View source for Apple inc. (20240197942). User Equipment Having Multiple Subscriber Identity Modules with Improved Suspend / Resume Operation simplified abstract

=User Equipment Having Multiple Subscriber Identity Modules with Improved Suspend / Resume Operation=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:apple inc.|apple inc.]]


[[Category:apple inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Srirang A. Lovlekar of Cupertino CA (US)|Srirang A. Lovlekar of Cupertino CA (US)]][[Category:Srirang A. Lovlekar of Cupertino CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Sethuraman Gurumoorthy of San Jose CA (US)|Sethuraman Gurumoorthy of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:Sethuraman Gurumoorthy of San Jose CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Murtaza A. Shikari of Mountain View CA (US)|Murtaza A. Shikari of Mountain View CA (US)]][[Category:Murtaza A. Shikari of Mountain View CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Srinivasan Nimmala of San Jose CA (US)|Srinivasan Nimmala of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:Srinivasan Nimmala of San Jose CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Sree Ram Kodali of San Jose CA (US)|Sree Ram Kodali of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:Sree Ram Kodali of San Jose CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Fangli Xu of Beijing (CN)|Fangli Xu of Beijing (CN)]][[Category:Fangli Xu of Beijing (CN)]]

[[:Category:Haijing Hu of Los Gatos CA (US)|Haijing Hu of Los Gatos CA (US)]][[Category:Haijing Hu of Los Gatos CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Yuqin Chen of Beijing (CN)|Yuqin Chen of Beijing (CN)]][[Category:Yuqin Chen of Beijing (CN)]]

[[:Category:Dawei Zhang of Saratoga CA (US)|Dawei Zhang of Saratoga CA (US)]][[Category:Dawei Zhang of Saratoga CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Longda Xing of San Jose CA (US)|Longda Xing of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:Longda Xing of San Jose CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Zhiwei Wang of Beijing (CN)|Zhiwei Wang of Beijing (CN)]][[Category:Zhiwei Wang of Beijing (CN)]]

[[:Category:Yaoqi Yan of Beijing (CN)|Yaoqi Yan of Beijing (CN)]][[Category:Yaoqi Yan of Beijing (CN)]]

[[:Category:Muthukumaran Dhanapal of Sunnyvale CA (US)|Muthukumaran Dhanapal of Sunnyvale CA (US)]][[Category:Muthukumaran Dhanapal of Sunnyvale CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Beibei Wang of San Jose CA (US)|Beibei Wang of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:Beibei Wang of San Jose CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Lele Cui of Beijing (CN)|Lele Cui of Beijing (CN)]][[Category:Lele Cui of Beijing (CN)]]

==User Equipment Having Multiple Subscriber Identity Modules with Improved Suspend / Resume Operation - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240197942 titled 'User Equipment Having Multiple Subscriber Identity Modules with Improved Suspend / Resume Operation

==Simplified Explanation==
The patent application describes devices and methods for operating a dual-SIM dual-standby user equipment device with two SIM cards. The device can switch between cellular networks to prioritize higher priority communications.

* The user equipment device can communicate with a cellular network using one SIM card while receiving a request to use the other SIM card for a higher priority communication.
* In response to the request, the device sends a request to suspend the current connection with the first network.
* After receiving a message from the network to place the connection in an inactive state, the device initiates a timer to determine the state of the connection.

==Key Features and Innovation==
* Dual-SIM dual-standby user equipment device with two SIM cards.
* Ability to prioritize higher priority communications by switching between SIM cards.
* Mechanism to suspend and transition the current connection to prioritize the higher priority communication.

==Potential Applications==
This technology can be used in smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices that support dual-SIM functionality. It can be beneficial for users who need to manage multiple SIM cards for different purposes.

==Problems Solved==
* Efficient management of dual-SIM connections for prioritizing communications.
* Seamless transition between SIM cards for higher priority tasks.

==Benefits==
* Improved communication efficiency.
* Enhanced user experience with dual-SIM devices.
* Better utilization of network resources.

==Commercial Applications==
This technology can be applied in the telecommunications industry for the development of dual-SIM devices that offer enhanced communication capabilities. It can also be integrated into IoT devices for improved connectivity options.

==Prior Art==
Readers can explore existing patents related to dual-SIM technology, SIM card management, and network prioritization in mobile devices to understand the background of this innovation.

==Frequently Updated Research==
Researchers are constantly exploring ways to optimize dual-SIM functionality in mobile devices, improve network switching mechanisms, and enhance user experience with multiple SIM cards.

==Questions about Dual-SIM Dual-Standby User Equipment Devices==
===How does this technology impact the battery life of dual-SIM devices?===
The technology may have an impact on battery life due to the increased network switching and communication activities. However, manufacturers are continuously working on optimizing power consumption in dual-SIM devices to mitigate this issue.

===What are the security implications of using multiple SIM cards in a single device?===
Using multiple SIM cards in a single device may raise security concerns related to data privacy, network vulnerabilities, and unauthorized access. Manufacturers implement security measures such as encryption, authentication protocols, and SIM card locking to address these risks.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

devices and associated methods for operating a dual-subscriber identity module (sim) dual-standby (dsds) user equipment device (ue) configured with a first sim and a second sim. the ue performs communications with a first cellular network using the first sim and a first radio resource control (rrc) connection, and receives a request to perform a higher priority communication using the second sim. in response to the request to perform the higher priority communication, the ue transmits a request to the first network to suspend the first rrc connection. after transmission of the request to suspend the first rrc connection, the ue receives a message from the first network to place the first rrc connection in an inactive state, and initiates a timer, wherein the timer is used to determine whether the first rrc connection remains in the inactive state or transitions to an idle state.



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