BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO., LTD. patent applications published on November 30th, 2023

Patent applications for BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO., LTD. on November 30th, 2023

APERTURE DEVICE, CAMERA MODULE WITH APERTURE DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS (17908873)

Main Inventor

Masaru UNO

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an aperture device for a camera module that controls the amount of light entering the lens. 

• The device includes a diaphragm plate with an aperture opening that can be changed between an aperture position and a retracted position.
• In the aperture position, the diaphragm plate is on the lens and the center of the aperture opening aligns with the optical axis of the lens.
• In the retracted position, the diaphragm plate is moved away from the lens.

Abstract

An aperture device for setting an amount of light incident on a lens of a camera module is provided. The aperture device includes: a diaphragm plate exhibiting a plate shape and formed with an aperture opening penetrating the diaphragm plate in a plate surface direction; and a configuration-changing mechanism for changing a configuration of the diaphragm plate to an aperture position or a retracted position, where the aperture position is a position where the diaphragm plate is on the lens and a center of the aperture opening is configured in a position corresponding to an optical axis of the lens, and the retracted position is a position where the diaphragm plate is retracted from the lens.

TERMINAL DEVICE (17823431)

Main Inventor

Tongxun QU

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a terminal device with two display screens located on opposite sides of the main body.

• The first display screen and the second display screen are positioned on opposite sides of the main body.
• The first screen assembly and the second screen assembly are located inside the main body.
• The target surfaces of the first screen assembly and the second screen assembly are stacked.
• The first screen assembly functions as the screen for the first display screen, and the second screen assembly functions as the screen for the second display screen.
• Electronic devices are mounted on the target surfaces of the screen assemblies.

Abstract

A terminal device which includes a first main body, a first display screen, a first screen assembly, a second display screen and a second screen assembly; in a first direction, the first display screen and the second display screen are located on two opposite sides of the first main body; and both the first screen assembly and the second screen assembly are located in the first main body, a target surface of the first screen assembly and a target surface of the second screen assembly are arranged in stack, the first screen assembly is configured to realize a screen function of the first display screen, the second screen assembly is configured to realize a screen function of the second display screen, and electronic devices are mounted on the target surfaces.

IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM AND CHIP (17898890)

Main Inventor

Shuai LIU

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image processing method that involves obtaining an image, extracting attribute information from the image, determining a processing strategy based on the attribute information, and processing the image to obtain a target image.

• Obtaining a to-be-processed image
• Extracting attribute information from the image
• Determining an image processing strategy based on the attribute information
• Processing the image according to the determined strategy
• Obtaining a target image as a result of the processing

Abstract

An image processing method is provided. The method includes: obtaining a to-be-processed image; extracting attribute information of the to-be-processed image; determining an image processing strategy corresponding to the to-be-processed image according to the attribute information; and obtaining a target image by processing the to-be-processed image according to the image processing strategy.

METHOD OF TRAINING SPEECH RECOGNITION MODEL, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18078460)

Main Inventor

Zengwei YAO

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for training a speech recognition model. Here are the key points:

• The method involves inputting speech data from multiple training samples into a teacher model and a to-be-trained speech recognition model separately.
• The teacher model and the to-be-trained speech recognition model generate an embedding and encoded data, respectively.
• The embedding is subjected to multi-codebook quantization to obtain quantized codebook data.
• A loss is calculated based on the encoded data, quantized codebook data, and text data in the training sample.
• Training of the to-be-trained speech recognition model is stopped when the loss is below a preset threshold and/or the model has been trained for a preset number of times.
• The result is a trained speech recognition model that can accurately recognize speech.

Abstract

A method of training a speech recognition model is provided. The method includes that: speech data of each of a plurality of training samples is inputted into a teacher model and a to-be-trained speech recognition model separately. Additionally, an embedding outputted by the teacher model and encoded data outputted by the to-be-trained speech recognition model are obtained. Furthermore, quantized codebook data is obtained by performing a multi-codebook quantization on the embedding. A loss is calculated based on the encoded data, the quantized codebook data, and text data in the training sample. Moreover, a trained speech recognition model is obtained by stopping training the to-be-trained speech recognition model when the loss is less than or equal to a preset loss threshold and/or trained times is greater than preset trained times.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRAINING NEURAL NETWORK, AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUDIO PROCESSING (18080713)

Main Inventor

Wei KANG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for training a neural network and audio processing. 

