LG ELECTRONICS INC. patent applications published on November 2nd, 2023

Summary of the patent applications from LG ELECTRONICS INC. on November 2nd, 2023

LG Electronics Inc. has recently filed several patents related to wireless communication systems and cooking appliances.

In the field of cooking appliances, LG Electronics Inc. has filed a patent application for a cooking appliance that uses magnetic fields to heat objects placed on an upper plate. The appliance includes an upper plate, a first intermediate heating body, and a plurality of working coils that generate magnetic fields. An inverter is used to apply current to the working coils, and a controller is responsible for controlling the inverter. The invention aims to provide a cooking appliance that efficiently heats objects using a magnetic field.

In the field of wireless communication systems, LG Electronics Inc. has filed patents for various methods and systems. One patent application describes a method for operating a wireless communication system that involves selecting resources based on a sensing procedure and transmitting control information and data through physical channels. Another patent application describes a method for data transmission in a wireless communication system, where the transmission is performed based on specific resources and ignores other resources. LG Electronics Inc. has also filed patents related to multi-link devices and wireless LAN systems, including methods for transmitting and receiving data, establishing connections, and indicating spatial reuse in a wireless LAN system.

Summary in bullet points:

• LG Electronics Inc. has filed patents for cooking appliances that use magnetic fields to heat objects placed on an upper plate.
• The patents include methods and systems for operating wireless communication systems, transmitting and receiving data, establishing connections, and indicating spatial reuse in a wireless LAN system.
• The inventions aim to provide efficient heating in cooking appliances and improved wireless communication capabilities.

Notable applications:

• Cooking appliance that uses magnetic fields for heating objects.
• Method for operating a wireless communication system with resource selection and control.
• Method for data transmission in a wireless communication system based on specific resources.
• Multi-link device for transmitting and receiving data in multiple links.
• Wireless LAN system with peer-to-peer transmission capabilities and channel state information feedback.
• Method for indicating spatial reuse in a wireless LAN system.

Patent applications for LG ELECTRONICS INC. on November 2nd, 2023

CLEANER STATION AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME (18010029)

Main Inventor

Jeahyuk WIE

Brief explanation

The present disclosure is about a cleaner station and a method of controlling it. The method includes several steps to facilitate the cleaning process and provide convenience for the user. 

• Dust bin fixing step: The cleaner station holds and fixes the dust bin of the cleaner when it is coupled to the station.
• Door opening step: The door of the cleaner station opens automatically when the dust bin is fixed.
• Cover opening step: A discharge cover on the cleaner station opens to allow access to the dust bin when the door is opened.
• Dust collecting step: A dust collecting motor in the cleaner station operates to collect dust from the dust bin when the discharge cover is opened. This eliminates the need for the user to manually remove the dust.

These steps are designed to simplify the cleaning process by automatically detecting the coupling of the cleaner and removing the dust without any additional user manipulation.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a cleaner station and a method of controlling the same, the method including: a dust bin fixing step of holding and fixing, by a fixing member of the cleaner station, a dust bin of a cleaner when the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station; a door opening step of opening a door of the cleaner station when the dust bin is fixed; a cover opening step of opening a discharge cover configured to open or close the dust bin when the door is opened; and a dust collecting step of collecting dust in the dust bin by operating a dust collecting motor of the cleaner station when the discharge cover is opened, and as a result, it is possible to open a dust passing hole by detecting coupling of the cleaner without a user's separate manipulation and remove the dust in the dust bin by means of the operation of the dust collecting motor, thereby providing convenience for the user.

REFRIGERATOR (18016997)

Main Inventor

Donghwan LEE

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a refrigerator with a storage space and a door that opens and closes the storage space. 

• The door has an ejection member for dispensing beer and a fermentation tank installed on its rear surface.
• There is a beer supply flow path connecting the fermentation tank and the ejection member.
• The refrigerator also includes a cooling device that maintains the temperature inside the fermentation tank suitable for beer brewing.

Abstract

A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a cabinet having a storage space therein, a door rotatably hinged to a front surface of the cabinet to open and close the storage space, an ejection member for ejecting beer provided on a front surface of the door, a fermentation tank installed on a rear surface of the door, a beer supply flow path connecting the fermentation tank and the ejection member, and a cooling device maintaining the inside of the fermentation tank at a temperature suitable for beer brewing.

ROTARY COMPRESSOR (17983566)

Main Inventor

Jinung SHIN

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a rotary compressor with a back pressure pocket that helps support a vane and reduce vibration noise and wear between the vane and the cylinder. It also prevents leakage between compression chambers and delays in startup.

• Rotary compressor with a back pressure pocket closest to the discharge port
• Back pressure pocket is radially spaced from the inner circumferential surface of a bearing hole
• Back pressure pocket communicates with the inner space of a casing through a back pressure passage
• Supports a vane passing near a reference point and forms a discharge pressure or super discharge pressure
• Reduces chattering of the vane and vibration noise
• Suppresses wear between the vane and the cylinder
• Enhances compression efficiency
• Prevents leakage between compression chambers
• Prevents delay in initial startup of the compressor

Abstract

A rotary compressor is disclosed. A back pressure pocket among a plurality of back pressure pockets closest to a discharge port disposed in at least one of main bearing or sub bearing is radially spaced from an inner circumferential surface of a bearing hole, and communicates with an inner space of a casing through a back pressure passage formed through at least one of the main bearing or the sub bearing. Accordingly, the back pressure pocket closest to the discharge port may strongly support a vane passing near a reference point toward a cylinder while forming a discharge pressure, or a super discharge pressure higher than the discharge pressure. This may suppress or prevent chattering of the vane near the reference point to reduce vibration noise while suppressing or preventing wear between the vane and the cylinder to enhance compression efficiency. This may also suppress or prevent leakage between compression chambers, thereby preventing delay of initial startup of the compressor.

STEAM GENERATOR AND COOKING APPLIANCE (18219299)

Main Inventor

Sungho CHOI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a steam generator that includes a steam chamber, a steam heater, a water supply, interference members, and a discharge.

• The steam generator has a steam chamber where steam is produced.
• A steam heater is used to supply heat into the steam chamber.
• Water is supplied into the steam chamber through a water supply to generate steam.
• Interference members are placed in the steam chamber to disrupt the flow of water from the water supply.
• The interference members are positioned below the discharge and above the water supply.
• The steam generated in the steam chamber is discharged through at least one discharge.

Abstract

A steam generator is provided. The steam generator may include a steam chamber, a steam heater to supply heat into the steam chamber, a water supply, through which water to generate steam may be supplied into the steam chamber, one or more interference members disposed in the steam chamber to interfere with a flow of the water introduced through the water supply, and at least one discharge to discharge the steam generated in the steam chamber. The one or more interference members may be disposed under the at least one discharge and above the water supply.

ION GENERATING DEVICE AND AIR CONDITIONER HAVING THE SAME (18102361)

Main Inventor

Ilna Son

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an ion generating device and an air conditioner that incorporates this device.

• The air conditioner includes a housing, a blower, a heat exchanger, and an ion generating device.
• The blower is responsible for creating airflow within the housing.
• The heat exchanger is located inside the housing.
• The ion generating device is positioned away from the heat exchanger and is attached to the inner side of the housing.
• The ion generating device consists of an ionizer and a fan.
• The ionizer generates ions.
• The fan is used to direct the flow of the generated ions.
• Either the blower or the ion generating device can be operated while the other is stopped.

Abstract

Disclosed are an ion generating device and an air conditioner having the same. The air conditioner may include a housing; a blower configured to cause a flow of air passing through an inner space of the housing; a heat exchanger located in the inner space of the housing; and an ion generating device spaced apart from the heat exchanger and coupled to an inner side of the housing, wherein the ion generating device may include an ionizer; and a fan configured to cause a flow of an ion generated in the ionizer, wherein one of the blower and the ion generating device may be operated while the other may be stopped.

REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF (18020214)

Main Inventor

Sangil LEE

Brief explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes a method for controlling a refrigerator to reduce wear and power consumption. Here are the key points:

• The refrigerator has a compressor with a piston that uses refrigerant as lubricant.
• The method involves determining when to end a refrigerant recovery operation based on the driving input value of the compressor.
• The goal is to reduce abrasion of the piston and minimize power consumption.
• By optimizing the timing of the refrigerant recovery operation, the method aims to improve the efficiency and longevity of the refrigerator.

Abstract

A method controls a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a compressor using that includes a piston and uses refrigerant as lubricant for the piston, and the method includes determining an end time point of a refrigerant recovery operation based on a driving input value of the compressor to thereby reduce abrasion of the piston and power consumption.

REFRIGERATOR (18219406)

Main Inventor

Donghoon LEE

Brief explanation

The present invention is about a refrigerator that has a unique ice making cell design.

• The refrigerator includes a first tray assembly and a second tray assembly that together form the ice making cell.
• The first tray assembly consists of a first tray and a first tray case that supports the first tray.
• The second tray assembly consists of a second tray and a second tray case that supports the second tray.
• One of the tray cases has a first region with a through-hole and a second region shaped to fit the ice making cell, providing support for one of the trays.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a refrigerator. A refrigerator of the present invention may comprise: a first tray assembly forming a part of an ice making cell; and a second tray assembly forming another part of the ice making cell. The first tray assembly includes a first tray defining a part of the ice making cell and a first tray case supporting the first tray, and the second tray assembly includes a second tray defining another part of the ice making cell and a second tray case supporting the second tray. One of the first and second tray cases includes a first region having a through-hole and a second region having a shape corresponding to the ice making cell to support one of the first and second trays.

