18055378. MASTER INFORMATION BLOCK DETERMINING METHOD AND APPARATUS simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)
MASTER INFORMATION BLOCK DETERMINING METHOD AND APPARATUS
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MASTER INFORMATION BLOCK DETERMINING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18055378 titled 'MASTER INFORMATION BLOCK DETERMINING METHOD AND APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method and apparatus for determining a master information block (MIB) in a network device. The MIB includes information about whether it is applied to an unlicensed frequency band. The terminal device receives the synchronization information block from the network device and determines if the MIB is applied to the unlicensed frequency band based on a field in the MIB. This allows the terminal device to accurately access the corresponding cell.
- The method involves sending a synchronization information block from a network device to a terminal device.
- The synchronization information block includes a master information block (MIB) with a field indicating if it is applied to an unlicensed frequency band.
- The terminal device receives the synchronization information block and checks the field in the MIB to determine if it is applied to the unlicensed frequency band.
- This determination helps the terminal device to access the correct cell in the network.
Potential Applications
- Wireless communication networks
- Cellular networks
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices
Problems Solved
- Accurate determination of the master information block (MIB) applied to an unlicensed frequency band.
- Ensuring the terminal device can access the correct cell in the network.
Benefits
- Improved efficiency in accessing the correct cell in the network.
- Enhanced communication reliability in unlicensed frequency bands.
- Simplified synchronization process between network devices and terminal devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
A master information block MIB determining method and apparatus are provided. The method is: A network device sends a synchronization information block to a terminal device. At least one field in an MIB included in the synchronization information block is used to indicate whether an MIB is an MIB applied to an unlicensed frequency band. After receiving the synchronization information block from the network device, the terminal device determines, based on the field in the MIB included in the synchronization information block, that the MIB is an MIB applied to the unlicensed frequency band. In this way, the terminal device can determine, based on the at least one field in the MIB in the synchronization information block, whether the received MIB is an MIB applied to the unlicensed frequency band, to accurately access a corresponding cell subsequently.
