer system configurations, including single-processor or
multiprocessor computer systems, minicomputers, mainframe
computers, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, distributed computing
systems, as well as personal computers, hand-held computing
devices, microprocessor-based or programmable consumer electronics,
and the like, each of which can be operatively coupled to one or
more associated devices.
[0084] The illustrated embodiments of the embodiments herein can be
also practiced in distributed computing environments where certain
tasks are performed by remote processing devices that are linked
through a communications network. In a distributed computing
environment, program modules can be located in both local and
remote memory storage devices.
[0085] Computing devices typically include a variety of media,
which can include computer-readable storage media, machine-readable
storage media, and/or communications media, which two terms are
used herein differently from one another as follows.
Computer-readable storage media or machine-readable storage media
can be any available storage media that can be accessed by the
computer and includes both volatile and nonvolatile media,
removable and non-removable media. By way of example, and not
limitation, computer-readable storage media or machine-readable
storage media can be implemented in connection with any method or
technology for storage of information such as computer-readable or
machine-readable instructions, program modules, structured data or
unstructured data.
[0086] Computer-readable storage media can include, but are not
limited to, random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM),
electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), flash
memory or other memory technology, compact disk read only memory
(CD-ROM), digital versatile disk (DVD), Blu-ray disc (BD) or other
optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic
disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, solid state drives
or other solid state storage devices, or other tangible and/or
non-transitory media which can be used to store desired
information. In this regard, the terms "tangible" or
"non-transitory" herein as applied to storage, memory or
computer-readable media, are to be understood to exclude only
propagating transitory signals per se as modifiers and do not
relinquish rights to all standard storage, memory or
computer-readable media that are not only propagating transitory
signals per se.
[0087] Computer-readable storage media can be accessed by one or
more local or remote computing devices, e.g., via access requests,
queries or other data retrieval protocols, for a variety of
operations with respect to the information stored by the
medium.
[0088] Communications media typically embody computer-readable
instructions, data structures, program modules or other structured
or unstructured data in a data signal such as a modulated data
signal, e.g., a carrier wave or other transport mechanism, and
includes any information delivery or transport media. The term
"modulated data signal" or signals refers to a signal that has one
or more of its characteristics set or changed in such a manner as
to encode information in one or more signals. By way of example,
and not limitation, communication media include wired media, such
as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media
such as acoustic, RF, infrared and other wireless media.
[0089] With reference again to FIG. 11, the example environment
1100 for implementing various embodiments of the aspects described
herein includes a computer 1102, the computer 1102 including a
processing unit 1104, a system memory 1106 and a system bus 1108.
The system bus 1108 couples system components including, but not
limited to, the system memory 1106 to the processing unit 1104. The
processing unit 1104 can be any of various commercially available
processors. Dual microprocessors and other multi-processor
architectures can also be employed as the processing unit 1104.
[0090] The system bus 1108 can be any of several types of bus
structure that can further interconnect to a memory bus (with or
without a memory controller), a peripheral bus, and a local bus
using any of a variety of commercially available bus architectures.
The system memory 1106 includes ROM 1110 and RAM 1112. A basic
input/output system (BIOS) can be stored in a non-volatile memory
such as ROM, erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM),
EEPROM, which BIOS contains the basic routines that help to
transfer information between elements within the computer 1102,
such as during startup. The RAM 1112 can also include a high-speed
RAM such as static RAM for caching data.
[0091] The computer 1102 further includes an internal hard disk
drive (HDD) 1114 (e.g., EIDE, SATA), one or more external storage
devices 1116 (e.g., a magnetic floppy disk drive (FDD) 1116, a
memory stick or flash drive reader, a memory card reader, etc.) and
an optical disk drive 1120 (e.g., which can read or write from a
CD-ROM disc, a DVD, a BD, etc.). While the internal HDD 1114 is
illustrated as located within the computer 1102, the internal HDD
1114 can also be configured for external use in a suitable chassis
(not shown). Additionally, while not shown in environment 1100, a
solid state drive (SSD) could be used in addition to, or in place
of, an HDD 1114. The HDD 1114, external storage device(s) 1116 and
optical disk drive 1120 can be connected to the system bus 1108 by
an HDD interface 1124, an external storage interface 1126 and an
optical drive interface 1128, respectively. The interface 1124 for
external drive implementations can include at least one or both of
Universal Serial Bus (USB) and Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1394 interface technologies. Other
external drive connection technologies are within contemplation of
the embodiments described herein.
[0092] The drives and their associated computer-readable storage
media provide nonvolatile storage of data, data structures,
computer-executable instructions, and so forth. For the computer
1102, the drives and storage media accommodate the storage of any
data in a suitable digital format. Although the description of
computer-readable storage media above refers to respective types of
storage devices, it should be appreciated by those skilled in the
art that other types of storage media which are readable by a
computer, whether presently existing or developed in the future,
could also be used in the example operating environment, and
further, that any such storage media can contain
computer-executable instructions for performing the methods
described herein.
