IP Library Granted Patent US 8,116,792
Granted Patent B2
US 8,116,792 · App. 11/943,250 · Granted Feb 14, 2012

Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for mitigating a temporary interference condition

Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,116,792
App. No.
11/943,250
Filed
Nov 20, 2007
Granted
Feb 14, 2012
Kind
B2
Examiner
ALAM, FAYYAZ
Art Unit
2618
USPC
455/501
Abstract

Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for mitigating a temporary interference condition are provided. The temporary interference condition is predicted between a first cellular device and a second cellular device prior to an occurrence of the temporary interference condition. A mitigation action for mitigating the temporary interference condition is identified. A schedule and a scale or scaling for the mitigation action are determined. The mitigation action is implemented in accordance with the schedule and the scale or scaling to mitigate the temporary interference condition during the occurrence of the temporary interference condition.

Claims (53)

1. A method for mitigating a temporary interference condition, comprising:

predicting the temporary interference condition between a first mobile cellular device and a second mobile cellular device prior to an occurrence of the temporary interference condition, the temporary interference condition caused by movement of the first mobile cellular device and the second mobile cellular device within an interfering proximity;

identifying a plurality of potential mitigation actions for mitigating the temporary interference condition;

associating each of the plurality of potential mitigation actions with a rating defining a probability of success with each of the plurality of potential mitigation actions;

selecting a mitigation action having a highest rating from the plurality of potential mitigation actions;

determining an anticipated severity of the temporary interference condition;

determining higher levels of the mitigation action at instances where the anticipated severity is greater;

determining lower levels of the mitigation action at instances where the anticipated severity is lower;

generating a schedule for the mitigation action, the schedule comprising a start time and an end time for implementation of the mitigation action, the schedule further comprising adjustments between the higher levels of the mitigation action and the lower levels of the mitigation action during the implementation of the mitigation action;

transmitting the schedule to the first mobile cellular device and the second mobile cellular device; and

transmitting an instruction to the first mobile cellular device and the second mobile cellular device instructing the first mobile cellular device and the second mobile cellular device to implement the mitigation action in accordance with the schedule.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein predicting the temporary interference condition between a first mobile cellular device and a second mobile cellular device prior to an occurrence of the temporary interference condition comprises:

identifying first movement data associated with the first mobile cellular device, the first movement data comprising location, speed, and direction of movement of the first mobile cellular device;

identifying second movement data associated with the second mobile cellular device, the second movement data comprising location, speed, and direction of movement of the second mobile cellular device; and

predicting the occurrence of the temporary interference condition if the first mobile cellular device and the second mobile cellular device converge within the interfering proximity based on the first movement data and the second movement data,

wherein the interfering proximity indicates an area within which a first radio frequency signal transmitted to and from the first mobile cellular device interferes with a second radio frequency signal transmitted to and from the second mobile cellular device and interferes with attempted reception of a radio frequency signal.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of potential mitigation actions comprise a handoff, a bandwidth reallocation, an application control action, and a service control action.

4. A system for mitigating a temporary interference condition, comprising:

a memory for storing a program containing code for mitigating the temporary interference condition;

a processor functionally coupled to the memory, the processor being responsive to computer-executable instructions contained in the program and operative to at least:

predict the temporary interference condition between a first mobile cellular device and a second mobile cellular device prior to an occurrence of the temporary interference condition, the temporary interference condition caused by movement of the first mobile cellular device and the second mobile cellular device within an interfering proximity,

identify a plurality of potential mitigation actions for mitigating the temporary interference condition,

associate each of the plurality of potential mitigation actions with a rating defining a probability of success with each of the plurality of potential mitigation actions,

select a mitigation action having a highest rating from the plurality of potential mitigation actions,

determine an anticipated severity of the temporary interference condition,

determine higher levels of the mitigation action at instances where the anticipated severity is greater,

determine lower levels of the mitigation action at instances where the anticipated severity is lower,

generate a schedule for the mitigation action, the schedule comprising a start time and an end time for implementation of the mitigation action, the schedule further comprising adjustments between the higher levels of the mitigation action and the lower levels of the mitigation action during the implementation of the mitigation action;

transmit the schedule to the first mobile cellular device and the second mobile cellular device; and

transmit an instruction to the first mobile cellular device and the second mobile cellular device instructing the first mobile cellular device and the second mobile cellular device to implement the mitigation action in accordance with the schedule.

5. The system of claim 4 , wherein to predict the temporary interference condition between a first mobile cellular device and a second mobile cellular device prior to an occurrence of the temporary interference condition, the processor is further operative to at least:

identify first movement data associated with the first mobile cellular device, the first movement data comprising location, speed, and direction of movement of the first mobile cellular device,

identify second movement data associated with the second mobile cellular device, the second movement data comprising location, speed, and direction of movement of the second mobile cellular device, and

predict the occurrence of the temporary interference condition if the first mobile cellular device and the second mobile cellular device converge within the interfering proximity based on the first movement data and the second movement data,

wherein the interfering proximity indicates an area within which a first radio frequency signal transmitted to and from the first mobile cellular device interferes with a second radio frequency signal transmitted to and from the second mobile cellular device and interferes with attempted reception of a radio frequency signal.

6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of potential mitigation actions comprise a handoff, a bandwidth reallocation, an application control action, and a service control action.

7. A computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon for execution by a processor to provide a method for mitigating a temporary interference condition, the method comprising:

predicting the temporary interference condition between a first mobile cellular device and a second mobile cellular device prior to an occurrence of the temporary interference condition, the temporary interference condition caused by movement of the first mobile cellular device and the second mobile cellular device within an interfering proximity;

identifying a plurality of potential mitigation actions for mitigating the temporary interference condition;

associating each of the plurality of potential mitigation actions with a rating defining a probability of success with each of the plurality of potential mitigation actions;

selecting a mitigation action having a highest rating from the plurality of potential mitigation actions;

determining an anticipated severity of the temporary interference condition;

determining higher levels of the mitigation action at instances where the anticipated severity is greater;

determining lower levels of the mitigation action at instances where the anticipated severity is lower;

generating a schedule for the mitigation action, the schedule comprising a start time and an end time for implementation of the mitigation action, the schedule further comprising adjustments between the higher levels of the mitigation action and the lower levels of the mitigation action during the implementation of the mitigation action;

transmitting the schedule to the first mobile cellular device and the second mobile cellular device; and

transmitting an instruction to the first mobile cellular device and the second mobile cellular device instructing the first mobile cellular device and the second mobile cellular device to implement the mitigation action in accordance with the schedule.

8. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 7 , wherein predicting the temporary interference condition between a first mobile cellular device and a second mobile cellular device prior to an occurrence of the temporary interference condition comprises:

identifying first movement data associated with the first mobile cellular device, the first movement data comprising location, speed, and direction of movement of the first mobile cellular device;

identifying second movement data associated with the second mobile cellular device, the second movement data comprising location, speed, and direction of movement of the second mobile cellular device; and

predicting the occurrence of the temporary interference condition if the first mobile cellular device and the second mobile cellular device converge within the interfering proximity based on the first movement data and the second movement data,

wherein the interfering proximity indicates an area within which a first radio frequency radio frequency signal transmitted to and from the first mobile cellular device interferes with a second radio frequency signal transmitted to and from the second mobile cellular device and interferes with attempted reception of a radio frequency signal.

9. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of potential mitigation actions comprise a handoff, a resource reallocation, an application control action, and a service control action.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 20, 2007
From: AARON, JEFFREY A.
To: AT&T DELAWARE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, INC.
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Continuity (1)
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