17757910. DETERMINING AN RF RETUNING GAP FOR CROSS-BWP UPLINK FREQUENCY HOPPING simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
DETERMINING AN RF RETUNING GAP FOR CROSS-BWP UPLINK FREQUENCY HOPPING
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Inventor(s)
Peter Pui Lok Ang of San Diego CA (US)
Wanshi Chen of San Diego CA (US)
DETERMINING AN RF RETUNING GAP FOR CROSS-BWP UPLINK FREQUENCY HOPPING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17757910 titled 'DETERMINING AN RF RETUNING GAP FOR CROSS-BWP UPLINK FREQUENCY HOPPING
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure relates to wireless communication and specifically to a method for determining a radio frequency (RF) retuning gap in a wireless device.
- The wireless device determines a starting symbol of the RF retuning gap between repetitions of an uplink transmission in different frequency hops.
- The starting symbol is based on the starting symbol of the second frequency hop and the number of symbols in the RF retuning gap.
- The wireless device also determines an ending symbol of the RF retuning gap based on the starting symbol of the second frequency hop.
- The wireless device performs RF retuning during the RF retuning gap.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various wireless communication systems, including cellular networks, Wi-Fi networks, and other wireless communication networks. It can improve the efficiency and reliability of uplink transmissions by reducing interference caused by frequency hopping.
Problems Solved
Frequency hopping is commonly used in wireless communication systems to mitigate interference and improve signal quality. However, during frequency hopping, there can be gaps in the transmission where the wireless device needs to retune its RF circuitry. This can cause delays and interruptions in the communication process. The disclosed method solves this problem by providing a systematic way to determine the RF retuning gap, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted communication.
Benefits
- Improved efficiency: By determining the RF retuning gap based on the starting symbol of the second frequency hop, the wireless device can optimize the use of available resources and minimize delays.
- Reduced interference: The method helps reduce interference caused by frequency hopping, leading to improved signal quality and overall performance of the wireless communication system.
- Seamless communication: By performing RF retuning during the determined gap, the wireless device can seamlessly switch between frequency hops without interruptions, ensuring uninterrupted communication.
Original Abstract Submitted
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may determine a starting symbol of a radio frequency (RF) retuning gap between a first plurality of repetitions of an uplink transmission in a first frequency hop and a second plurality of repetitions of the uplink transmission in a second frequency hop. The starting symbol of the RF retuning gap is based at least in part on a starting symbol of the second plurality of repetitions and a quantity of symbols included in the RF retuning gap. The UE may determine an ending symbol of the RF retuning gap based at least in part on the starting symbol of the second plurality of repetitions. The UE may perform RF retuning during the RF retuning gap. Numerous other aspects are provided.
