Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) patent applications published on November 9th, 2023

Patent applications for Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) on November 9th, 2023

Position Determination of a Wireless Device (18245732)

Main Inventor

Tore Lindgren

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for determining the position of a wireless device using angle-of-arrival values from multiple antenna arrays.

• The method estimates angle-of-arrival values for each antenna array by measuring phase differences between antenna elements.
• Each antenna array is arranged along a line, and at least two of the lines are not in the same position.
• The position of the wireless device is determined by combining the angle-of-arrival values from the multiple antenna arrays.

Abstract

There is provided mechanisms for position determination of a wireless device. A method is performed by a network node. The method comprises estimating a respective angle-of-arrival value for each of at least three ID antenna arrays from measured phase differences between antenna elements per ID antenna array for a signal communicated between the wireless device and the at least three ID antenna arrays. The antenna elements of each ID antenna array are arranged along a respective line. At least two of the lines are non-coincident with respect to each other. The method comprises determining the position of the wireless device by combining the angle-of-arrival values from the at least three ID antenna arrays.

USER EQUIPMENT TWO-DIMENSIONAL STATE ESTIMATION (17919665)

Main Inventor

Torbjörn WIGREN

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for estimating the kinematic state of a User Equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system. This includes determining the position, velocity, and frequency bias of the UE.

• The method relies on measurements of Doppler shifts and relative distances between different antennas in the wireless communication system.
• These measurements are used to estimate the kinematic state of the UE, which includes its two-dimensional position and velocity.
• The method also takes into account the frequency bias of the UE, which can affect the accuracy of the estimation.
• The estimation process is fully enabled by the obtained measurements of Doppler shifts and distance-establishing measurements associated with the UE.
• The patent application also includes a network node that performs the method and a computer program for implementing the method.

Abstract

A method for kinematic state estimation of a UE in a wireless communication system. The method includes estimating of a kinematic state having two-dimensional position, two-dimensional velocity and a frequency bias of the UE. The estimation is based on and fully enabled by obtained measurements of Doppler shifts, relative two different antennas of the wireless communication system, of radio signals transmitted from the UE, and obtained distance-establishing measurements associated with the UE. A network node performing the method and a computer program therefore are also presented.

Orchestration of a Service (18017519)

Main Inventor

Jari Arkko

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method performed by an orchestrator in a computing system.

• The method involves the orchestrator receiving a request to orchestrate a service and a trusted computing policy.
• The request indicates that a resource must prove compliance with the policy for the service to be orchestrated with that resource.
• The orchestrator then sends a response indicating whether it has orchestrated the service according to the received request.

Abstract

A method performed by an orchestrator. The method comprises receiving signaling that requests the orchestrator to orchestrate a service and that indicates a trusted computing policy with which a resource must prove compliance in order for the service to be orchestrated with that resource. The method further comprises sending a response that indicates whether or not the orchestrator has orchestrated the service according to the received signaling.

Method and Apparatus for Application Programming Interface Management (18028939)

Main Inventor

Wenliang Xu

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for API management.

• The method involves a first network function sending a request to a second network function to discover a service application programming interface (API).
• The first network function then receives a response from the second network function, which includes information about the location of at least one API exposing function that provides the discovered service API.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide method and apparatus for API management. A method performed by a first network function. The method comprises sending a first service application programming interface (API) discover request to a second network function. The method further comprises receiving a first service API discover response from the second network function. The first service API discover response comprises location information of at least one API exposing function providing the discovered service API.

IMPROVED SOFTWARE MONITORING OF REAL-TIME SERVICES (18004921)

Main Inventor

Patrik Åberg

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a software monitoring system for real-time services.

• The system includes a controller that receives data about the performance of real-time services.
• The data is used to generate a performance image, which represents the performance of the services.
• Image analysis is performed on the performance image to identify areas of concern.
• Based on the analysis, the system selects an action to achieve a desired result.
• The innovation aims to improve the monitoring and management of real-time services.

Abstract

A software monitoring of real-time services arrangement () comprising a controller () configured to: receive () data relating to real-time performance () from one or more real-time services (), the data relating to real-time performance () indicates a performance of the real-time services (); generate () a performance image () wherein the data relating to real-time performance () for an associated real-time services () indicates an image characteristic in an area of the performance image () corresponding to the associated real-time services (); perform () image analysis () on the performance image (); and select () an action for achieving a desired result based on the image analysis.

ALIGNING REPRESENTATIONS OF 3D SPACE (18026472)

Main Inventor

José ARAÚJO

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for aligning representations of a 3D space captured by different devices. 

• Obtaining geometric restrictions for two different representations of the same physical space captured by two different devices.
• Comparing the geometric restrictions and determining if the difference exceeds a threshold.
• Identifying which set of geometric restrictions is more restrictive and which is less restrictive.
• Triggering a determination of the representation based on the least restrictive set of geometric restrictions, using the most restrictive set as a reference.

Abstract

A method for aligning representations of a 3D space is provided, including: obtaining a first set of geometric restrictions for a first representation corresponding to capturing restrictions of a first capturing device, the first representation forming part of a map for positioning of capturing devices; obtaining a second set of geometric restrictions corresponding to capturing restrictions of a second capturing device for providing a second representation of a 3D physical space; determining that a difference between the first set of geometric restrictions and the second set of geometric restrictions exceeds a threshold; determining which one of the first set of geometric restrictions and the second set of geometric restrictions is most restrictive and which one is least restrictive; and triggering a restrictive determination of the representation that is based on the least restrictive set of geometric restrictions, the determination being based on the most restrictive set of geometric restrictions.

PROCEDURES FOR TRIGGERING AND UPDATING TELE-OPERATED DRIVING AT V2X APPLICATION SERVER (17910072)

Main Inventor

Ali EL ESSAILI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for supporting session-oriented services for a vehicle.

• The method involves a first server transmitting a request to a second server to initiate a session-oriented service for a client device.
• The first server then receives a response from the second server indicating whether or not it can initiate the session-oriented service with the client device.
• The second server, on the other hand, receives the request from the first server and transmits a response indicating its ability to initiate the session-oriented service with the client device.

Abstract

A method performed by a first server for supporting session-oriented services for a vehicle includes transmitting a session-oriented service trigger request to a second server to initiate a session-oriented service for a client device. The method includes receiving a session-oriented service trigger response from the second server indicating whether or not the second server has an ability to initiate a session-oriented service with the client device. In other embodiments, a method performed by a second server communicatively connected to a network for supporting session-oriented services for a vehicle includes receiving a session-oriented service trigger request from a first server to initiate a session-oriented service for a client device. The method includes transmitting a session-oriented service trigger response to the first server indicating whether or not the second server has the ability to initiate a session-oriented service with the client device.