REFRIGERATOR (17800715)

Main Inventor

Ki Hwang KIM

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a refrigerator with three compartments: a refrigerating compartment, a freezing compartment, and an ice-making compartment.

• The refrigerating compartment receives cool air from a side grill fan assembly.
• The ice-making compartment is located on the door of the refrigerating compartment and receives cool air from a side grill fan assembly connected to the freezing compartment.
• The side grill fan assembly for the refrigerating compartment supplies more cool air to the side where the ice-making compartment is located.
• The cool air supply is adjusted based on the temperature influence from the ice-making compartment and the refrigerating compartment side grill fan assembly.

Abstract

A refrigerator is proposed. The refrigerator includes a refrigerating compartment, a freezing compartment, and an ice-making compartment. The refrigerating compartment is configured to receive cool air from a refrigerating compartment side grill fan assembly, and the ice-making compartment is configured to be located any one refrigerating compartment door and to receive cool air from a freezing compartment side grill fan assembly with the freezing compartment. The refrigerating compartment side grill fan assembly is configured to supply a greater amount of cool air to the side where the ice-making compartment and the refrigerating compartment side grill fan assembly are located, and to perform cool air supply proportional to temperature influence provided from the ice-making compartment and the refrigerating compartment side grill fan assembly.

VACUUM ADIABATIC BODY AND REFRIGERATOR (18216139)

Main Inventor

Wonyeong JUNG

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a refrigerator design that includes a heat exchange pipeline for refrigerant exchange.

- The heat exchange pipeline is located within the inner wall of a vacuum adiabatic body. - The refrigerator also includes a through-part that allows the refrigerant pipe to pass through, providing the heat exchange pipeline. - A sealing member is used to accommodate the inlet and outlet pipes and is connected to either the first or second plate member. - The sealing member restricts gas communication between the refrigerant pipe and the vacuum space part of the refrigerator.

Abstract

In one embodiment, a refrigerator includes: a heat exchange pipeline which is accommodated in an inner wall of a vacuum adiabatic body and in which heat exchange of a refrigerant is performed; a through-part through which a refrigerant pipe provided in at least one of the first plate member or the second plate member to provide the heat exchange pipeline passes; and a sealing member configured to accommodate the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe therein and coupled to at least one of the first plate member or the second plate member to restrict gas communication between the refrigerant pipe and the vacuum space part.

REFRIGERATOR (18347284)

Main Inventor

Wonyeong JUNG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a refrigerator with improved insulation by creating a vacuum space between the outer case and the inner case.

• The refrigerator has an inner case that defines the exterior appearance of the storage space.
• An outer case is positioned a certain distance away from the inner case.
• A vacuum space is maintained between the inner case and the outer case to provide insulation.
• Spacers are used to support the inner case and the outer case, keeping them separated.
• A radiation blocking film is placed in the vacuum space, further enhancing insulation.

Abstract

There is disclosed a refrigerator including a vacuum space formed between an outer case and an inner case to improve an insulation function thereof, which includes an inner case that defines an exterior appearance of a storage space, an outer case spaced apart a predetermined distance from the inner case, a vacuum space provided between the inner case and the outer case, with being maintained vacuum, to insulate the inner case from the outer case, a plurality of spacers for supporting the inner case and the outer case space that are spaced apart from each other, and a radiation blocking film provided in the vacuum space, spaced apart from the inner case and the outer case.

REFRIGERATOR (17791349)

Main Inventor

Daehyun YOO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a refrigerator design with the following features:

• The refrigerator has a storage space and a pair of side panels that determine the outer appearance of the side surface.
• A cabinet cover is positioned between the side panels and determines the outer appearance of the top surface.
• A display unit is located behind the cabinet cover and is designed for user interaction.
• A fixing unit is attached to the cabinet and positioned between the side panels. The display unit is detachably fixed to the fixing unit.
• The display unit is installed in a way that it can be separated upwards from the fixing unit.

Abstract

A refrigerator according to this embodiment includes: a cabinet provided with a storage space and including a pair of side panels configured to define an outer appearance of a side surface; a cabinet cover disposed between the pair of side panels and configured to define an outer appearance of a top surface; a display unit disposed behind the cabinet cover and provided for user's manipulation; and a fixing unit which is fixed to the cabinet and disposed between the pair of side panels and to which the display unit is separably fixed, wherein the display unit is installed to be separated upward from the fixing unit.

HOME APPLIANCE INCLUDING DISPENSER (18139453)

Main Inventor

Minkyu KIM

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a home appliance with a dispenser housing recessed into a door, a dispenser nozzle for dispensing liquid or ice, a dispenser button to operate the nozzle, and a detachable button cover to cover the dispenser button.

• The home appliance has a dispenser housing that is built into the door.
• The dispenser nozzle is located in the upper part of the housing and is used to dispense liquid, such as water, or ice.
• The dispenser button is situated inside the housing and is designed to operate the dispenser nozzle.
• A button cover is detachably connected to the front surface of the dispenser button, providing a protective cover for the button.

Abstract

A home appliance including a dispenser housing recessed into a door thereof, a dispenser nozzle disposed in an upper area of the dispenser housing and configured to discharge liquid, such as water, or ice, a dispenser button disposed in the dispenser housing and configured to operate the dispenser nozzle, and a button cover detachably coupled to a front surface of the dispenser button and configured to cover the dispenser button.

REFRIGERATOR (18021799)

Main Inventor

Heungsik CHOI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a refrigerator with various compartments and a controller that controls the heat source, cold source, and a device to prevent water molecule freezing. The controller operates based on different temperature levels for cooling and heating operations. 

• The refrigerator has a first storage compartment, a cavity, a heat source, a cold source, and a water molecule freezing preventing device.
• The controller is responsible for controlling the output of the heat source, cold source, and water molecule freezing preventing device.
• The controller operates in three different steps based on different temperature levels.
• The first step is for cooling operation and is based on the first notch temperature.
• The second step is for heating operation and is based on the second notch temperature, which is higher than 0°C.
• The third step is for cooling operation again and is based on the third notch temperature, which is higher than the first notch temperature.
• The aim is to efficiently supply cold or heat until reaching a supercooling maintenance section.

Abstract

A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first storage compartment, a cavity, a heat source, a cold source, a water molecule freezing preventing device, and a controller configured to control an output of at least one of the heat source, the cold source, or the water molecule freezing preventing device, wherein the controller is configured to perform a first operation step to operate based on the first notch temperature for a cooling operation, a second operation step to operate based on a second notch temperature for a heating operation, and a third operation step to operate based on a third notch temperature for the cooling operation, the second notch temperature is higher than 0° C., and the third notch temperature is higher than the first notch temperature. Accordingly, it is possible to efficiently supply the cold or heat until reaching a supercooling maintenance section.

OPTICAL DEVICE (17796534)

Main Inventor

Byounggoo LEE

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an optical device that includes an end-fire optical phased array.

• The device uses an optical splitter to divide an optical signal into multiple channels.
• An optical phase controller is used to manipulate the phase of the optical signal.
• An end-fire optical radiator is used to emit the manipulated optical signal.
• A lens is positioned in the path of the emitted optical signal to control its vertical divergence angle.

Abstract

An optical device can include an end-fire optical phased array including an optical splitter to split an optical signal into a plurality of channels, an optical phase controller to control a phase of the optical signal transmitted from the optical splitter, and an end-fire optical radiator to radiate the optical signal transmitted from the optical phase controller. A lens can be further positioned on a path of the radiated optical signal to control a vertical divergence angle of the radiated optical signal.

DISPLAY DEVICE AND SYSTEM COMPRISING SAME (18214396)

Main Inventor

Sunki MIN

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a display device that includes a display unit, a microphone, a network interface unit, and a control unit.

• The display unit is used to show a content image.
• The microphone is used to receive voice commands from a user.
• The network interface unit allows the device to communicate with a natural language processing server and a search server.
• The control unit is responsible for transmitting the voice commands to the natural language processing server and receiving intention analysis result information from it.
• The control unit then performs the appropriate function of the display device based on the received intention analysis result information.

Abstract

A display device according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a display unit for displaying a content image; a microphone for receiving voice commands from a user; a network interface unit for communicating with a natural language processing server and a search server; and a control unit for transmitting the received voice commands to the natural language processing server, receiving intention analysis result information indicating the user’s intention corresponding to the voice commands from the natural language processing server, and performing a function of the display device according to the received intention analysis result information.

SOFTWARE UPDATE GATEWAY AND METHOD FOR UPDATING SOFTWARE OF IOT DEVICE (18009967)

Main Inventor

Kwangsoo LIM

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a software update gateway for updating the software of IoT devices. Here are the key points:

• The gateway connects to a software update server through a public network.
• It can connect to multiple IoT devices, both through the public network and a local network.
• The gateway has a software database to store the current version of the software for the IoT devices.
• A processor controls the gateway to receive software update requests from the IoT devices and transfer them to the update server.
• The gateway receives differential update data from the server and generates a new version of the full update data for the IoT devices.
• The generated update data is transmitted back to the IoT devices based on the operational status of the gateway.

Overall, this patent application presents a system for efficiently updating the software of IoT devices using a gateway that connects to a server and manages the update process based on the operational status of the gateway.

Abstract

A software update gateway for updating a software of an IoT (Internet of Things) device. The gateway includes a transceiver configured to connect to a software update server through a public network, connect to at least one first IoT device through the public network, and connect to at least one second IoT device through a local network of the at least one second IoT device; a software database configured to store a first version of a full update data for a software of the at least one first IoT device; and a processor configured to control the transceiver to receive a software update request from the at least one first IoT device via the public network, control the transceiver to transfer the software update request to the software update server via the public network, control the transceiver to receive differential update data for the software of the at least one first IoT device from the software update server via the public network, generate a second version of the full update data for the software of the at least one first IoT device based on the first version and the differential update data, and control the transceiver to transmit the generated second version of the full update data of the at least one first IoT device to the at least one first IoT device via the public network based on a collected operational status of the software update gateway.

