Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) patent applications published on November 30th, 2023

Patent applications for Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) on November 30th, 2023

COORDINATING ALIGNMENT OF COORDINATE SYSTEMS USED FOR A COMPUTER GENERATED REALITY DEVICE AND A HAPTIC DEVICE (18447376)

Main Inventor

José ARAÚJO

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a system where one electronic device controls another to measure its position.

• The first electronic device has a motion sensor, network interface, processor, and memory.
• The motion sensor detects motion of the first device.
• The network interface allows communication with the second device.
• The memory stores program code executed by the processor.
• When the first device detects a certain level of motion, it sends a request to the second device to measure its position.
• The position is sensed and stored in the memory.
• The second device sends an acknowledgement indicating it has stored the sensor data for measuring the position.

Abstract

A first electronic device controls a second electronic device to measure a position of the first electronic device. The first electronic device includes a motion sensor, a network interface circuit, a processor, and a memory. The motion sensor senses motion of the first electronic device. The network interface circuit communicates with the second electronic device. The memory stores program code that is executed by the processor to perform operations that include, responsive to determining that the first electronic device has a level of motion that satisfies a defined rule, transmitting a request for the second electronic device to measure a position of the first electronic device. The position of the first electronic device is sensed and then stored in the memory. An acknowledgement is received from the second electronic device indicating that it has stored sensor data that can be used to measure the position of the first electronic device.

Apparatus and Method for Simultaneous Multithreaded Instruction Scheduling in a Microprocessor (18031070)

Main Inventor

Mehdi Alipour

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes techniques for detecting and resolving resource monopolization in a microprocessor that supports Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT).

- The techniques involve updating thread rankings on an instruction cycle basis, from slowest to fastest. - Instructions from slower threads are redirected to bypass shared resources that would otherwise be monopolized by these slower threads. - Bypassing includes redirecting selected instructions to lower-cost or lower-power secondary resources, such as bypassing an instruction queue in favor of a less complex buffer circuit.

Abstract

Techniques disclosed herein provide, among other things, advantageous mechanisms for detecting and resolving resource monopolization by one or more “slower” instruction threads in an instruction pipeline of a microprocessor that supports Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT). One or more embodiments involve updating thread rankings, e.g., from slowest to fastest, on an instruction cycle basis, and redirecting instructions from at least a slowest one of the threads, to bypass one or more shared resources that would otherwise be monopolized by instructions in the slower/slowest threads. In at least one embodiment, bypassing includes redirecting selected instructions away from more critical shared resources to lower-cost or lower-power secondary resources, for example bypassing an instruction queue in favor of a less complex buffer circuit.

NETWORK NODES AND METHODS THEREIN FOR PROVIDING BACKUP NETWORK FUNCTION (18032392)

Main Inventor

Yunjie Lu

Brief explanation

The present disclosure describes a method implemented by a network node for a Network Function (NF).

• The method involves transmitting information to another NF, indicating the identifier of backup entities for one or more contexts in the NF.
• The information can be included in a binding indication or a separate indication from the binding indication.
• The backup entities can be backup NF instances or backup NF service instances.
• This method enables the identification and communication of backup entities in a network node implementing an NF.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method in a network node implementing a Network Function, NF. The method includes: transmitting, to another NF, information indicating an identifier, ID, of each of one or more backup entities for one or more contexts in the NF. The information is included in a binding indication or a separate indication from the binding indication. The one or more backup entities are one or more backup NF instances or one or more backup NF service instances.

Data Pruning Tool and Related Aspects (18031406)

Main Inventor

Prashant Sharma

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for determining regions of interest in a multi-dimensional data set.

• The method uses a self-organizing map (SOM) model to map the data set onto a surface mesh of neurons.
• Clusters of neurons are identified based on the assessed characteristic of the data.
• Ranges of boundary values for selection conditions are determined for each cluster.
• Regions of interest are determined by associating the boundary values with test case identifiers.
• The method can be used as a data pruning tool.

Abstract

A method and related aspects are disclosed for determining one or more regions of interest in a multi-dimensional data set comprising a plurality of parameter sets, each parameter set comprising a parameter set identifier, a plurality of dimensions of selection conditions for assessing a configurable physical entity, and an indication of an assessed characteristic of the configurable physical entity. The method comprises at least mapping, using a self-organising map, SOM, model which uses competitive group learning, the multi-dimensional data set onto an edge-connected surface mesh of neurons; identifying at least one cluster of neurons on the surface mesh based on a category of the assessed characteristic; identifying a set of ranges of boundary values for the selection conditions for each cluster, each range of boundary values comprising a maximum and a minimum weight value of the weights representing that selection condition of the neurons in that cluster; and determining one or more regions of interest which associate the boundary values of the selection conditions of each cluster with one or more test case identifiers for the test cases represented by the neurons in that cluster. The method may be implemented in some embodiments as a data pruning tool.

ESTIMATING BOUNDARIES OF AN OBJECT OF INTEREST (OOI) WITHIN A THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL OF AN AREA (18030391)

Main Inventor

Erik CARLBAUM EKHOLM

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for estimating boundaries of an Object of Interest (OOI) using point clouds and images.

• Obtaining a set of N points and a set of K images.
• Identifying the location of each point within a 2D space corresponding to each image.
• Determining a motion metric for each point using the location identifiers.
• Using the motion metrics to form a subset of points.
• Obtaining location identifiers for each point in the subset.
• Estimating the center of the OOI using the location identifiers.
• Using the estimated center to identify boundaries for the OOI.

Abstract

A method () for estimating boundaries of an OOI. The method includes obtaining (s) a first point cloud comprising a set of N points. The method also includes obtaining (s) a set of K images. The method also includes, for each point included in the set of N points, identifying (s), for each one of the K images, the point's location within a 2D space corresponding to the image, thereby obtaining, for each point included in the set of N points, K location identifiers. The method also includes, for each point included in the set of N points, determining (s) a motion metric for the point using the K location identifiers for the point. The method also includes using (s) the N motion metrics to form a subset of the N points. The method also includes, for each point included in the subset of points, obtaining (s) a location identifier for the point. The method also includes using (s) the location identifiers to estimate a center of the OOI and then using (s) the estimated center of the OOI to identify boundaries for the OOI.

SYNTHETIC DIGITAL IMAGE GENERATION (18032490)

Main Inventor

Volodya GRANCHAROV

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for creating a synthetic digital image using an image processing device.

• The method starts by obtaining an original digital image that represents a visual scene with objects.
• The first step is to identify a specific object in the original image by using a bounding box.
• A synthetic object is then generated by processing the first object and another object using a Generative Adversarial Network.
• The synthetic object has a defined shape based on a binary segmentation mask applied to the first object.
• The texture and color of the synthetic object are based on the second object.
• Finally, the synthetic digital image is rendered by replacing the first object in the original image with the synthetic object.