FILTER UNIT, ANTENNA FILTER UNIT AND RADIO UNIT (18028715)

Main Inventor

Jin PU

Brief explanation

The present disclosure is about a filter unit that includes a cavity filter with a hollow main body. The main body has a closed cavity for housing resonance elements. The filter unit is made by joining a filter chassis part and a filter cover part. The outer-side surface of either the filter chassis part or the filter cover part is metalized to form a metal layer that acts as an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) cover. This metal layer blocks electromagnetic interference from affecting a radio board that is electrically coupled with the cavity filter.

• The filter unit has a cavity filter with a closed cavity for resonance elements.
• The filter unit is made by joining a filter chassis part and a filter cover part.
• The outer-side surface of the filter chassis part or the filter cover part is metalized.
• The metal layer acts as an EMC cover to block electromagnetic interference.
• The EMC cover protects the radio board from electromagnetic interference.
• The filter unit can be used in an antenna filter unit.
• The antenna filter unit includes the filter unit and a radio unit.
• The radio unit can include either the filter unit or the antenna filter unit.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a filter unit, including: a cavity filter including a hollow main body, with an inner-side surface of the main body defining a closed cavity for housing resonance elements, the main body is formed by joining a filter chassis part and a filter cover part covering the filter chassis part, wherein an outer-side surface of the filter chassis part or the filter cover part facing a radio board that is to be electrically coupled with the cavity filter is metalized in such a manner that a metal layer formed thereby is configured as an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) cover for blocking the radio board from electromagnetic interference. Also, the present disclosure relates to an antenna filter unit including the above-said filter unit and a radio unit including the above-said filter unit or the antenna filter unit.

A SUBARRAY ANTENNA ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED TO OTHER SUBARRAY ANTENNAS, AND AN ARRAY ANTENNA FORMED BY SUCH SUBARRAY ANTENNAS (18029024)

Main Inventor

Göran SNYGG

Brief explanation

The present disclosure is about a sub array antenna that can be mounted to another sub array antenna to form an array antenna.

• The sub array antenna has a conducting ground plane and an edge part that faces the edge part of an adjacent sub array antenna.
• The edge part has a locking structure with an outer lock part and an indent positioned between the outer lock part and the ground plane.
• The indent is designed to receive the outer lock part of an adjacent sub array antenna, and the outer lock part is designed to engage the indent of an adjacent sub array antenna.
• Both the outer lock part and the indent are conducting and electrically connected to the ground plane.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a sub array antenna (, , ) adapted to be mounted to at least one other sub array antenna (, , ) along at least one extension (E1, E2) to form an array antenna (). The sub array antenna (, , ) comprises an electrically conducting ground plane (, , ) and at least one edge part (, ; , ; , ) that is adapted to face an edge part of an adjacent sub array antenna. The edge part (, ; , ; , ) at least partly comprises a locking structure comprising an outer lock part (, ) and an indent (, ) that is positioned between the outer lock part (, ) and the ground plane (, , ) in a direction of the extension (E1, E2). The indent (, ) is adapted to receive an adjacent outer lock part (, ) of an adjacent sub array antenna (, ), and the outer lock part (, ) is adapted to engage an indent (, ) of an adjacent sub array antenna (, ). The outer lock part (, ) and the indent (, ) are electrically conducting and electrically connected to the ground plane (, ).

LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT (18223702)

Main Inventor

Pete Sivonen

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an amplifier that converts a single-ended input signal to a differential output signal.

• The amplifier includes four transistors - a first, second, third, and fourth transistor.
• The first transistor receives the single-ended input signal and generates one part of the differential output signal.
• The second transistor generates the other part of the differential output signal.
• The third and fourth transistors are capacitively cross-coupled.
• The amplifier also includes inductive degeneration, where the first transistor is connected to a first inductor and the second transistor is connected to a second inductor.

Abstract

An amplifier for converting a single-ended input signal to a differential output signal. The amplifier comprises a first transistor, a second transistor, a third transistor and a fourth transistor. The first transistor, configured in common-source or common-emitter mode, receives the single-ended input signal and generates a first part of the differential output signal. The second transistor, also configured in common-source or common-emitter mode, generates a second part of the differential output signal. The third and fourth transistors are capacitively cross-coupled. The amplifier further comprises inductive degeneration such that a source or emitter of the first transistor is connected to a first inductor and a source or emitter of the second transistor is connected to a second inductor.

Transmission of NR Control Information in an LTE Downlink Subframe (18221751)

Main Inventor

Fredrik Huss

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a method for transmitting control information in a Long-Term Evolution (LTE) downlink subframe.

• The method involves allocating at least two symbols in the subframe for LTE control information transmission.
• The network node configures resource elements within the subframe for both LTE and New Radio (NR) transmission.
• NR control information is allocated to resource elements of at least one symbol within the allocated symbols for LTE control information.
• The subframe is then transmitted from co-sited antennas, with both LTE and NR transmission happening simultaneously.

Abstract

There is provided mechanisms for transmission of NR control information in an LTE downlink subframe. At least two symbols in the subframe are allocatable for LTE control information. A method is performed by a network node. The method comprises configuring resource elements for LTE transmission and resource elements for NR transmission within the subframe such that NR control information is allocated to resource elements of at least one symbol within the at least two symbols allocatable for the LTE control information in the subframe. The method comprises initiating transmission of the subframe from co-sited antennas, such that the resource elements for LTE transmission and the resource elements for NR transmission are transmitted from the co-sited antennas.

DOWNLINK SYMBOL-LEVEL PRECODING AS PART OF MULTIUSER MISO COMMUNICATION (18022790)

Main Inventor

Maha Alodeh

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for downlink symbol-level precoding in multiuser MISO communication.

• The method involves obtaining a data vector for a current time instant, which contains data symbols for multiple users.
• The data vector is then precoded by determining an output vector for the current time instant.
• The output vector is determined by searching for a data vector from a previous time instant that is co-linear with the current data vector.
• If a co-linear data vector is found, the output vector is calculated by multiplying the output vector of the previous time instant with a co-linearity factor.

Abstract

There is provided mechanisms for downlink symbol-level precoding as part of multiuser MISO communication. A method is performed by a network node. The method comprises obtaining a data vector of a current time instant to be precoded. The data vector comprises data symbols for 1 users. The current time instant corresponds to a single symbol. The method comprises precoding the obtained data vector by determining an output vector for the data vector of the current time instant. Determining the output vector for the current time instant comprises searching for a data vector of a previous time instant that is co-linear with the data vector of the current time instant according to a co-linearity factor. When such a data vector of the previous time instant is found, the output vector is equal to an output vector of the previous time instant multiplied with the co-linearity factor.

MULTI-RESOLUTION CSI FEEDBACK (18355044)

Main Inventor

Shiwei Gao

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method performed by a radio device for Channel State Information (CSI) feedback in a communication system.