• The method involves encoding training audio data using an encoder network and predicting a text label corresponding to the audio data using a prediction network.
• The first encoding result and the first prediction result are combined to obtain a first joint result.
• The first encoding result and the first prediction result are pruned based on the first joint result to obtain a second encoding result and a second prediction result.
• The second encoding result and the second prediction result are jointly processed using a joiner network to obtain a second joint result.
• The network parameters of the encoder network, prediction network, and joiner network are adjusted based on the second joint result.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for training a neural network, and a method and apparatus for audio processing. The method includes: encoding training audio data input to an encoder network to obtain a first encoding result, and predicting a text label corresponding to the training audio data input to a prediction network to obtain a first prediction result; jointing the first encoding result with the first prediction result to obtain a first joint result; pruning the first encoding result and the first prediction result according to the first joint result to obtain a second encoding result and a second prediction result; performing a joint processing on the second encoding result and the second prediction result input to a joiner network to obtain a second joint result, and adjusting network parameters of the encoder network, the prediction network and the joiner network according to the second joint result.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUDIO PROCESSING, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18078483)

Main Inventor

Mingshuang LUO

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for audio processing, as well as an electronic device and a storage medium. Here are the key points:

• The method involves obtaining an audio encoding result, which consists of elements with coordinates in an audio frame number dimension and a text label sequence dimension.
• When the output result of a specific frame in the decoding path is a non-null character, the coordinates in both dimensions corresponding to the output position of that frame are increased by 1.
• This process is repeated for each frame in the decoding path, resulting in an output position for the next frame (i+1).
• The output result for the (i+1) frame is determined based on the output result of the previous frame and an element from the audio encoding result for the (i+1) frame.

Overall, the patent application presents a method and apparatus for processing audio data, allowing for efficient decoding and determining output results for each frame in the decoding path.

Abstract

A method and apparatus for audio processing, an electronic device and a storage medium are provided. The method includes: obtaining an audio encoding result, wherein each element in the audio encoding result has a coordinate in an audio frame number dimension and a coordinate in a text label sequence dimension; in response to an output result of an iframe in a decoding path being a non-null character, respectively increasing the coordinate in the audio frame number dimension and the coordinate in the text label sequence dimension corresponding to an output position of the iframe by 1 to obtain an output position of a (i+1)frame in the decoding path; and determining an output result corresponding to the output position of the (i+1)frame according to the output result of the iframe in the decoding path and an element of the (i+1)frame in the audio encoding result.

TRANSMISSION CONFIGURATION METHOD, TRANSMISSION CONFIGURATION APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18031837)

Main Inventor

Qin MU

Brief explanation

- The present disclosure is about a method, apparatus, and storage medium for configuring transmission in a terminal.

- The method involves determining a parameter related to a first modulation mode. - Based on this parameter, a repetition parameter is determined. - If the terminal's uplink transmission reaches a condition for applying the first modulation mode, no repetition is performed for the uplink transmission. - Similarly, if the terminal's downlink transmission reaches a condition for applying the first modulation mode, no repetition is performed for the downlink transmission.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a transmission configuration method, a transmission configuration apparatus and a storage medium. The transmission configuration method is applied to a terminal, and includes: determining a parameter related to a first modulation mode; and determining a repetition parameter based on the parameter related to the first modulation mode. Determining a repetition parameter may include, in response to an uplink transmission of the terminal reaching a condition for applying the first modulation mode, determining that the repetition is not performed for the uplink transmission or in response to a downlink transmission of the terminal reaching a condition for applying the first modulation mode, determining that the repetition is not performed for the downlink transmission.

TRS/CSI-RS CONFIGURATION METHOD AND APPARATUS (18031830)

Main Inventor

Yang LIU

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes methods and apparatuses for configuring TRS/CSI-RS (Transmission Reference Signal/Channel State Information Reference Signal) in a non-connected state for a terminal.