Abstract

There is provided mechanisms for rendering a synthetic digital image. A method is performed by an image processing device. The method comprises obtaining (S) an original digital image. The original digital image represents a depiction of a visual scene that comprises at least one object. The method comprises identifying (S) a first object in the original digital image. The first object is bounded by a bounding box in the original digital image. The method comprises generating (S) a synthetic object by a Generative Adversarial Network processing the first object and a second object. The synthetic object has a shape defined by a binary segmentation mask as applied to the first object. The synthetic object has a texture and colour based on the second object. The method comprises rendering (S) the synthetic digital image by, in the original digital image, replacing the first object in the bounding box with the synthetic object.

TECHNIQUE FOR DUAL-POLARIZED BEAMFORMING (18026390)

Main Inventor

Maksym GIRNYK

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a technique for performing beamformed transmission and/or reception in wireless communication using an antenna array.

- The technique involves using a first sub-array of antenna elements with a first polarization and a second sub-array of antenna elements with a second polarization that is orthogonal to the first polarization. - The method includes obtaining weight vectors for each sub-array that optimize a utility function. - The utility function includes a first term that depends on a function of the first weight vector and a function of the second weight vector. - The utility function also includes a second term that depends on either the first function or the second function. - The method further includes performing the beamformed transmission using the obtained weight vectors for each sub-array of antenna elements.

Abstract

A technique for performing a beamformed transmission and/or reception in a wireless communication using an antenna array comprising a first sub-array of first antenna elements each having a first polarization () and a second sub-array of second antenna elements each having a second polarization () that is orthogonal to the first polarization () is provided. As to a method aspect of the technique, a method for performing a beamformed transmission comprises or initiates a step of obtaining a first weight vector for the first sub-array and a second weight vector for the second sub-array. The first weight vector and the second weight vector optimize a utility function. The utility function comprises a first term depending on a first function of the first weight vector and on a second function of the second weight vector. The utility function further comprises a second term depending on either one of the first function and the second function. The method further comprises or initiates a step of performing the beamformed transmission using the obtained first weight vector for the first sub-array of antenna elements and the second weight vector for the second sub-array of antenna elements.

ORIENTATION-ROBUST OPERATION OF TRI-POLARIZED ANTENNA ARRAY (18031776)

Main Inventor

Maksym GIRNYK

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a wireless communication device that uses an antenna array for wireless transmissions.

- The antenna array consists of multiple antenna elements with different polarizations. - The wireless communication device performs beamforming processing by weighting the antenna signals with different beamforming vectors based on their respective polarizations. - The beamforming vectors are designed to reduce spatial variations in the array factor of the antenna array. - The innovation aims to improve the performance and reliability of wireless transmissions by reducing signal variations caused by the antenna array.

Abstract

A wireless communication device () performs wireless transmissions via an antenna array of the wireless communication device (). The antenna array comprises multiple antenna elements with a first polarization, a second polarization, and a third polarization. For at least some of the wireless transmissions, the wireless communication device () performs beamforming processing by, for the first polarization, weighting antenna signals each corresponding to a respective one of the multiple antenna elements by a first beamforming vector, for the second polarization, weighting antenna signals each corresponding to a respective one of the multiple antenna elements by a second beamforming vector, and for the third polarization, weighting antenna signals each corresponding to a respective one of the multiple antenna elements by a third beamforming vector. The first beamforming vector, the second beamforming vector, and the third beamforming vector result in spatial variations of an array factor of the antenna array which are reduced as compared to performing the beamforming processing of the signals without weighting the signals.

CONTROL INFORMATION TRANSMISSION (18031671)

Main Inventor

Min Wang

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes methods performed by wireless devices and base stations in a cellular communication network.

- One aspect of the invention involves a method performed by a first wireless device that is communicating with a base station via a second wireless device. - The method includes sending control information to the base station, which is related to the connection between the first wireless device and the second wireless device. - The invention aims to improve the communication and control between wireless devices and base stations in a cellular network.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods performed by wireless devices and base stations. In a particular aspect, there is provided a method performed by a first wireless device. The first wireless device is communicating with a base station in a cellular communication network via a second wireless device. The method comprises sending control information relating to a connection between the first wireless device and the second wireless device to the base station.

PERSISTENT INDICATION OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RESOURCES (18223237)

Main Inventor

Stefan PARKVALL

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a method for configuring a user equipment (UE) to transmit control information to a communication network using uplink resources. Here are the key points:

• The UE is configured with multiple collections of uplink resources for transmitting control information.
• The UE receives a radio resource assignment from the communication network for receiving a downlink transmission.
• The UE also receives an acknowledgement resource indication (ARI) which specifies one of the configured collections of uplink resources to be used for transmitting control information related to the downlink transmission.
• The UE then transmits the control information to the base station using at least a subset of the indicated collection of uplink resources.
• The indicated collection of uplink resources can consist of multiple selectable uplink resource sets.
• The control information is transmitted on the uplink resource set that corresponds to the operational state of the communication network.

Abstract

A user equipment is configured with at least two collections of uplink resources to be used for transmitting control information to a communication network. The UE receives an assignment of radio resources to be used for receiving a downlink transmission from a base station of the communication network. The UE receives an acknowledgement resource indication, ARI, indicating one of the configured collections of uplink resources to be used for transmitting control information associated with the DL transmission. Further, the UE transmits the control information to the base station on at least a subset of the indicated collection of UL resources. In example embodiments, the indicated collection of uplink resources comprises a plurality of selectable uplink resource sets. The control information is transmitted on one of the uplink resource sets which corresponds to an operational state of the communication network.

Direct Current (DC) Location Reporting for Intra-Band Uplink Carrier Aggregation (CA) (18031297)

Main Inventor

Mattias Bergström

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes methods for a user equipment (UE) to transmit uplink (UL) data in a wireless network using carrier aggregation (CA).

- The methods involve determining active UL bandwidth parts (BWPs) associated with multiple component carriers (CCs) within a frequency band. - The methods also involve determining the transmit direct current (TX DC) location for the active UL BWPs. - The UE selectively sends an indication of the UL TX DC location to the wireless network. - The UE transmits data arranged in OFDM symbols with the UL TX DC location via the active UL BWPs. - The patent application also includes methods for the wireless network (network nodes) and UEs to perform these methods. - The innovation aims to improve the efficiency and performance of UL data transmission in wireless networks using carrier aggregation.

Abstract

Embodiments include methods for a user equipment (UE) to transmit uplink (UL) data in a wireless network based on carrier aggregation (CA). Such methods include determining active UL bandwidth parts (BWPs) associated with at least two component carriers (CCs) within a frequency band; and determining at least one UL transmit direct current (TX DC) location for the active UL BWPs. Such methods also include selectively sending an indication of the at least one UL TX DC location to the wireless network. In some cases, such methods include transmitting, to the wireless network via the active UL BWPs, data arranged in at least one OFDM symbol having the respective at least one UL TX DC location. Other embodiments include complementary methods for a wireless network (e.g., one or more network nodes), as well as UEs and wireless networks configured to perform such methods.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROL OF APERIODIC SIGNALS AND REPORTS IN POSITIONING (18248892)

Main Inventor

Florent MUNIER

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method used by a wireless device to receive assistance information from a network node.

