Apple inc. (20240334319). DYNAMIC RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGY SELECTION FOR 5G WIRELESS DEVICES simplified abstract

DYNAMIC RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGY SELECTION FOR 5G WIRELESS DEVICES

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Muthukumaran Dhanapal of San Diego CA (US)

Ajoy K. Singh of Milpitas CA (US)

Divyaprakash P. Bhojkumar of San Jose CA (US)

Lakshmi N. Kavuri of San Jose CA (US)

Ozgur Ekici of Ottawa (CA)

Raghuveer Mallikarjunan of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Rajesh Ambati of Los Altos Hills CA (US)

Rohit Mittal of San Diego CA (US)

Thanigaivelu Elangovan of Santa Clara CA (US)

Ying Huang of San Diego CA (US)

DYNAMIC RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGY SELECTION FOR 5G WIRELESS DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240334319 titled 'DYNAMIC RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGY SELECTION FOR 5G WIRELESS DEVICES

The embodiments described in this patent application focus on the dynamic selection of radio access technologies (RATs) available for use by 5G wireless devices. By managing the selection of RATs, the performance of 5G (and 4G LTE) capable wireless devices can be improved in various scenarios.

• Wireless devices can provide geolocation-tagged cellular wireless network information to network-based servers, which organize this data into a location database.
• The wireless device can then use this information to estimate performance for alternate wireless connections at its current location and compare it to the measured performance of the currently used connection.
• Based on this comparison, the device can determine whether to switch wireless RAT connections for better performance.

1. 1. 1. Potential Applications:

- Enhancing the performance of 5G and 4G LTE capable wireless devices. - Improving network efficiency and user experience in crowded or congested areas. - Optimizing network selection for specific applications or services that require high throughput.

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved:

- Inefficient network selection leading to suboptimal performance. - Lack of real-time data for making informed RAT selection decisions. - Difficulty in comparing the performance of different wireless connections at a specific location.

1. 1. 1. Benefits:

- Enhanced user experience with improved network performance. - Increased efficiency in utilizing available RATs for better connectivity. - Real-time optimization of wireless connections based on location-specific data.

1. 1. 1. Commercial Applications:

The technology can be utilized in telecommunications, IoT devices, smart cities, and other industries where reliable and high-speed wireless connectivity is crucial. It can benefit network operators, device manufacturers, and service providers looking to enhance their offerings.

1. 1. 1. Questions about Dynamic Selection of Radio Access Technologies:

1. How does the dynamic selection of RATs impact the overall performance of wireless devices? 2. What are the key factors considered when determining whether to switch wireless RAT connections for better performance?

1. 1. 1. Frequently Updated Research:

Ongoing research in this field focuses on machine learning algorithms for predictive RAT selection, network slicing for customized RAT configurations, and the integration of emerging technologies like edge computing for enhanced network optimization.

Original Abstract Submitted

embodiments described herein relate to dynamic selection of radio access technologies (rats) available for use by 5g wireless devices. managing selection of rats to use by a 5g (and 4g lte) capable wireless device can improve performance, e.g., when an application requires a higher throughput and a 5g sa connection underperforms a 5g nsa connection or a 4g lte connection. wireless devices can provide geolocation tagged cellular wireless network information, e.g., network performance measurements and observed properties, to network-based servers that collate and organize the crowd-sourced cellular wireless network information into a location database. the wireless device can use the cellular wireless network information of the location database for a geolocation at which the wireless device is operating to estimate performance for alternate wireless connections and compare to measured performance of a currently used wireless connection to determine whether to switch wireless rat connections.