18586710. FLEXIBLE RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR NARROWBAND AND WIDEBAND COEXISTENCE simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
Contents
- 1 FLEXIBLE RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR NARROWBAND AND WIDEBAND COEXISTENCE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FLEXIBLE RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR NARROWBAND AND WIDEBAND COEXISTENCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Potential Applications
- 1.5 Problems Solved
- 1.6 Benefits
- 1.7 Commercial Applications
- 1.8 Prior Art
- 1.9 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.10 Questions about the Technology
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
FLEXIBLE RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR NARROWBAND AND WIDEBAND COEXISTENCE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Alberto Rico Alvarino of San Diego CA (US)
Wanshi Chen of San Diego CA (US)
FLEXIBLE RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR NARROWBAND AND WIDEBAND COEXISTENCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18586710 titled 'FLEXIBLE RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR NARROWBAND AND WIDEBAND COEXISTENCE
The abstract describes a patent application related to a user equipment (UE) identifying narrowbands associated with an enhanced machine type communication (eMTC) protocol based on a New Radio (NR) carrier's system bandwidth. The base station transmits valid narrowbands for eMTC to the UE, along with a frequency hopping pattern and downlink transmissions based on the valid narrowbands. Additionally, the base station may identify subcarrier and resource block offsets between resources used for eMTC and NR, transmitting a frequency alignment parameter to the UE for aligning narrowbands accordingly.
- Identification of narrowbands associated with eMTC protocol based on NR carrier's system bandwidth
- Transmission of valid narrowbands for eMTC to UE by base station
- Transmission of frequency hopping pattern and downlink transmissions based on valid narrowbands
- Identification of subcarrier and resource block offsets between eMTC and NR resources
- Transmission of frequency alignment parameter to align narrowbands for eMTC
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in IoT devices, smart meters, and other low-power, wide-area network (LPWAN) applications where eMTC is used for communication.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the challenge of efficiently utilizing narrowbands for eMTC within the NR carrier's system bandwidth, ensuring coexistence with NR and optimizing resource allocation.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved spectral efficiency, enhanced coexistence between eMTC and NR, and optimized resource allocation for efficient communication.
Commercial Applications
- LPWAN devices in IoT applications
- Smart city infrastructure for monitoring and control systems
- Industrial IoT for remote monitoring and automation
Prior Art
Readers can explore prior art related to frequency hopping patterns, resource allocation in wireless communication systems, and coexistence mechanisms between different communication protocols.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on research related to LPWAN technologies, spectrum sharing techniques, and resource allocation optimization in wireless networks.
Questions about the Technology
How does this technology improve spectral efficiency in LPWAN applications?
This technology optimizes the allocation of narrowbands for eMTC within the NR carrier's system bandwidth, leading to improved spectral efficiency and better utilization of resources.
What are the key considerations for coexistence between eMTC and NR in this technology?
The technology ensures coexistence by identifying valid narrowbands, transmitting frequency hopping patterns, and aligning narrowbands based on frequency alignment parameters, minimizing interference between eMTC and NR.
Original Abstract Submitted
A user equipment (UE) (e.g., an enhanced machine type communication (EMTC) UE) may identify several narrowbands associated with eMTC protocol based on a system bandwidth of a New Radio (NR) carrier. A base station may transmit an indication of a set of valid narrowbands for eMTC (e.g., based on coexistence considerations between eMTC and NR) to the UE. The base station may further transmit a frequency hopping pattern to the UE (e.g., associated with narrowbands within the set of valid narrowbands), and transmit one or more downlink transmissions according to the frequency hopping pattern. Additionally or alternatively, a base station may identify a subcarrier offset and/or resource block offset between resources (e.g., a resource grid) used for eMTC protocol and resources used for NR. The base station may transmit a frequency alignment parameter to the UE, and the UE may align narrowbands for eMTC accordingly.
