Prior art

To identify the most relevant prior art for US patent 8515925, I will refer to the "Prior art citations" section available on the authoritative Google Patents page for US8515925, as direct programmatic interaction with the USPTO Patent Public Search tool is not available in this environment.

Here are the prior art references cited within US8515925, along with their details and potential anticipation under 35 U.S.C. § 102. It is important to note that assessing full anticipation would require a detailed claim-by-claim analysis against the complete text of each cited reference, which is beyond the scope of this summary. The "potential anticipation" is based on the title and a general understanding of the cited patent's subject matter in relation to US8515925's claims.

Prior Art Cited in US8515925

1. U.S. Patent 5,835,860

• Full Citation: US 5,835,860 A, Rappaport, T. S. et al., "System and method for predicting radio wave propagation characteristics in a given environment", filed October 3, 1996, issued November 10, 1998.
• Publication/Filing Date: Filed October 3, 1996; Issued November 10, 1998.
• Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method for predicting radio wave propagation characteristics, particularly useful in cellular and wireless communication system design. It focuses on using data about the environment (e.g., building databases, topography) to model and predict signal strength.
• Potential Anticipation (under 35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent potentially anticipates aspects of US8515925 related to the "RF engineering/planning application" and the use of "radio propagation prediction algorithms" within the clearinghouse system to determine coverage regions and viable locations for infrastructure. Specifically, it might relate to portions of Claim 1 (evaluating suitability of locations using RF engineering tools), and Claim 10 (identifying matches considering technical specifications like RF propagation).

2. U.S. Patent 6,052,580

• Full Citation: US 6,052,580 A, Chen, X. et al., "System and method for predicting radio wave propagation characteristics for wireless communication systems using real time measurements", filed July 17, 1997, issued April 18, 2000.
• Publication/Filing Date: Filed July 17, 1997; Issued April 18, 2000.
• Brief Description: This patent details a system and method for predicting radio wave propagation, incorporating real-time measurements to improve the accuracy of predictions for wireless communication systems.
• Potential Anticipation (under 35 U.S.C. § 102): Similar to US 5,835,860, this patent could potentially anticipate aspects of US8515925 concerning RF propagation prediction and optimization. Its emphasis on "real time measurements" could also touch upon elements of Claim 18 (improving network performance based on collected data) where network quality is monitored, and Claim 1 (evaluating suitability of locations using RF engineering tools) and Claim 10 (identifying matches considering technical specifications).

3. U.S. Patent 6,430,422

• Full Citation: US 6,430,422 B1, Rappaport, T. S. et al., "System and method for identifying optimal locations for a base station in a wireless communication network", filed February 1, 1999, issued August 6, 2002.
• Publication/Filing Date: Filed February 1, 1999; Issued August 6, 2002.
• Brief Description: This patent focuses on identifying optimal locations for base stations in wireless communication networks. It likely involves propagation modeling and analysis to determine the best placement for infrastructure.
• Potential Anticipation (under 35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is highly relevant to the core concept of US8515925 related to site acquisition and infrastructure placement. It directly addresses identifying "suitable locations for their equipment" [Claim 1 summary] and "identifying potential matches between these offerings and needs" [Claim 10 summary]. Therefore, it potentially anticipates elements of Claim 1 (computer system for finding and evaluating locations), Claim 10 (method for managing infrastructure locations), and Claim 33 (computer program product for managing infrastructure locations).

4. U.S. Patent 6,704,561

• Full Citation: US 6,704,561 B1, King, M. F., "Method and system for providing wireless communications and information services in an interactive environment", filed May 11, 2000, issued March 9, 2004.
• Publication/Filing Date: Filed May 11, 2000; Issued March 9, 2004.
• Brief Description: This patent describes a method and system for providing wireless communications and information services in an interactive environment, potentially involving location-based services and user interaction.
• Potential Anticipation (under 35 U.S.C. § 102): Given its title, this patent might be relevant to the "providing localized content" aspect of US8515925, particularly Claim 26 (system for providing location-specific content) and Claim 30 (method for providing localized content). The "interactive environment" could also imply some form of user input or feedback mechanism, which is part of US8515925's clearinghouse functionality (e.g., end-users offering property).

5. U.S. Patent 7,024,204

• Full Citation: US 7,024,204 B2, Rappaport, T. S. et al., "Method and apparatus for improving radio communications in a wireless communication system", filed June 24, 2002, issued April 4, 2006.
• Publication/Filing Date: Filed June 24, 2002; Issued April 4, 2006.
• Brief Description: This patent describes a method and apparatus for improving radio communications in a wireless system, which could involve network performance enhancement or optimization.
• Potential Anticipation (under 35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent directly addresses "improving radio communications," which aligns with the "monitoring and controlling network performance for enhancement" aspect of US8515925. It potentially anticipates elements of Claim 18 (method for improving wireless network performance by providing optimized operating parameters to devices) and Claim 1 (computer system for monitoring and controlling network performance).

6. U.S. Patent 7,209,774

• Full Citation: US 7,209,774 B2, Rappaport, T. S. et al., "System and method for identifying and controlling optimal locations and devices for communications in a wireless network", filed September 12, 2003, issued April 24, 2007.
• Publication/Filing Date: Filed September 12, 2003; Issued April 24, 2007.
• Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method for identifying and controlling optimal locations and devices for communications in a wireless network. This appears to combine aspects of site selection with device control.
• Potential Anticipation (under 35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is highly relevant to both infrastructure placement and network performance control in US8515925. It potentially anticipates aspects of Claim 1 (system for inventorying and acquiring infrastructure and monitoring/controlling network performance), Claim 10 (method for managing infrastructure), and Claim 18 (method for improving network performance by providing optimized operating parameters). The "controlling optimal locations and devices" explicitly covers both major themes.

7. U.S. Patent Application Publication 2005/0073995

• Full Citation: US 2005/0073995 A1, Rappaport, T. S., "Systems and Methods For Increasing Network Capacity, Cell Throughput, Communication Range, And/Or Quality of Service In Wireless Communication Networks", filed October 1, 2003, published April 7, 2005.
• Publication/Filing Date: Filed October 1, 2003; Published April 7, 2005.
• Brief Description: This application describes systems and methods for increasing network capacity, cell throughput, communication range, and/or quality of service in wireless communication networks, indicating a focus on network enhancement.
• Potential Anticipation (under 35 U.S.C. § 102): This publication is relevant to the "monitoring and controlling network performance for enhancement" aspect of US8515925. It potentially anticipates elements of Claim 18 (method for improving wireless network performance) by addressing ways to enhance QoS and network capacity.

8. U.S. Patent Application Publication 2007/0037575

• Full Citation: US 2007/0037575 A1, Rappaport, T. S. et al., "Intelligent Antenna System For Wireless Network Performance Enhancement", filed August 10, 2005, published February 15, 2007.
• Publication/Filing Date: Filed August 10, 2005; Published February 15, 2007.
• Brief Description: This application details an intelligent antenna system for wireless network performance enhancement, suggesting optimization of signal transmission and reception.
• Potential Anticipation (under 35 U.S.C. § 102): Similar to the previous Rappaport citations focused on network improvement, this patent application potentially anticipates elements of US8515925 related to "monitoring and controlling network performance for enhancement" found in Claim 1 and particularly Claim 18, where optimizing wireless device operation for enhanced performance is a key feature.

It is notable that several of the cited prior art patents and applications list Theodore S. Rappaport (the inventor of US8515925) as an inventor, suggesting a continuing line of research and development in wireless communication systems, network planning, and performance enhancement.