Patent application number | Description | Published |
20130273881 | MULTI-MODE DEVICE (MMD) MIDDLEWARE FOR CLOUD SPECTRUM SERVICES SPECTRUM ALLOCATION - A platform to facilitate transferring spectrum rights is provided that includes a database to ascertain information regarding available spectrum for use in wireless communications. The invention provides a middleware component usable in a mobile terminal device such as a multi-mode device, where the middleware component mediates between an application program and network interfaces and/or hardware to manage the interaction between the device and a cloud spectrum service. The middleware component coordinates scanning for available broadcast, multicast, and/or conditional access platforms, networks, and/or services, as well as maintaining connection with CSS network elements to enable flexible and optimal use of the spectrum and manages the resources among multiple radios and applications on the platform. | 10-17-2013 |
20130273933 | ON-DEMAND VACATE MECHANISM FOR CLOUD SPECTRUM SERVICES - A platform to facilitate transferring spectrum rights is provided that includes a database to ascertain information regarding available spectrum for use in wireless communications. The proposed apparatus and non-transitory machine-accessible medium defines the transactions required for release of the “rented” spectrum by clients which are using the spectrum when demanded by a primary spectrum holder to provide functionality for flexible and optimal use of spectrum on client devices. The apparatus and non-transitory machine-accessible medium coordinates scanning for available broadcast, multicast, and/or conditional access platforms, networks, and/or services, as well as maintaining connection with CSS network elements to enable flexible and optimal use of the spectrum and manages the resources among multiple radios and applications on the platform. | 10-17-2013 |
20130273952 | IMT AND NON-IMT WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A communication apparatus associated with a system that uses two or more wireless standard in IMT and non-IMT bands. The invention is a wireless device with the ability to operate, transmit and/or receive, in one or more IMT bands and one or more non-IMT bands that are licensed to services and/or applications other than IMT. This is accomplished through inclusion in the wireless device of one or more radios operating in licensed IMT bands, an “IMT radio”, and one or more radios operating in licensed non-IMT bands, a “non-IMT radio”. A non-IMT radio could be a stand-alone, separate radio inside the wireless device or an extension or modification of the IMT radio in a way that it covers non-IMT bands. | 10-17-2013 |
20130273958 | CLOUD-BASED SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT SERVICES - A platform to facilitate transferring spectrum use rights is provided that includes a database to ascertain information regarding available spectrum for use in wireless communications. A request for spectrum use from an entity needing spectrum may be matched with available spectrum. The Cloud Spectrum Services (CSS) process allows entities to access spectrum they would otherwise not have; it allows the end user to complete their download during congested periods while maintaining high service quality; and it allows the holder of rental spectrum to receive compensation for an otherwise idle asset. | 10-17-2013 |
20130275346 | INTELLIGENT SPECTRUM ALLOCATION BASED ON USER BEHAVIOR PATTERNS - A platform to facilitate transferring spectrum rights is provided that includes a database to ascertain information regarding available spectrum for use in wireless communications. A request for spectrum use from an entity needing spectrum may be matched with available spectrum. This matching comprises determining a pattern in user requests overtime to optimize spectrum allocation. The Cloud Spectrum Services (CSS) process allows entities to access spectrum they would otherwise not have; it allows the end user to complete their download during congested periods while maintaining high service quality; and it allows the holder of rental spectrum to receive compensation for an otherwise idle asset. | 10-17-2013 |
20130315118 | IMPLEMENTING AN INTER-PAL PASS-THROUGH - A system and method are provided that implement an inter-protocol adaptation layer (inter-PAL) pass-through processing scheme in wireless communicating devices operating with separate PALs to combine use of the individually-beneficial features of one PAL by allowing a first order capability for cross-talk between the PALs. A first PAL data packet is passed through the communicating system using a second PAL syntax. In so doing, a capacity to employ beneficial features of the second PAL advantageously in enhancement of the information in a data packet generated according to the first PAL is provided. | 11-28-2013 |
