POWER SAVING IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

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POWER SAVING IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240259944 titled 'POWER SAVING IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a terminal device that can receive a wake-up signal from a wireless network node using different radio entities.

Key Features and Innovation:

Terminal device with at least one processor and memory.
Configuration to obtain a wake-up signal via a first radio entity and monitor it using a second radio entity.
Different radio entities for obtaining and monitoring the wake-up signal.

Potential Applications: This technology could be used in IoT devices, smart home systems, and industrial automation for efficient communication and power management.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for devices to efficiently receive and respond to wake-up signals from wireless network nodes.

Benefits:

Improved power management in devices.
Enhanced communication efficiency.
Reduced latency in receiving signals.

Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in smart devices, IoT solutions, and industrial automation systems to optimize power usage and communication reliability.

Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include research on radio communication protocols, IoT device management, and power-efficient networking solutions.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in radio communication technologies, network protocols, and energy-efficient device design relevant to this technology.

Questions about Terminal Device Wake-Up Signal Reception: 1. How does the use of different radio entities improve the efficiency of receiving wake-up signals? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in various IoT devices and networks?

Original Abstract Submitted

according to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a terminal device comprising at least one processor and at least one memory comprising a computer program code, wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the terminal device to obtain, via a first radio entity in the terminal device, a configuration for receiving a wake-up signal from a wireless network node and monitor, via a second radio entity in the terminal device, the wake-up signal from the wireless network node based on at least one of a configuration or an indication from the first radio entity, wherein the first and second radio entities are different.