• The method involves receiving information about a CSI Reference Signal (RS) resource, a first CSI type, and a second CSI type for feedback from a Radio Access Network (RAN) node.
• The radio device also receives a CSI feedback request from the RAN node for measuring and providing feedback on either the first CSI type or the second CSI type.
• The radio device measures the CSI of the indicated type based on signals received on the CSI-RS resource.
• Finally, the radio device sends a CSI report of the requested CSI type back to the RAN node.

Key points:

• The method focuses on providing Channel State Information (CSI) feedback in a communication system.
• It involves receiving information about CSI Reference Signal (RS) resource and different types of CSI for feedback.
• The method includes measuring the requested CSI type based on signals received on the CSI-RS resource.
• The radio device then sends a CSI report of the requested type back to the Radio Access Network (RAN) node.

Abstract

A method performed by a radio device  for Channel State Information (CSI) feedback in a communication system  comprising a Radio Access Network (RAN) node  comprises receiving, from the RAN node, information about a CSI Reference Signal (RS) resource, a first CSI type and a second CSI type for feedback. The method also comprises receiving, from the RAN node, a CSI feedback request for CSI measurement and feedback of the first CSI type or the second CSI type. The method also comprises measuring CSI of the indicated type based on signals received on the CSI-RS resource. The method also comprises sending, to the RAN node, a CSI report of the requested CSI type. A corresponding method in a RAN node is furthermore presented herein.

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR BEAM FAILURE RECOVERY (18195171)

Main Inventor

Jinhua LIU

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a method for configuring Beam Failure Recovery (BFR) in a network device. BFR is a technique used in wireless communication systems to recover from beam failures, which occur when the connection between a terminal device and a secondary cell is lost.

• The method involves receiving a beam failure report from a terminal device associated with a secondary cell.
• The terminal device is then configured with various BFR options, including:

 - BFR with Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH): This option uses a dedicated channel for transmitting control information to recover from beam failures.
 - BFR with Contention Free Random Access (CFRA): This option allows the terminal device to access the network without contention, reducing the chances of beam failures.
 - BFR with Contention Based Random Access (CBRA): This option allows the terminal device to access the network with contention, but still provides a mechanism for recovering from beam failures.
 - BFR without Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH) and PUCCH: This option eliminates the use of specific physical channels for random access and control information transmission, simplifying the BFR process.

Overall, this patent application presents a method for configuring BFR options in a network device to improve the recovery from beam failures in wireless communication systems.

Abstract

A method () in a network device for configuration of Beam Failure Recovery, BFR. The method () includes: receiving () from a terminal device a beam failure report associated with a Secondary Cell, SCell. The method () further includes: configuring () the terminal device with at least one of the following BFR options: BFR with Physical Uplink Control Channel, PUCCH, BFR with Contention Free Random Access, CFRA, BFR with Contention Based Random Access, CBRA, and BFR without Physical Random Access Channel, PRACH, and PUCCH.

METHOD TO DETERMINE THE CAPABILITY OF SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION IN IAB NODES (18026153)

Main Inventor

Behrooz MAKKI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method and network node that have integrated access and backhaul (IAB) functionality.

• The network node determines information about impairments caused by signals from different IAB nodes.
• Based on this information, the network node selects a multiplexing capability.
• The network node then multiplexes signals for the different IAB nodes using the selected multiplexing capability.

Abstract

A method and network node having integrated access and backhaul (IAB) functionality are disclosed. According to one aspect, a network node determines information concerning at least one of: (i) an impairment of a first signal from a first integrated access backhaul node that is caused by a second signal from a second IAB node and (ii) an impairment of the second signal that is caused by the first signal. The network node further selects a multiplexing capability for the network node based at least in part on the determined information concerning at least one of the impairments and further multiplexes signals for the first and second IAB nodes using the selected multiplexing capability.

TECHNIQUE FOR PREDICTING RADIO QUALITY (18023530)

Main Inventor

András Rácz

Brief explanation

- This patent application describes a technique for predicting the quality of radio signals in a wireless communication network.

- The technique relies on assuming the positions of one or more base stations in the area that the network will cover. - A computing unit performs the method implementation of the technique. - The first step is to determine the blocking object features for a selected position in the area. These features indicate the spatial pattern of blocking objects that are present in the fields of view between the selected position and the assumed base station positions. - Based on the determined blocking object features, the computing unit then predicts the radio quality at the selected position. - This prediction is made using a machine learning model that has been trained to map blocking object features and base station positions to corresponding radio qualities at selected positions. - The technique aims to provide a way to estimate radio quality in a wireless communication network before it is deployed, helping to optimize network performance and coverage.

Abstract

A technique for predicting radio quality in a wireless communication network depending on assumed positions of one or more base stations in an area to be covered by the wireless communication network is disclosed. A method implementation of the technique is performed by a computing unit and comprises the steps of determining, for a selected position in the area with respect to assumed positions of the one or more base stations, blocking object features indicative of a spatial pattern of blocking objects present in fields of view between the selected position and the assumed positions of the one or more base stations, and determining, based on the determined blocking object features, a predicted radio quality at the selected position using a machine learning model trained to map blocking object features for selected positions with respect to one or more base station positions to corresponding radio qualities at the selected positions.

DETERMINING PHASE TRACKING REFERENCE SIGNALS IN MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION POINTS (18222865)

Main Inventor

Mattias Frenne

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for a user equipment (UE) in a multiple transmission points communication system. The method involves receiving downlink control information (DCI) that indicates a scheme for scheduled data transmission on physical resource blocks (PRBs). The PRBs are divided into subsets associated with different transmission points.

• The method determines the frequency density of reference signals (PT-RS) for each subset of PRBs based on the number of PRBs in each subset.
• This allows for efficient transmission and reception of data by the UE.
• The method can be implemented by a UE, a base station, or a base station method.
• The innovation improves the performance and reliability of communication in a multiple transmission points system.

Abstract

A method for a UE in a multiple transmission points communication system, mTRP, scheme, is provided. The method includes receiving downlink control information, DCI, indicating at least two transmission points scheme for a scheduled data transmission on physical resource blocks, PRBs. The PRBs includes at least a first subsets of PRBs, associated with a first transmission point, and a second subset of PRBs, associated with a second transmission point. The method further includes determining a first PT-RS frequency density for the first set of PRBs based on the number of PRBs in the first set of PRBs and a second PT-RS frequency density based on the number of PRBs in the second set of PRBs. A UE, methods for a base station and a base station are also provided.

METHOD OF AND A SESSION MANAGEMENT FUNCTION FOR PROVISIONING A USER PLANE FUNCTION, A METHOD OF AND A USER PLANE FUNCTION FOR PROCESSING USER TRAFFIC AND A METHOD OF AND CHARGING FUNCTION FOR CHARGING USER TRAFFIC ([[US Patent Application 17793272. METHOD OF AND A SESSION MANAGEMENT FUNCTION FOR PROVISIONING A USER PLANE FUNCTION, A METHOD OF AND A USER PLANE FUNCTION FOR PROCESSING USER TRAFFIC AND A METHOD OF AND CHARGING FUNCTION FOR CHARGING USER TRAFFIC simplified abstract|17793272]])

Main Inventor

Erik Wikström

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a method and a Session Management Function (SMF) for managing user traffic in a telecommunication network.

