METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FULL DUPLEX SUB-BAND CONFIGURATIONS IN MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS

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1 / 24 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FULL DUPLEX SUB-BAND CONFIGURATIONS IN MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATION(S)

[001] This disclosure is part of a non-provisional application claiming the priority benefit of U.S. Patent Application No. 63 / 500,929, filed May 9, 2023, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD

[002] This disclosure relates generally to mobile communications and, more specifically, to full duplex sub-band (SBFD) configurations with respect to mobile communication devices. BASIS

[003] Unless otherwise indicated, the approaches described in this section do not constitute prior art to the claims listed below and are not admitted as prior art by inclusion in this section.

[004] In 5th generation (5G) New Radio (NR) mobile communications, full duplex sub-band (SBFD) technology is introduced. Generally, a single SBFD configuration is applied between the network node (e.g., base station) and the user equipment (UE). However, in the situation of applying a single SBFD configuration, there may be significant interference from a neighboring network node / UE when the transmission direction of a sub-band associated with the SBFD configuration is opposite to the transmission direction of a band associated with a slot used by the neighboring network node / UE.

[005] Consequently, how to reduce interference from neighboring network nodes / UEs becomes an important issue in the newly developed wireless communication network. Therefore, there is a need to provide suitable schemes to avoid and reduce interference in SBFD communications. Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 16 / 51 2 / 24 SUMMARY

[006] The following summary is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. That is, the following summary is provided to present concepts, highlights, benefits, and advantages of the novel and non-obvious techniques described in this document. Selected implementations are described in more detail below in the detailed description. Thus, the following summary is not intended to identify essential features of the claimed object, nor is it intended to be used in determining the scope of the claimed object.

[007] One objective of this disclosure is to propose solutions or schemes that address the above-mentioned issues relating to full duplex sub-band (SBFD) configurations in relation to mobile communication devices.

[008] In one aspect, a method may involve an apparatus transmitting at least two SBFD configurations to a user equipment (UE). The at least two SBFD configurations include a first SBFD configuration and a second SBFD configuration. The method may also involve the apparatus transmitting and receiving data with the UE within a first set of slots according to the first SBFD configuration. The method may further involve the apparatus transmitting and receiving data with the UE within a second set of slots according to the second SBFD configuration.

[009] In one aspect, a method may involve an apparatus receiving at least two SBFD configurations from a network node. The at least two SBFD configurations include a first SBFD configuration and a second SBFD configuration. The method may also involve the apparatus applying the at least two SBFD configurations. The method may further involve the apparatus transmitting and receiving data with the network node within a first set of slots, according to the first SBFD configuration. The method may further involve the apparatus transmitting and Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 17 / 51 3 / 24 receiving data with the network node within a second set of slots, according to the second SBFD configuration.

[010] In one aspect, a device may comprise a transceiver that, during operation, communicates wirelessly with at least one UE of a wireless network. The device may also comprise a processor communicatively coupled to the transceiver. The processor, during operation, may perform operations comprising the transmission, via the transceiver, of at least two SBFD configurations to the UE. The at least two SBFD configurations include a first SBFD configuration and a second SBFD configuration. The processor may also perform operations comprising the transmission and reception, via the transceiver, of data with the UE within a first set of slots, according to the first SBFD configuration. The processor may further perform operations comprising the transmission and reception, via the transceiver, of data with the UE within a second set of slots, according to the second SBFD configuration.

[011] In one aspect, an apparatus may comprise a transceiver that, during operation, communicates wirelessly with at least one network node of a wireless network. The apparatus may also comprise a processor communicatively coupled to the transceiver. The processor, during operation, may perform operations comprising receiving, through the transceiver, at least two SBFD configurations from the network node. The at least two SBFD configurations include a first SBFD configuration and a second SBFD configuration. The processor may also perform operations comprising applying the at least two SBFD configurations. The processor may further perform operations comprising transmitting and receiving, through the transceiver, data with the network node within a first set of slots according to the first SBFD configuration. The processor may further perform operations comprising transmitting and Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 18 / 51 4 / 24 reception, via the transceiver, of data with the network node within a second set of slots according to the second SBFD configuration.