• The assistance information includes at least one information element that indicates the type of resource associated with a reference signal (RS).
• The resource type can be one of three options: Positioning Reference Signal (PRS), Channel State Information-Reference Signal (CSI-RS), or Tracking Reference Signal (TRS).

Abstract

A method by a wireless device includes receiving, from a first network node, assistance information that includes at least one information element that indicates at least one resource type associated with at least one reference signal (RS). The at least one resource type indicates at least one type of RS selected from: Positioning Reference Signal (PRS), Channel State Information-Reference Signal (CSI-RS), and Tracking Reference Signal (TRS).

METHODS OF PROVISION OF CSI-RS FOR MOBILITY TO IDLE USER EQUIPMENTS (18031824)

Main Inventor

Sina MALEKI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method used by a network node to provide channel state information-reference signal (CSI-RS) to a user equipment (UE) while it is in idle mode.

• The method involves notifying the UE that CSI-RS for mobility occasions are available in idle mode when it is transitioning into idle mode or already in idle mode.
• The network node then transmits the CSI-RS for mobility occasion to the UE while it is in idle mode.
• This method enables the UE to receive important channel state information even when it is not actively engaged in communication, allowing for better mobility management.

Abstract

A method by a network node to provide connected mode channel state information-reference signal, CSI-RS, for mobility to an user equipment, UE, while in idle mode includes providing the UE with an indication that CSI-RS for mobility occasions are available in idle mode based on determining that the UE is transitioning into idle or mode or is in idle mode. The method includes transmitting a CSI-RS for mobility occasion to the UE while the UE is in idle mode.

PHYSICAL DOWNLINK CONTROL CHANNEL LIMIT HANDLING FOR ENHANCED CROSS-CARRIER SCHEDULING (18032656)

Main Inventor

Ravikiran NORY

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a communication device that can monitor PDCCH candidates on a primary cell in a communications network.

- The device can determine the maximum number of monitoring elements based on the configuration of secondary cells and the number of control resource set pools. - Once the maximum number of monitoring elements is determined, the device can monitor the PDCCH candidates on the secondary cell based on this maximum number.

Abstract

A communication device in a communications network can monitor physical downlink control channel, PDCCH, candidates on a primary cell, PCell, for PCell assignments. The communication device can further determine a maximum number of monitoring elements based on at least one of a higher layer configuration related to secondary cell, SCell, to PCell scheduling and a number of control resource set, coreset, pools configured for PDCCH monitoring on the SCell and/or the PCell. The communication device can further, responsive to determining the maximum number of monitoring elements, monitor the PDCCH candidates on the SCell based on the maximum number of monitoring elements.

Methods and Apparatuses for Reporting of Multiple Radio Link Failures (18029463)

Main Inventor

Pradeepa Ramachandra

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes methods and apparatuses for a user equipment (UE) to report radio link failure (RLF) in a wireless network.

- The UE sends a first message to a radio network node (RNN) in the wireless network. - The first message includes a first RLF report related to an RLF that occurred in a cell of the wireless network. - The first message also includes a second indication of the availability of one or more further RLF reports stored by the UE. - The UE receives a second request from the RNN for at least a portion of the stored RLF reports indicated by the second indication. - The UE sends a second response to the RNN, which includes a second RLF report from the stored RLF reports. - The apparatuses are configured to perform these methods for reporting RLF in a wireless network.

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for a user equipment, UE, to report radio link failure, RLF, in a wireless network, said methods include sending, to a radio network node, RNN, in the wireless network, a first message including: a first RLF report related to an RLF that occurred in a cell of the wireless network, and a second indication of availability of one or more further RLF reports stored by the UE. The methods further include receiving, from the RNN, a second request for at least a portion of the stored RLF reports indicated by the second indication and sending, to the RNN, a second response including a second RLF report of the stored RLF reports. The apparatuses are configured to perform such methods.

APPLICATION FUNCTION INFLUENCE IN APPLICATION CONTEXT RELOCATION (18029121)

Main Inventor

Wenliang Xu

Brief explanation

- The patent application discloses methods performed by an Edge Data Network (EDN) and a User Equipment (UE) for enabling Application Context Change (ACR).

- The methods aim to address open issues in the Third-Generation Partnership Project standard related to applying Application Function (AF) influence during an ACR. - The disclosed methods provide solutions for enabling ACR and ensuring proper application functionality in a network environment. - The methods involve the cooperation between the UE and the EDN node to facilitate ACR and maintain the desired application context. - The disclosed innovation can potentially improve the efficiency and effectiveness of ACR processes in network systems.

Abstract

Methods performed by an Edge Data Network (EDN) and a User Equipment (UE) for enabling Application Context Change (ACR) are disclosed. More specifically, methods performed by a UE and an EDN node for enabling ACR are provided. The method disclosed herein can provide solutions to many open issues in the Third-Generation Partnership Project standard with respect to applying Application Function (AF) influence during an ACR.

VIDEO PROCESSING (18136462)

Main Inventor

Rickard SJÖBERG

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for determining the value of a syntax element called Syntax_A in a bitstream. The method involves checking if Syntax_A is present in the bitstream and deriving its value based on certain conditions. 

• The method checks if Syntax_A is present in a bitstream.
• If Syntax_A is not present, the method derives its value based on certain conditions.
• If a first condition is satisfied, the value of Syntax_A is set to a first value, B.
• If a second condition is satisfied, the value of Syntax_A is set to a second value, C.

Abstract

A method for deriving a value for a first syntax element, Syntax_A. The method comprises determining whether Syntax_A is present in a bitstream. The method comprises, as a result of determining that Syntax_A is not present in the bitstream, deriving the value for Syntax_A to be equal to a first value, B, if a first condition is satisfied, or deriving the value for Syntax_A to be equal to a second value, C, if a second condition is satisfied.

IPTV SESSION MANAGEMENT (18231015)

Main Inventor

Mats CEDERVALL

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a session management system for IPTV applications on a set top box.

• The system registers IPTV applications in a table, including their identifiers.
• The applications can be embedded or browser-based.
• When an event occurs that requires launching an IPTV application, the system checks the registration table.
• The registration table serves as a source to determine which applications are available and can be launched.
• The system then launches one of the registered applications to handle the event.

Abstract

A session management involves registering at least one IPTV application in a registration table so that the registration table includes at least a respective identifier of the IPTV applications. The IPTV applications are invokable at a set top box and can be so-called embedded applications and/or browser-based applications. An event requiring the invocation of an IPTV application at the set top box is detected and triggers a look-up in the registration table. The registration table is thus used as source to indicate those IPTV applications that are potentially available and can be launched at the set top box. One of the registered applications is launched for the purpose of handling the detected event.

