17821237. BEAM SWITCH CAPABILITY INDICATION AND GAP TIME MANAGEMENT FOR HIGHER FREQUENCY BANDS simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)

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BEAM SWITCH CAPABILITY INDICATION AND GAP TIME MANAGEMENT FOR HIGHER FREQUENCY BANDS

Organization Name

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor(s)

Tianyang Bai of Somerville NJ (US)

Yan Zhou of San Diego CA (US)

Mostafa Khoshnevisan of San Diego CA (US)

Jing Sun of San Diego CA (US)

Junyi Li of Fairless Hills PA (US)

Tao Luo of San Diego CA (US)

BEAM SWITCH CAPABILITY INDICATION AND GAP TIME MANAGEMENT FOR HIGHER FREQUENCY BANDS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17821237 titled 'BEAM SWITCH CAPABILITY INDICATION AND GAP TIME MANAGEMENT FOR HIGHER FREQUENCY BANDS

Simplified Explanation

Abstract Explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes a wireless communication system where a mobile station can transmit information about its ability to switch between different signal beams. The mobile station can receive a command to switch to a different beam and perform the switch within a specific time period. The patent application covers various aspects related to this technology.

Bullet Points

  • Mobile stations can transmit information about their beam switch capabilities.
  • The mobile station can receive a command to switch to a different beam.
  • The beam switch must be performed within a specific time period.
  • The time period must satisfy the minimum beam switch time for the specific type of beam switch.
  • The patent application covers various other aspects related to wireless communication.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be applied in wireless communication systems, such as cellular networks, to improve signal quality and coverage.
  • It can be used in mobile devices to enhance the performance of wireless connections and ensure seamless handover between different signal beams.
  • The technology can also be beneficial in IoT (Internet of Things) devices, where reliable and efficient wireless communication is crucial.

Problems Solved

  • The technology solves the problem of efficient beam switching in wireless communication systems.
  • It addresses the need for seamless handover between different signal beams to maintain uninterrupted connectivity.
  • The patent application provides solutions to ensure that the beam switch is performed within a specific time period, meeting the minimum requirements for each type of beam switch.

Benefits

  • Improved signal quality and coverage in wireless communication systems.
  • Enhanced performance and reliability of wireless connections in mobile devices.
  • Seamless handover between different signal beams, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity.
  • Efficient beam switching, leading to better overall wireless communication experience.


Original Abstract Submitted

Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a mobile station may transmit beam switch capability information that indicates a minimum beam switch time for one or more beam switch types. The mobile station may receive a command to perform a beam switch associated with a beam switch type. The mobile station may perform the beam switch in a time period between a first signal and a second signal, wherein the time period has a duration that satisfies the minimum beam switch time for the beam switch type associated with the beam switch. Numerous other aspects are described.