COMMUNICATION METHOD AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS

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COMMUNICATION METHOD AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240306212 titled 'COMMUNICATION METHOD AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation:

This patent application describes a communication method and apparatus where a terminal device sends a random access preamble associated with a specific timing offset value based on the round-trip delay between the network device and the terminal device.

Terminal device obtains a first SSB.
Terminal device sends a random access preamble corresponding to the first SSB.
Random access preamble is carried at a specific time domain position.
Time domain position is associated with a timing offset value.
Timing offset value is determined based on the round-trip delay between the network device and the terminal device.

Key Features and Innovation:

Utilizes timing offset value based on round-trip delay for efficient communication.
Random access preamble sent at specific time domain position for synchronization.
Improves communication reliability and accuracy in wireless networks.

Potential Applications:

5G and future wireless communication networks.
Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Smart city infrastructure.

Problems Solved:

Synchronization issues in wireless communication.
Efficient utilization of network resources.
Improved reliability of random access procedures.

Benefits:

Enhanced communication performance.
Reduced latency in network connections.
Improved overall network efficiency.

Commercial Applications:

Telecom companies for improving network performance.
IoT device manufacturers for reliable connectivity.
Smart city developers for efficient infrastructure management.

Questions about Communication Method and Apparatus:

1. How does the timing offset value improve communication efficiency? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this method in real-world networks?

2. Another relevant generic question, with a detailed answer.

Original Abstract Submitted

a communication method and a communication apparatus. a terminal device obtains a first ssb. the terminal device sends a random access preamble corresponding to the first ssb. the random access preamble is carried at a first time domain position. the first time domain position is associated with a timing offset value. the timing offset value is determined based on a round-trip delay between the network device and a first position in an area covered by the network device.