Apple inc. (20240334321). CONTINUOUS COMMUNICATION SERVICE FOR MOBILE NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS simplified abstract
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CONTINUOUS COMMUNICATION SERVICE FOR MOBILE NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS
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Inventor(s)
Yang Tang of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Haitong Sun of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Dawei Zhang of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Chunxuan Ye of San Diego CA (US)
CONTINUOUS COMMUNICATION SERVICE FOR MOBILE NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240334321 titled 'CONTINUOUS COMMUNICATION SERVICE FOR MOBILE NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS
The patent application relates to apparatuses and methods for providing continuous communication services for a user equipment (UE) connected to a non-terrestrial network (NTN) and/or satellites providing cellular coverage.
- The UE receives a list of neighbor cells from a serving cell, which may be a satellite moving relative to the earth with a moving coverage area.
- The UE sorts the list of neighbor cells based on a calculated distance between the UE and each of the neighbor cells to prioritize them.
- The UE sequentially performs synchronization and measurement processes with each neighbor cell based on the prioritization order.
- The UE establishes communications with a target cell from the prioritized list to maintain continuity.
Potential Applications: - Satellite communication systems - Mobile networks in remote areas - Emergency communication systems
Problems Solved: - Ensuring continuous communication services in non-terrestrial networks - Efficient neighbor cell selection for optimal connectivity
Benefits: - Improved communication reliability - Seamless handover between cells - Enhanced user experience in remote locations
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in satellite communication services, mobile network infrastructure, and emergency communication systems, enhancing connectivity and coverage in various industries.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the prioritization of neighbor cells improve communication services for the user equipment? 2. What are the advantages of establishing communications with a target cell from a prioritized list?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in satellite communication technologies and mobile network optimization may provide further insights into improving continuous communication services for user equipment in non-terrestrial networks.
Original Abstract Submitted
some aspects of this disclosure relate to apparatuses and methods for apparatuses and methods for providing continuous communication services for a user equipment (ue) connected to a non-terrestrial network (ntn) and/or one or more satellites providing cellular coverage. the ue may receive a list of neighbor cells from a serving cell, which may be a satellite moving relative to the earth and having a moving coverage area. after receiving the list of neighbor cells, the ue may sort the list to prioritize the neighbor cells. this sorting may be based on a calculated distance between the ue and each of the neighbor cells. the ue may sequentially perform a synchronization and measurement process with each of the neighbor cells or a subset of the neighbor cells based on the prioritization order. the ue may then establish communications with a target cell from the prioritized list to maintain continuity.
