Apple inc. (20240237104). COMMUNICATIONS USING MULTIPLE RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES (RAT) FOR A MULTI-MODE USER EQUIPMENT (UE) simplified abstract

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 20240237104 titled 'COMMUNICATIONS USING MULTIPLE RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES (RAT) FOR A MULTI-MODE USER EQUIPMENT (UE)

The abstract of this patent application discusses apparatuses and methods for enabling communication between a user equipment (UE) and two different base stations using different radio access technologies (RATs).

• The UE receives configuration information from a first base station using the first RAT to communicate with a second base station via a second RAT.
• The UE also receives a downlink message from the first base station containing configuration information for establishing a communication link with the second base station via the second RAT.
• The UE then establishes the communication link with the second base station based on the obtained configuration information.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied in multi-RAT communication systems to enhance connectivity and coverage. - It can be used in scenarios where seamless handover between different RATs is required, such as in heterogeneous networks.

Problems Solved: - Facilitates efficient communication handover between different RATs. - Enhances the overall reliability and performance of communication systems.

Benefits: - Improved connectivity and coverage for users. - Seamless handover between different base stations using different RATs. - Enhanced overall performance and reliability of communication systems.

Commercial Applications: Title: Multi-RAT Communication System for Enhanced Connectivity This technology can be utilized in telecommunications networks, IoT devices, and mobile communication systems to improve connectivity and enable seamless handover between different RATs. It can benefit network operators, device manufacturers, and users by enhancing the overall performance and reliability of communication systems.

Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include research papers, patents, or standards related to multi-RAT communication systems, handover procedures, and network optimization techniques.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers in the field of telecommunications and network optimization may frequently update studies on multi-RAT communication systems, handover algorithms, and network performance optimization techniques to further enhance the efficiency and reliability of communication systems.

Questions about Multi-RAT Communication Systems: 1. How does this technology improve the overall performance of communication systems? This technology enhances connectivity and enables seamless handover between different base stations using different RATs, leading to improved reliability and performance in communication networks.

2. What are the potential challenges in implementing multi-RAT communication systems in real-world scenarios? Implementing multi-RAT communication systems may require coordination between different base stations, compatibility with existing network infrastructure, and optimization of handover procedures to ensure seamless connectivity for users.

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.