Nokia technologies oy (20240251233). METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REDUCED CAPABILITY simplified abstract

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METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REDUCED CAPABILITY

Organization Name

nokia technologies oy

Inventor(s)

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 20240251233 titled 'METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REDUCED CAPABILITY

Simplified Explanation: The patent application relates to methods and apparatus for indicating device capabilities efficiently in a network environment.

  • The terminal device includes a Reduced Capability (RedCap) bit in the MAC subheader to indicate support for Enhanced RedCap.
  • By transmitting the MAC PDU with the RedCap bit to a network device, the indication of Enhanced RedCap can be provided without consuming additional values in the MAC subheader.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Introduction of a RedCap bit in the MAC subheader for indicating support for Enhanced RedCap.
  • Efficient indication of Enhanced RedCap without consuming more values in the MAC subheader.

Potential Applications:

  • Wireless communication networks
  • Internet of Things (IoT) devices
  • 5G networks

Problems Solved:

  • Efficient indication of device capabilities in a network environment
  • Optimization of MAC subheader values

Benefits:

  • Improved network efficiency
  • Enhanced communication between devices
  • Streamlined device capability indication process

Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in various industries such as telecommunications, IoT, and networking equipment manufacturing. It can improve network performance and enhance communication capabilities in a cost-effective manner.

Questions about Device Capability Indication: 1. How does the introduction of the RedCap bit in the MAC subheader improve device capability indication? 2. What are the potential benefits of using Enhanced RedCap in wireless communication networks?

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in device capability indication methods and network communication protocols to ensure optimal performance and efficiency in network environments.


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.