20140047141 | BUFFER-RELATED USB COMMUNICATION - According to various embodiments, apparatuses and methods to communicate buffer allocation information are presented. The disclosed apparatuses and methods may include transmitting a buffer message by a wireless USB device to a wireless USB host, which may indicate an available storage space in a buffer of the USB device to store data from the USB host. The buffer message may be transmitted independent of whether or not the USB device has received a request message (e.g., from the USB host) for information relating the available storage space in the buffer. Additionally, the buffer message may be transmitted independent of any data exchange mechanism between the USB host and the USB device. The USB device may receive a data packet from the USB host, and transmit a data packet acknowledgement message including data packet status information, and information regarding the available storage space in the buffer. | 02-13-2014 |
20140095578 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CAPABILITY SHARING OVER A COMMUNICATIVE LINK - Systems and methods that provide that provide the sharing of capabilities over a communicative link, such as a network, is disclosed. The capabilities may be shared seamlessly between electronic devices by using preexisting device drivers. | 04-03-2014 |
20140140197 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING DATA FLOW OVER A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Some demonstrative embodiments include apparatuses, systems and/or methods of controlling data flow over a communication network. For example, an apparatus may include a communication unit to communicate between first and second devices a transfer response, the transfer response in response to a transfer request, the transfer response including a transfer pending status indicating data is pending to be received at the second device, the communication unit is to communicate the transfer response regardless of whether a retry indicator of the transfer request represents a first request for transfer or a retried request. | 05-22-2014 |
20140140258 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING DATA FLOW OVER A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Some demonstrative embodiments include apparatuses, systems and/or methods of controlling data flow over a communication network. For example, an apparatus may include a communication unit to control the transfer of a stream of data from a first device to a second device over a communication link, the stream of data including data to be delivered to a plurality of endpoints. For example, the controlling may include communicating between the first and second devices at least one message including at least one endpoint-specific credit consumption unit (CCU) defined with respect to at least one endpoint of the plurality of endpoints. | 05-22-2014 |
20140143436 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TEARING DOWN A PROTOCOL ADAPTATION LAYER (PAL) SESSION - Some demonstrative embodiments include apparatuses, systems and/or methods of tearing down a Protocol Adaptation Layer (PAL) session. For example, an apparatus may include a first PAL communication unit to control a PAL connection, over a PAL, between a first device and a second device, the first PAL communication unit is to control the PAL connection during a session with a second PAL communication unit over a communication link, wherein the first PAL communication unit is to tear down the session according to a tear down procedure. | 05-22-2014 |
20140153394 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING DATA FLOW OVER A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION LINK WITH CREDIT ALLOCATION - Some demonstrative embodiments include apparatuses, systems and/or methods of controlling data flow over a wireless communication link with credit allocation. For example, an apparatus may include controller to control a data flow of a stream of data from a first device to a second device over a wireless communication link, the stream of data including data to be delivered to a plurality of endpoints, wherein the controller is to provide to the first device a plurality of credit allocations corresponding to the plurality of endpoints, wherein the controller is to determine a particular credit allocation corresponding to a particular end point based at least on an estimated link delay of the wireless communication link, and an estimated delivery rate of delivering data from a buffer of the second device to the particular endpoint. | 06-05-2014 |
20140206406 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ESTABLISHING A WIRELESS BEAMFORMED LINK - Some demonstrative embodiments include devices, systems and/or methods of establishing a wireless beamformed link. For example, an apparatus may include a wireless communication controller to control a first wireless communication device to communicate millimeter-wave (mmWave) signals with a second wireless communication device over a mmWave frequency band, the mmWave signals including signals transmitted according to a plurality of different transmit (Tx) beamforming settings, the wireless communication controller is to control the first wireless communication device to communicate feedback information, which is based on the mmWave signals, over a non-mmWave frequency band, and to control the first wireless communication device to establish with the second wireless communication device a beamformed link over the mmWave frequency band, the beamformed link using a Tx beamforming setting, which is determined based on the feedback information. | 07-24-2014 |