BIOSENSOR (18132562)

Main Inventor

Jinwoo Sung

Brief explanation

The present disclosure is about a biosensor that uses graphene to improve sensing sensitivity. 

• The biosensor includes a substrate, source electrode, and drain electrode on the substrate.
• A graphene layer is connected to the source and drain electrodes.
• A first doping layer is applied to one end of the graphene layer, and a second doping layer is applied to the other end, separated from the first doping layer.
• A first passivation layer is applied to the first doping layer, and a second passivation layer is applied to the second doping layer.
• This configuration improves the sensing sensitivity of the graphene-based sensor.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a biosensor. The biosensor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a substrate; a source electrode and a drain electrode on the substrate; a graphene layer on the substrate, and connected to the source electrode and the drain electrode; a first doping layer on an area including one end of the graphene layer; a second doping layer on an area including the other end of the graphene layer and separated from the first doping layer; and a first and a second passivation layer on the first and the second doping layer, respectively. Accordingly, the sensing sensitivity of a graphene-based sensor may be improved.

DISPLAY APPARATUS USING SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE (17793295)

Main Inventor

Byoungkwon CHO

Brief explanation

The patent application discusses a display device with a base portion, electrodes, a dielectric layer, partition walls, and semiconductor light emitting diodes (LEDs).

• The display device includes a base portion and electrodes that extend along one direction on the base.
• A dielectric layer is used to cover the electrodes.
• A partition wall portion is formed on the dielectric layer, creating multiple cells.
• Different colored semiconductor LEDs are placed in the cells and emit light.
• The semiconductor LEDs with different colors have recessed portions with different shapes.
• The surface of the cells includes solder portions that correspond to the recessed portions of the semiconductor LEDs.

Abstract

Discussed is a display device including a base portion, assembled electrodes extending along one direction on the base portion, a dielectric layer to cover the assembled electrodes, a partition wall portion on the dielectric layer while forming a plurality of cells, and a plurality of semiconductor light emitting diodes seated in the plurality of cells, respectively and to emit light of different colors. The plurality of semiconductor light emitting diodes emitting different colors include recessed portions having different shapes. Further, a surface of the plurality of cells includes a solder portion protruding to correspond to the recessed portions of the plurality of semiconductor light emitting diodes seated in the plurality of cells, respectively.

ANTENNA ASSEMBLY, VEHICLE COMPRISING ANTENNA ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING ANTENNA ASSEMBLY ON VEHICLE (18009963)

Main Inventor

Changwon YUN

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes an antenna assembly that is installed on a vehicle.

- The antenna assembly includes an antenna unit that is mounted on one surface of a vehicle plate. - A hinge unit is connected to one end of the antenna unit and passes through the plate, featuring a hinge structure. - The hinge unit allows for movement and adjustment of the antenna unit. - A communication device is connected to the other end of the hinge unit. - The antenna assembly provides a means for wireless communication on the vehicle. - The hinge unit allows for flexibility in positioning and adjusting the antenna unit. - The invention simplifies the installation and adjustment of the antenna assembly on a vehicle.

Abstract

Disclosed are an antenna assembly, a vehicle comprising the antenna assembly, and a method for installing the antenna assembly. The present disclosure relates to an antenna assembly installed on a vehicle. The antenna assembly may comprise: an antenna unit which is installed on one surface of a plate of a vehicle; a hinge unit which has one end connected to the antenna unit, penetrates the plate, and comprises a hinge structure; and a communication device which is connected to another end of the hinge unit.

WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE, WIRELESS POWER RECEPTION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION METHOD BY WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE, AND COMMUNICATION METHOD BY WIRELESS POWER RECEPTION DEVICE (18043859)

Main Inventor

Jinho YOUN

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a wireless power reception device that can receive wireless power from a wireless power transmission device. The device can communicate with the power transmission device using either in-band communication (using the power signal of the wireless power) or out-band communication (using Bluetooth communication). The device also applies security modes defined in the Bluetooth communication standard to protect data packets transmitted using out-band communication. 

• Wireless power reception device receives wireless power from a power transmission device
• Communication with power transmission device can be done using in-band or out-band communication
• In-band communication uses the power signal of the wireless power
• Out-band communication uses Bluetooth communication
• Security modes defined in Bluetooth communication standard are applied to protect data packets transmitted using out-band communication

Abstract

A wireless power reception device according to an embodiment disclosed in the present specification: receives wireless power from a wireless power transmission device; communicates with the wireless power transmission device by using at least one of in-band communication using a power signal of the wireless power or out-band communication using Bluetooth communication; and applies at least one of security modes defined in a generic access profile (GAP) of the Bluetooth communication to at least a portion of data packets to be transmitted using the out-band communication among data packets that are transmittable using the in-band communication, and transmits the at least portion of data packets.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TERMINAL AND BASE STATION TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING SIGNAL IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18024018)

Main Inventor

Sunam KIM

Brief explanation

The present disclosure describes a method for a user equipment (UE) to transmit a signal in a wireless communication system. 

• The method involves mapping data to a symbol with a specific phase value.
• The UE determines a beam direction for the data transmission.
• The UE has an antenna array with multiple antenna elements, and the phase value of each element is determined based on the beam direction.
• Each antenna element has an indication value determined based on its phase value.
• A beam is generated for transmitting the data based on the indication values of each antenna element.
• Finally, the data is transmitted through the generated beam.

Abstract

The present disclosure a method of transmitting a signal by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: mapping data to a symbol having a first phase value; determining a beam direction for the data, the UE comprising an antenna array composed of a plurality of antenna elements, and a phase value of each of the plurality of antenna elements being determined based on the determined beam direction; determining each antenna element indication value corresponding to each of the plurality of antenna elements based on the phase value of each of the plurality of antenna elements; generating a beam for data transmission based on each antenna element indication value; and transmitting the data through the generated beam.

FREQUENCY COMB POWER CONTROL APPARATUS FOR 4D BEAMFORMING, AND METHOD THEREFOR (18025767)

Main Inventor

Hojae LEE

Brief explanation

The present patent application describes a method for transmitting beams in a wireless communication system using a laser signal and a meta surface. 

• The method involves transmitting at least one beam to another apparatus and receiving information about the measured result of the beam from the other apparatus.
• The beams are generated by synthesizing a signal from a laser signal incident on a meta surface from a power controller.
• The laser signal consists of multiple frequency components.
• The synthesized signal applies power amplification to each of the frequency components.
• The power amplification is based on the intensity of each frequency component.

Abstract

The present specification provides a method, performed by an apparatus, for transmitting at least one beam in a wireless communication system, the method comprising transmitting the at least one beam to another apparatus and receiving information about a result of measuring the at least one beam from the other apparatus, wherein the at least one beam is a beam generated on the basis of a signal synthesized from a laser signal being incident on a meta surface from a power controller, the laser signal consists of a plurality of frequency components, the synthesized signal is a signal in which power amplification is applied to each of the plurality of frequency components, and the power amplification is applied on the basis of the intensity regarding each of the plurality of frequency components.

MEASURING AN INTERFERENCE FROM A NEIGHBORING DEVICE (18220735)

Main Inventor

Jinyup HWANG

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method for measuring interference from a neighboring device.

- The method involves a device measuring interference based on a reference signal from a neighboring device that is served by a neighboring cell. - The device then transmits a measurement report to a serving cell, which includes the measured value of the interference. - The measurement and transmission steps are performed based on configuration information, which can include start and end information, a timer, or a threshold. - The purpose of this method is to provide a way for devices to measure and report interference from neighboring devices, allowing for better management of wireless networks.

Abstract

A disclosure of the present specification provides a method for measuring an interference from a neighboring device. The method may performed by a device and comprise: measuring, by the device, an interference based on a reference signal from a neighboring device, which is served by a neighboring cell; and transmitting, by the device, a measurement report to a serving cell, the measurement report including a measured value of the interference. One or more steps of measuring the interference and transmitting the measurement report may be performed based on configuration information. The configuration information includes one or more of start information, end information, a timer or a threshold.

METHOD OF TRANSMITTING UPLINK CONTROL INFORMATION BY USER EQUIPMENT IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING SAME (18219250)

Main Inventor

Hanjun PARK

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method for a user equipment to transmit uplink control information in a wireless communication system.

- The method involves mapping the uplink control information to a physical uplink shared channel when the user equipment wants to transmit it on that channel. - The patent also covers the transmission operation for the uplink control information based on this mapping. - The invention aims to simplify the process of transmitting uplink control information in a wireless communication system.

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method of transmitting uplink control information by a user equipment in a wireless communication system and device for supporting the same. Specifically, the present invention discloses a method by which a user equipment maps uplink control information to a physical uplink shared channel when the user equipment intends to transmit the uplink control information on the physical uplink shared channel and transmission operation for the uplink control information based on the same.

METHOD FOR RETRANSMISSION-RELATED OPERATION OF RELAY UE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (17801437)

Main Inventor

Seoyoung BACK

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a method for operating a sidelink relay UE in a wireless communication system. The method includes the following steps:

• The relay UE receives a first signal from a source UE.
• The relay UE transmits a second signal to a destination UE, based on the first signal.
• The relay UE performs retransmission of the second signal to the destination UE.

The number of times that the relay UE can retransmit the second signal is determined by excluding the number of times that the relay UE has transmitted a reception acknowledgement response to the source UE from a first maximum retransmission number.

