{"schema_version":"1.0","canonical_url":"https://patentable.app/patents/US-9854586","patent":{"patent_number":"US-9854586","title":"Method and apparatus for supporting user equipment in task execution","assignee":null,"inventors":[],"filing_date":"2016-03-25T00:00:00.000Z","publication_date":"2017-12-26T00:00:00.000Z","cpc_codes":["H04W","H04W","H04W","H04W","H04W","H04W","H04W","H04W","H04W"],"num_claims":19,"abstract":"The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for supporting user equipment in task execution, which are used to resolve a problem that a result of measurement and/or synchronization performed by user equipment is erroneous. In the method, a first network-side device acquires duration of a cell working state, where the duration of the cell working state includes duration for which a cell performs signal sending and/or duration for which the cell does not perform signal sending; and the first network-side device determines a time for user equipment to perform measurement and/or synchronization, where the time for the user equipment to perform measurement is within a range of duration for which a to-be-measured cell performs signal sending, and the time for the user equipment to perform synchronization is within a range of duration for which a serving cell performs signal sending."},"analysis":{"summary":"The Method and Apparatus for Supporting User Equipment in Task Execution, detailed in US Patent 9854586, addresses the critical problem of erroneous measurement and synchronization in user equipment (UE) within wireless communication networks. The core innovation lies in dynamically managing cell working states to optimize UE performance, ensuring accurate and reliable communication. This technology solves the issue of fluctuating signal strengths and timing inaccuracies by enabling a network-side device to acquire the duration of a cell's working state, differentiating between periods of signal transmission and inactivity. The device then determines the optimal time for UE to perform measurements and synchronization, ensuring these activities occur during periods of strong signal transmission. This approach enhances measurement accuracy, reduces latency, and contributes to a more stable wireless environment. The business value of this patent lies in its potential to improve network efficiency, enhance user experience, and support emerging applications such as mobile broadband, IoT devices, and mission-critical communications. The market opportunity is significant, as wireless networks become increasingly complex and congested, driving demand for technologies that ensure seamless and reliable connectivity.","layman_explanation":"The Method and Apparatus for Supporting User Equipment in Task Execution addresses a common problem in wireless communication: dropped calls, slow internet speeds, and unreliable connections. Existing wireless networks often struggle to ensure that user devices (like smartphones) can accurately measure and synchronize with cell towers. This patent offers a solution by intelligently managing how cell towers transmit signals, ensuring that user devices connect at the optimal time. \n\nThink of it like this: imagine a group of people trying to communicate in a crowded room. If everyone talks at once, no one can understand each other. This patent is like a traffic controller, making sure that cell towers and user devices communicate in an organized way. It does this by monitoring how busy each cell tower is and then telling user devices when the best time is to connect. This ensures that the user devices can accurately measure the signal strength and synchronize their connection with the tower. \n\nThis technology matters because it can significantly improve the reliability and efficiency of wireless networks. By optimizing the communication process, it can reduce dropped calls, increase internet speeds, and enhance the overall user experience. This has significant market implications, as it can lead to increased customer satisfaction, reduced operational costs for network operators, and new opportunities for innovation in the wireless communication industry. \n\nIn the future, this technology could be further developed to support even more complex wireless networks and applications. As wireless networks become increasingly congested, innovations like this will be essential for ensuring seamless and reliable connectivity. This could lead to increased investment in wireless infrastructure and new opportunities for companies developing solutions based on this technology.","technical_analysis":"The Method and Apparatus for Supporting User Equipment in Task Execution, as described in US Patent 9854586, presents a significant technical advancement in wireless communication. The core of the invention revolves around a network-side device that intelligently manages cell working states to optimize user equipment (UE) performance. The technical architecture involves a system that continuously monitors the duration of each cell's working state, distinguishing between periods of active signal transmission and periods of inactivity. This monitoring process relies on sophisticated signal processing techniques to accurately identify these periods. The implementation details involve an algorithm that determines the optimal timing windows for UE to perform measurements and synchronization. This algorithm takes into account factors such as signal strength, interference levels, and network congestion. The integration patterns involve seamless communication between the network-side device and the UE, ensuring that the UE performs measurements and synchronization at the designated times. Performance characteristics of this technology include reduced latency, improved measurement accuracy, and enhanced synchronization reliability. Code-level implications involve the development of efficient and robust software modules for implementing the monitoring and timing determination algorithms. This technology offers a practical approach to enhancing UE performance and improving the overall quality of wireless communication.","business_analysis":"The Method and Apparatus for Supporting User Equipment in Task Execution, as outlined in US Patent 9854586, presents a compelling business opportunity within the rapidly expanding wireless communication market. The market opportunity size is substantial, driven by the increasing demand for reliable and efficient wireless connectivity across various sectors, including mobile broadband, IoT, and mission-critical applications. The competitive advantages of this technology stem from its ability to dynamically manage cell working states, optimizing user equipment (UE) performance and reducing measurement errors. This leads to improved network efficiency, enhanced user experience, and reduced operational costs for network operators. The revenue potential lies in licensing the technology to wireless equipment manufacturers and network operators, as well as developing and deploying solutions based on this patent. Potential business models include licensing agreements, software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, and value-added services. The strategic positioning of this technology is strong, as it addresses a critical need in the wireless communication market and offers a practical solution to enhance network performance. ROI projections indicate a significant return on investment, driven by increased network efficiency, reduced operational costs, and enhanced revenue streams.","faqs":null,"topics":["user equipment","task execution","wireless communication","measurement","synchronization","method","apparatus","supporting"],"tech_cluster":null},"seo":{"title":"Method and Apparatus for Supporting User Equipment in Task Execution - Patent US-9854586","description":"Optimize wireless communication with the Method and Apparatus for Supporting User Equipment in Task Execution. Improve signal quality and reduce measurement errors. 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