TECHNIQUE FOR DISCOVERY IN PROXIMITY SERVICES COMPRISING DIFFERENT DISCOVERY MODELS (18249568)

Main Inventor

Min Wang

Brief explanation

- This patent application describes a technique for performing direct discovery between two radio devices using a proximity service of a radio access technology (RAT).

- The proximity service includes multiple models of direct discovery. - The technique involves performing direct discovery between the first radio device (100-RD) and the second radio device (100-RD) using one of the available models. - The method aspect of the technique focuses on the specific process of performing direct discovery according to one of the available models. - The patent application does not provide further details about the specific models or the exact implementation of the direct discovery technique.

Abstract

A technique for performing direct discovery between a first radio device (100-RD) and a second radio device (100-RD) according to a proximity service of a radio access technology, RAT, is described. The proximity service comprises at least two different models of the direct discovery. As to a method aspect of the technique, the direct discovery is performed according to one of the at least two different models.

METHODS, NETWORK FUNCTION NODES AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR EVENT SUBSCRIPTION MANAGEMENT (18450531)

Main Inventor

Hongxia LONG

Brief explanation

The present disclosure describes methods for managing event subscriptions in a network with NF nodes.

• The method involves receiving a subscription request for an event from an event subscriber.
• Upon receiving the request, a query request is sent to a second network function node to check if the event has already been subscribed by the user.
• If the response from the second network function node indicates that the event has been subscribed, an updating request is sent to include the event subscriber in the subscriber list.

The method ensures efficient management of event subscriptions in the network.

• Simplifies event subscription management in a network with NF nodes.
• Allows event subscribers to request subscriptions for specific events.
• Checks if the event has already been subscribed by the user.
• Updates the subscriber list to include the event subscriber if the event has been subscribed.
• Ensures efficient and accurate management of event subscriptions in the network.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods for event subscription management in a network comprising a set of NF nodes, and corresponding NF nodes. The method comprises receiving a subscription request of an event for a user from an event subscriber, in response to receipt of the subscription request, transmitting, to a second network function node, a query request for querying whether the event for the user has been subscribed; and if a response to the query request from the second network function node indicates that the event for the user has been subscribed, transmitting, to the second network function node, an updating request for updating a subscriber list of the event for the user by the second network function node to include the event subscriber into the subscriber list. The present disclosure further discloses a corresponding method which comprises receiving a query request from a first network function node for querying whether an event for a user has been subscribed, in response to reception of the query request, checking whether an indicator indicating the event for the user has been subscribed has been set, and transmitting a check result to the first network function node. The present disclosure further provides corresponding computer readable medium.

Technique for Enabling Exposure of Information Related to Encrypted Communication (18032863)

Main Inventor

Marcus Ihlar

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a technique for exposing information related to encrypted communication between a User Equipment (UE) and an application server in a mobile communication system.

- The technique involves the establishment of a communication channel between the UE and a network node of the mobile communication system. - This communication channel acts as an application layer proxy, facilitating the communication between the UE and the application server. - Encrypted traffic is sent through the communication channel to the network node, which then delivers it to the application server. - The communication channel is also used to exchange supplemental information related to the encrypted traffic between the UE and the network node.

Abstract

A technique for enabling exposure of information related to encrypted communication between a User Equipment, UE, and an application server in a mobile communication system is disclosed. A method implementation of the technique is performed by the UE and comprises establishing (S) a communication channel with a network node of the mobile communication system, the communication channel being established as part of an application layer communication channel between the UE and the application server, wherein the network node acts as application layer proxy in the communication between the UE and the application server, and sending (S) encrypted traffic through the communication channel to the network node for further delivery to the application server, wherein the communication channel is used to exchange supplemental information related to the encrypted traffic between the UE and the network node.

METHOD, APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING COVERAGE OF NETWORK (18026420)

Main Inventor

Ning ZHANG

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a method and apparatus for enhancing network coverage.

• The method involves a first network node obtaining information that a terminal device plans to stay in an area where the network coverage is not available.
• The first network node then transmits indications to one or more second network nodes, instructing them to move to specific deployment points.
• The second network nodes are instructed to act as relays for communication between the terminal device and the network.
• This allows the network coverage to be extended to the location of the terminal device, based on its specific requirement.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relates to a method, apparatus for enhancing coverage of network. The method performed by a first network node may include: obtaining information about that a terminal device plans to stay at a location out of a coverage of a network; and transmitting at least one indication to at least one second network node, indicating the at least one second network node to move to at least one deployment point, respectively. The at least one second network node may be indicated to provide a relay of a communication between the terminal device at the location and the network. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the coverage of the network may be extended to a location of the terminal device, based on a requirement of the terminal device.

ACTIVATING INTELLIGENT WIRELESS COMMUNCIATION DEVICE REPORTING IN A WIRELESS NETWORK (18032370)

Main Inventor

Henrik Rydén

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes systems and methods for activating intelligent wireless communication device reporting in a wireless network.

- The method involves sending information from the wireless communication device to a network node, indicating the device's capabilities for reporting predicted values using machine learning. - The wireless communication device receives a request from the network node, which can be a request to start reporting predicted values, a request to start training a machine learning model, or both. - In response to the request, the wireless communication device performs one or more actions. - The innovation aims to optimize wireless networks through machine-learned optimization techniques. - The wireless communication device utilizes its machine learning capabilities to predict values and report them to the network node. - The network node can then use these predicted values for various purposes, such as network optimization or decision-making. - The method allows for dynamic activation of reporting and training based on the network node's request. - This patent application introduces a novel approach to improving wireless network performance using intelligent wireless communication devices.

Abstract

Systems and methods for activating intelligent wireless communication device reporting in a wireless network are disclosed. Embodiments of a method performed by a wireless communication device for machine-learned optimization of wireless networks is proposed. In one embodiment, the method includes sending, to a network node, information that indicates one or more capabilities of the wireless communication device for reporting of predicted values that are predicted by the wireless communication device using one or more machine learning capabilities of the wireless communication device. The method further includes receiving, from the network node, a request. The request includes (a) a request to start reporting predicted values, (b) a request to start training a machine learning model for generating predicted values, or (c) both (a) and (b). The method further includes performing one or more actions in response to receiving the request.

Aligning Radio Related Measurements with QoE (Quality of Experience) Measurements (18031381)

Main Inventor

Cecilia Eklöf

Brief explanation

The patent application describes methods and apparatuses for conducting radio measurements in wireless devices during application sessions. 

• The wireless device performs Quality of Experience (QoE) measurements related to the application session.
• A first session feedback indication is transmitted to the base station, indicating that the application session has started.
• Upon receiving the first session feedback indication, the wireless device receives a command from the base station to perform radio measurements.

Abstract

Embodiments described herein relate to methods and apparatuses for performing radio measurements. A method performed by a wireless device comprises responsive to an application session starting, performing one or more Quality of Experience, QoE, measurements associated with the application; transmitting a first session feedback indication based on the QoE measurements to a base station, wherein the first session feedback indication indicates that the application session has started; and responsive to transmitting the first session feedback indication, receiving a command from the base station to perform one or more radio measurements.

