Patent for Terminal Device Random Access Channel Procedure

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued patent US12587304B2 to NTT DOCOMO, INC. This patent specifically covers a terminal device's random access channel procedure, focusing on a reception unit that processes response messages and a control unit that determines the number of uplink signal repetitions based on uplink permission information within those messages.

This patent grant represents a new intellectual property right for NTT DOCOMO, INC. regarding wireless communication technology. For entities operating in the telecommunications sector, particularly those involved in network infrastructure or device development, understanding the scope of this patent is crucial to avoid potential infringement. While this is a patent grant and not a regulatory rule with direct compliance obligations, it signifies a proprietary technology in the area of random access channel procedures that may influence future industry standards or licensing agreements.