17918250. METHOD AND A NETWORK NODE FOR REDUCING IMPACT OF INTERFERENCE simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))
METHOD AND A NETWORK NODE FOR REDUCING IMPACT OF INTERFERENCE
Organization Name
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
Inventor(s)
Arne Simonsson of Gammelstad (SE)
METHOD AND A NETWORK NODE FOR REDUCING IMPACT OF INTERFERENCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17918250 titled 'METHOD AND A NETWORK NODE FOR REDUCING IMPACT OF INTERFERENCE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method, network node, and computer storage medium for reducing interference in a cell caused by a neighboring cell in a time division duplex (TDD) configuration. The TDD configurations are divided into different time units for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) transmissions.
- The method involves identifying time units in the TDD configuration that have a different configuration compared to the neighboring cell's TDD configuration.
- A restricted TDD configuration is defined for the cell, excluding transmission in the identified time units.
- A physical direction is identified to apply the restricted TDD configuration.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be applied in cellular networks to improve the overall performance and reduce interference between neighboring cells.
- It can be used in various wireless communication systems that utilize TDD configurations.
Problems Solved
- Interference between neighboring cells in a TDD configuration can significantly impact the performance and capacity of a cellular network.
- This technology solves the problem of interference by identifying and excluding specific time units in the TDD configuration where interference is likely to occur.
Benefits
- Reduces interference in a cell caused by neighboring cells, improving the overall performance and capacity of the cellular network.
- Provides a method to optimize the TDD configuration by excluding specific time units, resulting in better utilization of available resources.
- Enhances the quality of wireless communication by minimizing interference and improving signal strength.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method, network node and computer storage medium for reducing the impact of interference in a cell from at least another neighbouring cell. The cell operates using a time division duplex, TDD, configuration, and the neighbouring cell operating using another TDD configuration. The TDD configurations are divided into different time units for at least downlink, DL, and uplink, UL, transmissions. The method includes identifying time units in the TDD configuration. The identification of a time unit is based on whether the time unit has a different configuration compared to the time unit in the another TDD configuration used in the neighbouring cell. The method further includes defining a restricted TDD configuration for use in the cell, where the restricted TDD configuration excludes transmission in the identified time units. The method further includes identifying a physical direction in which to apply the restricted TDD configuration.
