18418428. METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REDUCED CAPABILITY simplified abstract (Nokia Technologies Oy)
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METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REDUCED CAPABILITY
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Samuli Heikki Turtinen of Oulu (FI)
Jussi-Pekka Koskinen of Oulu (FI)
METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REDUCED CAPABILITY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18418428 titled 'METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REDUCED CAPABILITY
The abstract of this patent application describes a method and apparatus for indicating device capability using a Medium Access Control (MAC) protocol data unit (PDU) with a MAC subheader containing a reduced capability (RedCap) bit.
- Terminal device obtains a MAC PDU with a MAC subheader including a RedCap bit.
- RedCap bit indicates support for enhanced RedCap.
- Terminal device transmits the MAC PDU to a network device efficiently.
- Enhanced RedCap indication provided without consuming more values of the short logical channel ID (LCID) field in the MAC subheader.
Potential Applications: - Wireless communication systems - Internet of Things (IoT) devices - Network infrastructure equipment
Problems Solved: - Efficient indication of device capabilities - Optimization of MAC protocol data units - Enhanced communication between terminal and network devices
Benefits: - Improved network performance - Enhanced compatibility between devices - Streamlined communication protocols
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Device Capability Indication Technology for Wireless Communication Systems" This technology can be used in the development of next-generation wireless devices, IoT systems, and network infrastructure equipment. It can improve network efficiency, enhance device compatibility, and streamline communication protocols, leading to better overall performance in various commercial applications.
Questions about Device Capability Indication Technology: 1. How does the RedCap bit in the MAC subheader improve device communication efficiency? The RedCap bit in the MAC subheader efficiently indicates support for enhanced RedCap, allowing for streamlined communication between terminal and network devices.
2. What are the potential benefits of using this technology in IoT devices? Implementing this technology in IoT devices can lead to improved network performance, enhanced compatibility, and optimized communication protocols, resulting in more efficient IoT systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for device capability indication. A terminal device obtains a medium access control (MAC) protocol data unit (PDU) comprising a MAC subheader. The MAC subheader comprises a reduced capability (RedCap) bit for indicating that the terminal device supports enhanced RedCap. The terminal device transmits the MAC PDU to a network device. In this way, an indication of the enhanced RedCap can be provided efficiently, for example, without consuming more values of the short logical channel ID (LCID) field in the MAC subheader.
