FACILITATING MULTI-PANEL UE OPERATION WITH DIFFERENT PANEL CAPABILITIES

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Samantha Caporal Del Barrio of Aalborg (DK)

FACILITATING MULTI-PANEL UE OPERATION WITH DIFFERENT PANEL CAPABILITIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18556813 titled 'FACILITATING MULTI-PANEL UE OPERATION WITH DIFFERENT PANEL CAPABILITIES

According to some embodiments, a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communications system facilitates dynamic association between reference signals (RSs) for beam management measurements and reporting, for DL and/or UL beam selection, and semi-statically configured capability indices of at least one functionality.

The UE includes multiple antenna panels and memory storing computer-executable instructions for generating capability sets and transmitting them to a next generation node B (gNB).
The capability sets include capability information items indexed by corresponding capability indices, indicating the capabilities of each antenna panel with respect to a specific functionality.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied in 5G and beyond wireless communications systems for efficient beam management and selection processes. - It can enhance the performance and reliability of communication networks by optimizing the use of antenna panels based on their capabilities.

Problems Solved: - Streamlining the process of beam management and selection in wireless communications systems. - Improving the overall efficiency and performance of communication networks by utilizing the capabilities of antenna panels effectively.

Benefits: - Enhanced network performance and reliability. - Improved user experience with faster and more stable connections. - Optimal utilization of resources leading to cost savings for network operators.

Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Beam Management Technology for 5G Networks This technology can be commercially used by telecommunications companies to improve the efficiency and performance of their 5G networks. It can also be integrated into various IoT devices to enhance connectivity and communication capabilities.

Questions about Enhanced Beam Management Technology for 5G Networks: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of beam management in wireless communications systems? - This technology improves efficiency by dynamically associating reference signals with capability indices of antenna panels, optimizing beam selection processes.

2. What are the potential benefits of using this technology in 5G networks? - The potential benefits include enhanced network performance, improved user experience, and cost savings for network operators.

Original Abstract Submitted

According to at least some example embodiments, a user equipment (UE), of a wireless communications system, for facilitating a dynamic association between reference signals (RSs) configured for beam management measurements and reporting, for downlink (DL) and/or uplink (UL) beam selection, and semi-statically configured capability indices of a capability set of at least one functionality, includes a plurality of antenna panels; memory storing computer-executable instructions which include generating at least a first capability set of a first functionality, the first capability set including a plurality of capability information items indexed, respectively, by a plurality of corresponding capability indices, each capability information item indicating, for a panel corresponding to the capability information item from among the plurality of antenna panels, capability information of the corresponding panel with respect to the first functionality, and transmitting the first capability set to a next generation node B (gNB) included in the wireless communications system.