18370220. SELECTION OF AN AVAILABLE NETWORK simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))
Contents
- 1 SELECTION OF AN AVAILABLE NETWORK
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SELECTION OF AN AVAILABLE 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SELECTION OF AN AVAILABLE NETWORK
Organization Name
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
Inventor(s)
Giuseppe Burgarella of Santa Clara CA (US)
SELECTION OF AN AVAILABLE NETWORK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18370220 titled 'SELECTION OF AN AVAILABLE NETWORK
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for a communication device to select an available network as the active network based on a network policy that identifies preferred networks, including both 3GPP and non-3GPP networks.
- The method involves obtaining a network policy that designates a preferred network.
- The method determines the availability of the preferred network.
- If the preferred network is available, it is set as the active network for the communication device.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in mobile devices, IoT devices, and other communication devices to ensure they are connected to the most preferred network for optimal performance.
Problems Solved
1. Ensures that communication devices are connected to the most preferred network for better performance. 2. Simplifies the network selection process for users by automatically choosing the best available network.
Benefits
1. Improved network performance for communication devices. 2. Enhanced user experience with seamless network switching. 3. Efficient utilization of network resources.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Optimizing Network Selection for Communication Devices" could be utilized in smartphones, tablets, IoT devices, and other connected devices to enhance connectivity and user experience.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of network selection algorithms in mobile devices to prioritize network connections based on signal strength and network type.
Unanswered Questions
How does the method handle network handover between different types of networks (3GPP and non-3GPP)?
The abstract does not provide details on how the method manages network handover between different types of networks once the active network is selected.
What criteria are used to determine the most preferred network in the network policy?
The abstract does not specify the criteria used to identify a network as the most preferred in the network policy.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method performed by a communication device for selecting an available network to be an active network for the communication device. The method comprises obtaining a network policy that identifies a set of networks and that identifies at least a first network within the set of networks as a most preferred network, wherein the set of networks comprises a first third-generation partnership project (3GPP) network and a first non-3GPP network. The method also includes determining that the first network is available. The method further includes as a result of determining that the first network is available, setting the first network as the active network for the communication device.
