FIRST LOCATION SERVER AND A METHOD THEREIN

Organization Name

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)

Inventor(s)

Ananya Muddukrishna of Enskededalen (SE)

Dhruvin Patel of Aachen (DE)

Yufei Blankenship of Kildeer IL (US)

Fedor Chernogorov of Espoo Uusimaa (FI)

FIRST LOCATION SERVER AND A METHOD THEREIN - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18291673 titled 'FIRST LOCATION SERVER AND A METHOD THEREIN

The abstract of the patent application describes a method performed by a first location server in a wireless communications network. The method involves determining the location of a relay node based on signaling between the relay node and network nodes, and triggering the determination of the location of a second network device based on the first location.

Simplified Explanation:

- A method for handling location data in a wireless communications network is provided. - The first location server determines the location of a relay node and triggers the determination of the location of a second network device.

Key Features and Innovation:

- Determination of relay node location based on signaling with network nodes. - Triggering the determination of a second network device location based on the first location.

Potential Applications:

- Enhanced location tracking in wireless networks. - Improved network management and optimization. - Enhanced connectivity for user equipment and relay nodes.

Problems Solved:

- Efficient handling of location data in wireless networks. - Enhanced network performance through accurate location information.

Benefits:

- Improved network reliability and performance. - Enhanced user experience through better connectivity. - Streamlined network management processes.

Commercial Applications:

- Location-based services in wireless networks. - Network optimization tools for telecom companies. - Enhanced connectivity solutions for IoT devices.

Questions about Location Data Handling:

1. How does the method improve network efficiency? - The method improves network efficiency by accurately determining the locations of network devices, enabling better network management and optimization.

2. What are the potential benefits of triggering the determination of a second network device location based on the first location? - Triggering the determination of a second network device location based on the first location allows for more efficient handling of location data and improved network performance.

Original Abstract Submitted

A method performed by a first location server for handling location data in a wireless communications network is provided. The first location server determines a first location of a first relay node. The first location of the first relay node is based on a signaling performed between the first relay node and a first set of network nodes. The first location server triggers a determination of a second location of a second network device. The second network device is any of: a first User Equipment (UE) wirelessly connected with the first relay node, or a second relay node. The second location is triggered to be determined based on the first location.