[0093] A number of program modules can be stored in the drives and
RAM 1112, including an operating system 1130, one or more
application programs 1132, other program modules 1134 and program
data 1136. All or portions of the operating system, applications,
modules, and/or data can also be cached in the RAM 1112. The
systems and methods described herein can be implemented utilizing
various commercially available operating systems or combinations of
operating systems.
[0094] Computer 1102 can optionally comprise emulation
technologies. For example, a hypervisor (not shown) or other
intermediary can emulate a hardware environment for operating
system 1130, and the emulated hardware can optionally be different
from the hardware illustrated in FIG. 11. In such an embodiment,
operating system 1130 can comprise one virtual machine (VM) of
multiple VMs hosted at computer 1102. Furthermore, operating system
1130 can provide runtime environments, such as the Java runtime
environment or the .NET framework, for applications 1132. Runtime
environments are consistent execution environments that allow
applications 1132 to run on any operating system that includes the
runtime environment. Similarly, operating system 1130 can support
containers, and applications 1132 can be in the form of containers,
which are lightweight, standalone, executable packages of software
that include, e.g., code, runtime, system tools, system libraries
and settings for an application.
[0095] Further, computer 1102 can be enable with a security module,
such as a trusted processing module (TPM). For instance with a TPM,
boot components hash next in time boot components, and wait for a
match of results to secured values, before loading a next boot
component. This process can take place at any layer in the code
execution stack of computer 1102, e.g., applied at the application
execution level or at the operating system (OS) kernel level,
thereby enabling security at any level of code execution.
[0096] A user can enter commands and information into the computer
1102 through one or more wired/wireless input devices, e.g., a
keyboard 1138, a touch screen 1140, and a pointing device, such as
a mouse 1142. Other input devices (not shown) can include a
microphone, an infrared (IR) remote control, a radio frequency (RF)
remote control, or other remote control, a joystick, a virtual
reality controller and/or virtual reality headset, a game pad, a
stylus pen, an image input device, e.g., camera(s), a gesture
sensor input device, a vision movement sensor input device, an
emotion or facial detection device, a biometric input device, e.g.,
fingerprint or iris scanner, or the like. These and other input
devices are often connected to the processing unit 1104 through an
input device interface 1144 that can be coupled to the system bus
1108, but can be connected by other interfaces, such as a parallel
port, an IEEE 1394 serial port, a game port, a USB port, an IR
interface, a BLUETOOTH.RTM. interface, etc.
[0097] A monitor 1146 or other type of display device can be also
connected to the system bus 1108 via an interface, such as a video
adapter 1148. In addition to the monitor 1146, a computer typically
includes other peripheral output devices (not shown), such as
speakers, printers, etc.
[0098] The computer 1102 can operate in a networked environment
using logical connections via wired and/or wireless communications
to one or more remote computers, such as a remote computer(s) 1150.
The remote computer(s) 1150 can be a workstation, a server
computer, a router, a personal computer, portable computer,
microprocessor-based entertainment appliance, a peer device or
other common network node, and typically includes many or all of
the elements described relative to the computer 1102, although, for
purposes of brevity, only a memory/storage device 1152 is
illustrated. The logical connections depicted include
wired/wireless connectivity to a local area network (LAN) 1154
and/or larger networks, e.g., a wide area network (WAN) 1156. Such
LAN and WAN networking environments are commonplace in offices and
companies, and facilitate enterprise-wide computer networks, such
as intranets, all of which can connect to a global communications
network, e.g., the Internet.
[0099] When used in a LAN networking environment, the computer 1102
can be connected to the local network 1154 through a wired and/or
wireless communication network interface or adapter 1158. The
adapter 1158 can facilitate wired or wireless communication to the
LAN 1154, which can also include a wireless access point (AP)
disposed thereon for communicating with the adapter 1158 in a
wireless mode.
[0100] When used in a WAN networking environment, the computer 1102
can include a modem 1160 or can be connected to a communications
server on the WAN 1156 via other means for establishing
communications over the WAN 1156, such as by way of the Internet.
The modem 1160, which can be internal or external and a wired or
wireless device, can be connected to the system bus 1108 via the
input device interface 1144. In a networked environment, program
modules depicted relative to the computer 1102 or portions thereof,
can be stored in the remote memory/storage device 1152. It will be
appreciated that the network connections shown are example and
other means of establishing a communications link between the
computers can be used.
