18575605. CONDITIONAL HANDOVER simplified abstract (Nokia Technologies Oy)
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CONDITIONAL HANDOVER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jedrzej Stanczak of Wroclaw (PL)
[[:Category:István Zsolt Kov�cs of Aalborg (DK)|István Zsolt Kov�cs of Aalborg (DK)]][[Category:István Zsolt Kov�cs of Aalborg (DK)]]
Mads Lauridsen of Aalborg (DK)
CONDITIONAL HANDOVER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18575605 titled 'CONDITIONAL HANDOVER
The abstract of this patent application describes a method for conditional handover in a cellular network, where a terminal device initiates handover to a list of target cells in a specific order.
- The method involves determining information at the terminal device to assess the validity of the ordered list of target cells.
- A message containing this information is then transmitted to the network device providing the first target cell, allowing for efficient resource allocation and adjustment of the list if needed.
- This approach ensures that the chain of target cells is prepared for future handovers at the right time, improving resource efficiency and network performance.
- By detecting deviations of the terminal device from the ordered list, adjustments can be made promptly to optimize the handover process.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied in cellular networks to enhance handover procedures and optimize resource allocation. - It can improve network performance and efficiency by ensuring timely and accurate handovers between cells.
Problems Solved: - Efficient resource allocation in cellular networks. - Timely and accurate handovers for improved network performance.
Benefits: - Enhanced resource efficiency in cellular networks. - Improved network performance and reliability. - Optimized handover procedures for seamless connectivity.
Commercial Applications: - Telecom companies can use this technology to enhance the performance of their cellular networks and provide better service to customers. - Network equipment manufacturers can integrate this innovation into their products to improve handover processes in cellular systems.
Questions about Conditional Handover: 1. How does conditional handover improve resource efficiency in cellular networks?
- Conditional handover ensures that resources are allocated efficiently by preparing target cells for future handovers at the right time, avoiding resource wastage.
2. What are the potential challenges in implementing conditional handover in cellular networks?
- Challenges may include compatibility issues with existing network infrastructure and the need for coordination between different network elements.
Original Abstract Submitted
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to conditional handover. A method comprises: upon a successful handover to a first target cell in an ordered list of target cells configured for a terminal device to initiate handover in order, determining, at the terminal device, information for assessing a validity of the ordered list; and transmitting, to a first network device providing the first target cell, a first message comprising the information for assessing the validity of the ordered list. In this way, a chain of target cells is capable of preparing for the future handover from the suitable time, which avoids reserving resources too early or too late and improves the resource efficiency. Moreover, the current serving cell can detect the deviation of the terminal device from the chain in time, thus a configuration of the ordered list can be appropriately adjusted or updated.