- The target configuration information is determined from a set of preset TRS/CSI-RS configuration information. - The target configuration information is transmitted to the terminal to instruct it to receive the TRS/CSI-RS based on the target configuration information. - This allows the base station to flexibly select TRS/CSI-RS configuration based on the current communication environment. - The configuration of TRS/CSI-RS improves the efficiency of signal transmission and reduces power consumption.

Abstract

TRS/CSI-RS configuration methods and apparatuses are provided, the TRS/CSI-RS configuration method may include: determining target configuration information from a plurality of pieces of preset TRS/CSI-RS configuration information, where the target configuration information is for configuring one or more TRSs/CSI-RSs for a terminal in a non-connected state; and transmitting the target configuration information to the terminal for instructing the terminal to receive the one or more TRSs/CSI-RSs based on the target configuration information when the terminal is in the non-connected state. According to the present disclosure, the base station may flexibly select TRS/CSI-RS configuration, and by configuring one or more TRSs/CSI-RSs applicable to a current communication environment, efficiency of signal transmission may be subsequently improved and power consumption may be reduced.

COMMUNICATION METHOD AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE (18249601)

Main Inventor

Xiandong DONG

Brief explanation

The abstract of the patent application describes a communication method performed by an access point. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

• The communication method involves an access point sending a first message frame.
• The first message frame contains information that indicates a resource unit.
• The resource unit can be either a single-type resource unit or a multi-resource unit.
• The resource unit is used by a station for uplink transmission.

Bullet points explaining the patent/innovation:

• The patent application introduces a communication method for an access point.
• The method involves sending a message frame that contains information about a resource unit.
• The resource unit can be of two types: single-type or multi-resource.
• The resource unit is utilized by a station for transmitting data in the uplink direction.
• This innovation aims to improve communication efficiency and resource allocation in wireless networks.

Abstract

A communication method is performed by an access point, and includes: determining a first message frame, wherein the first message frame includes information for indicating a resource unit, the resource unit is a single-type resource unit or a multi-resource unit, and the resource unit is used by a station for uplink transmission; and sending the first message frame.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AVAILABLE STATE OF SPECIFIED REFERENCE SIGNAL, AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE (18249522)

Main Inventor

Yanhua LI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for determining the availability of a specific reference signal that helps a terminal synchronize with a network in the time-frequency domain.

• Obtaining the available state of one or more specified reference signals from the remaining minimum system information (RMSI).
• The specified reference signal assists a terminal in achieving synchronization with a network.
• The method helps determine if the specified reference signal is available for use by the terminal.
• The availability of the reference signal is crucial for proper time-frequency domain synchronization.
• The method provides a way to assess the availability of the reference signal based on the RMSI.
• This innovation can improve the efficiency and accuracy of time-frequency domain synchronization for terminals in a network.

Abstract

A method for determining an available state of a specified reference signal includes: obtaining an available state of one or more specified reference signals from remaining minimum system information RMSI, where the specified reference signal is configured to assist a terminal in time-frequency domain synchronization with a network.

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR CONTROLLING TRANSMISSION POWER, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (17894632)

Main Inventor

Hua ZHANG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for controlling the transmission power of an electronic device during a specific absorption rate (SAR) test. The method involves dividing a preset time window into a target number of transmission cycles based on the service scenario of the device. 

• The method determines upper and lower limit values for the transmission power in each transmission cycle, ensuring that the average transmission power in the time window complies with SAR requirements.
• The electronic device is then controlled to transmit and receive signals using the corresponding transmission power in each transmission cycle.
• This method allows for more precise control of transmission power during SAR testing, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• The innovation can be implemented in various electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablets, or wearable devices, that require SAR testing.
• By accurately controlling transmission power, potential health risks associated with excessive radiation exposure can be minimized.

Abstract

A method and an apparatus for controlling a transmission power, and a storage medium. The method includes: determining a target number of transmission cycles according to a service scenario of an electronic device, wherein a preset time window is divided into the target number of transmission cycles, and the preset time window is a test cycle used in a specific absorption rate (SAR) test of the electronic device; determining at least one of an upper limit value or a lower limit value of a transmission power corresponding to each transmission cycle, wherein an average value of transmission powers in the preset time window complies a SAR requirement; and controlling the electronic device to transmit and receive signals using a corresponding transmission power in each transmission cycle.

