Qualcomm Patents a Fix That Keeps Voice Calls Clear During Battery-Saving Pauses
Every voice call forces your phone's radio to wake up on a fixed schedule, and when the math doesn't line up, you…
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Qualcomm Patents Technology That Keeps Smart Glasses Video Smooth and Uninterrupted
When you're wearing an AR headset, not all data needs to arrive at the same speed, and Qualcomm wants the device itself…
Samsung Patents a Multi-Server Check for Smart Home Energy Services
Most smart home apps let you see your energy use, but figuring out which devices actually qualify for a utility's power-saving program…
Qualcomm Patents a System for Keeping Digital Network Models Current in Real Time
Wireless carriers build virtual copies of their networks to plan coverage and spot problems, but keeping those copies accurate requires a steady…
Samsung Patents a System That Lets Each App Set Its Own Battery-Saving Rules
Most phones in low-power mode apply a blunt, one-size-fits-all throttle to every app. Samsung's new patent describes a more surgical approach: each…
Qualcomm Patents Technology That Updates Wireless Coverage Maps With Precision Detail
Qualcomm wants to fix the weak spots in the 3D models that cellular networks use to predict radio coverage, not by rebuilding…
Qualcomm Patents Technology to Help Networks Deliver Smooth Video Without Buffering
When a video call drops frames, the device receiving the data often has no idea which pieces matter most. Qualcomm's new patent…
Microsoft Patent Aims to Let Plain English Commands Run Telecom Network Servers
Microsoft has filed a patent for a system that lets engineers manage complex telecom network infrastructure by typing ordinary sentences, with an…
Meta Patents Technology That Helps Wireless Devices Find and Connect to Each Other Faster
Before two wireless devices can talk to each other, they first have to find each other. Meta's new patent lays out a…
Samsung Patent Would Auto-Delete Stale AR Frames Before They Glitch Your Headset
When a wireless network falls behind delivering frames to an AR headset, the worst outcome is showing the user a frame that's…
Intel Patents a Way for 5G Devices to Locate Each Other Without a Cell Tower
Most phone location tech relies on towers or satellites. Intel's new patent describes a system where 5G devices measure location signals sent…
Qualcomm Patents a Way for Cell Towers to Use Signal Repeaters for Precise Indoor Location
GPS doesn't work well inside buildings, and cell towers alone can be imprecise. Qualcomm's new patent describes a way for networks to…
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