18358632. SCELL PREPARATION simplified abstract (Nokia Technologies Oy)

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SCELL PREPARATION

Organization Name

Nokia Technologies Oy

Inventor(s)

Jorma Johannes Kaikkonen of Oulu (FI)

Knud Knudsen of Aalborg (DK)

Jan Torst Hviid of Aalborg (DK)

Tapio Ilmari Nousiainen of Oulu (FI)

Pasi Eino Tapio Kinnunen of Oulu (FI)

SCELL PREPARATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18358632 titled 'SCELL PREPARATION

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patent application related to the preparation of secondary cells (SCells) for communication between an apparatus and a base station.

  • An apparatus receives a wake-up signal from a base station to activate communication means.
  • Based on the wake-up signal, the apparatus determines at least one candidate cell or carrier for a secondary cell for communication with the base station.

Potential Applications

The technology described in this patent application could be applied in:

  • Cellular communication systems
  • Internet of Things (IoT) devices
  • Wireless sensor networks

Problems Solved

  • Efficient activation and communication setup for secondary cells
  • Improved bidirectional communication between apparatus and base station

Benefits

  • Faster and more reliable communication establishment
  • Enhanced network efficiency and performance

Potential Commercial Applications

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  • Smart home devices
  • Industrial automation systems
  • Telecommunications infrastructure

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to wake-up signals and secondary cell preparation in cellular communication systems. Research in this area may reveal similar technologies or approaches.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact battery life in devices utilizing SCells?

The patent application does not provide information on the potential impact on battery life in devices that use SCells. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the effects on power consumption.

What security measures are in place to protect the communication between the apparatus and the base station?

The abstract does not mention any specific security measures for the communication between the apparatus and the base station. It would be important to understand how data privacy and security are ensured in this system.


Original Abstract Submitted

Various example embodiments relate to secondary cell (SCell) preparation. An apparatus may receive, from a base station, a wake-up signal for activating means, of the apparatus, for bidirectional communication and determine, based on the wake-up signal, at least one candidate cell or carrier for a secondary cell for communication between the means for bidirectional communication and the base station. Apparatuses and methods are disclosed.