TRACKING-AREA UPDATE METHOD AND APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18032955)

Main Inventor

Xiandong DONG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for a User Equipment (UE) to perform a tracking-area update.

• The UE reports auxiliary information, which includes location and movement information of the UE.
• The auxiliary information is used by the core network to determine if the UE is located in a boundary between two Tracking Areas.
• The purpose of the method is to improve the tracking and updating of the UE's location within the network.

Abstract

A tracking-area update method, performed by UE, and including: reporting auxiliary information, the auxiliary information includes location information and movement information of the UE; the auxiliary information is configured to determine whether the UE is located in a boundary of two Tracking Areas by a core network.

REFERENCE SIGNAL TRANSMISSION METHOD, APPARATUS AND DEVICE, AND READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18248624)

Main Inventor

Mingju LI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for transmitting a reference signal in a terminal device.

• The method involves determining a positioning request.
• The positioning request can indicate either a network device to send resource configuration parameters or the positioning reference signal (PRS) to the terminal device.
• Alternatively, the positioning request can indicate the terminal device to send a positioning measurement result to the network device.

Abstract

A method for reference signal transmission is performed by a terminal device, and includes determining a positioning request, wherein the positioning request is configured to indicate a network device to send at least one of resource configuration parameters of a positioning reference signal (PRS) or the PRS to the terminal device; or the positioning request is configured to indicate the terminal device to send a positioning measurement result to the network device.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PAGING, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18248676)

Main Inventor

Wei HONG

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for improving paging in multi-card terminals with multiple USIM cards.

• The method involves determining if a paging enhancement condition is met by a first USIM card.
• The first USIM card sends a registration request message with status information to a network device.
• The status information indicates the target terminal capability of the multi-card terminal, specifically if it can support multiple USIM cards.
• If the status information indicates that the target terminal capability is in a successful registration status, a second USIM card already in the successful registration status is triggered to perform a registration update process.

Abstract

A paging method, comprising: determining that a paging enhancement condition is met by a first universal subscriber identity (USIM) card, said first USIM card reporting a first registration request message carrying first status information to a first network device: said first status information is used for indicating that the status corresponding to a target terminal capability of a multi-card terminal is a first status, said target terminal capability being used for indicating the capability of said multi-card terminal to support a plurality of USIM cards, said first status being used for indicating the existence of a plurality of USIM cards in a successfully registered status; and determining that the status corresponding to said target terminal capability is said first status, triggering a second USIM card, which is already in said successful registration status, to perform a registration update process.

WIRELESS SENSING RESOURCE COORDINATION METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18248918)

Main Inventor

Xiandong DONG

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for coordinating resources in a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) using a wireless access point (AP).

• The method involves determining a WLAN sensing resource frame that includes information for coordinating a station to send a WLAN sensing request frame.
• The WLAN sensing resource frame is then sent by the AP.
• This method aims to improve coordination and efficiency in WLAN networks.

Abstract

A method for coordinating Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) sensing resources is performed by a wireless access point (AP), and includes: determining a WLAN sensing resource frame, wherein the WLAN sensing resource frame includes WLAN sensing information, and the WLAN sensing information is configured for coordinating a station to send a WLAN sensing request frame; and sending the WLAN sensing resource frame.

COMMUNICATION METHOD AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE (18033522)

Main Inventor

Xiandong DONG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and device for improving communication in a wireless network.

• The method involves determining a first message frame that includes identification information bits indicating each basic channel bandwidth in a 320 MHz channel bandwidth.
• The first message frame is then sent to improve the sounding in the wireless network.
• In response to setting an identification information bit of a corresponding basic channel bandwidth as a first value, a second message frame associated with the first message frame is sent with zero power at the corresponding basic channel bandwidth.
• This approach helps to enhance the sounding process in the wireless network and improve overall communication efficiency.

Abstract

A communication method and device for improving sounding in a wireless network. The sounding is improved by including: determining a first message frame, the first message frame including identification information bits configured to indicate each basic channel bandwidth in a 320 MHz channel bandwidth and sending the first message frame. The communication method may also include: indicating, in response to a setting an identification information bit of a corresponding basic channel bandwidth as a first value, to send a second message frame associated with the first message frame with zero power at the corresponding basic channel bandwidth.

