18488014. WIRELESS APPARATUS AND COMMUNICATION METHOD FOR FLEXIBLE RADIO FREQUENCY CHAIN CONFIGURATIONS simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)
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WIRELESS APPARATUS AND COMMUNICATION METHOD FOR FLEXIBLE RADIO FREQUENCY CHAIN CONFIGURATIONS
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WIRELESS APPARATUS AND COMMUNICATION METHOD FOR FLEXIBLE RADIO FREQUENCY CHAIN CONFIGURATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18488014 titled 'WIRELESS APPARATUS AND COMMUNICATION METHOD FOR FLEXIBLE RADIO FREQUENCY CHAIN CONFIGURATIONS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method and apparatus for flexible allocation of radio frequency (RF) chains and antennas in Long-Term Evolution (LTE) and New Radio (NR) systems. The current signaling structures in these systems are not designed to accommodate the allocation of RF chains and antennas among different radio access technologies (RATs) or between different transmission modes that support multiple transmissions/receptions/component carriers.
The disclosed embodiments provide an apparatus that reports RF capability information to support flexible allocation of RF chains and antennas. This information includes the number of RF chains operable in a first frequency range and the number of physical antennas operable within different frequency ranges within the first frequency range.
- The patent application aims to address the limitations of current signaling structures in LTE and NR systems by enabling flexible allocation of RF chains and antennas.
- The disclosed apparatus reports RF capability information that includes the number of RF chains and physical antennas operable in different frequency ranges.
- The invention supports flexible allocation of RF chains and antennas among different RATs and between different transmission modes.
- The control signaling structure provided by the invention enables the flexible allocation of RF chains and antennas for a multi-RAT capable apparatus.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Improved network efficiency: The flexible allocation of RF chains and antennas can optimize network resources and improve overall network efficiency.
- Enhanced user experience: By dynamically allocating RF chains and antennas, the technology can provide better signal quality and higher data rates to users.
- Multi-RAT support: The invention allows for seamless integration and allocation of RF chains and antennas among different RATs, enabling multi-RAT capable devices to operate efficiently.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Inefficient resource allocation: The current signaling structures in LTE and NR systems do not support flexible allocation of RF chains and antennas, leading to suboptimal resource utilization.
- Limited capacity: Without the ability to allocate RF chains and antennas flexibly, the systems may face limitations in supporting multiple transmissions/receptions/component carriers.
- Lack of integration: The invention addresses the challenge of integrating and allocating RF chains and antennas among different RATs and transmission modes.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved network performance: The flexible allocation of RF chains and antennas can enhance network capacity, coverage, and overall performance.
- Enhanced user experience: Users can experience better signal quality, higher data rates, and improved reliability.
- Efficient resource utilization: The technology optimizes the allocation of RF chains and antennas, maximizing the utilization of network resources.
- Seamless multi-RAT operation: The invention enables smooth integration and operation of devices supporting multiple RATs, improving connectivity and user experience.
Original Abstract Submitted
Current signaling structures in Long-Term Evolution and New Radio are not designed to accommodate flexible allocation of RF chains and/or antennas among radio access technologies (RATs) and/or between different transmission modes that support multiple transmissions/receptions/component carriers such as carrier aggregation, multiple-input multiple-output and/or multiple-transmit-receive point transmission/reception. Embodiments are disclosed in which an apparatus reports radio frequency (RF) capability information that supports such a flexible allocation of RF chains and/or antennas. In some embodiments, the RF capability information includes RF chain information indicating a number of RF chains operable in a first frequency range, and antenna information indicating, for each of a plurality of second frequency ranges within the first frequency range, a number of physical antennas operable within the corresponding second frequency range. A control signaling structure that supports flexible allocation of RF chains and/or antennas for a multi-RAT capable apparatus is also disclosed.
