18465601. TECHNIQUES FOR SECONDARY CELL ACTIVATION simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
Contents
- 1 TECHNIQUES FOR SECONDARY CELL ACTIVATION
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 TECHNIQUES FOR SECONDARY CELL ACTIVATION - 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 How does this technology impact battery life in user equipment (UE)?
- 1.11 What are the security implications of this synchronization process?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
TECHNIQUES FOR SECONDARY CELL ACTIVATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Konstantinos Dimou of New York NY (US)
TECHNIQUES FOR SECONDARY CELL ACTIVATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18465601 titled 'TECHNIQUES FOR SECONDARY CELL ACTIVATION
Simplified Explanation
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive, via a first cell, an indication to activate a second cell. The UE may receive, via the second cell, a synchronization signal block (SSB) associated with a first type of time synchronization of the UE on the second cell, the SSB including a primary synchronization signal and the SSB omitting a physical broadcast channel (PBCH), demodulation reference signals (DMRSs), and/or a master information block. The UE may receive, via the second cell and based at least in part on the first type of time synchronization, a reference signal associated with one or more of: a second type of time synchronization on the second cell, a frequency synchronization on the second cell, or an automatic gain control (AGC) synchronization on the second cell. Numerous other aspects are described.
- User equipment (UE) can receive an indication to activate a second cell for wireless communication.
- The UE receives a synchronization signal block (SSB) from the second cell, which includes a primary synchronization signal and omits certain other signals.
- Based on the SSB, the UE synchronizes its time and other parameters with the second cell for effective communication.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in:
- Cellular networks for seamless handover between cells.
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices for efficient communication in changing network conditions.
Problems Solved
This technology solves issues related to:
- Smooth transition between different cells in wireless networks.
- Ensuring proper synchronization of time and frequency for reliable communication.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved network efficiency and reliability.
- Enhanced user experience with uninterrupted connectivity.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include:
- Telecommunication companies for enhancing network performance.
- IoT device manufacturers for optimizing communication in diverse environments.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of handover techniques in cellular networks to maintain connectivity while moving between cells.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact battery life in user equipment (UE)?
The abstract does not mention the impact of this technology on the battery life of UE devices. It would be interesting to know if the synchronization process affects power consumption.
What are the security implications of this synchronization process?
The abstract does not address the security aspects of the synchronization process between the UE and the cells. It would be important to understand how secure the communication is during this synchronization.
Original Abstract Submitted
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive, via a first cell, an indication to activate a second cell. The UE may receive, via the second cell, a synchronization signal block (SSB) associated with a first type of time synchronization of the UE on the second cell, the SSB including a primary synchronization signal and the SSB omitting a physical broadcast channel (PBCH), demodulation reference signals (DMRSs), and/or a master information block. The UE may receive, via the second cell and based at least in part on the first type of time synchronization, a reference signal associated with one or more of: a second type of time synchronization on the second cell, a frequency synchronization on the second cell, or an automatic gain control (AGC) synchronization on the second cell. Numerous other aspects are described.