[0101] When used in either a LAN or WAN networking environment, the
computer 1102 can access cloud storage systems or other
network-based storage systems in addition to, or in place of,
external storage devices 1116 as described above. Generally, a
connection between the computer 1102 and a cloud storage system can
be established over a LAN 1154 or WAN 1156 e.g., by the adapter
1158 or modem 1160, respectively. Upon connecting the computer 1102
to an associated cloud storage system, the external storage
interface 1126 can, with the aid of the adapter 1158 and/or modem
1160, manage storage provided by the cloud storage system as it
would other types of external storage. For instance, the external
storage interface 1126 can be configured to provide access to cloud
storage sources as if those sources were physically connected to
the computer 1102.
[0102] The computer 1102 can be operable to communicate with any
wireless devices or entities operatively disposed in wireless
communication, e.g., a printer, scanner, desktop and/or portable
computer, portable data assistant, communications satellite, any
piece of equipment or location associated with a wirelessly
detectable tag (e.g., a kiosk, news stand, store shelf, etc.), and
telephone. This can include Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) and
BLUETOOTH.RTM. wireless technologies. Thus, the communication can
be a predefined structure as with a conventional network or simply
an ad hoc communication between at least two devices.
[0103] The above description of illustrated embodiments of the
subject disclosure, including what is described in the Abstract, is
not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosed embodiments
to the precise forms disclosed. While specific embodiments and
examples are described herein for illustrative purposes, various
modifications are possible that are considered within the scope of
such embodiments and examples, as those skilled in the relevant art
can recognize.
[0104] In this regard, while the disclosed subject matter has been
described in connection with various embodiments and corresponding
Figures, where applicable, it is to be understood that other
similar embodiments can be used or modifications and additions can
be made to the described embodiments for performing the same,
similar, alternative, or substitute function of the disclosed
subject matter without deviating therefrom. Therefore, the
disclosed subject matter should not be limited to any single
embodiment described herein, but rather should be construed in
breadth and scope in accordance with the appended claims below.
[0105] As it employed in the subject specification, the term
"processor" can refer to substantially any computing processing
unit or device comprising, but not limited to comprising,
single-core processors; single-processors with software multithread
execution capability; multi-core processors; multi-core processors
with software multithread execution capability; multi-core
processors with hardware multithread technology; parallel
platforms; and parallel platforms with distributed shared memory.
Additionally, a processor can refer to an integrated circuit, an
application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a digital signal
processor (DSP), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a
programmable logic controller (PLC), a complex programmable logic
device (CPLD), a discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete
hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform
the functions described herein. Processors can exploit nano-scale
architectures such as, but not limited to, molecular and
quantum-dot based transistors, switches and gates, in order to
optimize space usage or enhance performance of user equipment. A
processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing
processing units.
[0106] In the subject specification, terms such as "store,"
"storage," "data store," data storage," "database," and
substantially any other information storage component relevant to
operation and functionality of a component, refer to "memory
components," or entities embodied in a "memory" or components
comprising the memory. It will be appreciated that the memory
components described herein can be either volatile memory or
nonvolatile memory, or can include both volatile and nonvolatile
memory.
[0107] As used in this application, the terms "component,"
"system," "platform," "layer," "selector," "interface," and the
like are intended to refer to a computer-related entity or an
entity related to an operational apparatus with one or more
specific functionalities, wherein the entity can be either
hardware, a combination of hardware and software, software, or
software in execution. As an example, a component may be, but is
not limited to being, a process running on a processor, a
processor, an object, an executable, a thread of execution, a
program, and/or a computer. By way of illustration and not
limitation, both an application running on a server and the server
can be a component. One or more components may reside within a
process and/or thread of execution and a component may be localized
on one computer and/or distributed between two or more computers.
In addition, these components can execute from various computer
readable media, device readable storage devices, or machine
readable media having various data structures stored thereon. The
components may communicate via local and/or remote processes such
as in accordance with a signal having one or more data packets
(e.g., data from one component interacting with another component
in a local system, distributed system, and/or across a network such
as the Internet with other systems via the signal). As another
example, a component can be an apparatus with specific
functionality provided by mechanical parts operated by electric or
electronic circuitry, which is operated by a software or firmware
application executed by a processor, wherein the processor can be
internal or external to the apparatus and executes at least a part
of the software or firmware application. As yet another example, a
component can be an apparatus that provides specific functionality
through electronic components without mechanical parts, the
electronic components can include a processor therein to execute
software or firmware that confers at least in part the
functionality of the electronic components.
[0108] In addition, the term "or" is intended to mean an inclusive
"or" rather than an exclusive "or." That is, unless specified
otherwise, or clear from context, "X employs A or B" is intended to
mean any of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X
employs A; X employs B; or X employs both A and B, then "X employs
A or B" is satisfied under any of the foregoing instances.
Moreover, articles "a" and "an" as used in the subject
specification and annexed drawings should generally be construed to
mean "one or more" unless specified otherwise or clear from context
to be directed to a singular form.
