18545043. METHOD OF PROVIDING ACCESS FOR REDUCED CAPABILITY DEVICES, USER EQUIPMENT, AND BASE STATION THEREOF simplified abstract (Nokia Technologies Oy)

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METHOD OF PROVIDING ACCESS FOR REDUCED CAPABILITY DEVICES, USER EQUIPMENT, AND BASE STATION THEREOF

Organization Name

Nokia Technologies Oy

Inventor(s)

Jussi-Pekka Koskinen of Oulu (FI)

Jorma Johannes Kaikkonen of Oulu (FI)

Samuli Heikki Turtinen of Li (FI)

METHOD OF PROVIDING ACCESS FOR REDUCED CAPABILITY DEVICES, USER EQUIPMENT, AND BASE STATION THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18545043 titled 'METHOD OF PROVIDING ACCESS FOR REDUCED CAPABILITY DEVICES, USER EQUIPMENT, AND BASE STATION THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The method described in the patent application involves user equipment (UE) receiving authorization information and system information from base stations to determine access to a cell or identify a different cell.

  • Authorization information includes configuration data for REDCAP devices in the network.
  • System information from base stations includes details specific to the device category associated with the UE.
  • Access information for a cell is determined based on system information and authorization data.
  • The UE accesses the first cell or identifies a second cell based on the access information.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in cellular networks to optimize device access and connectivity based on device capabilities and system information.

Problems Solved

1. Efficient access to cellular networks based on device capabilities. 2. Seamless handover between cells for improved connectivity.

Benefits

1. Enhanced network efficiency. 2. Improved user experience with optimized connectivity. 3. Better utilization of network resources.

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing network access for IoT devices, improving connectivity for mobile devices, and enhancing network efficiency for service providers.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be methods for handover between cells in cellular networks based on device capabilities and system information.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact battery life of devices?

This article does not address the potential impact of this technology on the battery life of devices. Implementing frequent handovers between cells could potentially drain the battery faster due to increased network activity.

What are the security implications of this method?

The article does not discuss the security implications of the method described. Implementing access based on authorization information could raise concerns about data privacy and network security.


Original Abstract Submitted

The method at the user equipment (UE) includes first receiving authorization information, the authorization information including configuration data for reduced capability (REDCAP) devices in the communication network, second receiving system information from at least one first base station serving a first cell, the system information including information specific to a device category associated with the UE, determining access information for the first cell, based at least in part on the system information and the authorization information, and accessing the first cell, or identifying a second cell. The user equipment and the base station are configured to perform the method, thereof.