Qualcomm incorporated (20240340629). PUBLIC LAND MOBILE NETWORK (PLMN) SCANNING FOR A PLMN WITH DISCONTINUOUS COVERAGE simplified abstract

PUBLIC LAND MOBILE NETWORK (PLMN) SCANNING FOR A PLMN WITH DISCONTINUOUS COVERAGE

Organization Name

qualcomm incorporated

Inventor(s)

Amer Catovic of San Diego CA (US)

Haris Zisimopoulos of London (GB)

Stephen William Edge of Escondido CA (US)

Mungal Singh Dhanda of Slough (GB)

Umesh Phuyal of San Diego CA (US)

Bharat Shrestha of San Diego CA (US)

Ayan Sengupta of San Diego CA (US)

PUBLIC LAND MOBILE NETWORK (PLMN) SCANNING FOR A PLMN WITH DISCONTINUOUS COVERAGE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240340629 titled 'PUBLIC LAND MOBILE NETWORK (PLMN) SCANNING FOR A PLMN WITH DISCONTINUOUS COVERAGE

• • Simplified Explanation:**

The patent application provides techniques for a user equipment (UE) to select a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) with discontinuous coverage by scanning and selecting PLMNs based on different schedules.

• • Key Features and Innovation:**
• Methods for PLMN scanning and selection with discontinuous coverage.
• UE can perform PLMN scan based on the association of preferred PLMN with discontinuous coverage.
• Different scanning schedules based on the presence of discontinuous coverage.

• • Potential Applications:**

This technology can be applied in mobile devices to improve network selection in areas with discontinuous coverage, ensuring better connectivity for users.

• • Problems Solved:**

The technology addresses the issue of network selection in areas with discontinuous coverage, providing a more efficient way for UEs to connect to the most suitable PLMN.

• • Benefits:**
• Enhanced network selection in areas with discontinuous coverage.
• Improved user experience with better connectivity.
• Optimal PLMN selection based on coverage conditions.

• • Commercial Applications:**

This technology can be utilized by mobile network operators to enhance network selection algorithms, leading to improved service quality and customer satisfaction.

• • Questions about PLMN Selection with Discontinuous Coverage:**

1. How does the technology improve network selection for UEs in areas with discontinuous coverage? 2. What are the potential benefits of using different scanning schedules based on the presence of discontinuous coverage?

Original Abstract Submitted

certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for a ue to select a public land mobile network (plmn). in general, the present disclosure provides methods for plmn scanning and selection of a plmn with discontinuous coverage. in certain aspects, a ue may perform a plmn scan according to a first schedule when a preferred plmn of the ue is associated with discontinuous coverage (dc) and perform the plmn scan according to a second schedule when the preferred plmn of the ue is not associated with dc.