Apple patents method for managing timing of wireless signal measurements
Apple has filed a patent application for a system that manages when a device measures synchronization signals from a wireless network. The filing describes methods and components that help control the timing of these measurements.
Why it mattersThis is a routine technical improvement for how phones handle background network checks, likely aimed at improving battery life or connection stability.
In the filing’s own words
The present application relates to devices and components including apparatus, systems, and methods for managing synchronization signal measurement timing configurations.
What exactly they claim (claim 1)
1.- 20. (canceled)
Facts
- Company
- Apple (Apple Inc.)
- Official title
- TECHNOLOGIES FOR MANAGING SYNCHRONIZATION SIGNAL MEASUREMENT TIMING CONFIGURATIONS
- Publication number
- US20260270811A1
- Application number
- 18875097
- Filed
- Dec 13, 2024
- Published
- Sep 10, 2026
- Inventors
- 7
- Claims
- 21
Classified under
H04W 36/0072 Electricity & electronicsH04W 36/0085 Electricity & electronicsH04W 36/083 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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