US Patent Application 18352125. BEAM MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS simplified abstract
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BEAM MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS
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BEAM MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18352125 titled 'BEAM MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
This patent application describes a method and apparatus for efficient beam management in a communication network. The method includes the following steps:
- A terminal device receives beam configuration information from a network device. This information includes details about one or more common beams, which can be used for uplink or downlink transmission.
- The terminal device also receives beam activation information from the network device. This information is used to activate some of the common beams.
- Additionally, the terminal device receives beam indication information from the network device. This information indicates which common beams are currently active.
The innovation in this patent application lies in the efficient management of beams in a communication network. Some key points to note are:
- The method allows for the activation of specific common beams, reducing the need for complex and redundant instructions.
- By receiving beam indication information, the terminal device can easily identify which common beams are active, avoiding unnecessary signaling overhead.
- This approach simplifies the beam management process, making it more efficient and reducing the burden on the network and terminal devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
Embodiments of this application provide a beam management method and an apparatus, to efficiently notify a beam, avoid a complex and redundant indication instruction, and reduce signaling overheads. The method includes: A terminal device receives beam configuration information from a network device, where the beam configuration information includes configuration information of one or more common beams, and the one or more common beams include any one of the following: a separate common beam used for uplink transmission or downlink transmission and a joint common beam used for uplink transmission and downlink transmission. The terminal device receives beam activation information from the network device, where the beam activation information is used to activate some of the one or more common beams. The terminal device receives beam indication information from the network device, where the beam indication information indicates one or more of the some common beams.