MOBILITY HANDLING FOR QoE (18032667)

Main Inventor

Cecilia Eklöf

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for handling Quality of Experience (QoE) measurements in a cellular communications system. 

• The method involves a User Equipment (UE) receiving an indication to release a QoE measurement configuration from a network node.
• The UE can either refrain from sending a release request for the QoE measurement configuration to an application layer until the associated session has ended, or send a request to release the configuration to the application layer indicating that it should be released once the session is over.

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for mobility handling for Quality of Experience (QoE) measurements in a cellular communications system. In one embodiment, a method performed by a User Equipment (UE) comprises receiving, at a Radio Resource Control (RRC) layer of the UE, an indication to release a QoE measurement configuration from a network node. The method further comprises either: (a) refraining, at the RRC layer of the UE, from sending a release request for the QoE measurement configuration to an application layer of the UE until a session associated with the QoE measurement configuration has ended or (b) sending, from the RRC layer of the UE to the application layer of the UE, a request to release the QoE measurement configuration that indicates that the application layer is to release the QoE measurement configuration once the session associated with the QoE measurement configuration has ended.

CONFIGURATION OF PERIODIC UE UL GRANT REPORTING OVER NRPPA (18032460)

Main Inventor

Yazid Lyazidi

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a system and method for positioning User Equipment (UE) in a wireless network.

• The method involves a location server sending messages to a base station that serves a specific UE.
• These messages include information about the expected reporting of the UE and priority indication for positioning requirements.
• The purpose is to enable the base station to configure uplink grant resources for the UE.
• The location server then receives a message from the base station acknowledging the success or failure of the configured uplink grant resources.

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for User Equipment (UE) positioning for uplink grant resources. In one embodiment, a method performed by a location server includes sending one or more first New Radio Positioning Protocol Annex (NRPPa) messages to a base station that serves a target UE. Herein, the one or more first NRPPa messages include at least an expected periodical reporting of the target UE and provide priority indication associated with positioning requirements of the target UE so as to enable the base station to configure uplink grant resources. Also, the method further includes receiving, from the base station, a second NRPPa message that acknowledges a success or failure of the configured uplink grant resources.

First Network Node, Second Network Node and Methods in a Wireless Communications Network (18031667)

Main Inventor

Yazid Lyazidi

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a method for handling Quality of Service (QoS) parameters in a Multi Radio access technology—Dual Connectivity (MR-DC) network.

• The method involves a first network node sending a first indication to a second network node, which includes information about downgraded QoS levels and their respective parameters currently supported in the first network node.
• The first network node then receives a second indication from the second network node, which provides information about downgraded QoS levels and their respective parameters currently supported in the second network node.
• Based on this information, the first network node decides on one or more QoS parameters for the first radio resources to be provided to the User Equipment (UE) from the first network node in the MR-DC network.

Key points:

• The patent application focuses on improving QoS management in a MR-DC network.
• It introduces a method for exchanging information between network nodes to determine appropriate QoS parameters for radio resources provided to a UE.
• The method aims to ensure efficient utilization of network resources and enhance the user experience by optimizing QoS levels.
• This innovation can potentially lead to better network performance and improved QoS for UE devices in MR-DC networks.

Abstract

A method performed by a first network node for handling Quality of Service, QoS, parameters for respective first and second radio resources to be provided to a User Equipment, UE, in Multi Radio access technology—Dual Connectivity. The first network node sends () a first indication to the second network node. The first indication indicates a first set of downgraded QoS levels and their respective one or more QoS parameters currently supported in the first network node. The first network node receives () a second indication from the second network node. The second indication indicates the second set of downgraded QoS levels and their respective one or more QoS parameters currently supported in the second network node. The first network node decides () one or more QoS parameters for the first radio resources to be provided to the UE from the first network node in the MR-DC.

Radio Network Node, Network Node, and Methods Performed in a Wireless Communication Network (18031452)

Main Inventor

Pradeepa Ramachandra

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method used by a network node in a wireless communication network to handle communication with a user equipment (UE) that is connected to two radio network nodes simultaneously.

• The network node calculates the average delay of packet transmission.
• Weighting is applied to the number of packets sent through each radio network node when no packet duplication is used.
• Weighting is also applied for calculating the delay for periods or packets with duplication and without duplication.
• The method aims to optimize the communication process and improve the overall performance of the wireless network.

Abstract

Embodiments herein relate to a method performed by a network node for handling communication in a wireless communication network comprising a first radio network node and a second radio network node providing dual connectivity to a UE (). The network node calculates an average delay of a packet transmission, wherein weighting is applied to a number of packets respectively sent via the first radio network node and the second radio network node when no packet duplication is applied, and wherein weighting is further applied for a respective delay calculation for one or more periods or packets with duplication, and the periods or packets without duplication.

Method and Apparatus for Communication Management (18031752)

Main Inventor

Yi Geng

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a method and apparatus for communication management in a cellular network system. 

• The method involves obtaining information about pairs of cells in the network, where each pair consists of a serving cell and an assistant cell.
• The serving cell has a certain coverage range, and the assistant cell has a different coverage range that partially overlaps with the serving cell.
• The method further includes transmitting a configuration to a network node responsible for the serving cell.
• This configuration instructs the network node to determine if a terminal device is within the overlapped coverage range of the serving and assistant cells.
• If the terminal device is within the overlapped range, the network node is instructed to use the serving cell to provide service to the terminal device.
• The desired serving cell or beam is selected to serve the terminal device based on this configuration.

Overall, this patent application presents a method and apparatus for efficient communication management in a cellular network by utilizing overlapped coverage ranges of cells to optimize service provision to terminal devices.

Abstract

Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide method and apparatus for communication management. A method performed by a communication management node may comprise: obtaining (S) arrangement information about at least one pair of cells in a communication system; wherein a pair of cells of the at least one pair of cells comprises a serving cell with a first coverage range, and an assistant cell with a second coverage range; wherein the first coverage range at least partially overlaps with the second coverage range; and transmitting (S) a configuration to a network node providing the serving cell; wherein the configuration indicates the network node to determine whether a terminal device is in an overlapped coverage range of the serving cell and the assistant cell, and indicates the net-sun work node to use the serving cell to serve the terminal device. The desired serving cell/beam may be used to serve the terminal device.

ENSURING NETWORK CONTROL OF SIMULTANEOUS ACCESS TO NETWORK SLICES WITH APPLICATION AWARENESS (18029931)

Main Inventor

Peter Hedman

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a system and method for controlling access to network slices with application awareness in a cellular communications system. 

• The method involves a wireless communication device sending application identifiers (IDs) to a Policy and Control Function (PCF) via an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF).
• The wireless communication device then receives User Equipment (UE) Route Selection Policy (URSP) rules from the PCF via the AMF, which are based on the application IDs.
• The PCF obtains information about mutually exclusive network slices and generates URSP rules based on the application IDs and the information about the network slices.
• The PCF then sends the URSP rules to the wireless communication device via the AMF.