[0109] Moreover, terms like "user equipment (UE)," "mobile
station," "mobile," subscriber station," "subscriber equipment,"
"access terminal," "terminal," "handset," and similar terminology,
refer to a wireless device utilized by a subscriber or user of a
wireless communication service to receive or convey data, control,
voice, video, sound, gaming, or substantially any data-stream or
signaling-stream. The foregoing terms are utilized interchangeably
in the subject specification and related drawings. Likewise, the
terms "access point (AP)," "base station," "NodeB," "evolved Node B
(eNodeB)," "home Node B (HNB)," "home access point (HAP)," "cell
device," "sector," "cell," "relay device," "node," "point," and the
like, are utilized interchangeably in the subject application, and
refer to a wireless network component or appliance that serves and
receives data, control, voice, video, sound, gaming, or
substantially any data-stream or signaling-stream to and from a set
of subscriber stations or provider enabled devices. Data and
signaling streams can include packetized or frame-based flows.
[0110] Additionally, the terms "core-network", "core", "core
carrier network", "carrier-side", or similar terms can refer to
components of a telecommunications network that typically provides
some or all of aggregation, authentication, call control and
switching, charging, service invocation, or gateways. Aggregation
can refer to the highest level of aggregation in a service provider
network wherein the next level in the hierarchy under the core
nodes is the distribution networks and then the edge networks. UEs
do not normally connect directly to the core networks of a large
service provider but can be routed to the core by way of a switch
or radio area network. Authentication can refer to determinations
regarding whether the user requesting a service from the telecom
network is authorized to do so within this network or not. Call
control and switching can refer determinations related to the
future course of a call stream across carrier equipment based on
the call signal processing. Charging can be related to the
collation and processing of charging data generated by various
network nodes. Two common types of charging mechanisms found in
present day networks can be prepaid charging and postpaid charging.
Service invocation can occur based on some explicit action (e.g.,
call transfer) or implicitly (e.g., call waiting). It is to be
noted that service "execution" may or may not be a core network
functionality as third party network/nodes may take part in actual
service execution. A gateway can be present in the core network to
access other networks. Gateway functionality can be dependent on
the type of the interface with another network.
[0111] Furthermore, the terms "user," "subscriber," "customer,"
"consumer," "prosumer," "agent," and the like are employed
interchangeably throughout the subject specification, unless
context warrants particular distinction(s) among the terms. It
should be appreciated that such terms can refer to human entities
or automated components (e.g., supported through artificial
intelligence, as through a capacity to make inferences based on
complex mathematical formalisms), that can provide simulated
vision, sound recognition and so forth.
[0112] Aspects, features, or advantages of the subject matter can
be exploited in substantially any, or any, wired, broadcast,
wireless telecommunication, radio technology or network, or
combinations thereof. Non-limiting examples of such technologies or
networks include Geocast technology; broadcast technologies (e.g.,
sub-Hz, ELF, VLF, LF, MF, HF, VHF, UHF, SHF, THz broadcasts, etc.);
Ethernet; X.25; powerline-type networking (e.g., PowerLine AV
Ethernet, etc.); femto-cell technology; Wi-Fi; Worldwide
Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX); Enhanced General
Packet Radio Service (Enhanced GPRS); Third Generation Partnership
Project (3GPP or 3G) Long Term Evolution (LTE); 3GPP Universal
Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) or 3GPP UMTS; Third
Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2) Ultra Mobile Broadband
(UMB); High Speed Packet Access (HSPA); High Speed Downlink Packet
Access (HSDPA); High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA); GSM
Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) Radio Access Network
(RAN) or GERAN; UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network (UTRAN); or
LTE Advanced.
[0113] What has been described above includes examples of systems
and methods illustrative of the disclosed subject matter. It is, of
course, not possible to describe every combination of components or
methods herein. One of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that
many further combinations and permutations of the disclosure are
possible. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms "includes,"
"has," "possesses," and the like are used in the detailed
description, claims, appendices and drawings such terms are
intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term
"comprising" as "comprising" is interpreted when employed as a
transitional word in a claim.
[0114] While the various embodiments are susceptible to various
modifications and alternative constructions, certain illustrated
implementations thereof are shown in the drawings and have been
described above in detail. It should be understood, however, that
there is no intention to limit the various embodiments to the
specific forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to
cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents
falling within the spirit and scope of the various embodiments.
[0115] In addition to the various implementations described herein,
it is to be understood that other similar implementations can be
used or modifications and additions can be made to the described
implementation(s) for performing the same or equivalent function of
the corresponding implementation(s) without deviating therefrom.
Still further, multiple processing chips or multiple devices can
share the performance of one or more functions described herein,
and similarly, storage can be affected across a plurality of
devices. Accordingly, the description is not to be limited to any
single implementation, but rather is to be construed in breadth,
spirit and scope in accordance with the appended claims.
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