In summary, this patent application presents a method for a relay UE to receive a signal from one UE and transmit it to another UE, with a specific limit on the number of retransmissions based on the relay UE's acknowledgement responses.

Abstract

An embodiment relates to a method for an operation of a sidelink relay UE in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: a step in which the relay UE receives a first signal from a source UE; a step in which the relay UE transmits a second signal based on the first signal to a destination UE; and a step in which the relay UE performs retransmission of the second signal to the destination UE, wherein, on the basis that the relay UE is configured to transmit a reception acknowledgement response to the first signal, the number of times that the relay UE can retransmit the second signal is obtained by excluding the number of times that the relay UE has transmitted a reception acknowledgement response to the source UE from a first maximum retransmission number.

METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING SIGNAL IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING SAME (18118062)

Main Inventor

Jeongsu LEE

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a patent application for a next-generation wireless communication system that aims to support higher data rates than current 4G systems. The patent application proposes a method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving signals in this wireless communication system.

• The patent application focuses on developing a wireless communication system that can provide faster data rates than existing 4G systems.
• The proposed method and apparatus aim to support the transmission and reception of signals in this next-generation wireless communication system.
• The patent application suggests that this innovation can enable higher data rates and improve overall wireless communication performance.
• The abstract mentions that there may be other embodiments or variations of the invention, indicating that the patent application covers different possible implementations of the proposed technology.

Abstract

An embodiment relates to a next-generation wireless communication system to support a higher data rate after 4th-generation (4G) wireless communication systems. According to the embodiment, a method of transmitting and receiving a signal in a wireless communication system and apparatus for supporting the same may be provided. In addition, other embodiments may also be provided.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UPLINK CONTROL INFORMATION TRANSMISSION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18138673)

Main Inventor

Hyungtae KIM

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for uplink transmission in a wireless communication system.

• The method involves a terminal receiving transmission reference information from a network.
• The transmission reference information is related to multiple uplink channels.
• Based on the transmission reference information, the terminal transmits at least one of the uplink channels in a single time unit.
• The invention aims to improve uplink transmission efficiency in wireless communication systems.

Abstract

A method and an apparatus for uplink transmission in a wireless communication system are disclosed. A method performed by a terminal in a wireless communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise: receiving transmission reference information related to a plurality of uplink channels from a network; and transmitting at least one of the plurality of uplink channels in one time unit, based on the transmission reference information.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION REPORT IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18185911)

Main Inventor

Hyungtae KIM

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method and apparatus for reporting channel state information (CSI) in a wireless communication system. 

• The method involves a terminal receiving configuration information related to reporting settings and CSI-RS resources from the network.
• The terminal also receives triggering information from the network, indicating which reporting setting to use.
• In response to the triggering information, the terminal transmits a single CSI based on multiple time instances of the CSI-RS resources.
• The multiple time instances are related to the selected reporting setting.

This innovation aims to simplify the process of reporting CSI in a wireless communication system by allowing a terminal to transmit a single CSI based on multiple time instances of CSI-RS resources, as determined by the network's triggering information.

Abstract

A method and an apparatus for channel state information report (CSI report) in a wireless communication system are disclosed. A method performed by a terminal in a wireless communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise: receiving, from a network, configuration information related to N reporting settings and a plurality of CSI-RS resources, wherein the N is an integer greater than or equal to 1; receiving, from the network, triggering information indicating at least one reporting setting among the N reporting settings; and transmitting, to the network, a single CSI based on a plurality of time instances of the plurality of CSI-RS resources, in response to the triggering information. Here, the plurality of time instances may be related to the at least one reporting setting.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UPLINK TRANSMISSION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18186397)

Main Inventor

Hyungtae KIM

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a method and apparatus for uplink transmission in a wireless communication system. The method involves a terminal receiving information about a certain number of reference signals (RSs) for uplink transmission from a network. The terminal then performs the uplink transmission using a smaller number of RSs from the received set. The smaller number of RSs is paired based on factors such as the type, indication order, or index related to the RS.

• The patent application focuses on improving uplink transmission in wireless communication systems.
• The method allows a terminal to receive information about a set of reference signals (RSs) for uplink transmission from the network.
• The terminal then selects a smaller number of RSs from the received set to use for the uplink transmission.
• The selection of RSs is based on factors such as the type, indication order, or index related to the RS.
• By using a smaller number of RSs, the uplink transmission process can be simplified and optimized.
• This method can improve the efficiency and performance of uplink transmission in wireless communication systems.

Abstract

A method and an apparatus for uplink transmission in a wireless communication system are disclosed. A method performed by a terminal in a wireless communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise: receiving information related to a first number of reference signals (RSs) for uplink transmission from a network; and performing the uplink transmission based on the second number of RSs among the first number of RSs. Here, the second number may be smaller than the first number, and the second number of RSs may be paired based on one or more of a type, an indication order, or an index related to a RS.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME (17769292)

Main Inventor

Yoo Hyun JUNG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an electronic device and a method for controlling it.

• The electronic device resamples data received from a first external electronic device.
• The resampling is based on the difference in clock speed between the first external electronic device and the disclosed electronic device.
• The resampled data is then transmitted to a second external electronic device.

Abstract

Disclosed are an electronic device and a method for controlling same. The disclosed electronic device re-samples data received from a first external electronic device, on the basis of the difference in speed between the clock speed of the first external electronic device and the clock speed of the disclosed electronic device, and transmits the re-sampled data to a second external electronic device.

VIDEO DECODING METHOD USING BI-PREDICTION AND DEVICE THEREFOR (18218925)

Main Inventor

Naeri PARK

Brief explanation

The abstract of the patent application states that weight index information can be derived for a candidate in a merge candidate list or sub-block merge candidate list when the inter-prediction type of the current block indicates biprediction. This can lead to improved coding efficiency. 

• Weight index information is derived for a candidate in a merge candidate list or sub-block merge candidate list.
• This is done when the inter-prediction type of the current block indicates biprediction.
• The derived weight index information helps in improving coding efficiency.

Abstract

According to the disclosure of the present document, when the inter-prediction type of the current block indicates biprediction, weight index information for a candidate in a merge candidate list or sub-block merge candidate list can be derived, and coding efficiency can be raised.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCODING/DECODING IMAGE, FOR PERFORMING DEBLOCKING FILTERING BY DETERMINING BOUNDARY STRENGTH, AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING BITSTREAM (18206499)

Main Inventor

Hyeong Moon JANG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for encoding and decoding images.

• The method for decoding images involves obtaining a reconstructed picture.
• The target boundary of deblocking filtering in the reconstructed picture is determined.
• A boundary strength is determined for the target boundary.
• Deblocking filtering is applied to the target boundary based on the boundary strength.
• The boundary strength is determined based on whether joint CbCr residual coding is performed on adjacent blocks.
• Joint CbCr residual coding corresponds to encoding residual samples for chroma Cb and chroma Cr components as a single transform block.

Abstract

An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus are provided. An image decoding method according to the present disclosure may comprise obtaining a reconstructed picture, determining a target boundary of deblocking filtering in the reconstructed picture, determining a boundary strength for the target boundary, and applying deblocking filtering to the target boundary based on the boundary strength. Based on the target boundary being a transform block boundary and a color component of the reconstructed picture being a chroma component, the boundary strength may be determined based on whether joint CbCr residual coding is performed on at least one of two blocks adjacent to the target boundary, and the joint CbCr residual coding may correspond to encoding residual samples for a chroma Cb component and a chroma Cr component as a single transform block.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCODING/DECODING IMAGE INFORMATION (18219491)

Main Inventor

Seungwook PARK

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for deblocking filtering in encoding and decoding processes. 

• The method includes deriving a boundary of a deblocking filtering unit block, which is a block where deblocking filtering is applied.
• The method also involves setting a boundary strength (bS) for each bS setting unit block within the deblocking filtering unit block.
• The bS deriving method sets the bS value of a target boundary corresponding to the deblocking filtering unit block's boundary as the bS setting unit block.

Abstract

A deblocking filtering method, a boundary strength (bS) deriving method, and encoding/decoding method and apparatus using the methods are provided. The bS deriving method includes the steps of: deriving a boundary of a deblocking filtering unit block which is a unit block on which deblocking filtering is performed; and setting a bS for each bS setting unit block in the deblocking filtering unit block. Here, the step of setting the bS includes setting a bS value of a target boundary corresponding to the boundary of the deblocking filtering unit block as the bS setting unit block.

VIDEO ENCODING METHOD, VIDEO DECODING METHOD, AND APPARATUS USING SAME (18220014)

Main Inventor

Hendry HENDRY

Brief explanation

- The patent application is for a video encoding method and apparatus.

- The method involves setting a tile and a slice for the current picture being inputted. - Encoding is performed based on the tile and slice settings. - The encoded video information is then transmitted. - The current picture can have multiple tiles and slices. - The largest coding units (LCUs) within the slice are arranged based on a tile scan.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a video encoding method, to a video decoding method, and to an apparatus using same. The video encoding method according to the present invention comprises the steps of: setting a tile and a slice for the inputted current picture; performing encoding based on the tile and the slice; and a step of transmitting the encoded video information. The current picture may include one or more tiles and one or more slices. The largest coding units (hereinafter, referred to as LCUs) in the slice may be arranged based on a tile scan.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCODING/DECODING VIDEO USING MAXIMUM SIZE LIMITATION OF CHROMA TRANSFORM BLOCK, AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING BITSTREAM (18206547)

Main Inventor

Ling LI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for encoding and decoding images.

• The image decoding method involves determining the prediction mode of a current block.
• A prediction block is generated for the current block based on inter prediction mode information.
• If the prediction mode is an inter prediction mode, a residual block is generated for the current block based on a transform block.
• The current block is reconstructed using the prediction block and the residual block.

