Charter Communications. has been granted a patent for a method utilizing a Narrow Band-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) link to manage network congestion. The system facilitates communication between non-cellular and cellular networks, enabling efficient session handoff and resource management based on user equipment performance data. GlobalData’s report on Charter Communications gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Charter Communications, Wireless sensing nodes was a key innovation area identified from patents. Charter Communications's grant share as of June 2024 was 72%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Load management for communications between cellular and non-cellular networks
The patent US12047830B2 outlines a communications method and system designed to enhance the management of network resources between cellular and non-cellular networks. The method involves a service management system that receives network performance information from a non-cellular network regarding a user equipment (UE) device. This information is transmitted through a direct wireless connection between an access point in the non-cellular network and a base station in the cellular network. Upon detecting network congestion affecting the UE device, the service management system initiates a cellular communications session and subsequently releases resources from the non-cellular network that were previously allocated to the UE device.
Additionally, the patent details the operational roles of various components within the system, including the service management system, wireless LAN controller (WLC), and processors that facilitate communication and resource management. The system is designed to handle both congestion scenarios in the non-cellular network and potential offloading requests from the cellular network. It includes mechanisms for signaling resource releases and managing session handovers between networks, ensuring efficient use of network resources and improved user experience. The claims also encompass the functionality of a non-transitory computer-readable medium that enables the execution of these processes, further solidifying the system's operational framework.
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