Verizon Communications has filed a patent for a method that involves identifying the location of a 5G node in a network and determining areas around the node. Candidate anchor nodes are then identified and ranked based on parameters, with an anchor node selected for the 5G node. GlobalData’s report on Verizon Communications gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Verizon Communications, network traffic analysis was a key innovation area identified from patents. Verizon Communications's grant share as of September 2023 was 80%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Method for selecting anchor nodes for a 5g network
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230319583A1) describes a method for selecting anchor nodes for Fifth Generation (5G) nodes in a network. The method involves identifying the location of a 5G node and determining a plurality of areas around it. Each area corresponds to a bin, and candidate anchor nodes are identified within these bins. The candidate anchor nodes are then ranked based on various parameters associated with them, such as the number of communications handled, average signal strength, and distance to the 5G node. The ranking process helps in selecting the most suitable anchor node for the 5G node.
The patent also describes a device that can implement this method. The device includes at least one processor that is configured to perform the steps mentioned above, such as identifying the location of the 5G node, determining the areas and candidate anchor nodes, and ranking them based on parameters. The device can also filter candidate anchor nodes based on factors like physical cell identifier (PCI) conflict or frequency band support. Once the anchor node is selected, the device can assign it to the 5G node and send a message identifying the selected anchor node to either the 5G node itself or personnel associated with the network.
Furthermore, the patent mentions the use of Fourth Generation Long Term Evolution (4G LTE) nodes as candidate anchor nodes. These nodes can be considered during the ranking process.
In summary, the patent presents a method and device for selecting anchor nodes for 5G nodes in a network. The method involves identifying the location of the 5G node, determining areas and candidate anchor nodes, ranking them based on various parameters, and selecting the most suitable anchor node. The device implementing this method can perform these steps and also filter candidate anchor nodes based on certain factors. The patent also mentions the use of 4G LTE nodes as candidate anchor nodes.
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