Apple patents signal switching for satellite-based mobile networks
Apple describes a method for managing how devices switch between different transmission settings when connected to non-terrestrial networks, such as satellites. The filing outlines a system for using transmission configuration indicators to handle these connections efficiently.
Why it mattersThis is interesting for those following the expansion of mobile connectivity beyond traditional ground-based cell towers, as it addresses the technical challenges of maintaining a stable connection with moving satellites.
In the filing’s own words
The present application relates to devices and components, including apparatus, systems, and methods for transmission configuration indicator switching for non-terrestrial networks.
What exactly they claim (claim 1)
1 - 27. (canceled)
Facts
- Company
- Apple (Apple Inc.)
- Official title
- TRANSMISSION CONFIGURATION INDICATOR SWITCHING FOR NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORK
- Publication number
- US20260270033A1
- Application number
- 19165563
- Filed
- Mar 31, 2023
- Published
- Sep 10, 2026
- Inventors
- 6
- Claims
- 21
Classified under
H04L 5/0098 Electricity & electronicsH04L 5/006 Electricity & electronicsH04L 5/0069 Electricity & electronicsH04W 8/24 Electricity & electronicsH04W 84/06 Electricity & electronicsMore from Apple in Networks & wireless
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Summaries are simplified from the filing’s own abstract and first claim. A patent filing is not a product announcement.
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