18681360. INTERMITTENT COVERAGE IN A NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORK simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))
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INTERMITTENT COVERAGE IN A NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORK
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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
Inventor(s)
[[:Category:Helka-Liina M��tt�nen of Espoo (FI)|Helka-Liina M��tt�nen of Espoo (FI)]][[Category:Helka-Liina M��tt�nen of Espoo (FI)]]
INTERMITTENT COVERAGE IN A NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18681360 titled 'INTERMITTENT COVERAGE IN A NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORK
The abstract describes a method for a wireless device to adapt to intermittent network coverage in a non-terrestrial network (NTN).
- Receiving information about NTN network access availability.
- Determining if the device is within an area with NTN network access based on received information and device location.
- Operating in reduced power mode outside the NTN network access area, suspending or disabling internal processes.
- Operating in normal power mode within the NTN network access area, reactivating or enabling suspended or disabled internal processes.
Potential Applications: - Satellite communication networks - Remote sensing applications - IoT devices in remote locations
Problems Solved: - Maintaining connectivity in areas with intermittent network coverage - Conserving power in low network access areas
Benefits: - Improved network connectivity in challenging environments - Extended battery life for wireless devices
Commercial Applications: - Satellite communication systems for remote areas - IoT devices in rural or isolated locations
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the method determine the device's location within the NTN network access area? 2. What specific internal processes are suspended or disabled in reduced power mode?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing research on optimizing power management in non-terrestrial networks.
Original Abstract Submitted
According to some embodiments, a method is performed by a wireless device for adapting to intermittent network coverage in a non-terrestrial network (NTN). The method comprises: receiving information indicative of the availability of NTN network access; and determining whether the wireless device is within or outside of an area with NTN network access based in part on the received information and a location of the wireless device. Upon determining that the wireless device is outside the area with NTN network access, the wireless device operates in a reduced power mode in which one or more internal processes are suspended or disabled. Upon determining that the wireless device is within the area with NTN network access, the wireless device operates in a normal power mode in which one or more of the internal processes that were suspended or disabled are reactivated or enabled.
