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Apple patents method for phones to adjust data upload sizes in cellular networks

Apple describes a method where a phone checks if specific conditions are met to change the amount of data it can send to a cell tower. If an adjustment is needed, the phone sends a signal to the tower and then transmits the data using the new, adjusted size.

Why it mattersThis is a technical improvement that helps manage data flow between phones and cell towers, potentially making uploads more efficient.

In the filing’s own words

The present application relates to devices and components, including apparatus, systems, and methods for uplink (UL) grant adjustment in wireless networks.

What exactly they claim (claim 1)

1. A method comprising: processing a first message received from a base station, the first message to indicate an uplink (UL) grant associated with UL resources allocated for transmission of UL data; determining that a condition associated with an adjustment to the UL grant is fulfilled; generating a second message to be sent to the base station in dedicated UL resources that are predefined or assigned in a downlink control information, the second message includes UL grant adjustment information to indicate that the adjustment to the UL grant has been applied; generating an adjusted UL transport block (TB) with the UL data based on the adjustment to the UL grant; and outputting the adjusted UL TB for transmission in a third message.

Facts

Company
Apple (APPLE INC.)
Official title
Uplink grant adjustment techniques in cellular networks
Patent number
US12750821B2
Application number
18535943
Filed
Dec 11, 2023
Granted
Sep 29, 2026
Inventors
5
Claims
14

Classified under

H04W 72/04 Electricity & electronics
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