20140219291 | IMPLEMENTING A PROTOCOL ADAPTATION LAYER OVER AN INTERNET PROTOCOL - A system and method are provided that allow WiGig protocol adaptation layers (PALs) to operate differently from the proposed WiGig standard on top of an Internet protocol (IP) layer in order to enhance routing options for communication of the data traffic between a transmitting (source) device and a receiving (sink) device. A layering architecture is provided that allows WiGig PALs, such as WDE, to operate on top of an IP layer. A signaling mechanism is also provided that allows a negotiation, or at least an indication, of the underlying layering structure for specific data communications. Recognizing that the next generation wireless display requires technology such as WiGig WDE to support the driving demand for a cable replacement user experience and richer wireless display use cases, this PAL over IP architecture optimizes alignment of the WiGig data communication technology with other data communication technologies. | 08-07-2014 |
20140220993 | TWO-LEVEL OPTIMIZATION FOR CLOUD SPECTRUM SERVICES - A system and method are provided for implementing a cloud based spectrum management scheme that enables Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA) through rentals of available spectrum in a two-level analytics process for optimization. Primary spectrum holders as exclusive licensees of underused spectrum communicate with a global spectrum broker to place portions of their underused spectrum into an auction-based rental market on the condition that they can regain control of their spectrum when a need arises. Local spectrum brokers communicate with the global spectrum broker to bid for available spectrum to meet their temporary needs in time and place. The local spectrum brokers, in turn, administer local optimization schemes over their portion of the global region to ensure that an expected level of quality of service is provided to individual customers with whom the local spectrum brokers communicate. The disclosed brokering scheme, properly administered, provides an incremental step-wise approach to solving long-term spectrum shortage for wireless communications. | 08-07-2014 |
20140220999 | CLOUD BASED SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT ANALYTICS - A system and method are provided for implementing a spectrum management analytics (SMA) algorithm that references a plurality of enumerated inputs to generate a set of output parameters for use in attempting to optimize spectrum. The SMA algorithm is a part of a cloud spectrum broker (CSB) analytic. The CSB analytic provides for: | 08-07-2014 |
20140233556 | IMPLEMENTING AN ASSISTED CROSS-PROTOCOL ADAPTATION LAYER/CROSS-LAYER CLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION SCHEME - A system and method are provided to streamline at least a clock synchronization process for subsequent WiGig PALs once clocks in a first WiGig PAL transmitter and a corresponding first WiGig PAL receiver are synchronized. The unique layering structure of the WiGig 60 GHz standard affords an opportunity to streamline the clock synchronization process based on relationships between individual WiGig PALs, and that the WiGig PALs are directly on top of the WiGig MAC and PHY layers. A process for assisted cross-PAL/cross-layer clock synchronization affords significant reductions in an amount of time required to synchronize the clocks of multiple WiGig PALs based on leveraging an already synchronized clock pair in a first WiGig PAL transmitter/receiver pair to facilitate the clock synchronization of one or more subsequent WiGig PAL transmitter/receiver pairs. | 08-21-2014 |
20140244870 | IMPLEMENTING AN INTER-PROCESSOR COMMUNICATION IN A MULTI-CORE SYSTEM USING mmWAVE RADIOS - A system and method are provided that implement the use of mmWave directional communications to replace wired interconnects for inter-processor communication in multi-core computing systems. Using highly directional, low interference mmWave transmissions in the 60 GHz frequency range, an alternative interconnect scheme is provided to support inter-processor communication in multi-core computing systems for operations and testing. Wired interconnects between the multiple cores and a bus interface are replaced with cooperating mmWave transmitting/receiving devices on each of the core side and the bus interface side. The ability to transmit and receive separate high data rate, directional low interference signals for individual core communication is thus facilitated between the bus interface and each of the multiple cores in the multi-core computing system. | 08-28-2014 |