Abstract

An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus are provided. An image decoding method performed by an image decoding apparatus may include determining a prediction mode of a current block, generating a prediction block of the current block based on inter prediction mode information, based on the prediction mode of the current block being an inter prediction mode, generating a residual block of the current block based on a transform block of the current block, and reconstructing the current block based on the prediction block and the residual block of the current bloc.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCODING/DECODING IMAGE ON BASIS OF PICTURE HEADER INCLUDING INFORMATION RELATING TO CO-LOCATED PICTURE, AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING BITSTREAM (17782933)

Main Inventor

Jung Hak NAM

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for encoding and decoding images.

• The method involves deriving a temporal motion vector predictor for a current block based on a co-located picture.
• The motion vector of the current block is then derived based on the temporal motion vector predictor.
• A prediction block of the current block is generated using the motion vector.
• The co-located picture is determined based on identification information included in the slice header of the current slice.
• If the slice header does not include identification information, the co-located picture is determined based on identification information in the picture header of the current picture.

Abstract

An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus are provided. The image decoding method according to the present disclosure may comprise the steps of: deriving a temporal motion vector predictor for the current block on the basis of a co-located picture for the current block; deriving a motion vector of the current block on the basis of the temporal motion vector predictor; and generating a prediction block of the current block on the basis of the motion vector, wherein the co-located picture is determined on the basis of identification information of the co-located picture, which is included in a slice header of the current slice including the current block, and when the slice header does not include identification information of the co-located picture, the co-located picture is determined on the basis of identification information of the co-located picture, which is included in a picture header of the current picture including the current block.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING VIDEO SIGNAL USING AFFINE PREDICTION (18217126)

Main Inventor

Jaeho LEE

Brief explanation

The present disclosure describes a method for decoding a video signal using an affine motion prediction mode.

• The method involves checking if the current block uses the affine motion prediction mode.
• If the affine motion prediction mode is used, the method checks if it is applied using four parameters.
• If the four-parameter affine motion prediction mode is used, a motion vector predictor is generated using these parameters.
• If the four-parameter affine motion prediction mode is not used, a motion vector predictor is generated using six parameters.
• The method then obtains a motion vector for the current block based on the generated motion vector predictor.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method for decoding a video signal including a current block based on an affine motion prediction mode (affine mode, AF mode), the method including: checking whether the AF mode is applied to the current block, the AF mode representing a motion prediction mode using an affine motion model; checking whether an AF mode is used when the AF mode is applied to the current block, the AF mode representing a mode in which a motion vector is predicted using four parameters constituting the affine motion model; generating a motion vector predictor using the four parameters when the AF mode is used and generating a motion vector predictor using six parameters constituting the affine motion model when the AF mode is not used; and obtaining a motion vector of the current block based on the motion vector predictor.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SIGNALING IMAGE INFORMATION, AND DECODING METHOD AND APPARATUS USING SAME (18218390)

Main Inventor

Hendry HENDRY

Brief explanation

- The patent application is for a method of signaling image information and a decoding method using the same.

- The method involves performing inter-prediction for a current picture and signaling information related to this inter-prediction. - The information includes the result of the inter-prediction and reference picture information indicating which reference pictures can be used in the inter-prediction. - The reference picture information contains picture order count (POC) information of the usable reference pictures. - The POC information is organized in a way that the POCs for the pictures existing before the current picture are located at the front, and the POCs for the pictures existing after the current picture are located following the front POCs.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for signaling image information and to a decoding method using same. The method for signaling image information according to the present invention comprises: a step of performing inter-prediction for a current picture; and a step of signaling information including the result of said inter-prediction and reference picture information indicating reference pictures usable in said inter prediction, wherein said reference picture information contains pieces of picture order count (POC) information of said usable reference pictures. The POC information of said usable reference pictures in said reference picture information is configured such that POCs for the pictures existing before said current picture in terms of a POC sequence are located at the front, and POCs for the pictures existing after said current picture in terms of a POC sequence are located following the POCs located at the front.

IMAGE CODING METHOD AND DEVICE USING DEBLOCKING FILTERING (18219012)

Main Inventor

Hyeongmoon Jang

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for decoding an image using a decoding device. Here are the key points:

• The method involves generating a restoration picture based on prediction samples of a coding block.
• A boundary strength (BS) is derived for the boundary of the coding block in the restoration picture.
• Deblocking filtering is performed on the boundary of the coding block based on the boundary strength.
• A modified restoration picture is derived based on the deblocking filtering.
• The boundary strength is determined by the prediction mode of adjacent blocks.
• The prediction mode of the adjacent blocks is based on whether it is a current picture referencing (CPR) mode to be coded in reference to a current picture.

Abstract

A method by which a decoding device decodes an image, according to the present document, comprises the steps of: generating a restoration picture on the basis of prediction samples of a coding block; deriving a boundary strength (BS) for a boundary of the coding block in the restoration picture; performing deblocking filtering on the boundary of the coding block on the basis of the boundary strength; and deriving a modified restoration picture for the restoration picture on the basis of the deblocking filtering, wherein the boundary strength is derived on the basis of a prediction mode of a first block and a second block that are adjacent to the boundary of the coding block, and the prediction mode of the first block or the second block is derived on the basis of whether the prediction mode of the first block or the second block is a current picture referencing (CPR) mode to be coded in reference to a current picture.

SOUND DEVICE (17885962)

Main Inventor

Giljae Lee

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a sound device that includes a transducer and a housing to accommodate the transducer. The transducer has a front chamber and a back chamber that face each other. Inside the front chamber, there is a microphone. The housing has a speaker hole at the front chamber and an air hole at the back chamber. There is an inner space in the housing that allows air to flow from the air hole into the front chamber independently of the back chamber. The transducer produces sound based on the sound information received by the microphone.

• Sound device with a transducer and housing
• Transducer has front and back chambers
• Microphone is located inside the front chamber
• Housing has a speaker hole at the front chamber
• Housing also has an air hole at the back chamber
• Inner space in the housing allows air to flow from the air hole into the front chamber
• Air flow is independent of the back chamber
• Transducer outputs sound based on sound information received by the microphone

Abstract

A sound device including a transducer, a housing accommodating the transducer, the transducer having a front chamber and a back chamber that face each other with respect to the transducer, and a microphone disposed inside the front chamber. The housing includes a speaker hole located at an outer surface of the housing at a portion of the front chamber, an air hole located at the outer surface of the housing at a rear portion of the back chamber, and an inner space configured to allow air passing through the air hole to flow into the front chamber therethrough independent of the back chamber. The transducer outputs sound based on sound information received by the microphone.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE DRIVING BY FIRST DEVICE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM SUPPORTING SIDELINK, AND DEVICE THEREFOR (17794918)

Main Inventor

Jaeho HWANG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and device for controlling vehicle driving at a specific interval in a wireless communication system that supports a sidelink.

• The method involves transmitting a signal to request standby for entrance to the specific interval.
• Multiple vehicles respond to the signal by sending a second signal.
• Based on the second signal, a third signal is transmitted to instruct entrance to the specific interval.
• The first device groups vehicles that have been on standby for a certain amount of time into a first group.
• The grouping is based on information about the entrance standby time point included in the second signal.
• The third signal is transmitted to the first group if the group size is equal to or larger than a certain threshold size and if group information is received from a second device.

Overall, the patent application presents a method and device for efficiently controlling vehicle driving at a specific interval in a wireless communication system.

Abstract

According to various embodiments, disclosed are a method for controlling vehicle driving at a particular interval by a first device in a wireless communication system supporting a sidelink, and a device therefor. Disclosed are the method and the device for the method, the method comprising the steps of: transmitting a first signal requesting standby for entrance to the particular interval; receiving a second signal in response to the first signal from each of multiple vehicles; and transmitting, on the basis of the second signal, a third signal for instructing entrance to the particular interval, wherein the first device groups vehicles, which have been on standby for entrance for a first threshold time or more, among the multiple vehicles, into a first group, on the basis of information on an entrance standby time point according to the first signal included in the second signal, and the third signal is transmitted to the first group on the basis of whether a group size of the first group is equal to or larger than a first threshold size and whether group information is received from a second device.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INHERITING A BROADCAST SYSTEM INFORMATION IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (17922968)

Main Inventor

Oanyong LEE

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method and apparatus for inheriting broadcast system information in a wireless communication system.

- A wireless device receives broadcast system information from a first cell, which includes a first information and a second information. - The wireless device also receives another broadcast system information from a second cell, which includes a new information to replace the first information. - While in the second cell, the wireless device performs a measurement procedure, a cell selection procedure, and/or a cell reselection procedure based on the second information received from the first cell.

• The invention aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of cell selection and reselection procedures in a wireless communication system.
• By inheriting broadcast system information from a first cell and replacing it with new information from a second cell, the wireless device can make more informed decisions when selecting or reselecting cells.
• This method allows for seamless handover between cells and ensures a smooth transition for wireless devices in a wireless communication system.
• The measurement procedure helps the wireless device gather information about the quality and availability of different cells, aiding in the decision-making process.
• The cell selection procedure allows the wireless device to choose the most suitable cell based on factors such as signal strength, quality, and capacity.
• The cell reselection procedure enables the wireless device to switch to a different cell if it offers better performance or coverage.
• Overall, this innovation enhances the performance and reliability of wireless communication systems by optimizing cell selection and reselection procedures.

Abstract

A method and apparatus for inheriting a broadcast system information in a wireless communication system is provided. A wireless device receives, from a first cell, a broadcast system information including a first information and a second information. A wireless device receives, from a second cell, another broadcast system information including anew information to replace the first information. A wireless device performs a measurement procedure, a cell selection procedure, and/or a cell reselection procedure while in the second cell, based on the second information received from the first cell.