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed herein for ensuring network control of simultaneous access to network slices with application awareness. In one embodiment, a method performed in a cellular communications system comprises, at a wireless communication device, sending, to a Policy and Control Function (PCF) via an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), application identifiers (IDs) of applications used by the wireless communication device and receiving, from the PCF via the AMF, one or more User Equipment (UE) Route Selection Policy (URSP) rules that are based on the application IDs. The method further comprises, at the PCF, obtaining information about one or more mutually exclusive network slices, generating the one or more URSP rules based on the application IDs and the information about the one or more mutually exclusive network slices, and sending the one or more URSP rules to the wireless communication device via the AMF.

RADIO NETWORK NODE AND METHOD PERFORMED THEREIN FOR POWER CONTROL (18025966)

Main Inventor

Lackis Eleftheriadis

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method used by a radio network node to control the power provision of antenna elements associated with a user equipment.

- The radio network node obtains information about the user equipment's capability to output power and its activity level. - Based on this information, the radio network node controls the power arrangement to the antenna elements. - The purpose of this method is to optimize power provision to the antenna elements based on the user equipment's state and capability.

Abstract

Embodiments herein disclose e.g. a method performed by a radio network node for controlling power provision of one or more antenna elements associated with a user equipment. The radio network node obtains an indication of a capability relating to an output power of the user equipment; and a state indication of the user equipment indicating an activity level of the user equipment. The radio network node further controls a power arrangement controlling power provision to the one or more antenna elements, based on the state indication and/or the indication of the capability.

PROPAGATION DELAY COMPENSATION (18032113)

Main Inventor

Zhenhua ZOU

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method performed by a User Equipment (UE) in a network. The UE receives a message from a network node containing information about Round Trip Time (RTT) measurements and measurement reporting configurations. The UE then performs one of two actions:

• The UE transmits a first time difference report to the network node based on the measurement reporting configuration. This report includes a measurement result of the time difference.
• The UE receives a second time difference report from the network node. This report includes a measurement result of the time difference.

Bullet points:

• The method involves a UE in a network receiving a message from a network node.
• The message includes information about RTT measurements and measurement reporting configurations.
• The UE can either transmit a first time difference report to the network node or receive a second time difference report from the network node.
• The first time difference report includes a measurement result of the time difference.
• The second time difference report also includes a measurement result of the time difference.

Abstract

A method () performed by a UE. The method includes the UE receiving a message transmitted by a network node, the message comprising RTT based measurement information and at least one measurement reporting configuration. The UE also performs at least one of: i) transmitting to the network node a first time difference report in accordance with the measurement reporting configuration, wherein the first time difference report transmitted by the UE comprises a first time difference measurement result, or ii) receiving a second time difference report transmitted by the network node, wherein the second time difference report transmitted by the network node comprises a second time difference measurement result.

Wireless Device Positioning Capability in a Wireless Communication Network (18031375)

Main Inventor

Ritesh Shreevastav

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a network node in a wireless communication network that can store and retrieve positioning capabilities of a wireless device. This allows the network node to respond quickly to positioning requests from the wireless device.

• The network node receives and stores the positioning capabilities of a wireless device.
• When a positioning request is received, the network node retrieves the stored positioning capabilities.
• The network node sends a message to a positioning server in the network, including the positioning request and retrieved positioning capabilities.
• This proactive approach allows the network node to respond to positioning requests more efficiently.

Abstract

A network node () is configured for use in a wireless communication network (). The network node () receives one or more positioning capabilities () of a wireless device (), and stores the one or more positioning capabilities () in storage () that is at or accessible to the network node (). After storing the one or more positioning capabilities () of the wireless device (), the network node () receives a positioning request () for the wireless device (). Responsive to receiving the positioning request (), the network node () retrieves the one or more positioning capabilities () of the wireless device () from the storage (), and sends, to a positioning server () in the wireless communication network (), a message that comprises the positioning request () and that includes the one or more positioning capabilities () retrieved from the storage (). The wireless device operates thus proactively, by rendering available the wireless device positioning capability at the network node before the positioning request is received and allowing the network node to reply in a reduced time.

PRACH PARTITIONING FOR FEATURE SIGNALING (18031654)

Main Inventor

Mattias Bergström

Brief explanation

The patent application is about a method for signaling features in wireless communication devices using Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH) partitioning. 

• The method involves receiving information from a network node that indicates mappings between PRACH resources and sets of features.
• The wireless communication device selects a PRACH resource that is mapped to the desired set of features.
• The device then transmits a PRACH preamble using the selected PRACH resource.
• This method allows for efficient signaling of features while being compatible with existing and future radio resources.

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed that relate to Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH) partitioning for feature signaling. In one embodiment, a method performed by a wireless communication device comprises receiving, from a network node, information that indicates mappings between a plurality of PRACH resources and a plurality of sets of features. The method further comprises selecting a PRACH resource from among the plurality of PRACH resources, the selected PRACH resource being mapped to one of the plurality of sets of features that the wireless communication device desires to indicate to the network node. The method further comprises transmitting a PRACH preamble using the selected PRACH resource. In this manner, signaling of features can be done in a manner that is radio resource efficient, backwards compatible, and future compatible.

METHOD, APPARATUS OF SCHEDULING RESOURCE FOR TERMINAL DEVICE (18026393)

Main Inventor

Jie Chen

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a method and apparatus for scheduling resources for a terminal device in a network. The method involves obtaining a configuration that indicates whether a resource is associated with a first operation mode (standalone mode) or a second operation mode (guardband mode or inband mode). The network node then transmits a message to the terminal device indicating that the resource is associated with the second operation mode.

• The patent aims to improve the utilization efficiency of specific resources in a network.
• The method allows for changing the preconfigured operation mode of a resource.
• The resource can be associated with either a standalone mode, guardband mode, or inband mode.
• The network node communicates with the terminal device to inform it of the resource's operation mode.
• This innovation can help optimize resource allocation and improve overall network performance.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relates to a method, and an apparatus of scheduling resource for terminal device. The method performed by a network node comprise: obtaining a configuration indicating that a resource is associated to a first operation mode, or indicating that the resource is associated to a second operation mode; and transmitting, to a terminal device, a first message indicating that the resource is associated to the second operation mode. The first operation mode comprises a standalone mode; and the second operation mode comprises a guardband mode or an inband mode. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the network node may change a preconfigured operation mode of a specific resource, so as to improve the utilization efficiency of the specific resource.

IAB HIERARCHICAL DU RESOURCE CONFIGURATION (18033106)

Main Inventor

Yezi Huang

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a system and method for configuring resources in an Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) hierarchical Distributed Unit (DU). 

• The method involves determining the multiplexing capability of an IAB node and sending this information to an IAB donor node.
• The IAB node then receives a resource configuration profile from the IAB donor node.
• The method further involves determining the actual multiplexing capability of the IAB node at a later time and using this information to determine a valid resource configuration for the IAB node.
• Based on the valid resource configuration, the method involves scheduling transmission on the backhaul links and/or access links of the IAB node.