20140256284 | IMPLEMENTING A DYNAMIC CLOUD SPECTRUM DATABASE AS A MECHANISM FOR CATALOGING AND CONTROLLING SPECTRUM AVAILABILITY - A system and method are provided for implementing a dynamic cloud spectrum database to codify and store information on, and track the use of, spectrum resources made available by primary spectrum holders in an effort to facilitate spectrum management for networks using spectrum allocated through a Dynamic Spectrum Access scheme that allows the primary spectrum holders, or proxies assigned to manage a given allocations of spectrum, to temporarily “rent” access to the spectrum they hold to other entities. Spectrum may be listed in the database defined by a common unit measurement system according to a defined metric for quantifying spectrum. A time-frequency unit or TFU is defined according to a unit of spectrum being available for a specified time, e.g., 1 MHz of spectrum being available for use for 1 second at a given location. Spectrum resources negotiated in the disclosed transactions are represented and/or transferred in multiples of TFU's. | 09-11-2014 |
20140292090 | IMPLEMENTING WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER WITH 60 GHZ MMWAVE COMMUNICATION - A system and method are provided to form multiple separate beamformed wireless communication links between a 60 GHz mmWave transmitter and a cooperating 60 GHz mmWave receiver, to transfer not only wireless data communication between the cooperating devices, but also to transmit usable wireless power between the cooperating devices. These systems and methods employ a technology for establishing multiple beamformed wireless communication links between cooperating 60 GHz mmWave communication devices to transfer wireless data communication between the cooperating devices, and separately to transmit usable wireless power between the cooperating devices over separate wireless directional beamformed links between the devices providing efficient and effective wireless power transmission between the devices based on the directionality of the beamformed links. Because 60 GHz mmWave transmissions are highly directional, with beamwidths on the order of 10-20 degrees, power loss based on wasted energy when compared to existing omnidirectional wireless power transmission systems is significantly reduced. | 10-02-2014 |
20140293870 | BEAMFORMING BASED ON INFORMATION FROM PLATFORM SENSORS - A system and method are provided for triggering re-beamforming in a 60 GHz communication link based on information collected from platform positional sensors associated with one or the other or both of the transmitters/receivers that constitute ends of the communication link. The disclosed systems and methods monitor various positional sensors that may be used to sense translational and rotational movement of at least one of the platforms on which at least one of the transmitters/receivers is mounted. Information provided by the positional sensors is processed to determine whether or not to trigger re-beamforming for link recovery in 60 GHz communication link. Information provided by the sensors may be used in combination with other link operating metrics, such as PER and RSSI, to make an intelligent determination whether to trigger re-beamforming. | 10-02-2014 |
20140313929 | ENABLING DEVICES TO DISCOVER SERVICES THROUGH A NETWORK CONTROLLER OR GROUP OWNER - Techniques are described that permit a STA to determine if one or more particular services are available from other devices in a particular network, without having to first associate with that network. This may be accomplished by having the network controller obtain and maintain a list of services provided by all of the associated devices in the network. An unassociated device may provide a list of services it is looking for in a Probe Request. In the Probe Response, the network controller can provide a list of the requested services that are actually available from devices in its network. This permits the unassociated device to determine if this network has the services it needs, without having to first become associated with that network. | 10-23-2014 |
20140315560 | DYNAMIC ALLOCATION OF WIRELESS SPECTRUM FOR UTILIZATION BY WIRELESS OPERATOR NETWORKS - Certain embodiments herein are directed to determining an allocation of wireless spectrum, which may include one or more frequencies for communicating content, among operator networks that provide wireless (for example, cellular) services to their customers. Information associated with a supply of wireless spectrum and a demand for wireless spectrum may be analyzed to determine an allocation of the wireless spectrum. Various techniques may be used to determine the allocation, such as various types of auctions, mathematical or statistical techniques, and/or heuristic approaches that may consider various factors. Upon determining an allocation of the wireless spectrum, configuration information associated with the wireless spectrum may be determined and sent to one or more devices associated with respective operator networks, where the configuration information may be used to configure the operator network to utilize the allocated wireless spectrum. | 10-23-2014 |
20140328156 | SERVICE ACQUISITION TECHNIQUES FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS - Improved service acquisition techniques for wireless communications systems are described. In one embodiment, for example, an apparatus may comprise a processor circuit, a service acquisition application for execution by the processor circuit to select multiple services for attempted acquisition, and a service management module for execution by the processor circuit to attempt to acquire the multiple services according to a connection mode, the service management module to attempt to acquire the multiple services concurrently when the connection mode comprises a concurrent connection mode. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 11-06-2014 |