TECHNIQUE FOR PERFORMING MULTI-LINK COMMUNICATION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18220170)

Main Inventor

Namyeong KIM

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a multi-link device (MLD) that can operate in multiple links.

• The MLD can receive a PPDU (Physical Protocol Data Unit) through one of the links.
• The PPDU includes a first information field related to a second link, which is different from the first link.
• The first information field related to the second link includes a second information field that identifies the second link.
• The first information field also includes a third information field indicating whether all pieces of element information related to the second link are included in the PPDU.

Abstract

According to various embodiments, a multi-link device (MLD) operating in a plurality of links can receive a PPDU through a first link from among the plurality of links. The PPU can include a first information field related to a second link that is differentiated from the first link. The first information field related to a second link can include a second information field related to a link identifier of a second link and a third information field related to whether all pieces of element information related to a second link is included in the PPDU.

ACQUISITION OF IMPORTANT INFORMATION IN POWER-SAVING MODE (18018457)

Main Inventor

Namyeong KIM

Brief explanation

- The abstract describes a wireless local area network system that includes multiple stations (STAs) and access points (APs).

- The system operates with multiple links, with the first STA and first AP operating over a first link, and the second STA and second AP operating over a second link. - The second STA may be in a doze state, which means it is in a low-power mode. - The first STA receives a notice frame through the first link, which contains information about a critical update that has occurred in the second AP. - The second STA acquires the information related to the critical update from the first STA. - The notice frame includes a management frame, which is a type of frame used for network management purposes.

Abstract

In a Wireless Local Area Network system, an STA MLD may include a first STA and a second STA, and an access point (AP) MLD may include a first AP and a second AP. The first STA and the first AP operate over a first link, the second STA and the second AP operate over a second link, and the second STA may be in a doze state. The first STA may receive, through the first link, a notice frame including information related to a critical update that has occurred in the second AP. The second STA may acquire, from the first STA, information related to the critical update. The notice frame may include a management frame.

METHOD OF TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING DOWNLINK CONTROL CHANNEL AND APPARATUS THEREFOR (18140551)

Main Inventor

Sunghoon LEE

Brief explanation

The present disclosure describes a method for a user equipment (UE) to receive a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) in a wireless communication system.

• The method involves the UE receiving two parameters: one related to a bandwidth part (BWP) and another related to a set of search spaces (SS) included in the BWP.
• The UE then monitors only a specific SS set among the multiple SS sets based on the received parameters.
• If the UE receives a first PDCCH in the specific SS set, it starts monitoring all of the SS sets.
• The UE can then receive a second PDCCH in one of the SS sets.
• If the SS set where the second PDCCH is received is the same as the specific SS set, monitoring of other SS sets can be terminated.

This method simplifies the process of receiving PDCCH by allowing the UE to monitor only a specific SS set initially and then expanding the monitoring to all SS sets if necessary. This can improve efficiency and reduce complexity in wireless communication systems.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method of receiving a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system. The method may include: receiving (i) a first parameter related to a bandwidth part (BWP) and (ii) a second parameter related to a plurality of search space (SS) sets included in the BWP through higher layers; monitoring only a specific SS set among the plurality of SS sets; based on that a first PDCCH is received in the specific SS set, monitoring all of the plurality of SS sets; and receiving a second PDCCH in one SS set among the plurality of SS sets. Based on that the one SS set is the specific SS set, monitoring of other SS sets except for the specific SS set among the plurality of SS sets may be terminated.

SIGNAL TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TERMINAL AND BASE STATION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18017272)

Main Inventor

Sunam KIM

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for operating a user equipment (UE) and a base station in a wireless communication system.

• The method involves obtaining signals from multiple transmission points (TPs).
• Based on the signals obtained, at least one TP is selected.
• A reference TP is then selected from the chosen TPs.
• Reception time difference information is obtained based on the selected reference TP.
• Finally, the obtained reception time difference information is transmitted to the selected TPs.

This method aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of wireless communication systems by optimizing the selection of transmission points and utilizing reception time difference information.

Abstract

A method of operating a user equipment (UE) and a base station in a wireless communication system and an apparatus supporting the same are disclosed. The method of operating the user equipment (UE) comprises obtaining signals from a plurality of transmission points (TPs), selecting at least one TP based on the signals obtained from the plurality of TPs, selecting a reference TP from the selected TP, obtaining reception time difference information based on the selected reference TP, and transmitting the obtained reception time difference information to the at least one TP.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HEIGHT-BASED LOCATION UPDATE IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (17933226)

Main Inventor

Myoungsoo KIM

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for updating the location of a wireless device based on its height in a wireless communication system.

• The wireless device receives information about specific height thresholds within a range of heights.
• The wireless device continuously monitors its own height.
• If the height of the wireless device surpasses any of the specified thresholds, it triggers a tracking area update procedure.
• The tracking area update procedure ensures that the wireless device's location information is accurately updated in the system.

Abstract

A method and apparatus for height-based location update in a wireless communication system is provided. A wireless device receives information on one or more threshold heights between a plurality of height spans. A wireless device monitors a height of the wireless device. A wireless device initiates a tracking area update procedure based on the height of the wireless device being passed the one or more threshold heights.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING PLURALITY OF FREQUENCY BANDS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18246276)

Main Inventor

Sunam KIM

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for a terminal in a wireless communication system to support multiple frequency bands. 

• The method involves receiving connection-related information for multiple connections based on different frequency bands, as well as a reference connection related to these connections.
• The terminal then determines a specific connection among the multiple connections based on the similarity of the radio frequency characteristics between the reference connection and each of the connections.
• Finally, the terminal transmits a request message related to the specific connection.

Abstract

A method for a terminal to support a plurality of frequency bands in a wireless communication system according to an embodiment of the present specification comprises the steps of: receiving connection-related information related to a plurality of connections (CN) based on different frequency bands and a reference connection (RCN) related to the plurality of CNs; determining at least one specific CN among the plurality of CNs on the basis of the similarity of the Radio Frequency (RF) characteristics between the RCN and each of the CNs; and transmitting a request message related to the at least one specific CN.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING SIGNAL IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18138263)

Main Inventor

Duckhyun Bae

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving signals in a wireless communication system.

- The method involves configuring a user equipment (UE) with a certain number of resources based on a semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) configuration. - The base station then configures a different number of resources, which are actually available to the UE, in the downlink control information (DCI). - The UE can select a subset of the available resources to receive data. - This allows for flexible allocation of resources to multiple UEs without delay caused by data jitter.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving a signal in a wireless communication system. When a user equipment (UE) is configured with M resources within one periodicity based on a semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) configuration, a base station may configure N resources actually available to the UE in downlink control information (DCI). The UE may select some of the N resources to receive data. Accordingly, resources may be flexibly allocated to a plurality of UEs without delay due to data jitter.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION BASED ON SPATIAL PARAMETER IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18103749)

Main Inventor

Jaehoon Chung

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method and apparatus for performing transmission and reception in a wireless communication system.

- The method involves a user equipment (UE) receiving configuration information for a unified transmission configuration indicator (TCI) scheme. - The UE also receives information indicating multiple TCI states based on the unified TCI scheme. - Based on a predefined rule or indication information, the UE determines at least one TCI state to perform uplink transmission or downlink reception. - The invention aims to simplify the transmission and reception process in wireless communication systems.

Abstract

A method and an apparatus for performing transmission and reception based on a spatial parameter in a wireless communication system are disclosed. A method performed by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise: receiving configuration information for a unified transmission configuration indicator (TCI) scheme; receiving information indicating a plurality of TCI states based on the unified TCI scheme; and performing uplink transmission or downlink reception based on at least one TCI state among the plurality of TCI states. The at least one TCI state may be determined based on at least one of a pre-defined rule or indication information related to application of the plurality of TCI states.

METHOD OF TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING DOWNLINK CONTROL CHANNEL AND APPARATUS THEREFOR (18078288)

Main Inventor

Sunghoon Lee

Brief explanation

- This patent application describes a method for a user equipment (UE) to receive a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) in a wireless communication system.

- The method involves receiving a parameter related to discontinuous reception (DRX) operation from a higher layer. - The UE also receives first downlink control information (DCI) that includes information about monitoring adaptation for a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH). - Based on the information about the PDCCH monitoring adaptation, the UE receives second DCI for scheduling the PDSCH within a DRX active time of the DRX operation. - Finally, the UE receives the PDSCH based on the second DCI. - The PDCCH monitoring adaptation is determined based on jitter related to the PDSCH.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method of receiving a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system. The method may include: receiving a parameter related to discontinuous reception (DRX) operation through a higher layer; receiving first downlink control information (DCI) including information related to physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) monitoring adaptation; receiving second DCI for scheduling the PDSCH within a DRX active time of the DRX operation, based on the information related to the PDCCH monitoring adaptation; and receiving the PDSCH based on the second DCI. The PDCCH monitoring adaptation may be determined based on jitter related to the PDSCH.

METHOD OF TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING DOWNLINK CONTROL CHANNEL AND APPARATUS THEREFOR (18146182)

Main Inventor

Sunghoon LEE

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method for a user equipment (UE) to receive a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) in a wireless communication system.

- The method involves the UE receiving two types of information from a higher layer: (i) a list of identifications (IDs) for multiple control resource sets (CORESETs) and (ii) information about the resources allocated to these CORESETs. - Based on this information, the UE determines an upper CORESET that includes the multiple CORESETs. - The UE then receives the PDCCH through the upper CORESET. - Each CORESET is configured with a control channel element (CCE) that supports an aggregation level of 2n and N orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) symbols. - The values of n and N are positive integers, and N is equal to or less than 3.

