18330774. Method and Apparatus for Identification of RedCap UEs simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)
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Method and Apparatus for Identification of RedCap UEs
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Diana Maamari of Palatine IL (US)
Brian Classon of Palatine IL (US)
Philippe Sartori of Naperville IL (US)
Vipul Desai of Palatine IL (US)
Method and Apparatus for Identification of RedCap UEs - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18330774 titled 'Method and Apparatus for Identification of RedCap UEs
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for a user equipment (UE) to indicate to a base station (gNB) whether it is a reduced capability (RedCap) UE during or after a random access (RA) procedure.
- RedCap UE has fewer receive branches or reduced bandwidth compared to non-RedCap UE.
- gNB determines if UE is RedCap based on messages received during RA procedure.
- gNB sends a second message to RedCap UE using coverage recovery technique if indicated during RA procedure.
- gNB determines RedCap UE status after RA procedure if not indicated during procedure.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in wireless communication systems where different levels of capabilities need to be identified and managed efficiently.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient identification of RedCap UEs in a network. 2. Optimal resource allocation based on UE capabilities. 3. Improved communication reliability for RedCap UEs.
Benefits
1. Enhanced network performance. 2. Better utilization of resources. 3. Improved user experience for RedCap UEs.
Potential Commercial Applications
Enhanced Resource Management in 5G Networks
Original Abstract Submitted
A user equipment (UE) may determine, based on a criterion, whether to indicate, to a gNB, that it is a reduced capability (RedCap) UE during or after a random access (RA) procedure, and indicate that it is the RedCap UE during or after the RA procedure according to a determination result. The RedCap UE has a reduced quantity of receive branches or a reduce bandwidth than a non-RedCap UE. The gNB may determine whether a first message received during the RA procedure indicates that the UE is the RedCap UE. When the first message indicates the UE as the RedCap UE, the gNB sends a second message to the UE during the RA procedure using a coverage recovery technique. When the first message does not indicate the UE as the RedCap UE, the gNB determines whether the UE is the RedCap UE after the RA procedure is completed.
