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Sony patents satellite network method to boost signal strength

Sony describes a method for satellite-based cell towers to improve uplink signal reception from user devices. The system selects neighboring satellite cells to listen to the same user at the same time, based on the device's location and the satellites' movement.

Why it mattersThis technique could help maintain stable data connections for users relying on satellite internet, especially as satellites move out of range.

In the filing’s own words

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device, a communication method and a storage medium. There is provided an electronic device for a base station in a non-terrestrial network, comprising processing circuitry configured to determine to enable uplink coordinated multiple points transmission for a user equipment (UE) in a serving cell provided by the base station; at least based on geographic location of the UE, coverage range and movement information of the serving cell, and coverage range and movement information of neighbor cells, select at least one cooperating cell from the neighbor cells, and determine a cooperation period for the uplink coordinated multiple points transmission; and receive uplink transmission of the UE by cooperation of the serving cell and the at least one cooperating cell within the cooperation period.

What exactly they claim (claim 1)

1. An electronic device for a base station in a non-terrestrial network, comprising: processing circuitry configured to determine to enable uplink coordinated multiple points transmission for a user equipment (UE) in a serving cell provided by the base station; at least based on geographic location of the UE, coverage range and movement information of the serving cell, and coverage range and movement information of neighbor cells, select at least one cooperating cell from the neighbor cells, and determine a cooperation period for the uplink coordinated multiple points transmission; and receive uplink transmission of the UE by cooperation of the serving cell and the at least one cooperating cell within the cooperation period.

Facts

Company
Sony (Sony Group Corporation)
Official title
ELECTRONIC DEVICE, COMMUNICATION METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Publication number
US20260270996A1
Application number
18869310
Filed
Jun 1, 2023
Published
Sep 10, 2026
Inventors
3
Claims
20

Classified under

H04W 72/21 Electricity & electronicsH04W 24/08 Electricity & electronicsH04W 72/232 Electricity & electronics
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