17644198. SELECTIVE MANUAL PUBLIC LAND MOBILE NETWORK SCANNING simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
SELECTIVE MANUAL PUBLIC LAND MOBILE NETWORK SCANNING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ansah Ahmed Sheik of Hyderabad (IN)
SELECTIVE MANUAL PUBLIC LAND MOBILE NETWORK SCANNING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17644198 titled 'SELECTIVE MANUAL PUBLIC LAND MOBILE NETWORK SCANNING
Simplified Explanation
Abstract
The patent application relates to wireless communication and specifically focuses on a user equipment (UE) determining whether it needs to perform a manual scan of millimeter wave (mmW) frequency bands. If the UE is not camped on a mmW cell and there are no neighboring mmW cells, or if the UE is in a mobility state, it can skip the manual scan of mmW frequency bands. Instead, it will only perform a scan of non-mmW frequency bands for non-mmW cells.
Explanation
- User equipment (UE) determines if it needs to perform a manual scan of millimeter wave (mmW) frequency bands.
- If the UE is not camped on a mmW cell and there are no neighboring mmW cells, or if the UE is in a mobility state, it can skip the manual scan of mmW frequency bands.
- Instead, the UE will only perform a scan of non-mmW frequency bands for non-mmW cells.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be applied in wireless communication systems, particularly in the context of user equipment (UE) operations.
- It can improve the efficiency of UE scanning procedures by eliminating unnecessary scans of millimeter wave (mmW) frequency bands.
- The technology can be implemented in various wireless devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices.
Problems Solved
- Manual scans of millimeter wave (mmW) frequency bands can be time-consuming and resource-intensive for user equipment (UE).
- Performing unnecessary scans of mmW frequency bands can lead to wasted resources and increased power consumption.
- This technology solves these problems by allowing the UE to determine when it can skip the manual scan of mmW frequency bands, thereby improving efficiency and reducing resource consumption.
Benefits
- Improved efficiency: By skipping unnecessary scans of mmW frequency bands, the technology improves the overall efficiency of user equipment (UE) operations.
- Reduced resource consumption: Eliminating unnecessary scans reduces resource consumption, including power consumption, leading to improved battery life for wireless devices.
- Time-saving: By avoiding unnecessary scans, the technology saves time for the UE and allows it to focus on more critical tasks.
Original Abstract Submitted
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may determine at least one of: the UE is not camped on a millimeter wave (mmW) cell and no neighboring cells are mmW cells, or the UE is operating in a mobility state. The UE may forgo, based on the determination, a manual public land mobile network (MPLMN) scan of mmW frequency bands. The UE may perform, based on the determination, an MPLMN scan of only non-mmW frequency bands for non-mmW cells. Numerous other aspects are described.
