EARTH-FIXED CELL ID FOR NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS: abstract simplified (18040717)

• This abstract for appeared for patent application number 18040717 Titled 'EARTH-FIXED CELL ID FOR NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS'

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method performed by a network node, which is a part of a non-geostationary satellite network. The method involves mapping a cell identifier associated with the network node to a cell identifier associated with a specific geographical coverage area of a beam transmitted by the satellite. This mapped cell identifier is then broadcasted to wireless devices within that geographical coverage area. Additionally, the network node transmits the original cell identifier to a core network node as part of location information for one of the wireless devices within the coverage area.

Original Abstract Submitted

According to some embodiments, a method performed by a network node comprises: mapping a first cell identifier associated with the network node to a second cell identifier associated with a first geographical coverage location of a beam transmitted by the non-geostationary satellite; broadcasting the first cell identifier to one or more wireless devices in the first geographical coverage location; and transmitting the second cell identifier to a core network node as part of location information for one of the one or more wireless devices in the first geographical coverage location.