View source for 17808923. METHODS FOR UE TO REQUEST GNB TCI STATE SWITCH FOR BLOCKAGE CONDITIONS simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)

=METHODS FOR UE TO REQUEST GNB TCI STATE SWITCH FOR BLOCKAGE CONDITIONS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:QUALCOMM Incorporated|QUALCOMM Incorporated]]


[[Category:QUALCOMM Incorporated]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Vasanthan Raghavan of West Windsor Township NJ (US)|Vasanthan Raghavan of West Windsor Township NJ (US)]][[Category:Vasanthan Raghavan of West Windsor Township NJ (US)]]

[[:Category:Tianyang Bai of Somerville NJ (US)|Tianyang Bai of Somerville NJ (US)]][[Category:Tianyang Bai of Somerville NJ (US)]]

==METHODS FOR UE TO REQUEST GNB TCI STATE SWITCH FOR BLOCKAGE CONDITIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17808923 titled 'METHODS FOR UE TO REQUEST GNB TCI STATE SWITCH FOR BLOCKAGE CONDITIONS

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a method and apparatus for a User Equipment (UE) to request a switch in Transmission Configuration Index (TCI) state for blockage conditions. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

* The apparatus predicts when a blockage condition is likely to occur for a specific beam that is communicating with a network node.
* It then transmits a beam switch indication to the network node, informing it of a scheduled change in TCI state from the first beam to a second beam in response to the predicted blockage condition.
* The apparatus may schedule the beam change to the second beam based on the predicted blockage condition.
* The UE correlates its beam change to the second beam with a corresponding beam change at the network node.

Potential applications of this technology:

* Wireless communication systems where blockage conditions can occur, such as in urban environments with tall buildings or in indoor environments with obstacles.
* 5G and future wireless networks that utilize beamforming techniques to improve signal quality and capacity.

Problems solved by this technology:

* Blockage conditions can significantly degrade the quality of wireless communication signals, leading to dropped calls or slow data speeds.
* By predicting blockage conditions and proactively switching to a different beam, the system can maintain a more reliable and stable connection.

Benefits of this technology:

* Improved user experience by reducing the impact of blockage conditions on wireless communication.
* Increased network efficiency by optimizing beam selection based on predicted blockage conditions.
* Enhanced reliability and stability of wireless connections in challenging environments.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Method and apparatus for a UE to request a TCI state switch for blockage conditions. The apparatus predicts a blockage condition to a first beam communicating with a network node. The apparatus transmits, to the network node, a beam switch indication indicating a scheduled change in a TCI state mapped from the first beam to a second beam in response to the predicted blockage condition. The apparatus may schedule a beam change to the second beam based on the predicted blockage condition. The apparatus may correlate a beam change to the second beam at the UE with a corresponding beam change at the network node.



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