17547702. TECHNIQUES FOR MODIFYING A SPATIAL RELATIONSHIP OF AN UPLINK CHANNEL simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
TECHNIQUES FOR MODIFYING A SPATIAL RELATIONSHIP OF AN UPLINK CHANNEL
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hemant Saggar of Irvine CA (US)
Iyab Issam Sakhnini of San Diego CA (US)
TECHNIQUES FOR MODIFYING A SPATIAL RELATIONSHIP OF AN UPLINK CHANNEL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17547702 titled 'TECHNIQUES FOR MODIFYING A SPATIAL RELATIONSHIP OF AN UPLINK CHANNEL
Simplified Explanation
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described in this patent application. The innovation involves a user equipment (UE) receiving signaling from a base station that schedules the UE to transmit a second uplink signal using a different spatial relationship after transmitting a first uplink signal using a different spatial relationship. The second uplink signal is scheduled within a beam switching gap associated with switching from the first spatial relationship to the second spatial relationship.
- The patent application describes a method for scheduling a UE to transmit a second uplink signal using a different spatial relationship.
- The second uplink signal is scheduled within a beam switching gap, which occurs when switching from the first spatial relationship to the second spatial relationship.
- In some cases, the UE may choose to transmit the second uplink signal using the first spatial relationship instead of switching to the second spatial relationship.
- The UE may also shorten either the first uplink signal or the second uplink signal (or both) to accommodate the beam switching gap.
Potential Applications
This technology has potential applications in the field of wireless communication, particularly in cellular networks. It can be used to improve the efficiency and reliability of uplink transmissions from user equipment to base stations.
Problems Solved
The technology solves the problem of maintaining a continuous and uninterrupted uplink communication between user equipment and base stations during beam switching. It addresses the challenge of maintaining a stable connection while transitioning between different spatial relationships.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved reliability of uplink transmissions by scheduling the second uplink signal within a beam switching gap.
- Flexibility for the user equipment to choose whether to switch to a different spatial relationship or continue using the current one.
- Accommodation of beam switching gaps by shortening the uplink signals, ensuring uninterrupted communication.
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. A user equipment (UE) may receive signaling from a base station that schedules the UE to transmit a second uplink signal using a second spatial relationship following transmission of a first uplink signal using a first spatial relationship. The second uplink signal may be scheduled within a beam switching gap associated with switching from the first spatial relationship to the second spatial relationship. In some examples, the UE may transmit the second uplink signal using the first spatial relationship, rather than switching to using the second spatial relationship. In some examples, the UE may shorten the first uplink signal or the second uplink signal (or both) to accommodate the beam switching gap.
