SELECTING A NON-3GPP ACCESS NETWORK

Organization Name

Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Apostolis Salkintzis of Athens (GR)

Dimitrios Karampatsis of Ruislip (GB)

Roozbeh Atarius of La Jolla CA (US)

SELECTING A NON-3GPP ACCESS NETWORK - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18574269 titled 'SELECTING A NON-3GPP ACCESS NETWORK

The patent application relates to apparatuses, methods, and systems for WLAN access network selection.

A transceiver and processor work together to identify and transmit data flows over specific WLAN access networks.
The processor selects the appropriate WLAN access network based on predefined rules.
The transceiver then transmits the data flow over the selected WLAN access network.

Potential Applications:

This technology can be used in devices that require seamless network switching for optimal performance.
It can be applied in IoT devices, smartphones, laptops, and other wireless devices to ensure efficient data transmission.

Problems Solved:

Addresses the issue of network congestion by intelligently selecting the most suitable WLAN access network.
Ensures a smooth and uninterrupted data flow by dynamically switching between different WLAN access networks.

Benefits:

Improved network performance and reliability.
Enhanced user experience with seamless data transmission.
Efficient utilization of available WLAN access networks.

Commercial Applications:

This technology can be valuable for telecommunications companies, device manufacturers, and network providers looking to enhance their services.
It can be integrated into networking equipment, smart home devices, and industrial IoT systems for improved connectivity.

Prior Art:

Researchers and developers in the field of wireless communication technologies may have explored similar concepts in network selection algorithms and protocols.

Frequently Updated Research:

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Questions about WLAN Access Network Selection: 1. How does this technology improve the overall performance of wireless devices? 2. What are the key factors considered when selecting a WLAN access network for data transmission?

Original Abstract Submitted

Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for WLAN access network selection. One apparatus includes a transceiver and a processor that identifies a first data flow that matches a first URSP rule. Here, the first URSP rule indicates that the first data flow is to be transmitted over a N3AN, where the first URSP rule contains a reference to a first rule. The processor selects a first N3AN by applying the first WLANSP rule. The transceiver transmits the first data flow via the selected N3AN.