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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 24, 2026
Filed:
May. 31, 2023
Qualcomm Incorporated, San Diego, CA (US);
QUALCOMM Incorporated, San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
Method and apparatus for direct NIN communication. The apparatus receives, from a network entity, an indication indicating support for a direct NTN communication. The direct NTN communication between the first UE and at least a second UE bypasses ground-based feeder links. The apparatus transmits, to the network entity, a communication request for the direct NTN communication with at least the second UE based on the indication indicating support for the direct NTN communication. The communication request is transmitted to the second UE via the direct NTN communication. The apparatus receives, from the second UE, a communication request feedback message indicating that the second UE is reachable over the direct NTN communication. The communication request feedback message is received from the second UE via the direct NTN communication.