MULTI-LINK COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS, DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18248790)

Main Inventor

Xiandong DONG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for multi-link communication that prevents a station from transmitting data during a specific time period called the restricted target wake time (TWT) service period (SP). 

• The method involves determining information related to the restricted TWT SP.
• The communication transmission between a first station and an access point is scheduled based on this information.
• The purpose of scheduling is to ensure that the first station does not perform any communication transmission within the restricted TWT SP.

Abstract

A multi-link communication method includes: determining information associated with a restricted target wake time (TWT) service period (SP); and scheduling a communication transmission between a first station and an access point according to the information associated with the restricted TWT SP, so as to prevent the first station from performing the communication transmission within the restricted TWT SP.

UPLINK SCHEDULING METHOD, APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18034244)

Main Inventor

Wei HONG

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method, apparatus, and storage medium that improve scheduling in a wireless communication network. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

• The method aims to improve scheduling in a wireless communication network.
• It involves obtaining a first timing advance (TA) duration for a terminal, which is measured and sent by a base station.
• Based on the first TA duration, the method determines a number of target uplink slots.
• These target uplink slots are one or more uplink slots that come after a measurement gap, during which signal transmissions are not possible.
• The method then reports the number of target uplink slots to the base station.

Abstract

An uplink scheduling method, an apparatus, and a storage medium that improves scheduling in a wireless communication network. The scheduling is improved by obtaining a first timing advance (TA) duration for a terminal measured and sent by a base station; determining a number of target uplink slots based on the first TA duration, where the target uplink slots are one or more uplink slots after a measurement gap during which signal transmissions are not able to be conducted; and reporting the number of the target uplink slots to the base station.

DOWNLINK CONTROL INFORMATION SCHEDULING METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18031614)

Main Inventor

Yajun ZHU

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and device for scheduling downlink control information.

• The method involves determining joint downlink control information based on two or more pieces of member downlink control information.
• Each piece of member downlink control information corresponds to the scheduling of one data channel.
• The joint downlink control information is designed to schedule multiple data channels corresponding to the two or more pieces of member downlink control information.

Abstract

The present application provides a method and device for scheduling downlink control information. The method for scheduling the downlink control information includes determining joint downlink control information, the joint downlink control information being determined on basis of two or more pieces of member downlink control information. Each piece of member downlink control information corresponds to scheduling of one data channel, and the joint downlink control information is designed to schedule a plurality of data channels corresponding to the two or more pieces of member downlink control information.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING POSITION OF CONTROL CHANNEL ELEMENT, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18031953)

Main Inventor

Mingju LI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for determining the position of a control channel element (CCE) in a wireless communication system.

• The method involves determining the configuration information of one or more target search space sets.
• The configuration information includes group identifier information for the target search space sets.
• A hash function is used along with the configuration information to determine a set of positions for PDCCH candidate CCEs within the target search space sets.

This innovation aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of determining the position of control channel elements in a wireless communication system.

Abstract

A method for determining a position of a control channel element, includes: determining configuration information of at least one target search space set; and determining, according to the configuration information of the at least one target search space set and a hash function, a set of positions for PDCCH candidate CCE of the at least one target search space set, the configuration information comprises group identifier information of the at least one target search space set.

METHOD FOR CONNECTION INDICATION, METHOD FOR CONNECTION ADJUSTMENT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE (18249790)

Main Inventor

Wei HONG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for indicating a connection status in a terminal device with multiple SIM cards. 

• The method involves receiving a request from a SIM card to leave a connected state in the terminal.
• The request includes a reason for leaving the connected state.
• Based on the leaving reason, the terminal sends indication information to the SIM card.
• The indication information is used to either prompt the SIM card to enter a non-connected state or to remain in the connected state.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method for a connection indication, which includes receiving request information for leaving a connected state sent by a first SIM card in a terminal, wherein the request information includes a leaving reason for leaving the connected state; and sending, according to the leaving reason, indication information to the terminal, wherein the indication information is used to indicate the first SIM card to enter a non-connected state or not to enter the non-connected state.