18479336. SHARING A FREQUENCY BAND BETWEEN LICENSED ACCESS AND UNLICENSED ACCESS simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
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SHARING A FREQUENCY BAND BETWEEN LICENSED ACCESS AND UNLICENSED ACCESS
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Inventor(s)
Aleksandar Damnjanovic of Del Mar CA (US)
SHARING A FREQUENCY BAND BETWEEN LICENSED ACCESS AND UNLICENSED ACCESS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18479336 titled 'SHARING A FREQUENCY BAND BETWEEN LICENSED ACCESS AND UNLICENSED ACCESS
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure relates to wireless communication, where a first apparatus receives a synchronization signal from an external device and communicates in a wireless network using a licensed access protocol based on time division multiplexing (TDM) and a specific time boundary associated with the synchronization signal. A second apparatus communicates in the same network using a synchronized unlicensed access protocol based on the same time boundary and frequency band allocated to both licensed and unlicensed access modes.
- Explanation of the patent/innovation:
- First apparatus receives synchronization signal from external device
- First apparatus uses licensed access protocol based on TDM and time boundary of synchronization signal
- First apparatus communicates in wireless network using specific frequency band allocated to licensed and unlicensed access modes
- Second apparatus communicates using synchronized unlicensed access protocol based on same time boundary and frequency band
- Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various wireless communication systems where both licensed and unlicensed access modes are utilized, such as in IoT devices, smart home systems, and industrial automation.
- Problems Solved
This technology helps in efficiently managing communication in wireless networks by synchronizing devices using a common time boundary and frequency band, reducing interference and improving overall network performance.
- Benefits
- Improved network efficiency - Reduced interference - Enhanced communication reliability
- Potential Commercial Applications
"Wireless Communication Technology for Synchronized Access Modes" could find applications in telecommunications equipment, IoT devices, smart city infrastructure, and industrial automation systems.
- Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents related to time division multiplexing (TDM) in wireless communication, synchronization techniques in wireless networks, and protocols for managing licensed and unlicensed access modes in wireless systems.
- Unanswered Questions
- How does this technology handle potential signal interference in crowded wireless networks?
This article does not delve into the specific mechanisms employed to mitigate signal interference in crowded wireless networks, which could be crucial for real-world implementation.
- What are the potential security implications of using synchronized access modes in wireless communication?
The article does not address the security aspects of using synchronized access modes in wireless communication, such as potential vulnerabilities or encryption methods employed to secure the communication channels.
Original Abstract Submitted
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a first apparatus may receive a synchronization signal from an external device. The first apparatus may communicate in a wireless network using a licensed access protocol that is based at least in part on time division multiplexing (TDM) that uses a time boundary associated with the synchronization signal, the communicating being based at least in part on a frequency band that is allocated to a licensed access mode and an unlicensed access mode. A second apparatus may communicate in a wireless network using a synchronized unlicensed access protocol that is based at least in part on a synchronization signal time boundary associated with the synchronization signal, the communicating being based at least in part on the frequency band that is allocated to a licensed access mode and an unlicensed access mode. Numerous other aspects are described.