• The SMF sends a request to a Policy Control Function (PCF) to obtain processing rules for user traffic.
• The SMF receives processing rules from the PCF that enable processing policies at the Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) and Server Name Indication (SNI) levels.
• The SMF then provisions these processing rules to a User Plane Function (UPF) in the core network.
• The UPF can now process user traffic based on the provisioned processing rules.
• The processing rules allow the UPF to differentiate user traffic at a more detailed level, such as the URI and SNI level.

Abstract

A method of and a Session Management Function, SMF, for provisioning processing rules for user traffic at a User Plane Function, UPF, in a core network of a telecommunication network are disclosed. The core network comprises an Access and Mobility Management Function, AMF and a Policy Control Function, PCF. The SMF first transmits to the PCF a request for obtaining processing rules for user traffic; the SMF then receives from the PCF processing rules enabling at least one of a Uniform Resource Identifier, URI, level processing policy and a Server Name Indication, SNI, level processing policy for the user traffic and provision the received processing rules with the UPF. The UPF can then process user traffic based on the provisioned processing rules, differentiating the user traffic at the more detailed URI and/or SNI level.

Network Management (17908170)

Main Inventor

Edwin Tse

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for network management in which a first entity manages network slices in a network. The method is performed in response to a request to set up a first network slice. 

• The method involves identifying one or more network nodes and/or second network slices that will support the first network slice.
• For each identified network node, an update is initiated to add a unique identifier of the first network slice to an attribute of the node.
• Similarly, for each identified second network slice, an update is initiated to add the unique identifier of the first network slice to an attribute of the slice.

This method allows for efficient management of network slices by associating them with specific network nodes and other network slices through unique identifiers.

Abstract

There is provided a method for network management performed by a first entity (), which is configured to manage network slices in a network. The method is performed in response to a first request to set up a first network slice. The method comprises identifying () one or more network nodes in the network and/or one or more second network slices to support the first network slice. For each identified network node, an update to an attribute of the identified network node is initiated () to add a unique identifier of the first network slice to the attribute of the identified network node. For each identified second network slice, an update to an attribute of the identified second network slice is initiated () to add the unique identifier of the first network slice to the attribute of the identified second network slice.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PPV INFORMATION IN ETHERNET, IPV4, IPV6, and MPLS PACKET/FRAME HEADERS (18026164)

Main Inventor

Balázs Varga

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method performed by a receiving node in a network system.

• The receiving node receives a packet/frame from a transmitting node.
• The packet/frame contains Per Packet Value (PPV) information, which indicates the importance level of the packet/frame based on the marking policy of the transmitting node.
• The packet/frame can be an Ethernet packet, an IPv4 packet, an IPv6 packet, a Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) packet, or a multilayer packet describing any combination of the previous types.
• The receiving node processes the PPV information in the received packet/frame if it is configured to handle such information.

Abstract

Systems and methods of the present disclosure are directed to a method performed by a receiving node. The method includes receiving a packet/frame comprising Per Packet Value (PPV) information from a transmitting node, wherein the PPV information indicates a level of importance of the packet/frame determined based on a marking policy of the transmitting node, and wherein the packet/frame comprises (a) an Ethernet packet, (b) an IPv4 packet, (c) an IPv6 packet, (d) a Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) packet, or (e) a multilayer packet descriptive of one or more of (a)-(d). The method includes processing the PPV information in the received packet/frame when the receiving node is configured to handle the PPV information.

VIRTUAL BOUNDARY PROCESSING FOR ADAPTIVE LOOP FILTERING (18143156)

Main Inventor

Kenneth ANDERSSON

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for encoding or decoding an image using a coding tree block (CTB) and selecting a filter strength value for each sample in the CTB based on its location within the block. 

• The method involves obtaining a CTB, which is a block of sample values associated with the image.
• Each sample value in the CTB has a location (x,y) within the block, where x is the horizontal value and y is the vertical value.
• The method includes selecting a filter strength value for each sample based on its vertical location (y) within the CTB.
• The filter strength value is determined by checking if a specific condition is true: (y==(CtbSizeY−5) OR y==(CtbSizeY−4)) AND var==1.
• If the condition is true, a filter strength value of 10 is chosen for the sample.
• The method allows for filtering of the samples in the CTB based on their location and the selected filter strength value.

Abstract

A method for encoding or decoding an image. The method includes obtaining a coding tree block (CTB) having a vertical size (CtbSizeY) and a horizontal size (CtbSizex), the CTB comprising set of sample values associated with the image, the set of sample values comprising a current sample value having a location (x,y) within the CTB, where x is a horizontal value and y is a vertical value. The method also includes selecting a filter strength value for the current sample based on y and filtering the current sample using the selected filter strength value. Selecting a filter strength value for the current sample based on y comprises: i) determining whether the following first condition is true: (y==(CtbSizeY−5) OR y==(CtbSizeY−4)) AND var==1, where var is a variable that is set equal to 1 as a result of a determination that a second condition is satisfied; and ii) choosing a filter strength value of 10 as a result of determining that the first condition is true.

Encoder, Decoder and Methods Thereof for Video Encoding and Decoding (18219221)

Main Inventor

Rickard Sjöberg

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an encoder that ensures a specific flag value for each long-term picture in a picture sequence.

• The encoder checks if there are at least two reference pictures in a decoded picture buffer with specific values.
• If the condition is met, a flag called delta_poc_msb_present_flag is set to 1 for the long-term picture.
• This flag indicates that the long-term picture is represented by the full Picture Order Count (POC).
• The POC is a value used to order pictures in a video sequence.

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an encoder is configured to ensure that for each long-term picture of a RPS of a picture i the value of a flag referred to as delta_poc_msb_present_flag[i] is equal to 1 when there are at least two reference pictures in a decoded picture buffer with lsb's of the POC referred to as pic_order_cnt_lsb equal to the lsb's of the respective long-term picture i denoted POC lsbLt[i]. When the delta_poc_msb_present_flag is equal to 1, the long-term picture is indicated by the full POC.

OUTPUT PROCESS DISABLE INDICATOR (17786035)

Main Inventor

Rickard SJÖBERG

Brief explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes a decoder that receives a bitstream and decodes a current picture from it. The decoder can also receive an output process syntax element in the bitstream to configure an output process. If the decoder determines that the output process is disabled, it will output the current picture as an output picture.

• Decoder receives a bitstream and decodes a current picture from it.
• Bitstream may include an output process syntax element to configure an output process.
• Decoder determines if the output process is disabled.
• If the output process is disabled, the decoder outputs the current picture as an output picture.

