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Samsung patents method for phones to report 5G network connection details

This filing describes a way for a mobile device to tell a 5G or 6G network that it has stored specific connection reports. The network can then ask the device to send these reports, which help the carrier manage how the phone connects to different parts of the network.

Why it mattersThis is a routine technical update that helps mobile carriers optimize how devices switch between network towers, potentially leading to more stable high-speed connections.

In the filing’s own words

The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. Embodiments herein disclose methods for handling a secondary node (SN) random access channel (RACH) reporting in a wireless network ( 300) by a UE ( 100). The method includes informing by the UE ( 100) to a network entity ( 200), that the UE ( 100) is capable of a delivery of the at least one SN RACH report to the network entity ( 200). Further, the method includes receiving a request from the network entity ( 200). Further, the method includes determining that the UE ( 100) has stored the at least one SN RACH report. Further, the method includes sending the at least one SN RACH report to the network entity ( 200) based on the request and the determination.

What exactly they claim (claim 1)

1 - 15. (canceled)

Facts

Company: Samsung (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
Official title: METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REPORTING SN RACH REPORTS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Publication number: US20260271081A1
Application number: 19156342
Filed: Feb 13, 2024
Published: Sep 10, 2026
Inventors: 2
Claims: 16

Classified under

H04W 74/0833 Electricity & electronics

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