18356929. COVERAGE GAP MANAGEMENT FOR NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)

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COVERAGE GAP MANAGEMENT FOR NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS

Organization Name

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor(s)

Amer Catovic of San Diego CA (US)

Bharat Shrestha of San Diego CA (US)

Geetha Priya Rajendran of Bangalore (IN)

Prasad Reddy Kadiri of San Diego CA (US)

Stephen William Edge of Escondido CA (US)

COVERAGE GAP MANAGEMENT FOR NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18356929 titled 'COVERAGE GAP MANAGEMENT FOR NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS

Simplified Explanation

The present disclosure relates to wireless communication and specifically to a method for a user equipment (UE) to access a serving network via a satellite while in a connected state. The UE may transmit a coverage gap indication to the serving network when it determines that a coverage gap associated with the satellite is upcoming. The UE then transitions from the connected state to a second state at or before the start of the coverage gap.

  • The patent application describes a method for a UE to access a serving network via a satellite while in a connected state.
  • The UE transmits a coverage gap indication to the serving network when it predicts an upcoming coverage gap associated with the satellite.
  • The UE transitions from the connected state to a second state at or before the start of the coverage gap.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • This technology can be used in areas with limited terrestrial network coverage, allowing UEs to access a serving network via a satellite.
  • It can be used in remote or rural areas where traditional wireless networks may not be available.
  • It can be used in emergency situations where immediate access to a network is crucial.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • This technology solves the problem of limited network coverage in certain areas by providing access to a serving network via a satellite.
  • It addresses the issue of connectivity gaps in areas where terrestrial networks may not be reliable or available.
  • It improves the overall user experience by ensuring continuous network access even in areas with coverage gaps.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Users can have uninterrupted access to a serving network even in areas with limited terrestrial network coverage.
  • It provides a reliable and consistent network connection, especially in remote or rural areas.
  • It enhances emergency communication capabilities by ensuring network access during critical situations.


Original Abstract Submitted

Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may access a serving network via a satellite while in a first state with the serving network, the first state comprising a connected state. The UE may transmit, to the serving network and based on a determination that a coverage gap associated with the satellite is upcoming, a coverage gap indication that indicates that the coverage gap is upcoming. The UE may transition from the connected state to a second state at or before a start of the coverage gap. Numerous other aspects are described.

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