Abstract

A decoder can receive a bitstream. The bitstream can include at least one output process syntax element for configuring an output process. The decoder can determine that the output process is disabled. The decoder can decode a current picture from the bitstream. The decoder can, responsive to determining that the output process is disabled, output the current picture as an output picture.

Radio Access Network Security (18029495)

Main Inventor

Prajwol Kumar Nakarmi

Brief explanation

- The patent application is about a network node that is used in a wireless communication network.

- The network node is configured to handle different data radio bearers of a wireless device in multi-connectivity operation. - The network node configures multiple central unit user planes (CU-UPs) of a disaggregated radio network node to handle the data radio bearers. - The user plane traffic is processed by different CU-UPs based on different security keys. - The network node also configures different distributed units (DUs) of the disaggregated radio network node to serve different data radio bearers.

Abstract

A network node () is configured for use in a wireless communication network (). The network node () configures multiple central unit user planes, CU-UPs, (-UP) of a disaggregated radio network node () to handle different respective data radio bearers (--N) of a wireless device () in multi-connectivity operation, with security processing of user plane traffic by different CU-UPs (-UP) being based on different respective security keys (). In some embodiments, the network node () configures different distributed units, DUs, of the disaggregated radio network node () to serve different respective ones of the data radio bearers (--N).

METHODS PROVIDING GENERATION AND DEPLOYMENT OF NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS AND RELATED MANAGEMENT NODES, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS (17909994)

Main Inventor

Tomas Thyni

Brief explanation

This patent application discusses a method for operating a management node in a wireless mobile/cellular network. The network includes a Radio Access Network (RAN) and a transport network with multiple nodes. The method involves collecting network data, including installation data for the RAN and transport nodes. Based on this data, an automatic configuration is provided for the network. Once the configuration is provided, it is automatically deployed to configure the RAN and transport nodes.

• Method for operating a management node in a wireless mobile/cellular network
• Network includes a Radio Access Network (RAN) and a transport network with multiple nodes
• Network data, including installation data for RAN and transport nodes, is collected
• Automatic configuration is provided for the network based on the collected data
• The provided configuration is automatically deployed to configure the RAN and transport nodes

Abstract

A method of operating a management node of a wireless mobile/cellular network is discussed, the network including a Radio Access Network (RAN) having a plurality of RAN nodes and a transport network having a plurality of transport nodes. Network data for the wireless mobile/cellular network is collected, wherein the network data include network installation data relating to the pluralities of RAN and transport nodes. A configuration for the wireless mobile/cellular network is automatically provided based on the network data. Responsive to providing the configuration, the configuration is automatically deployed to provide configuration of the pluralities of RAN and transport nodes.

OPEN RADIO ACCESS NETWORKS NEAR-REAL TIME RADIO ACCESS NETWORK INTELLIGENT CONTROLLER (18024792)

Main Inventor

Ulf Eric ANDRETZKY

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a communications network with two network nodes.

- The first network node receives information from a communication device connected to the second network node. - Based on this information, the first network node determines a configuration for the second network node. - The first network node then transmits an indication of the configuration to the second network node using an intent-based interface.

Abstract

A first network node in a communications network that includes a second network node can receive information associated with a communication device connected to the second network node. The first network node can further determine a configuration for the second network node relative to the communication device based on the information. The first network node can further transmit an indication of the configuration to the second network node via an intent-based interface.

Sending and Receiving a PDU (18003367)

Main Inventor

Min Wang

Brief explanation

- The abstract describes a method used in a terminal device.

- The method involves determining a Protocol Data Unit (PDU), which includes a sub-PDU. - The sub-PDU contains a subheader and an indication of a buffer status modification value. - The current buffer status of the terminal device is determined by modifying the previous buffer status with the buffer status modification value. - The method also includes transmitting the PDU to a network node.

Abstract

In an example, a method in a terminal device is disclosed. The method comprises determining a Protocol Data Unit (PDU), wherein the PDU comprises at least a sub-PDU, the sub-PDU comprising at least a subheader, and the sub-PDU including an indication of a buffer status modification value, wherein a current buffer status of the terminal device comprises a previous buffer status of the terminal device modified by the buffer status modification value. The method also comprises transmitting the PDU to a network node.

Connection Configuration Change (17610987)

Main Inventor

Massimo Condoluci

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method performed by a wireless device that has radio equipment and terminal equipment. The method involves receiving connection reconfiguration signaling from a wireless communication network at the radio equipment. This signaling indicates that the connection between the radio equipment and the wireless communication network needs to be reconfigured. The method also involves transmitting notification signaling from the radio equipment to the terminal equipment of the wireless device. This notification signaling informs the terminal equipment about the reconfiguration of the connection.

• The patent application describes a method for a wireless device to handle connection reconfiguration signaling from a wireless communication network.
• The method involves the wireless device's radio equipment receiving the connection reconfiguration signaling.
• The connection reconfiguration signaling indicates that the connection between the wireless device's radio equipment and the wireless communication network needs to be reconfigured.
• The wireless device's radio equipment then transmits notification signaling to the terminal equipment of the wireless device.
• The notification signaling notifies the terminal equipment about the reconfiguration of the connection.

Abstract

There is provided a method performed by a wireless device () that comprises radio equipment (A) and terminal equipment (B). The method comprises receiving connection reconfiguration signaling from a wireless communication network at the radio equipment (A) of the wireless device (). The connection reconfiguration signaling indicates reconfiguration of a connection that the radio equipment (A) has with the wireless communication network. The method comprises transmitting, from the radio equipment (A) to the terminal equipment (B) of the wireless device (), notification signaling () that notifies the terminal equipment of the reconfiguration of the connection.

5G MULTICAST BROADCAST SERVICE HANDOVER (17927017)

Main Inventor

Paul Schliwa-Bertling

Brief explanation

This patent application describes systems and methods for ensuring session continuity of Multicast Broadcast (MB) Sessions in a 5G network. Here are the key points:

• The patent application focuses on providing session continuity for MB Sessions in a wireless device connected to a 5G network.
• The method involves the base station providing one or more MB Sessions to the wireless device.
• The base station then determines if the wireless device is being handed over to a target Next Generation Radio Access Network (NG-RAN).
• If a handover is detected, the base station ensures session continuity by continuing to provide the MB Sessions to the wireless device in the target NG-RAN.
• The handover can be performed using an Xn handover or an N2 handover, depending on the specific scenario.
• The patent application emphasizes the support for Multicast Broadcast Session continuity during inter-gNB Xn Handover and inter-gNB N2 Handover in the 5G NR radio access.

