Dynamic UE-category switching for enhanced idle mode power savings
US11523270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for dynamic UE-Category switching for enhanced idle mode power savings. A method for wireless communications by a user equipment (UE) is provided. The method generally includes, determining that a cell supports a second UE category, lower than a first UE category; and while in an idle mode: operating in the cell according to the first UE category; and taking action to operate in the cell according to the second UE category based on the determination.
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