Abstract

A method of receiving a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system is provided. The method includes receiving, through a higher layer, (i) first information including a plurality of identifications (IDs) for a plurality of control resource sets (CORESETs) and (ii) second information related to resources of the plurality of CORESETs, determining an upper CORESET including the plurality of CORESETs based on the first information and the second information, and receiving the PDCCH through the upper CORESET. Each of the plurality of CORESETs is configured based on (i) a control channel element (CCE) supporting an aggregation level of 2n and (ii) N orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) symbols, each of n and N being a positive integer and N being equal to or less than 3.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING DATA IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18013771)

Main Inventor

Kyuseok KIM

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving data in a wireless communication system. 

• The method involves receiving a first physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) for scheduling a first physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) and a second PDCCH for scheduling a second PUSCH.
• The first and second PDCCH are associated with different control resource sets (CORESETs) with different CORESET pool indexes.
• The second PDCCH is received before the first PUSCH is transmitted after receiving the first PDCCH.
• The first and second PUSCH correspond to the same transport block (TB) and have the same hybrid automatic repeat and request (HARQ) process identifier (ID).

Abstract

Disclosed are a method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving data in a wireless communication system. A method for transmitting a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH), according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, may comprise the steps of: receiving a first physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) for scheduling a first PUSCH and a second PDCCH for scheduling a second PUSCH; and transmitting the first PUSCH and the second PUSCH. The first PDCCH and the second PDCCH may be associated with different control resource sets (CORESETs) having different CORESET pool indexes, the second PDCCH may be received before the first PUSCH is transmitted after the time when the first PDCCH is received, and the first PUSCH and the second PUSCH may correspond to the same transport block (TB) on the basis of the same hybrid automatic repeat and request (HARQ) process identifier (ID) for the first PUSCH and the second PUSCH.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING RADIO SIGNAL IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18120600)

Main Inventor

Jaehyung Kim

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving a radio signal in a wireless communication system.

• The method involves receiving configuration information related to a bandwidth part (BWP) from a base station. This configuration information includes details about a set of multiple BWPs.
• The method also includes receiving downlink control information (DCI) from the base station, which is used for scheduling the physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH).
• Finally, the method involves receiving the PDSCH from the base station based on the received DCI.

The innovation aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of transmitting and receiving radio signals in a wireless communication system. By providing configuration information about multiple BWPs and using DCI for scheduling the PDSCH, the method ensures effective transmission and reception of the radio signal.

Abstract

Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for transmitting and receiving a radio signal in a wireless communication system. A method of receiving a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise the steps of: receiving, from a base station, configuration information related to a bandwidth part (BWP), wherein the configuration information includes information on a set of a plurality of BWPs; receiving, from the base station, downlink control information (DCI) for scheduling the PDSCH; and receiving, from the base station, the PDSCH based on the DCI.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING SIDELINK COMMUNICATION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18064007)

Main Inventor

Seonwook Kim

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for performing sidelink communication in a wireless communication system.

• Sidelink communication is a type of communication between two user equipment (UE) devices without going through a base station.
• The method involves a first terminal receiving configuration information from a base station regarding a sidelink (SL) resource pool.
• The SL resource pool includes information about at least one subchannel, which is configured based on resource blocks (RB)-interlace.
• The configuration information includes the number of RB-interlace and the index of a starting interlace.
• The first terminal then transmits sidelink control information (SCI) to a second UE, indicating the index of a specific subchannel among the available subchannels.
• The SCI helps the second UE to identify and use the specific subchannel for sidelink communication.
• This method enables efficient and reliable sidelink communication between UEs in a wireless communication system.

Abstract

A method and apparatus for performing sidelink communication in a wireless communication system are disclosed. A method for performing sidelink communication by a first terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include receiving configuration information related to an SL resource pool including first information related to at least one subchannel from a base station; and transmitting sidelink control information (SCI) indicating an index of a specific subchannel among the at least one subchannel to a second UE, and the at least one subchannel is configured based on at least one resource block (RB)-interlace, and the configuration information includes a number of the at least one RB-interlace and an index of a starting interlace.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING BEAM IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (17922939)

Main Inventor

Jong Ok OH

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method for operating a reception terminal in a wireless communication system.

- The reception terminal receives sidelink synchronization signals/broadcast blocks (S-SSB) from a transmission terminal. - The reception terminal selects the best beam based on the received S-SSB. - The reception terminal transmits a best beam indication signal to the transmission terminal, indicating the selected best beam. - The reception terminal establishes a link connection with the transmission terminal based on the best beam. - Each S-SSB is associated with a beam index based on the beam direction. - Each beam index is associated with a sequence offset. - The best beam indication signal is generated based on the sequence offset corresponding to the best beam.

Abstract

A method of operating a reception terminal based on a beam in a wireless communication system may be provided. The method may comprise the reception terminal receiving at least one sidelink synchronization signal/broadcast block (S-SSB) from a transmission terminal, selecting a best beam based on the at least one S-SSB, transmitting a best beam indication signal indicating the selected best beam to the transmission terminal, and performing a link connection with the transmission terminal based on the best beam. Each of the at least one S-SSB may be associated with each beam index based on a beam direction, each beam index may be associated with each sequence offset, and the best beam indication signal may be generated based on a sequence offset corresponding to the best beam.

DCI FOR CONTROLLING LTE SIDELINK COMMUNICATION (18346602)

Main Inventor

Seungmin LEE

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for a device to perform LTE sidelink communication using downlink control information (DCI).

• The device receives DCI from a NR base station through a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH).
• Based on the DCI, the device determines a first timing offset and a second timing offset related to LTE sidelink communication.
• The device initiates LTE sidelink communication starting from the determined time point, using the first and second timing offsets.

Abstract

One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for a first device carrying out Long-Term Evolution (LTE) sidelink (SL) communication via downlink control information (DCI). The method comprises the steps of: receiving DCI from a NR base station via a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH); on the basis of the DCI, acquiring a first timing offset, and a second timing offset which is associated with LTE SL communication; and carrying out LTE SL communication from the time point of the very first LTE SL communication determined on the basis of the first timing offset and the second timing offset.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING LBT PROCEDURES BY UE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (17918698)

Main Inventor

Seongjoon Kim

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method for a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system to perform a Listen Before Talk (LBT) procedure.

- The method involves detecting a LBT failure based on a first set of LBT failure parameters. - The UE receives a second set of LBT failure parameters before transmitting a LBT failure report. - If the second set of LBT failure parameters requires more frequent LBT failure reports than the first set, the UE transmits the LBT failure report related to the LBT failure. - The invention aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of the LBT procedure in wireless communication systems.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of performing a Listen Before Talk (LBT) procedure by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system. Especially, the method includes the steps of detecting a LBT failure based on a first LBT failure parameter set; receiving a second LBT failure parameter set before transmitting a LBT failure report; and if the second LBT failure parameter set requires more frequent LBT failure report than the first LBT failure parameter set, transmitting the LBT failure report related to the LBT failure.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING DATA IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18212934)

Main Inventor

Jinmin KIM

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method for indicating spatial reuse (SR) in a wireless LAN system.

- The method involves an access point (AP) transmitting a trigger frame to request uplink multi-user (UL MU) transmission from multiple stations (STAs). - The AP then receives an UL MU physical protocol data unit (PPDU) from the STAs, which is generated based on the trigger frame. - The trigger frame includes SR indication information, which indicates the SR of an overlapping basic service set (BSS) station. - The UL MU PPDU includes an HE-SIG A field that contains SR support information generated based on the SR indication information.

Abstract

In an embodiment of the present invention, a method for indicating, by an access point (AP) associated with a first basic service set (BSS), spatial reuse (SR) in a wireless LAN (WLAN) system includes transmitting a trigger frame which requests uplink multi-user (UL MU) transmission of a plurality of stations (STAs) and receiving an UL MU physical protocol data unit (PPDU) generated based on the trigger frame from the plurality of STAs. The trigger frame may include SR indication information for indicating the SR of an overlapping BSS (OBSS) STA. The first high efficiency (HE)-signal (SIG) A field of the UL MU PPDU may include SR support information generated based on the SR indication information.

P2P TRANSMISSION METHOD IN WIRELESS LAN SYSTEM (18217267)

Main Inventor

Sanggook KIM

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a wireless local area network (LAN) system where a transmitting station (STA) can send a peer-to-peer (P2P) transmission request to an access point (AP). The STA receives a P2P transmission response from the AP and a trigger frame containing information about the type of transmission. The STA then sends data to a receiving STA, which can be a non-AP STA. The STA also sends a null data packet announcement (NDPA) frame and a null data packet (NDP) frame to the receiving STA. The STA receives a feedback frame from the receiving STA, which includes information about the channel between them.

• The patent application describes a wireless LAN system with peer-to-peer transmission capabilities.
• The transmitting station (STA) can send a P2P transmission request to an access point (AP).
• The STA receives a response from the AP and a trigger frame with transmission information.
• The STA can send data to a receiving STA, which can be a non-AP STA.
• The STA also sends a null data packet announcement (NDPA) frame and a null data packet (NDP) frame to the receiving STA.
• The STA receives a feedback frame from the receiving STA, which includes channel state information.

