Xiaomi was granted a patent for more precise cellular access configuration.

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    "patent_abstract": "A method for configuring a physical random access channel (PRACH), performed by a network device, where the method includes: sending PRACH configuration information to a terminal device in a specified region, wherein the PRACH configuration information comprises a PRACH format and a time advance for a PRACH sending time relative to downlink frame timing of the terminal device.",
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