20140334464 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SETTING UP AN APPLICATION SERVICE PLATFORM (ASP) PEER TO PEER (P2P) GROUP - Some demonstrative embodiments include apparatuses, systems and/or methods of setting up an Application Service Platform (ASP) Peer-to-Peer (P2P) persistent group. For example, an apparatus may include a first ASP to communicate with a second ASP to setup one or more ASP-P2P groups over a wireless communication link, the first ASP is to form each ASP-P2P group only as an ASP-P2P persistent group extendable over a plurality of distinct sessions, the first ASP is to store credentials of the ASP-P2P persistent group for use during the sessions. | 11-13-2014 |
20140341110 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROTOCOL ADAPTATION LAYER (PAL) COMMUNICATION TO INDICATE TRANSITIONING A DEVICE TO A DEFAULT STATE - Some demonstrative embodiments include apparatuses, systems and/or methods of transitioning a device to a default state. For example, an apparatus may include a first Protocol Adaptation Layer (PAL) communication unit to communicate PAL traffic with a second PAL communication unit over a communication link, the PAL traffic comprising traffic of a PAL connection over a PAL, the PAL is above a layer of the communication link, wherein the first PAL communication unit is to communicate a device reset request and a device reset response with the second PAL communication unit over the communication link, the device reset request indicating transitioning of a peripheral device to a default state, the device reset response in response to the device reset request, the device reset response indicating whether the device reset request is successfully handled. | 11-20-2014 |
20140341120 | WIRELESS STATION AND METHOD FOR MANAGING A MULTI-BAND SESSION IN WI-FI DIRECT SERVICES - Embodiments of a method for managing a multi-band Wi-Fi Direct Services session are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the method negotiates the session with a wireless communication station over a first frequency band. The negotiation includes transmitting application programming interface (API) parameters to the wireless communication station that includes parameters for a second frequency band and a channel associated with the second frequency band. | 11-20-2014 |
20140344463 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SUPPORTING STREAMING OVER A PROTOCOL ADAPTATION LAYER (PAL) - Some demonstrative embodiments include apparatuses, systems and/or methods of supporting streaming over a Protocol Adaptation Layer (PAL). For example, an apparatus may include a first PAL communication unit to communicate PAL traffic with a second PAL communication unit over a communication link, the PAL traffic comprising traffic of a PAL connection, over a PAL, between a first device and a second device, the PAL is above a layer of the communication link, the PAL traffic comprising data to be communicated between the first device and one or more endpoints via the second device, wherein the first PAL communication unit is to communicate an endpoint open stream request and an endpoint open stream response with the second PAL communication unit over the communication link. | 11-20-2014 |
20140351444 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING SERVICE INTEROPERABILITY FUNCTIONALITY FOR WIFI DIRECT DEVICES CONNECTED TO A NETWORK VIA A WIRELESS ACCESS POINT - Certain embodiments herein are directed to enabling service interoperability functionality for wireless fidelity (WiFi) Direct devices connected to a network via a wireless access point. A WiFi Direct device may identify various other WiFi Direct devices on a WiFi network for performing a requested service, such as printing content or displaying content to a screen. In so doing, the device may share information associated with an access point to which the device is connected with the other devices, which may also share information associated with an access point to which they are connected. In this way, WiFi Direct devices may discover their connectivity with respect to other devices to utilize a broader array of connection options for implementing a desired service, and hence, may leverage application programming interface (API) modules directed at providing service interoperability functionality between software applications and services requested by the software applications. | 11-27-2014 |
20140355585 | TECHNIQUES ENABLING USE OF A WI-FI DIRECT SERVICES (WFDS) APPLICATION SERVICES PLATFORM (ASP) FOR LAYER 2 SERVICES - Techniques are disclosed for using a WI-FI Direct Services (WFDS) Application Services Platform (ASP) for Layer 2 services, by extending a definition of a session in WFDS to include non-IP sessions as well. Techniques are further disclosed for operating an application services platform coordination protocol (ASP-CP) directly over a media access control (MAC) layer. | 12-04-2014 |