Telefonaktiebolaget lm ericsson (publ) (20240121708). SELECTION OF AN AVAILABLE NETWORK simplified abstract
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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 20240121708 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 a most preferred network.
- The method involves obtaining a network policy that lists a set of networks, with at least one network marked as most preferred.
- The method then checks if the most preferred network is available.
- If the most 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 to ensure they connect to the most preferred network available for optimal communication.
Problems Solved
This method solves the problem of inefficient network selection by automatically choosing the most preferred network based on a predefined policy.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved network selection, better connectivity, and enhanced user experience on communication devices.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be valuable for mobile network operators, device manufacturers, and service providers looking to optimize network selection for their users.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be methods for network selection based on signal strength or network availability, but this specific method focuses on selecting the most preferred network based on a predefined policy.
What are the specific criteria used to determine the most preferred network in the network policy?
The abstract does not specify the exact criteria used to determine the most preferred network in the network policy. It would be helpful to know if factors such as network speed, reliability, or cost are considered in this determination.
The abstract does not mention how the communication device handles network switching if the most preferred network becomes unavailable. It would be important to understand the device's behavior in such scenarios to ensure uninterrupted communication for users.
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.