Abstract

Systems and methods for session continuity of Multicast Broadcast (MB) Sessions are provided. In some embodiments, a method performed by a base station for session continuity of MB Sessions includes at least one of: providing at least one MB Session to a wireless device connected in 5G; determining that the wireless device is handed over to a target Next Generation Radio Access Network (NG-RAN); and providing session continuity of the at least one MB Session to the wireless device. In some embodiments, being handed over to the target NG-RAN comprises an Xn handover. In some embodiments, being handed over to the target NG-RAN comprises a N2 handover. Some embodiments of the current disclosure provide support for Multicast Broadcast Session continuity (aka “Handover”) at Inter-gNB Xn Handover and Inter-gNB N2 Handover in the 5G NR radio access.

COORDINATED HANDOVER (18029361)

Main Inventor

Peter ÖKVIST

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for coordinated handover in a system where a first user equipment (UE) is communicating with a second UE using a sidelink channel, and both UEs are being served by a source cell.

• The first UE detects a handover event, indicating that it should trigger the source cell to initiate a handover from the source cell to a neighbor cell.
• In response to detecting the handover event, the first UE transmits a handover event message to the second UE, indicating that it has detected the handover event.

Abstract

A method for coordinated handover in a system comprising a first UE () communicating with a second UE () using a sidelink channel, wherein both the first UE and the second UE are being served by a source cell (). The method includes the first UE detecting () a handover event indicating that the first UE should trigger the source cell to initiate a handover of the first UE from the source cell to a neighbor cell. The method further includes, as a result of the first UE detecting the handover event, the first UE transmitting () to the second UE a handover event message indicating that the first UE has detected the handover event.

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR HANDOVER PROCEDURES (18026256)

Main Inventor

Serveh SHALMASHI

Brief explanation

This patent application describes methods and apparatuses for a network node in a communication network. The network node obtains information about the current status of a communication device and the communication network. This information is then inputted into a machine-learning model. The machine-learning model uses this information to output a score for at least one candidate handover parameter value. The network node then selects at least one handover parameter value for a handover procedure based on the output from the machine-learning model. The selected handover parameter value is specific to the communication device.

• The patent application describes a method for a network node to optimize handover procedures in a communication network.
• The network node obtains information about the current status of a communication device and the communication network.
• This information is inputted into a machine-learning model.
• The machine-learning model uses this information to output a score for at least one candidate handover parameter value.
• The network node selects at least one handover parameter value based on the output from the machine-learning model.
• The selected handover parameter value is specific to the communication device, allowing for personalized optimization.

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for a network node are disclosed. According to an example, there is provided a method implemented in a network node of a communication network, the method including: obtaining communication device context information related to a current status of a communication device, and network context information related to a current status of the communication network; inputting the communication device context information and the network context information to a machine-learning model, wherein the machine-learning model outputs a score for at least one candidate handover parameter value based on the communication device context information and the network context information; and selecting at least one handover parameter value for a handover procedure involving the communication device based on the output from the machine-learning model, wherein the selected at least one handover parameter value is specific to the communication device.

MANAGING NON-COORDINATED RADIO ACCESS NETWORKS (18328033)

Main Inventor

Jari Vikberg

Brief explanation

This patent application describes a method for managing multiple radio access networks (RANs) connected to a core network. The method involves acquiring information about a wireless communication device's connection to a base station in one RAN, as well as the device's location. Based on this information, the method identifies another RAN that the device may connect to and determines the available frequencies in that RAN. The method then delivers this information to the wireless communication device.

• The patent application focuses on managing multiple non-coordinated RANs connected to a core network.
• The method involves acquiring information about a wireless communication device's connection to a base station in one RAN.
• The device's location is also acquired to determine potential alternative RANs it may connect to.
• The method identifies the second RAN and determines the available frequencies in that RAN.
• The information about the second RAN and available frequencies is then delivered to the wireless communication device.

Abstract

Managing a plurality of non-coordinated radio access networks (RANs) connected to the core network is provided by acquiring information indicating that a wireless communication device is connected to a base station in a first of the plurality of RANs, and information indicating a location of the wireless communication device, acquiring information identifying at least a second of the plurality of RANs to which the wireless communication device may connect based on the location of the wireless communication device, and information indicating available frequencies in the second RAN via which frequencies the wireless communication device is allowed to access a network being accessible by the mobility management node, said network being operated by an operator different from those operating the first and second RANs, and delivering the information identifying the second RAN and the information indicating available frequencies in the second RAN to the wireless communication device.

APPARATUS AND METHOD IN A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (17802179)

Main Inventor

Oscar Ohlsson

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method performed by an apparatus for handling a User Equipment (UE) accessing a radio communications network with reduced capabilities. The apparatus obtains information about the subscriber profile of the UE and determines whether the UE is authorized to access the network with reduced capabilities based on this information.

• The method is performed by an apparatus for handling UE access to a radio communications network.
• The UE has reduced capabilities for communication in the network.
• The apparatus obtains information about the subscriber profile of the UE.
• The apparatus determines whether the UE is authorized to access the network with reduced capabilities.
• The determination is based on the obtained information about the subscriber profile of the UE.

Abstract

A method performed by an apparatus for handling a User Equipment access to a radio communications network is provided. The UE is using reduced capabilities. The reduced capabilities relate to reduced capabilities for communication in the radio communications network. The apparatus obtains information about a subscriber profile of the UE. When the UE accesses to the radio communications network using reduced capabilities, the apparatus determines whether or not the UE is authorized to access the radio communications network by using reduced capabilities, based on the obtained information about the subscriber profile of the UE.

Beam Management for Deactivated Secondary Cell Group (SCG) (18025425)

Main Inventor

Icaro Leonardo Da Silva

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes methods for a user equipment (UE) to communicate with a wireless network using a master cell group (MCG) and a secondary cell group (SCG).

- The UE can enter a reduced-energy mode for the SCG when it receives a command from either the MCG or the SCG. - While in the reduced-energy mode for the SCG and connected to the MCG, the UE can perform SCG measurements and report them to the wireless network. - The SCG measurements can be reported through either the MCG or the SCG. - The patent application also includes methods for network nodes that provide the MCG and the SCG, as well as UEs and network nodes configured to perform these methods.

Abstract

Embodiments include methods for a user equipment (UE) configured to communicate with a wireless network via a master cell group (MCG) and a secondary cell group (SCG). Such methods include entering a reduced-energy mode for the SCG responsive to receiving a first command via the MCG or the SCG. Such methods also include, while in the reduced-energy mode for the SCG and in a connected mode for the MCG, performing SCG measurements and reporting the SCG measurements to the wireless network (e.g., via MCG or SCG). Other embodiments include complementary methods for first and second network nodes arranged, respectively, to provide the MCG and the SCG, as well as UEs and network nodes configured to perform the exemplary methods.  is selected for publication.

Method Performed by a Radio Network Node for Determining a Changed Bandwidth Interval (18017521)

Main Inventor

Lackis Eleftheriadis

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method performed by a radio network node in a wireless communication network to handle communication over a bandwidth interval for one or more user equipment (UEs).