Abstract

In a wireless local area network (LAN) system, a transmitting station (STA) may transmit a peer-to-peer (P2P) transmission request frame to an access point (AP). The transmitting STA may receive a P2P transmission response frame from the AP. The transmitting STA may receive a trigger frame from the AP. The trigger frame may include information related to whether same is for an uplink, P2P transmission or both an uplink and P2P transmission. The transmitting STA may transmit data to a receiving STA. The transmitting STA and the receiving STA may be non-AP STAs. The transmitting STA may transmit a null data packet announcement (NDPA) frame and a null data packet (NDP) frame to the receiving STA. The transmitting STA may receive, from the receiving STA, a feedback frame including state information for the channel between the transmitting STA and the receiving STA.

METHOD FOR CONNECTING IFE TO WIRELESS DEVICE (18005932)

Main Inventor

Jeonghwan KIM

Brief explanation

The abstract of the patent application describes a wireless communication system that supports Bluetooth communication. In this system, an in-flight entertainment (IFE) device can receive a signal from a first device, which contains information about the connectivity of a second device. Based on this information, the IFE device can establish a connection with the second device.

• The patent application is related to a wireless communication system supporting Bluetooth communication.
• The system involves an in-flight entertainment (IFE) device.
• The IFE device can receive a signal from a first device.
• The signal contains information about the connectivity of a second device.
• The IFE device can use this information to establish a connection with the second device.

Abstract

In a wireless communication system supporting Bluetooth communication, an in-flight entertainment (IFE) device may receive, from a first device, a signal including connectivity information of a second device. The IFE device may perform connection to the second device on the basis of the connectivity information.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING RADIO COMMUNICATION RELATED TO MAC RESET IN NR V2X (18140166)

Main Inventor

Giwon Park

Brief explanation

The patent application proposes a method for wireless communication between devices.

• The first device obtains information about the SL DRX configuration, which includes details about the SL DRX cycle and a timer for active time.
• The timer for active time can include either an SL DRX on-duration timer or an SL DRX inactivity timer.
• The first device can trigger SL DRX command MAC CE reporting for the PC5-RRC connection.
• The first device can also cancel the triggered SL DRX command MAC CE reporting if an MAC reset for the PC5-RRC connection is requested.

Abstract

A method for performing wireless communication by a first device and an apparatus supporting the same are proposed. For example, the first device may obtain an SL DRX configuration including information related to an SL DRX cycle and information related to a timer for active time. For example, the timer for active time may include at least one of an SL DRX on-duration timer or an SL DRX inactivity timer. For example, the first device may trigger SL DRX command MAC CE reporting related to the PC5-RRC connection. For example, the first device may cancel the triggered SL DRX command MAC CE reporting, based on an MAC reset for the PC5-RRC connection being requested.

CHANNEL ACCESS OF NON-STR MLD IN MULTI-LINK (18216343)

Main Inventor

Insun JANG

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a wireless local area network system that includes a transmitting multi-link device (MLD) which allows a first station (STA) to perform a back-off operation again without transmitting a PPDU (Physical Protocol Data Unit), if a second STA is in the middle of receiving even when the back-off counter (BC) of the first STA reaches 0. The first STA and the second STA are part of the same transmitting MLD, with the first STA operating on a first link and the second STA operating on a second link. These links are part of a non-simultaneous transmit and receive (NSTR) link pair.

• The patent application describes a wireless local area network system.
• The system includes a transmitting multi-link device (MLD).
• The MLD allows a first station (STA) to perform a back-off operation again without transmitting a PPDU.
• This is possible even when a second STA is in the middle of receiving data.
• The back-off counter (BC) of the first STA reaching 0 triggers this operation.
• The first STA and the second STA are part of the same MLD.
• The first STA operates on a first link, while the second STA operates on a second link.
• These links are part of a non-simultaneous transmit and receive (NSTR) link pair.

Abstract

A transmitting multi-link device (MLD) in a wireless local area network system enables a first station (STA) to perform a back-off operation again without transmitting PPDU, if a second STA is in the middle of receiving even when a back-off counter (BC) of the first STA becomes 0. The first STA and the second STA are included in the same transmitting MLD. The first STA operates on a first link and the second STA operates on a second link. The first and second links are included in a non-simultaneous transmit and receive (NSTR) link pair.

METHOD FOR PERFORMING MULTI-LINK COMMUNICATION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18218898)

Main Inventor

Namyeong KIM

Brief explanation

The abstract of the patent application describes a multi-link device (MLD) that can operate in multiple links. It explains that the MLD can transmit a request frame through a first station (STA) to a first access point (AP) of an AP multi-link device. The request frame includes an information field that asks for at least one element related to a second link. The MLD can then receive the requested element(s) for the second link based on the request frame.

• The patent application is about a multi-link device (MLD) that can operate in multiple links.
• The MLD can send a request frame through a first station (STA) to a first access point (AP) of an AP multi-link device.
• The request frame includes an information field that asks for at least one element related to a second link.
• The MLD can receive the requested element(s) for the second link based on the request frame.

Abstract

According to various embodiments, a multi-link device (MLD) operating in multiple links including a first link may transmit, through a first station (STA) and to a first AP of an AP multi-link device, a request frame including an information field for requesting at least one element related to a second link. The multi-link device may receive at least one element related to the second link on the basis of the request frame.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING SMALL DATA TRANSMISSION IN RRC INACTIVE STATE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18021801)

Main Inventor

Geumsan JO

Brief explanation

The present disclosure describes a method for data transmission in a wireless communication system. 

• The method involves receiving a message indicating a change in the Radio resource control (RRC) state from RRC CONNECTED to RRC INACTIVE.
• The message includes information about second resources and a threshold.
• If the time gap between the current time and a first resource is smaller than the threshold, data transmission is performed in the RRC INACTIVE state.
• The data transmission is based on the first resource, and at least one of the second resources located earlier than the first resource is ignored.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method of performing data transmission by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system. Especially, the method includes the steps of receiving a message indicating a change of a Radio resource control (RRC) state from a RRC CONNECTED state to a RRC INACTIVE state, wherein the message includes information related to second resources and a threshold; and if a time gap between a current time and a first resource is smaller than the threshold, performing the data transmission in the RRC INACTIVE state based on the first resource with ignoring at least one of the second resources which is located earlier than the first resource.

SL DRX TIMER OPERATION METHOD AND APPARATUS BASED ON RESOURCE ALLOCATION MODE 2 OPERATION IN NR V2X (17926896)

Main Inventor

Giwon PARK

Brief explanation

The proposed patent application describes a method for operating a wireless communication system. 

• The method involves selecting a first resource and a second resource based on a sensing procedure.
• First sidelink control information (SCI) is transmitted through a first physical sidelink control channel (PSCCH) to a second apparatus for wireless communication.
• First sidelink (SL) data is transmitted to the second apparatus through a first physical sidelink shared channel (PSSCH) scheduled by the first SCI.
• Pre-emption related to the second resource is triggered.
• A third resource is selected after the second resource, and the third resource cannot be selected before the second resource.
• Second SCI, including information related to the third resource, is transmitted to the second apparatus through a second PSCCH.
• Second SL data is transmitted to the second apparatus through a second PSSCH scheduled by the second SCI.

Abstract

Proposed is an operation method of a first apparatus () in a wireless communication system. The method may comprise the steps of: selecting a first resource and a second resource in a selection window, on the basis of a sensing procedure; transmitting, through a first physical sidelink control channel (PSCCH) on the basis of the first resource, first sidelink control information (SCI) including information related to the second resource, to a second apparatus () for performing wireless communication on the basis of a sidelink (SL) discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration; transmitting, on the basis of the first resource, first SL data to the second apparatus  through a first physical sidelink shared channel (PSSCH) scheduled by the first SCI; triggering pre-emption related to the second resource; selecting a third resource after the second resource, on the basis of the triggered pre-emption, wherein the third resource before the second resource is not allowed to be selected; transmitting second SCI including information related to the third resource, to the second apparatus () through a second PSCCH; and transmitting second SL data to the second apparatus () through a second PSSCH scheduled by the second SCI.

COOKING APPLIANCE (18142356)

Main Inventor

Younghwan KWACK

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a cooking appliance that uses a magnetic field to heat objects placed on it.

• The appliance has an upper plate that supports the object to be heated.
• It includes a working coil that generates a magnetic field to heat the object.
• An inverter is used to apply current to the working coil.
• There is an intermediate heating body located at the upper plate.
• The intermediate heating body generates an eddy current when the magnetic field passes through it.
• A switch is used to connect two points on the intermediate heating body.
• The purpose of the invention is to provide a cooking appliance that efficiently heats objects using a magnetic field.

Abstract

A cooking appliance includes an upper plate configured to support an object to be heated, a working coil configured to generate a magnetic field to heat the object to be heated, an inverter configured apply current to the working coil, an intermediate heating body located at the upper plate, the intermediate heating body configured to generate an eddy current when the magnetic field passes therethrough, and a switch configured to connect a first point and a second point on the intermediate heating body.

COOKING APPLIANCE (18142346)

Main Inventor

Younghwan KWACK

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a cooking appliance that uses magnetic fields to heat objects placed on an upper plate. 

• The appliance includes an upper plate that supports the object to be heated.
• There is a first intermediate heating body located at the upper plate.
• A plurality of working coils are present, which generate magnetic fields that are coupled to either the object to be heated or the first intermediate heating body.
• An inverter is used to apply current to the working coils.
• A controller is responsible for controlling the inverter, ensuring that at least one of the working coils does not operate during a specific portion of a heating cycle in a first heating mode.

Abstract

A cooking appliance includes an upper plate configured to support an object to be heated, a first intermediate heating body located at the upper plate, a plurality of working coils configured to generate magnetic fields coupled to at least one of the object to be heated and the first intermediate heating body, an inverter configured to apply current to the plurality of working coils, and a controller configured to control the inverter so that at least one of the plurality of working coils does not operate in a portion of a cycle in a first heating mode.