[012] It is worth noting that, although the description provided in this document may be in the context of certain radio access technologies, networks and network topologies, such as Long-Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced, LTE-Advanced Pro, 5th Generation (5G), New Radio (NR), Internet of Things (IoT) and Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IloT) and 6th Generation (6G), the concepts, proposed schemes and any variations / derivatives thereof may be implemented in, for and by other types of radio access technologies, networks and network topologies. Thus, the scope of this disclosure is not limited to the examples described in this document. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[013] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a better understanding of the disclosure and are incorporated into and form part of this disclosure. The drawings illustrate implementations of the disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the disclosure. It is important to note that the drawings are not necessarily to scale, as some components may be disproportionate to the size of the actual implementation, in order to clearly illustrate the concept of this disclosure.

[014] FIG. 1 is a diagram that represents an example scenario in schematics according to the implementations of the present disclosure.

[015] FIG. 2 is a diagram that represents an example scenario in schematics according to the implementations of the present disclosure.

[016] FIG. 3 is a diagram that represents an example scenario in schematics according to the implementations of the present disclosure. Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 19 / 51 5 / 24

[017] FIG. 4 is a diagram that represents an example scenario in schematics according to the implementations of the present disclosure.

[018] FIG. 5 is a diagram that represents an example scenario in schematics according to the implementations of the present disclosure.

[019] FIG. 6 is a diagram that describes an example scenario in schematics according to implementations of the present disclosure.

[020] FIG. 7 is a block diagram of an example communication system according to an implementation of the present disclosure.

[021] Figure 8 is a flowchart of an example process according to an implementation of the present disclosure.

[022] Figure 9 is a flowchart of an example process according to an implementation of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED IMPLEMENTATIONS

[023] Detailed embodiments and implementations of the claimed materials are disclosed in this document. However, it should be understood that the embodiments and implementations disclosed are merely illustrative of the claimed materials, which may be embodied in various forms. This disclosure may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be interpreted as limited to the exemplary embodiments and implementations presented in this document. Instead, these exemplary embodiments and implementations are provided so that the description of this disclosure is detailed and complete and fully conveys the scope of this disclosure to those skilled in the art. In the description below, details of well-known features and techniques may be omitted to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the embodiments and implementations presented. Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 20 / 51 6 / 24 Overview

[024] The implementations described in this disclosure relate to various techniques, methods, schemes and / or solutions pertaining to full duplex sub-band (SBFD) configurations in relation to mobile communications devices. According to this disclosure, various possible solutions can be implemented separately or in combination. That is, although these possible solutions may be described separately below, two or more of these possible solutions may be implemented in one combination or another.

[025] In relation to the present disclosure, multiple SBFD configurations may be applied. In particular, at least two SBFD configurations may be applied simultaneously between a network node (e.g., base station) and a user device (UE). Different SBFD configurations may be associated with different sets of slots. Applying different SBFD configurations associated with different sets of slots may increase the flexibility of preventing interference from different neighboring network nodes and / or UE(s).

[026] FIG. 1 illustrates an example scenario 100 under schemes according to the implementations of the present disclosure. Scenario 100 involves at least one network node and a UE, which may be part of a wireless communication network (e.g., an LTE network, a 5G / NR network, an IoT network, or a 6G network). Scenario 100 illustrates the actual network structure. The UE may connect to the network side. The network side may comprise one or more network nodes.

[027] In some embodiments, the network node may transmit at least two SBFD configurations to the UE. The at least two SBFD configurations may include a first SBFD configuration associated with a first set of slots and a second SBFD configuration associated with a second set of slots. Upon receipt, the UE may simultaneously apply the at least Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 21 / 51 7 / 24 two SBFD configurations. Subsequently, the network node can: (1) transmit data (i.e., downlink transmission) to the UE or receive data (i.e., uplink transmission) from the UE within the first set of slots, according to the first SBFD configuration; and (2) transmit data (i.e., downlink transmission) to the UE or receive data (i.e., uplink transmission) from the UE within the second set of slots, according to a second SBFD configuration.

[028] In some implementations, at least two SBFD configurations can be included in a layer 1 signaling (e.g., physical layer signaling). In other words, at least two SBFD configurations can be transmitted via layer 1 signaling. Layer 1 signaling may comprise, for example, downlink control information (DCI).

[029] In some implementations, at least two SBFD configurations can be included in a higher-layer signaling. In other words, at least two SBFD configurations can be transmitted via the higher-layer signaling. The higher-layer signaling may comprise, for example, a radio resource control (RRC) signaling or a medium access control (MAC) element control (CE).

[030] In some implementations, an indication of where each SBFD configuration is applied may be provided from the network node to the UE. In particular, the network node may transmit the indicator to the UE. The indicator may indicate to the UE that the first SBFD configuration is applied to the first set of slots and the second SBFD configuration is applied to the second set of slots. In some cases, the second set of slots may not overlap with the first set of slots.