• The radio network node determines whether to change the currently used bandwidth interval based on the current state of resource usage and the positions of the UEs being served.
• If it is determined to change the bandwidth interval, the radio network node calculates a new bandwidth interval to use.
• The radio network node adjusts the currently used bandwidth interval to the calculated one and uses it for communication with the UEs.
• The method aims to optimize the allocation of bandwidth resources based on the number of UEs served and their positions.

Abstract

Embodiments herein may relate to a method performed by a radio network node for handling communication over a bandwidth interval for one or more UEs, in a wireless communication network. The radio network node determines to change a currently used bandwidth interval based on a current state of usage of resources in the 5 currently used bandwidth interval related to number of UEs served and/or a current state of positions of the number of UEs served. With the proviso that it is determined to change the currently used bandwidth interval, the radio network node calculates a changed bandwidth interval to use. The radio network node then adjusts the currently used bandwidth interval to the calculated bandwidth interval; and uses the adjusted 10 bandwidth interval for communicating with the one or more UEs.

Methods, Apparatus and Device-Readable Mediums Relating to Wireless Access in a Network Requiring a Carrier-Sense Mechanism (18318069)

Main Inventor

Dennis Sundman

Brief explanation

The patent application is about wireless access in a network that requires a carrier-sense mechanism.

• The method involves transmitting from one device to another in a wireless communications network.
• The transmitting device has multiple antenna elements.
• The method includes performing a directional carrier-sense assessment for specific sub-bands used for transmissions between the devices.
• Beamforming is used to detect the level of wireless activity on each sub-band in a particular direction.
• Based on the detected level of wireless activity, a respective transmit power is selected for each sub-band.
• The transmitting device then transmits to the receiving device in the particular direction, using the selected transmit power for each sub-band.

Abstract

Methods, apparatus, and device-readable mediums are disclosed relating to wireless access in a network requiring a carrier-sense mechanism. One aspect provides a method performed by a transmitting device for transmitting to a receiving device in a wireless communications network. The transmitting device comprises a plurality of antenna elements. The method comprises: performing a directional carrier-sense assessment for one or more sub-bands configured for transmissions between the transmitting device and the receiving device, the directional carrier-sense assessment utilizing beamforming to detect a respective level of wireless activity on each of the sub-bands in a particular direction for transmissions to the receiving device; selecting a respective transmit power for each sub-band based on the determined level of wireless activity; and transmitting to the receiving device in the particular direction, using the respective selected transmit power for each sub-band.

Integrated Access Backhaul (IAB) Nodes with Negative Propagation Delay Indication (18354708)

Main Inventor

Boris Dortschy

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes methods performed by an integrated access backhaul (IAB) node in an IAB network.

- The IAB node receives timing offset information from an upstream node in the network, which is related to communications between the IAB node and the upstream node. - The IAB node then transmits a downlink (DL) signal to one or more downstream nodes in the network. - The timing of the DL signal transmission is determined based on the IAB node's DL reception timing of a DL signal received from the upstream node, as well as a second timing value calculated using a function of the received timing offset information. - If the function of the timing offset information is greater than a threshold, the second timing value is used to determine the DL transmission timing. - The patent application also mentions that there are other embodiments of IAB nodes configured to perform these methods.

Abstract

Embodiments include methods performed by an integrated access backhaul (IAB) node configured for operation in an IAB network. Such methods include receiving, from an upstream node in the IAB network, first timing offset information related to communications between the IAB node and the upstream node. Such methods include transmitting a downlink (DL) signal to one or more downstream nodes in the IAB network. The DL signal is transmitted according to a DL transmission timing determined from the following: the IAB node's DL reception timing of a DL signal received from the upstream node; and a second timing value determined based on a first function of the first timing offset information, when the first function of the first timing offset information is greater than a threshold. Other embodiments also include IAB nodes configured to perform such methods.

TRACKING AREA UPDATE PROCEDURE FOR NTN (18246214)

Main Inventor

Helka-Liina Määttänen

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for wireless devices operating in a non-terrestrial network (NTN) to update their tracking area identity (TAI) based on information received from different cells. 

• The wireless device receives a first TAI from a cell that is moving on the Earth's surface and is associated with a fixed tracking area.
• The wireless device also receives a second TAI from another cell that is associated with a different fixed tracking area.
• The wireless device analyzes the information related to the second TAI to determine if it should notify a network node about updating its tracking area.
• If the analysis determines that a tracking area update is necessary, the wireless device transmits the update to the network node.

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a method performed by a wireless device operating in a non-terrestrial network (NTN) comprises receiving a first tracking area identity (TAI) from a first cell. The first cell is an earth moving cell and the first TAI is associated with a first fixed tracking area. The method further comprises receiving a second TAI. The second TAI is associated with a second fixed tracking area. The method further comprises determining whether the wireless device should notify a network node of a tracking area update based at least in part on information related to the second TAI, and upon determining the wireless device should notify the network node of the tracking area update, transmitting a tracking area update.

Methods and Systems to Define Integrity for Industrial Internet of Things (18040305)

Main Inventor

Ritesh Shreevastav

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method performed by a wireless device in an Industrial Internet of Things (I-IoT) environment.

• The method involves determining the availability level of a network and/or the integrity level of a positioning service and/or system at the wireless device.
• Based on the availability level of the network and/or the integrity level of the positioning service and/or system, the wireless device performs at least one action associated with the positioning service and/or system.

Bullet points:

• The method is specifically designed for wireless devices in an Industrial Internet of Things (I-IoT) environment.
• The wireless device assesses the availability level of the network it is connected to.
• The wireless device also evaluates the integrity level of the positioning service and/or system it relies on.
• Depending on the availability and integrity levels, the wireless device takes appropriate actions related to the positioning service and/or system.
• The method aims to ensure that the wireless device operates efficiently and effectively within the I-IoT environment.

Abstract

A method performed by a wireless device in an Industrial Internet of Things (I-IoT) environment includes determining an availability level of a network and/or an integrity level of a positioning service and/or system at the wireless device. Based on the availability level of the network and/or the integrity level of the positioning service and/or system at the wireless device, the wireless device performs at least one action associated with the positioning service and/or system.

METHODS, BASE STATION AND TERMINAL DEVICE FOR UPLINK TRANSMISSION (18010215)

Main Inventor

Min Wang

Brief explanation

The patent application describes methods, a base station, and a terminal device for uplink transmission in a communication network.

• The base station sends a signaling message to a terminal device indicating one or more uplink grants.
• The signaling message specifies which service or services are permitted to use the uplink grants.
• This allows the terminal device to know which services it can use for transmitting data to the base station.
• The invention aims to improve the efficiency and management of uplink transmission in a communication network.

Abstract

Methods, a base station and a terminal device are disclosed for uplink transmission. According to an embodiment, the base station sends, to a terminal device served by the base station, a signaling comprising one or more uplink grants. The signaling indicates which service or services are allowed to use the one or more uplink grants.

