Apple files patent for wireless network signal synchronization
Apple has filed a patent application describing methods for managing how devices connect to wireless networks. The filing outlines a way to trigger specific communication channels and synchronize uplink signals for potential network cells.
Why it mattersThis is a routine technical improvement to how mobile devices maintain stable connections with cell towers, likely aimed at optimizing network efficiency.
In the filing’s own words
The present application relates to devices and components including apparatus, systems, and methods for physical random-access channel triggering and uplink synchronization for candidate cells in wireless networks.
What exactly they claim (claim 1)
1.- 21. (canceled)
Facts
- Company
- Apple (Apple Inc.)
- Official title
- TECHNOLOGIES FOR PHYSICAL RANDOM ACCESS CHANNEL TRIGGERING AND UPLINK SYNCHRONIZATION FOR CANDIDATE CELLS
- Publication number
- US20260313702A1
- Application number
- 19483238
- Filed
- May 11, 2023
- Published
- Oct 8, 2026
- Inventors
- 6
- Claims
- 21
Classified under
H04W 74/0833 Electricity & electronicsH04B 17/328 Electricity & electronicsH04W 36/0072 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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