[031] In some implementations, the indicator may be included in a layer 1 signaling (e.g., signaling Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 22 / 51 8 / 24 physical layer). In other words, the indicator can be transmitted via layer 1 signaling. Layer 1 signaling can include, for example, a DCI.

[032] In some implementations, the indicator may be included in a higher-layer signaling. In other words, the indicator may be transmitted via the higher-layer signaling. The higher-layer signaling may comprise, for example, an RRC signal or a MAC CE signal.

[033] Figure 2 illustrates an example scenario 200 under schemes according to implementations of the present disclosure. In particular, a first SBFD configuration of at least two SBFD configurations is associated with a first set of slots, including slots #0 to #M. A second SBFD configuration of at least two SBFD configurations is associated with a second set of slots, including slots #M+1 to #N.

[034] According to the first SBFD configuration, each slot in the first set of slots is allocated as a first subband (SB) and a second SB, where the first SB is for downlink (DL) transmission and the second SB is for uplink (UL) transmission. According to the second SBFD configuration, each slot in the second set of slots is allocated as the first SB and the second SB, where the first SB is for UL transmission and the second SB is for DL ​​transmission.

[035] FIG. 3 illustrates an example scenario 300 under schemes according to implementations of the present disclosure. In particular, the network can determine at least two SBFD configurations based on slot information received from a neighboring network node. In particular, the slot information received from the neighboring network can indicate to the network node that the neighboring network node can use: (1) slots #1_0 to #1_M for DL ​​transmission; and (2) slots #1_M+1 to #1_N for UL transmission. In other words, after receiving the slot information from the neighboring network node, the network node can be aware of the slots Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 23 / 51 Slots #1_0 to #1_M used by the neighboring network node are for DL ​​transmission, and slots #1_M+1 to #1_N used by the neighboring network node are for UL transmission.

[036] So, when the network node needs to use the first set of slots, including slots #0 to #M, which have the first SB adjacent to the band of slots #1_0 to #1_M, to exchange data with the UE (for example, transmit data to the UE) under the SBFD scheme, the network node can determine the first SBFD configuration associated with slots #0 to #M to indicate to the UE that each slot in the first set of slots is allocated as the first SB for DL ​​transmission and the second SB for UL transmission.

[037] Similarly, when the network node needs to use the second set of slots, including slots #M+1 to #N, which have the first SB adjacent to the slot band #1_M+1 to #1_N, to exchange data with the UE (for example, receive data from the UE) under the SBFD scheme, the network node can determine the second SBFD configuration associated with slots #M+1 to #N to indicate to the UE that each slot in the second set of slots is allocated as the first SB for UL transmission and the second SB for DL ​​transmission.

[038] Therefore, in these cases, since the first SB of the first set of slots #0 to #M used by the network node and the adjacent band of slots #1_0 to #1_M used by the neighboring node are all for the same type of transmission (i.e., DL transmissions), the interference from the neighboring network node / UE during slots #0 to #M can be significantly reduced. Furthermore, since the first SB of the first set of slots #M+1 to #N used by the network node and the adjacent band of slots #1_M+1 to #1_N used by the neighboring node are all for the same type of transmission (i.e., UL transmissions), the interference from the neighboring network node / UE during slots #M+1 to #N can also be significantly reduced. Consequently, the simultaneous application of the first SBFD configuration to the first set of slots and the second SBFD configuration to the second set of slots Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, p. 24 / 51 10 / 24 can increase the flexibility of preventing interference from the neighboring network node / EU.

[039] FIG. 4 illustrates an example scenario 400 under schemes according to implementations of the present disclosure. In particular, a first SBFD configuration of at least two SBFD configurations is associated with a first set of slots, including slots #0 to #X. A second SBFD configuration of at least two SBFD configurations is associated with a second set of slots, including slots #X+1 to #Y.

[040] According to the first SBFD configuration, each slot in the first set of slots is allocated as a first SB, a second SB, and a third SB, while the first SB and the third SB are for DL ​​transmission, and the second SB is for UL transmission. According to the second SBFD configuration, each slot in the second set of slots is allocated as the first SB, the second SB, and the third SB, while the first SB and the third SB are for UL transmission and the second SB is for DL ​​transmission.

[041] FIG. 5 illustrates an example scenario 500 under schemes according to implementations of the present disclosure. In particular, the network can determine at least two SBFD configurations based on a first slot information received from a first neighboring network node and a second slot information received from a second neighboring network node.