CONFIGURING UPLINK CONTROL CHANNELS (18023868)

Main Inventor

Namir LIDIAN

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a patent application related to configuring communication devices in a network.

• The patent application focuses on a network node in a communications network.
• The network node can configure a communication device with multiple uplink control channel configurations.
• Each uplink control channel configuration has a different number of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) symbols.
• The network node can transmit an indication of the selected uplink control channel configuration to the communication device on a downlink control channel.

Abstract

A network node in a communications network can configure communication device with a plurality of uplink control channel configurations each having a different number of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing, OFDM, symbols. The network node can further transmit an indication of a selected uplink control channel configuration of the plurality of uplink control channel configurations to the communication device on a downlink control channel.

Selection of Time-Domain Resource Allocation Tables (18319990)

Main Inventor

Robert BALDEMAIR

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a user equipment (UE) that can operate with multiple sub-carrier spacing values. The UE includes memory and processing circuitry to execute instructions.

• The UE can determine a time-domain resource allocation table based on information received from a network node, such as a Radio Network Temporary Identifier (RNTI).
• The UE can then determine a specific time-domain resource allocated for transmitting or receiving a wireless signal based on the determined allocation table and additional information received from the network node, such as a time-domain resource allocation field value in downlink control information (DCI).
• The UE can use the determined time-domain resource to transmit or receive the wireless signal.

Abstract

According to certain embodiments, a user equipment, UE, is operable for multiple sub-carrier spacing values. The UE comprises memory operable to store instructions and processing circuitry operable to execute the instructions, whereby the UE is operable to determine one of a plurality of time-domain resource allocation tables based on first information received from a network node. The first information comprises a Radio Network Temporary Identifier, RNTI. The UE is operable to determine a time-domain resource allocated to the UE for transmission or reception of a wireless signal based on the determined one of the plurality of time-domain resource allocation tables and second information received from the network node. The second information comprises a time-domain resource allocation field value received in downlink control information, DCI. The UE is further operable to transmit or receive the wireless signal using the determined time-domain resource.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MASTER NODE-INITIATED CONDITIONAL PRIMARY SECONDARY CELL ADDITION (18040283)

Main Inventor

Icaro Leonardo Da Silva

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method used by a network node to add a secondary cell to a network.

• The network node sends a Request message to a target secondary node (SN).
• The target SN responds with an Acknowledge message that includes a Secondary Cell Group (SCG) configuration for a target candidate cell.
• The network node sends another message, called RRC Reconfiguration, to a wireless device.
• The RRC Reconfiguration message includes at least one conditional reconfiguration.
• The conditional reconfiguration includes another RRC Reconfiguration message in Master Node (MN) format and a Master Cell Group (MCG) configuration.
• The conditional reconfiguration also includes at least one execution condition for the conditional Primary Secondary Cell Addition (CPA) and a conditional reconfiguration identity associated with the CPA for the target candidate cell.
• The RRC Reconfiguration message in MN format includes the SCG configuration received from the target SN.
• The network node receives a first reconfiguration complete message from the wireless device.

Abstract

A method by a network node operating as a Master Node (MN) for conditional Primary Secondary Cell Addition (CPA) includes sending, to a target secondary node (SN) a Request message. The network node receives, from the target SN, an Acknowledge message comprising an RRC Reconfiguration message (RRCReconfiguration**), including a Secondary Cell Group (SCG) configuration for a target candidate cell. The network node sends, to a wireless device, another RRC Reconfiguration message (RRCReconfiguration), which includes at least one conditional reconfiguration. The conditional reconfiguration includes: another RRC Reconfiguration message (RRCReconfiguration*) in MN format and a Master Cell Group (MCG) configuration; at least one execution condition for the CPA; and a conditional reconfiguration identity associated with the CPA for the target candidate cell. The RRCReconfiguration* includes the RRCReconfiguration**. The network node receives, from the wireless device, a first reconfiguration complete message.

METHODS, NODES AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR RELAY CONNECTION ESTABLISHMENT (17922991)

Main Inventor

Congchi Zhang

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for a second user equipment (UE2) to receive a relay request message from a first UE (UE1) indicating a relay service request. The method involves determining if the relay request can be accepted by UE2 based on certain conditions, such as authorization to support the relay service, allowance by the current cell of UE2, being in a connected state, subscribing to the same PLMN as UE2, or receiving relevant Access Stratum configurations. If the relay request can be accepted, a relay response message is transmitted to UE1.

• The method is for a second user equipment (UE2) to handle relay requests from a first UE (UE1).
• The relay request message includes information about the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) to which UE1 is subscribed.
• UE2 determines if it can accept the relay request based on several conditions.
• These conditions include authorization to support the relay service, allowance by the current cell of UE2, being in a connected state, subscribing to the same PLMN as UE2, or receiving relevant Access Stratum configurations.
• If the relay request can be accepted, UE2 sends a relay response message to UE1.

Abstract

There is provided a method at a second user equipment (UE2) comprising receiving, from a first UE (UE1), a relay request message indicating a relay request of UE1. The relay request is for a relay service requested by UE1. The relay request message comprises an indication of a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) to which UE1 is subscribed. The method comprises determining that the relay request can be accepted by UE2 in at least one case where: the UE2 is authorized to support the relay service; the relay service is allowed by a current cell of UE2 served by a network node; UE2 is currently in a Radio Resource Control connected state; UE1 subscribes to a same PLMN as UE2; or the network node has provided relevant Access Stratum configurations to UE2. The method comprises transmitting a relay response message to UE1 based on a result of the determination.

HEAT SINK WITH BULK HEAT ISOLATION (18004902)

Main Inventor

Stevin van Wyk

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a heatsink system that is used to dissipate heat from multiple heat generating components.

- The heatsink system includes a base plate that is used to connect the heatsink system to the heat generating components. - One of the heat generating components is a first bulk heat source, and the heatsink system includes a first heatsink integrated thermosiphon that is specifically designed to dissipate heat from this first bulk heat source. - The heatsink system also includes one or more heat dissipating fins that are used to dissipate heat from the other heat generating components, excluding the first bulk heat source. - Importantly, the first heatsink integrated thermosiphon is thermally isolated from the one or more heat dissipating fins, meaning that they do not share the same thermal pathway. - This design allows for efficient heat dissipation from the different heat generating components, ensuring optimal cooling performance.

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a heatsink system comprises a base plate for thermally coupling the heatsink system to two or more heat generating components, wherein at least one of the heat generating components is a first bulk heat source. The heatsink system further comprises a first heatsink integrated thermosiphon coupled to the base plate at a location that dissipates heat from the first bulk heat source and one or more heat dissipating fins coupled to the base plate at a location that dissipates heat from the heat generating components other than the first bulk heat source. The first heatsink integrated thermosiphon is thermally isolated from the one or more heat dissipating fins.