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) hierarchical Distributed Unit (DU) resource configuration. In one embodiment, a method performed by an IAB node comprises determining a first multiplexing capability of the IAB node at a first time, sending information that is indicative of the first multiplexing capability of the IAB node to an IAB donor node, and receiving a first resource configuration profile from the IAB donor node. The method further comprises determining a second actual multiplexing capability of the IAB node at a second time that is subsequent to the first time and determining a valid resource configuration for the IAB node based on the second actual multiplexing capability of the IAB node. The method further comprises scheduling transmission on one or more child backhaul links and/or one or more access links of the IAB node based on the valid resource configuration.

MANAGEMENT OF UPLINK TRANSMISSION OF USER DATA (18248700)

Main Inventor

Jacob Österling

Brief explanation

The patent application describes mechanisms for managing uplink transmission of user data in a wireless communication system. 

• The method involves a baseband unit that is connected to multiple radio units.
• The baseband unit sends a control message to the radio units, which includes parameters related to the transmission of uplink user data.
• These parameters specify a transmission window for each radio unit, indicating when they can transmit uplink user data to the baseband unit.
• The baseband unit then receives the uplink user data from the radio units based on the specified parameters.

Abstract

There is provided mechanisms for managing uplink transmission of user data. A method is performed by a baseband unit. The baseband unit is operatively connected to at least two radio units. The method comprises sending a control message to the at least two radio units. The control message comprises parameters pertaining to transmission of uplink user data from the at least two radio units to the baseband unit. The parameters specify a transmission window per each of the at least two radio units for the transmission of uplink user data to the baseband unit. The method comprises receiving uplink user data from the at least two radio units in accordance with the parameters.

ENABLING 1024-QAM FOR NR PDSCH (18032675)

Main Inventor

Ajit Nimbalker

Brief explanation

This patent application discusses methods and apparatus for enabling 1024-constellation Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (1024-QAM). Here are the key points:

• The method involves configuring a User Equipment (UE) to monitor a Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) using two specific DCI formats.
• The UE is also configured with higher-layer parameters that indicate the enabling of a 1024-QAM Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) table for a specific serving cell.
• The method includes detecting a DCI format that schedules a Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH) for the serving cell. This DCI format includes an MCS index that determines the transport block size (TBS) of the PDSCH using the 1024-QAM MCS table.
• The method further involves determining a reference block size for Low Block Redundancy Mapping (LBRM) for a transport block on the PDSCH based on a reference modulation order determined by the higher-layer parameters.
• The PDSCH is received on a Downlink (DL) Bandwidth Part (BWP) and then decoded based on the determined TBS and the determined reference block size for LBRM.

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for enabling 1024-constellation Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (1024-QAM) are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving information for configuring a UE to monitor a PDCCH according to two non-fallback DCI formats, and information for configuring the UE with higher-layer parameters indicating the enabling of a 1024-QAM MCS table for a serving cell. The method also comprises detecting a DCI format scheduling a PDSCH for the serving cell, wherein the DCI format comprises an MCS index; determining a transport block size (TBS) of the PDSCH using the MCS index and the 1024-QAM MCS table; determining a reference block size for LBRM for a transport block on the PDSCH based on a reference modulation order based on the higher-layer parameters; receiving the PDSCH on a Downlink (DL) Bandwidth Part (BWP); and decoding the PDSCH based on the determined TBS and the determined reference block size for LBRM.

Corrections to Limited Buffer Rate-Matching Restriction (18446527)

Main Inventor

Ajit Nimbalker

Brief explanation

The patent application describes methods for a user equipment (UE) to receive downlink data from a serving cell in a wireless network.

• The UE determines if the total number of coded bits for all transport blocks (TBs) scheduled for it by the network in the serving cell during consecutive symbols is greater than a limited-buffer rate-matching (LBRM) threshold.
• The LBRM threshold is based on the maximum number of transmission layers associated with the UE for the serving cell.
• If the total number of coded bits for all TBs is not greater than the LBRM threshold, the UE receives and decodes the TBs, which may contain one or more downlink data messages.
• The patent application also includes methods performed by network nodes and UEs, as well as UEs and network nodes configured to perform these methods.

Abstract

Embodiments include methods, performed by a user equipment (UE), for receiving downlink (DL) data from a serving cell in a wireless network. Such methods include determining whether a total number of coded bits for all transport blocks (TBs) scheduled for the UE, by the wireless network in the serving cell during a plurality of consecutive symbols, is greater than a limited-buffer rate-matching (LBRM) threshold. The LBRM threshold is based on a maximum number of transmission layers, X, associated with the UE for the serving cell. Such methods also include receiving and decoding a plurality of TBs, comprising one or more DL data messages, when the total number of coded bits for all TBs (including the plurality of TBs) scheduled for the UE is not greater than the LBRM threshold. Other embodiments include complementary methods performed by network nodes, and UEs and network nodes configured to perform such methods.

METHODS FOR INTER-UE RESOURCE COORDINATION MECHANISM (18032669)

Main Inventor

Jose Angel Leon Calvo

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes methods for enabling coordination of resources between User Equipment (UE) devices.

- The methods are performed by a receiving device and a transmitting device. - The goal of the methods is to achieve a balance between the benefits of resource coordination and the associated overhead. - The methods aim to reduce network load and ineffective resource coordination messages. - The methods also aim to provide better suggestions for rules and formats of the resource coordination messages. - The patent application also describes a framework for combining different types of resource coordination formats.

Abstract

Methods for enabling inter-User Equipment (UE) resource coordination are provided. More specifically, methods performed by a receiving device and a transmitting device for enabling inter-UE resource coordination are provided. The methods disclosed herein can help achieve a sound tradeoff between benefits of resource coordination and overhead associated with resource coordination. Specifically, the methods can help reduce network load and ineffective resource coordination message, obtain better suggestion in terms of rules and formats of the resource coordination message, and create a framework for combining different types of resource coordination formats.

Resource Selection-Type Dependent Prioritization of Resource Pool Utilization (18249983)

Main Inventor

Jose Angel Leon Calvo

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a method for selecting radio resources for device-to-device (D2D) transmissions in wireless communication devices. Here are the key points:

• The resource pool is divided into subsets of radio resources, each associated with different selection mechanisms.
• The wireless communication device applies a specific selection mechanism to prioritize the subsets.
• Based on the prioritization, the device selects at least one radio resource from the pool.
• The device then performs D2D transmissions on the selected radio resource(s).

Abstract

A resource pool for selection of radio resources for D2D transmissions by wireless communication devices is divided into multiple subsets (S1, S2, S3) of radio resources which are each associated with at least one of multiple types of selection mechanisms. Depending on which of the multiple types of selection mechanisms is applied by a wireless communication device for selection of radio resources for D2D transmissions, the wireless communication device performs prioritization of the subsets (S1, S2, S3). Based on the prioritization of the subsets (S1, S2, S3), the wireless communication device selects at least on radio resource from the resource pool. Further, the wireless communication device performs one or more D2D transmissions on the selected at least one radio resource.

