18033128. Method for Beam Mapping simplified abstract (Nokia Technologies Oy)
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Method for Beam Mapping
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Inventor(s)
Keeth Saliya Laddu Jayasinghe of Espoo (FI)
Method for Beam Mapping - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18033128 titled 'Method for Beam Mapping
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an apparatus that obtains beam mapping patterns for mapping beams to Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH) repetitions. It also obtains an indication of a time domain resource assignment for PUSCH repetition operation. The apparatus checks if the beam mapping patterns are associated with the indicated time domain resource assignment and selects a beam mapping pattern based on predefined criteria.
- The apparatus obtains beam mapping patterns for mapping beams to PUSCH repetitions.
- It obtains an indication of a time domain resource assignment for PUSCH repetition operation.
- The apparatus checks if the beam mapping patterns are associated with the indicated time domain resource assignment.
- If only one beam mapping pattern is associated with the indicated time domain resource assignment, it uses that pattern for mapping multiple PUSCH repetitions.
- If multiple beam mapping patterns are associated with the indicated time domain resource assignment, it selects one pattern based on predefined criteria.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be used in wireless communication systems that utilize beamforming techniques.
- It can improve the efficiency and performance of beam mapping for PUSCH repetitions.
Problems Solved
- The apparatus solves the problem of efficiently mapping beams to PUSCH repetitions in wireless communication systems.
- It ensures that the beam mapping patterns are compatible with the indicated time domain resource assignment.
Benefits
- The apparatus improves the overall performance and efficiency of beam mapping in wireless communication systems.
- It allows for more effective utilization of time domain resources.
- The selection of beam mapping patterns based on predefined criteria ensures optimal mapping for PUSCH repetitions.
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus including: circuitry for obtaining a first configuration from a network element, the first configuration including multiple beam mapping patterns for mapping at least two beams to at least two Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH) repetitions, wherein the beam mapping patterns are associated with at least one time domain resource assignment option; circuitry for obtaining an indication of a time domain resource assignment for PUSCH repetition operation from the network element; circuitry for checking whether beam mapping patterns are associated with the indicated time domain resource assignment; circuitry responsive to only one beam mapping pattern associated with the indicated time domain resource assignment, for using said one beam mapping pattern for mapping at least two PUSCH repetitions; and circuitry responsive to multiple beam mapping patterns associated with the indicated time domain resource assignment, for selecting one beam mapping pattern according to predefined criteria.
