Charter Communications. has filed a patent for a method involving a master node communicating with a user equipment (UE) in one band of unlicensed spectrum and sending a request to a secondary node for resources in a different band to avoid interference. This innovation aims to improve communication quality and avoid in-device-coexistence (IDC) issues. GlobalData’s report on Charter Communications gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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 January 2024 was 74%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Dynamic spectrum allocation for minimizing in-device coexistence interference

A newly filed patent (Publication Number: US20240039565A1) outlines a communications method involving a master node (MN) and a secondary node (SN) to manage in-device-coexistence (IDC) interference in user equipment (UE). The method includes receiving UE capability information from a first UE, sending a secondary node addition request to allocate frequencies, and operating the MN and SN to communicate with the first UE over separate channels with a minimum frequency separation to limit interference. The secondary node addition request includes a baseline reference frequency, and the method ensures concurrent transmission and reception without unacceptable IDC interference.
Furthermore, the patent describes a communications system implementing the method, with the master node (MN) and secondary node (SN) configured to manage frequency separation and communication channels effectively. The system includes processors in both nodes to select channels based on received information, establish communication cells, and operate in unlicensed frequency bands like the 6 GHz band. The system ensures seamless communication between the nodes and the first UE without experiencing unacceptable IDC interference, showcasing a novel approach to managing interference in wireless communication systems. Additionally, a non-transitory computer-readable medium with machine-executable instructions is detailed to enable the master node to perform the steps outlined in the method, emphasizing the practical application of the patented communications technology.
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