Whitepapers & Articles

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3GPP Rel-19 Toward 6G

The 5G system achieves a breakthrough increase in the key performance indicator of communication systems, compared to the previous generation…

Brandon NorrisSeptember 27, 2022

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State of Satellite Access Network Standardization in 3GPP

This paper provides an overview of the current standardization progress in the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) targeting integration of…

Brandon NorrisAugust 23, 2022

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The MPEG Immersive Video Coding Standard

The MPEG immersive video standard (MIV) is one among a suite of MPEG-I standards which is focused on the coded…

Dan KaneMay 13, 2022

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Integrated Communication and Sensing for B5G/6G—Part 1: Key Drivers and Applications

In the existing wireless communication systems, it has been studied about how quickly and how many packets could be delivered…

grafik_chrisNovember 19, 2021

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Architecture of Deep Neural Network-based Video Compression

In our previous article, we introduced the status of Deep Neural Network-based Video Coding (DNNVC) approaches in the Moving Picture…

grafik_chrisOctober 21, 2021

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Unified Beam Management

Beam management has been one of the key enabling technologies employed in 5G new radio (NR) systems. This article discusses…

Dan KaneSeptember 22, 2021

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Mobility Enhancement in 5G NR

In Release 15 of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) 5G new radio (NR), the basic handover is mainly based…

Eric RodenAugust 5, 2021

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Small Data Transmission: PHY/MAC

The IoT (Internet of Things) technologies using machine-type communications are already ordinary in our daily lives. The smart home and…

Scott OppenheimJuly 8, 2021

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Small Data Transmission (SDT): Protocol Aspects

Signals for transitioning to a radio resource control (RRC) connected state and maintaining the RRC connected state could cause overheads…

Eric RodenJune 10, 2021

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Terahertz Communications

Higher frequency bands than that being employed in fifth generation (5G) communications, such as terahertz (THz) bands, are envisioned for…

Eric RodenMay 6, 2021

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6G Network Architecture

With the commercialization of fifth generation (5G) technologies, the communications industry has started research activities on a sixth generation (6G)…

Eric RodenMarch 24, 2021

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eXtended Reality (XR)

This article discusses eXtended Reality (XR) and aspects necessary for incorporating XR in fifth-generation (5G) new radio (NR) radio access…

Eric RodenDecember 29, 2020

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5G for Industry 4.0

As Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) emerges, reduction of human intervention becomes inevitable. To facilitate realization of promising features of…

Dan KaneDecember 18, 2020

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3GPP: The Unlicensed Journey

Along the long road 3GPP has traversed towards realization of cellular technologies operating in unlicensed bands, evolutions have taken place…

Dan KaneNovember 30, 2020

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Deep Neural Network based Video Compression for Next Generation MPEG Video Codec Standardization

Video transmission is expected to dominate 79% of current global internet traffic with an annual growth rate of 31% by…

Dan KaneOctober 15, 2020

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New Features in the Next Release of 5G New Radio

Hua Zhou, Wireless Technology Specialist at Ofinno, recently wrote a whitepaper which presents an overview of some 3GPP Rel-17 features…

Dan KaneAugust 21, 2020

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Smart Railway Stations Lunch and Learn

During a recent Lunch & Learn, Weihua Qiao presented on the topic of “Smart Railway Stations.” A Smart Railway Station…

Dan KaneJuly 22, 2020

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Standard Activities for Unmanned Aerial Systems

In the modern lexicon, pilotless aircraft are known as “drones”. In English, the term has long referred to male honeybees.…

Dan KaneJune 26, 2020

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Employing Fifth Generation (5G) Mobile Communication Networks for Sensor Management in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)

Cellular communications have made major technological advancements to keep up with developments in other fields such as automation, multimedia, and…

Dan KaneJune 1, 2020

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Wireless Device Power Savings in 5G

Advancements in battery technology continues to be slow compared to increasing data rate and bandwidth demands of fifth generation (5G)…

Dan KaneMarch 25, 2020

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The History of the Smallest Salable Patent-Practicing Unit as a Concept in Patent Remedies, Part 1

What are the monetary damages that should be awarded to the owner of an infringed patent? Under the rule of…

Dan KaneJanuary 9, 2020

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3GPP Documents as Prior Art Under United States Patent Law

Cellular communications is entering its fifth generation (5G) of technological evolution. In 1998, 3GPP – an international partnership of regional…

Dan KaneOctober 17, 2019

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5G Cellular Technology for Connected Cars Receives Boost from European Legislators

On July 4th, 2019, twenty-one of the twenty-eight European Union (EU) countries voted against a European Commission plan that would…

Dan KaneOctober 1, 2019

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Wi-Fi and LTE-Unlicensed

Coexistence of Wi-Fi and LTE-Unlicensed (LTE-U) technologies has drawn significant concern in industry. In this paper, we investigate the Wi-Fi…

Dan KaneApril 8, 2019

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New Radio for 5G

New radio (NR) is a study item in the 3rd Generation Partnership Project Radio Access network Working Group (3GPP RAN-WG)…

Dan KaneApril 8, 2019

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First Responders Network Services

In mission critical situations, communications among responders must maintain a high level of reliability, availability, quality of service and security…

Scott OppenheimMarch 5, 2019

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Traffic Control and V2X Communications

As the number of vehicles increases, traffic accidents and waste of resources due to congestion are consistently growing every year.…

Scott OppenheimMarch 5, 2019

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Multiple Transmission and Reception Architecture in 5G

Herndon, VA - Fifth generation (5G) wireless networks are expected to support massive connectivity, high capacity, ultra-reliability and low latency. Such…

Scott OppenheimJanuary 8, 2019

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Enhanced carrier aggregation means better device performance

There are all kinds of technologies used to increase network performance. With today's high demand users, the drive to better,…

grafik_devApril 20, 2017

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5G Coming To Your Neighborhood

New Radio (NR) is a study item in the 3rd Generation Partnership Project Technical Specification Group Radio Access Network (3GPP…

grafik_devApril 18, 2017

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Wi-Fi and LTE-Unlicensed – Can They Peacefully Coexist?

The rapidly growing demand of wireless network services has led the mobile network operators (MNOs) to consider the possibility of…

Dan KaneApril 17, 2017