Random Access in a Wireless Communication Network (18026384)

Main Inventor

Jan Christoffersson

Brief explanation

- This patent application is for a wireless communication device that receives a random access configuration from a radio network node.

- The random access configuration sets up the device with a set of random access preambles that are not associated with any specific transmission. - When the device sends a random access preamble from this set, the radio network node can respond with a random access response. - The response is transmitted on one or more downlink beams, which are estimated based on measurements of the device's uplink beam or signal.

Abstract

A wireless communication device () receives a random access configuration () from a radio network node () configured to transmit multiple SSBs (--N). The random access configuration () configures the wireless communication device () with a set () of one or more random access preambles. This set () of one or more random access preambles is not associated with any of the multiple SSBS (--N). Upon receiving a random access preamble from this set, the radio network node () may transmit a random access response as a response to the random access preamble. The radio network node () may do so by transmitting the random access response on one or more downlink beams that are estimated from measurement of an uplink beam or uplink signal from the wireless communication device ().

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PERFORMING PREAMBLE ASSIGNMENT FOR RANDOM ACCESS IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (18447476)

Main Inventor

Michael MEYER

Brief explanation

The patent application is about methods and apparatuses for enabling a user equipment (UE) to perform a random access in a radio base station.

• The invention includes transmitting an identification number of a dedicated random access preamble along with information indicating the channel(s) where the preamble is valid for the UE.
• This allows the UE to use the received information to perform a random access based on the provided details.
• The invention simplifies the random access process for the UE by providing specific information about the valid channels for the preamble.
• This improves the efficiency and accuracy of the random access procedure for the UE in a radio base station.

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods and apparatuses (radio base station) and UE for enabling a UE to perform a random access. According to embodiments of the present invention, an identification number of a dedicated random access preamble is, in a message, transmitted together with information indicating in which channel or channels the preamble is valid for the UE. The UE can then use the received information and based on that information perform a random access.

METHODS, APPARATUSES, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING RADIO LINK FAILURE IN RELAYED RADIO COMMUNICATIONS (18030978)

Main Inventor

Antonino Orsino

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a technique for handling a radio link failure (RLF) in a relayed radio communication system. This system involves a relay radio device (RL) that relays communication between a remote radio device (RM) and a radio access network (RAN) or another remote radio device (RM).

• The technique identifies when a radio link failure occurs in the relayed radio communication.
• In response to the identified failure, the technique performs or initiates one of the following actions:

 - Release: Terminates the relayed radio communication.
 - Reconfiguration: Adjusts the relayed radio communication to overcome the failure.
 - Reestablishment: Restores the relayed radio communication after the failure.

• The purpose of this technique is to effectively handle radio link failures in relayed radio communication systems, ensuring uninterrupted and reliable communication.
• This innovation can be applied in various scenarios where relayed radio communication is used, such as in cellular networks or wireless communication systems.
• By promptly responding to radio link failures, this technique improves the overall performance and reliability of relayed radio communication systems.

Abstract

A technique for handling a radio link failure, RLF, in a relayed radio communication relayed through a relay radio device (-RL) between a remote radio device (-RM) and a radio access network, RAN (-NN), or a further remote radio device (-RM) is described. An RLF in the relayed radio communication is determined. Responsive to the determined RLF, at least one of a release, a reconfiguration, and a reestablishment of the relayed radio communication is performed or initiated.

TERMINAL DEVICE, CORE NETWORK NODE, NETWORK DEVICE AND METHOD THEREIN FOR FACILITATING PAGING PROCEDURE (18032389)

Main Inventor

Zhang Zhang

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method in a first terminal device.

- The method involves transmitting information to a core network node. - The transmitted information indicates that a second terminal device, acting as a relay between the first terminal device and a network device, is in a Radio Resource Control (RRC) Connected state. - The purpose of this method is to establish communication between the first terminal device and the network device through the second terminal device. - The innovation lies in efficiently managing the relay connection and ensuring seamless communication between the devices.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method in a first terminal device. The method includes: transmitting, to a core network node, first information indicating that a second terminal device, serving as a relay between the first terminal device and a network device, is in a Radio Resource Control, RRC, Connected, RRC_CONNECTED, state.

Coordinating Across PLMNS in Multi-SIM (18249812)

Main Inventor

Lian Araujo

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method performed by a wireless device that operates in two networks, where the device is idle/inactive in the second network. The method includes determining a periodic pattern for performing idle/inactive mode procedures in the second network and transmitting this pattern to the first network. The device then monitors the occurrence of idle/inactive events in the second network and transmits this information to the first network. This allows the first network to adapt the pattern for the device to perform procedures in the second network or to account for the device's unavailability.

• Method performed by a wireless device operating in two networks
• Device is idle/inactive in the second network
• Determines a periodic pattern for idle/inactive mode procedures in the second network
• Transmits the determined pattern to the first network
• Monitors the occurrence of idle/inactive events in the second network
• Transmits information about the occurrence of these events to the first network
• Allows the first network to adapt the pattern for the device's procedures in the second network
• Enables the first network to account for the device's unavailability in the second network

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a method is performed by a wireless device operating in both a first network and a second network wherein the wireless device is in an idle/inactive state in the second network. The method comprises: determining () a periodic pattern for performing a set of idle/inactive mode procedures in the second network; transmitting () a first indication of the determined periodic pattern to the first network; monitoring () an occurrence of at least one idle/inactive event in the second network; and transmitting () a second indication of the occurrence of the at least one idle/inactive event to the first network, thus allowing the first network to adapt the pattern for the wireless device to perform procedures in the second network, or to allow a different unavailability of the wireless device for f{circumflex over ( )} ″ performing procedures in the second network.

CIRCUIT BOARD ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A CIRCUIT BOARD PROVIDED WITH A GRAPHENE ISLAND AND METHOD OF COMMUNICATING BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND CIRCUIT (18033444)

Main Inventor

Lackis ELEFTHERIADIS

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a circuit board arrangement that includes two conductive material structures and a separating layer. 

• The conductive structures are placed on opposite sides of the separating layer.
• The separating layer includes a graphene island that can stretch between the two structures.
• The graphene island can be controlled to either electrically interconnect the two areas of the structures or separate them from each other.
• The method of communication between two circuits involves controlling the graphene island to electrically interconnect the two areas.
• After the interconnection, the first circuit can communicate with the second circuit.

Abstract

A circuit board arrangement includes a circuit board having two conductive material structures and a separating layer, where the structures are placed on opposite sides of the layer and the layer comprises includes a first graphene island stretching between a first area of a first of the structures and a second area of a second of the structures, which first graphene island is controllable to electrically interconnect the two areas or separate the two areas from each other. A method of communicating between a first and a second circuit via the structures comprises includes controlling the first graphene island to electrically interconnect the first and the second area and the first circuit communicating with the second circuit after the interconnection.