CELL TYPE SELECTION FOR NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602021056889
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2021-09-14
- Filing Date
- 2021-09-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-08
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-09-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently selecting and reselecting between different cell types, such as low Earth orbit (LEO) and geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) cells, in non-terrestrial networks, which can lead to communication disruptions and inefficiencies, particularly for low-cost or low-complexity user equipment (UEs).
A cell type selection module in UEs determines and prioritizes cell type selection based on network type and reselection priority, utilizing satellite-based communications to optimize connectivity and reduce power consumption.
Enhances connectivity and power efficiency by ensuring UEs select the most suitable cell type, reducing communication interruptions and optimizing resource usage in non-terrestrial networks.