18277047. METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING A BASE STATION IN A HETEROGENEOUS NETWORK simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
Contents
- 1 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING A BASE STATION IN A HETEROGENEOUS NETWORK
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING A BASE STATION IN A HETEROGENEOUS NETWORK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING A BASE STATION IN A HETEROGENEOUS NETWORK
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING A BASE STATION IN A HETEROGENEOUS NETWORK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18277047 titled 'METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING A BASE STATION IN A HETEROGENEOUS NETWORK
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for selecting a base station in a heterogeneous network based on various information received from an aircraft user equipment (UE) and establishing a wireless connection with the selected base station.
- The method involves receiving information such as global navigation satellite system (GNSS) data, flight level information, and projected trajectory of the aircraft UE.
- Based on this information, a first or second base station from a plurality of base stations in the network is selected.
- The selection is made considering factors like the GNSS information of the aircraft UE, the FL information, the projected trajectory, GNSS information of the selected base stations, and coverage preferences of the base stations.
- Once the base station is selected, a wireless connection is established with the aircraft UE.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Air traffic control systems
- Aviation communication networks
- Wireless communication systems for aircraft
Problems Solved
This technology helps in:
- Efficiently selecting a base station for communication with aircraft UE
- Enhancing connectivity and communication reliability in a heterogeneous network
- Optimizing network resources based on aircraft location and trajectory
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved communication quality for aircraft in flight
- Enhanced network performance and reliability
- Better utilization of network resources based on aircraft movement
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology could be in:
- Aviation industry for in-flight communication systems
- Telecommunication companies providing services to aircraft
- Network equipment manufacturers for developing specialized equipment for aircraft communication
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of traditional handover techniques in wireless communication systems for mobile devices. These techniques involve selecting a base station for communication based on signal strength and other network parameters. However, the specific application of these techniques in the context of aircraft communication systems may differ from the traditional mobile communication systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact air traffic control systems?
This technology could potentially improve communication reliability and efficiency in air traffic control systems by ensuring seamless connectivity with aircraft in flight. It could also help in optimizing network resources and enhancing overall system performance.
What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in real-world aviation networks?
Some potential challenges in implementing this technology could include ensuring compatibility with existing aviation communication systems, addressing security and privacy concerns related to wireless communication in aircraft, and integrating the technology seamlessly into the overall aviation infrastructure.
Original Abstract Submitted
Aspects of the present disclosure include methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media for receiving at the aircraft UE in an airspace, at least one of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) information of the aircraft UE, flight level (FL) information of the aircraft UE, a projected trajectory of the aircraft UE, GNSS information of a plurality of base stations (BSs) in a heterogeneous network (HetNet), or coverage preferences of the plurality of BSs, selecting a first BS of the plurality of BSs or a second BS of the plurality of BSs based on the GNSS information of the aircraft UE, the FL information of the aircraft UE, the projected trajectory of the aircraft UE, respective GNSS information of the selected BS, or a respective coverage preference of the selected BS, and establishing a wireless connection with the selected BS.
