18553168. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING TIME ALIGNMENT TIMER FOR SMALL DATA TRANSMISSION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)

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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING TIME ALIGNMENT TIMER FOR SMALL DATA TRANSMISSION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Organization Name

LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor(s)

Hanul Lee of Seoul (KR)

Seungjune Yi of Seoul (KR)

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING TIME ALIGNMENT TIMER FOR SMALL DATA TRANSMISSION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18553168 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING TIME ALIGNMENT TIMER FOR SMALL DATA TRANSMISSION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The present disclosure describes a method for managing a time alignment timer (TAT) for small data transmission (SDT) in a wireless communication system. The method involves starting a configured grant based small data transmission (CG-SDT) TAT upon receiving CG-SDT configuration, transmitting data units based on the CG-SDT configuration in RRC INACTIVE state during the CG-SDT TAT, and restarting the CG-SDT TAT based on a timing advance command (TAC) being received and a CG-SDT procedure being ongoing.

  • Method for managing a time alignment timer (TAT) for small data transmission (SDT) in a wireless communication system
  • Starting a configured grant based small data transmission (CG-SDT) TAT upon receiving CG-SDT configuration
  • Transmitting data units based on the CG-SDT configuration in RRC INACTIVE state during the CG-SDT TAT
  • Restarting the CG-SDT TAT based on a timing advance command (TAC) being received and a CG-SDT procedure being ongoing
  • Not restarting the CG-SDT TAT based on the TAC being received and the CG-SDT procedure not being ongoing

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various wireless communication systems to improve the management of time alignment timers for small data transmission.

Problems Solved

1. Efficient management of time alignment timers for small data transmission in wireless communication systems. 2. Ensuring proper synchronization and timing for data transmission in RRC INACTIVE state.

Benefits

1. Enhanced performance and reliability of small data transmission. 2. Optimal utilization of resources in wireless communication systems.

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing small data transmission in 5G networks for improved efficiency and reliability.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be methods for managing time alignment timers in wireless communication systems, but specific techniques for small data transmission may not have been addressed.

Unanswered Questions

How does this method compare to existing techniques for managing time alignment timers in wireless communication systems?

This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing techniques for managing time alignment timers in wireless communication systems.

What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of implementing this method in practical wireless communication systems?

The article does not discuss any potential limitations or drawbacks of implementing this method in practical wireless communication systems.


Original Abstract Submitted

The present disclosure relates to a method managing a time alignment timer (TAT) for small data transmission (SDT) in a wireless communication system. In particular, the method includes the steps of: starting a configured grant based small data transmission (CG-SDT) time alignment timer (TAT) upon receiving CG-SDT configuration; transmitting at least one data unit based on the CG-SDT configuration in RRC INACTIVE state during the CG-SDT TAT is running; and restarting the CG-SDT TAT based on a timing advance command (TAC) being received and based on a CG-SDT procedure being ongoing, wherein, based on the TAC being received and based on the CG-SDT procedure not being ongoing, the CG-SDT TAT is not restarted.