18336812. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASUREMENTS FOR UE MOBILITY BETWEEN NTN AND TN simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASUREMENTS FOR UE MOBILITY BETWEEN NTN AND TN
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Kyeongin Jeong of Allen TX (US)
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASUREMENTS FOR UE MOBILITY BETWEEN NTN AND TN - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18336812 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASUREMENTS FOR UE MOBILITY BETWEEN NTN AND TN
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes methods and apparatuses for measuring the mobility of a user equipment (UE) between a terrestrial network (TN) and a non-terrestrial network (NTN). Here are the key points:
- The UE receives information about neighboring cells from the TN, including their geographical area.
- The location of the UE is identified.
- Based on the UE's location and the TN neighboring cell information, a decision is made whether to measure the TN neighboring cells.
- If TN neighboring cells are to be measured, one or more specific TN neighboring cells are identified.
- The identified TN neighboring cells are then measured for a cell reselection operation.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Mobile network operators can use this technology to optimize the handover process between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, ensuring seamless connectivity for users.
- It can be particularly useful in scenarios where users frequently move between areas covered by different types of networks, such as urban areas with a mix of terrestrial and satellite coverage.
Problems solved by this technology:
- The technology addresses the challenge of efficiently managing the handover process between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks.
- It helps in avoiding unnecessary measurements of TN neighboring cells when they are not relevant to the UE's location, reducing unnecessary signaling and improving network efficiency.
Benefits of this technology:
- Users experience improved connectivity and seamless handovers between different types of networks.
- Mobile network operators can optimize their network resources by focusing on relevant neighboring cells for measurement, reducing unnecessary signaling and improving overall network performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods and apparatuses for measurements for UE mobility between an NTN and a TN. A method of operating a UE comprises: identifying terrestrial network (TN) neighboring cell information received from a non-terrestrial network (NTN), wherein the TN neighboring cell information includes at least TN neighboring cell geographical area; identifying a location of the UE; determining, based on the location of the UE and the TN neighboring cell information, whether to measure TN neighboring cells; identifying, based on a determination that TN neighboring cells are measured, one or more TN neighboring cells among the TN neighboring cells; and measuring the one or more TN neighboring cells for a cell reselection operation.
