18497414. COMMUNICATIONS USING MULTIPLE RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES (RAT) FOR A MULTI-MODE USER EQUIPMENT (UE) simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

COMMUNICATIONS USING MULTIPLE RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES (RAT) FOR A MULTI-MODE USER EQUIPMENT (UE)

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Sharad Sambhwani of San Diego CA (US)

Dirk Nickisch of Munich (DE)

Madhukar K. Shanbhag of Cupertino CA (US)

Sanjeevi Balasubramanian of Cupertino CA (US)

Shiva Krishna Narra of Cupertino CA (US)

Sriram Subramanian of Cupertino CA (US)

Vishwanth Kamala Govindaraju of Cupertino CA (US)

COMMUNICATIONS USING MULTIPLE RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES (RAT) FOR A MULTI-MODE USER EQUIPMENT (UE) - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18497414 titled 'COMMUNICATIONS USING MULTIPLE RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES (RAT) FOR A MULTI-MODE USER EQUIPMENT (UE)

Some aspects of this disclosure relate to apparatuses and methods for communicating in a first radio access technology (RAT) and a second RAT. A user equipment (UE) can receive, from a first base station using the first RAT, first configuration information for the UE to communicate with a second base station via the second RAT; and receive, from the first base station using the first RAT, a downlink message to enable a communication link between the UE and the second base station via the second RAT. The downlink message includes second configuration information for the UE to communicate with the second base station via the second RAT. The UE can establish the communication link between the UE and the second base station using the second RAT based on a link configuration obtained from the first configuration information and the second configuration information.

• Enables communication between a user equipment (UE) and base stations using different radio access technologies (RATs).
• UE receives configuration information from a first base station to communicate with a second base station via a different RAT.
• Downlink message from the first base station includes configuration information for the UE to establish a communication link with the second base station.
• UE establishes the communication link with the second base station based on the received configuration information.

1. 1. 1. Potential Applications:

- Mobile telecommunications networks - Multi-RAT communication systems - Seamless handover between different RATs

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved:

- Facilitates communication between UE and base stations using different RATs - Simplifies the process of establishing communication links across different RATs

1. 1. 1. Benefits:

- Improved connectivity for UE in multi-RAT environments - Enhanced efficiency in switching between different RATs - Seamless communication handover between base stations

1. 1. 1. Commercial Applications:
         1. Title: Multi-RAT Communication Systems in Telecommunications

This technology can be applied in: - Mobile network operators for optimizing network performance - Telecommunications equipment manufacturers for developing advanced communication systems - IoT devices for efficient connectivity in diverse network environments

1. 1. 1. Prior Art:

No specific prior art information available at this time.

1. 1. 1. Frequently Updated Research:

No frequently updated research information available at this time.

1. 1. 1. 1. Questions about Multi-RAT Communication Systems:
            1. Question 1: How does this technology improve communication efficiency in multi-RAT environments?

This technology streamlines the process of establishing communication links between UE and base stations using different RATs, enhancing overall connectivity and efficiency.

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Question 2: What are the key advantages of using multiple RATs in telecommunications networks?

Using multiple RATs allows for improved network coverage, capacity, and reliability, catering to diverse communication needs and scenarios.

Original Abstract Submitted

Some aspects of this disclosure relate to apparatuses and methods for communicating in a first radio access technology (RAT) and a second RAT. A user equipment (UE) can receive, from a first base station using the first RAT, first configuration information for the UE to communicate with a second base station via the second RAT; and receive, from the first base station using the first RAT, a downlink message to enable a communication link between the UE and the second base station via the second RAT. The downlink message includes second configuration information for the UE to communicate with the second base station via the second RAT. The UE can establish the communication link between the UE and the second base station using the second RAT based on a link configuration obtained from the first configuration information and the second configuration information.