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Network access method and UE using the same

US11140613B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2019
Grant dateOct 5, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W74/0808
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure provides a network access method and a user equipment (UE) using the same method in an environment of a 5G communication system. In an exemplary embodiment in accordance with the disclosure, the disclosure is directed to a network access method for a UE. The method would include not limited to: receiving a Synchronization Signal/physical broadcast channel Block (SSB) which comprises at least one of a physical broadcast channel (PBCH), a primary synchronization signal (PSS), a secondary synchronization signal (SSS) or mapping information; and determining from the SSB at least one of a SSB candidate number, a SSB index or a SSB pattern.

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