BEAM INDICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS

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BEAM INDICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240298192 titled 'BEAM INDICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS

The abstract describes a method and apparatus for beam indication in a network system. The method involves configuring multiple common beams of the same type, activating a specific number of common beams, and grouping them into different beam groups based on received control information.

Terminal device receives configuration information to set up multiple common beams of the same type.
Terminal device receives indication information to activate a specific number of common beams and group them accordingly.
Terminal device receives downlink control information to indicate specific common beams of the same type.

Potential Applications: - Wireless communication systems - 5G networks - IoT devices

Problems Solved: - Efficient beam management in network systems - Optimizing beam configurations for better performance

Benefits: - Improved network efficiency - Enhanced data transmission rates - Better utilization of network resources

Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Beam Management Technology for Next-Gen Networks" This technology can be utilized in telecommunications companies, network equipment manufacturers, and IoT device providers to enhance network performance and optimize beam configurations.

Questions about Beam Indication Technology: 1. How does this technology improve network efficiency compared to traditional methods?

  This technology allows for better management of common beams, leading to optimized network performance and resource utilization.

2. What impact does beam grouping have on data transmission rates in a network system?

  Beam grouping helps in organizing and activating common beams efficiently, resulting in improved data transmission rates.

Original Abstract Submitted

a beam indication method and an apparatus are provided. the method includes: a terminal device receives first configuration information from a network device, to configure m common beams of a same type, where m is an integer greater than 1. the terminal device receives first indication information from the network device, to activate n common beams, and group the n common beams into a first common beam group and a second common beam group, where n is an integer greater than 1 and less than or equal to m. further, the terminal device receives one or more pieces of first downlink control information from the network device, to indicate two common beams of a same type.