[042] In particular, the first slot information received from the first neighboring network may indicate to the network node that the first neighboring network node may use: (1) slots #1_0 to #1_X for DL ​​transmission; and (2) slots #1_X+1 to #1_Y for UL transmission. In other words, after receiving the first slot information from the first neighboring network node, the network node may be aware that slots #1_0 to #1_X used by the first neighboring network node are for DL ​​transmission and slots #1_X+1 to #1_Y used by the first neighboring network node are for UL transmission. Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 25 / 51 11 / 24

[043] Furthermore, the second slot information received from the second neighboring network may indicate to the network node that the second neighboring network node may use: (1) slots #2_0 to #2_X for DL ​​transmission; and (2) slots #2_X+1 to #2_Y for UL transmission. In other words, after receiving the second slot information from the second neighboring network node, the network node may be aware that slots #2_0 to #2_X used by the second neighboring network node are for DL ​​transmission and slots #2_X+1 to #2_Y used by the second neighboring network node are for UL transmission.

[044] So, when the network node needs to use the first set of slots, including slots #0 to #X, which have the first SB adjacent to the slot band #1_0 to #1_X and the third SB adjacent to the slot band #2_0 to #2_X, to exchange data with the UE (for example, transmit data to the UE) under the SBFD scheme, the network node can determine the first SBFD configuration associated with slots #0 to #X to indicate to the UE that each slot in the first set of slots is allocated as the first SB for DL ​​transmission, the second SB for UL transmission, and the third SB for DL ​​transmission.

[045] Similarly, when the network node needs to use the second set of slots, including slots #X+1 to #Y, which have the first SB adjacent to the slot band #1_X+1 to #1_Y and the third SB adjacent to slot #2_X+1 to #2_Y, to exchange data with the UE (e.g., receive data from the UE) under the SBFD scheme, the network node can determine the second SBFD configuration associated with slots #X+1 to #Y to indicate to the UE that each slot in the second set of slots is allocated as the first SB for UL transmission, the second SB for DL ​​transmission, and the third SB for UL transmission.

[046] Therefore, in these cases, as the first SB of the first set of slots #0 to #X used by the network node and the adjacent band of slots #1_0 to #1_X used by the first neighboring node Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, p. 26 / 51 Since 12 / 24 are all for the same type of transmission (i.e., DL transmissions), interference from the first neighboring / UE network node during slots #0 to #X can be significantly reduced. Furthermore, since the first SB of the first set of slots #X+1 to #Y used by the network node and the adjacent band of slots #1_X+1 to #1_Y used by the first neighboring node are all for the same type of transmission (i.e., UL transmissions), interference from the first neighboring / UE network node during slots #X+1 to #Y can also be significantly reduced.

[047] Furthermore, since the third cross-section of the first set of slots #0 to #X used by the network node and the adjacent range of slots #2_0 to #2_X used by the second neighboring node are all for the same type of transmission (i.e., DL transmissions), the interference from the second neighboring network node / UE during slots #0 to #X can be significantly reduced. Additionally, since the third cross-section of the first set of slots #X+1 to #Y used by the network node and the adjacent range of slots #2_X+1 to #2_Y used by the second neighboring node are all for the same type of transmission (i.e., UL transmissions), the interference from the second neighboring network node / UE during slots #X+1 to #Y can also be significantly reduced.

[048] Consequently, the simultaneous application of the first SBFD configuration to the first set of slots and the second SBFD configuration to the second set of slots can increase the flexibility of preventing interference from neighboring network nodes / UEs.

[049] Figure 6 illustrates an example scenario 600 under schemes according to implementations of the present disclosure. In some implementations, more than two SBFD configurations can be applied simultaneously between the network node and the UE. In particular, a first SBFD configuration of the SBFD configurations is associated with a first set of slots, including Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, p. 27 / 51 13 / 24 slots #0 and #1. A second SBFD configuration of at least two SBFD configurations is associated with a second set of slots, including slots #2 and #3. A third SBFD configuration of at least two SBFD configurations is associated with a third set of slots, including slots #W and #W+1. A fourth SBFD configuration of at least two SBFD configurations is associated with a fourth set of slots, including slots #W+2 and #W+3.

[050] According to the first SBFD configuration, each slot in the first set of slots is allocated as a first SB, a second SB, and a third SB, while the first SB and the third SB are for DL ​​transmission, and the second SB is for UL transmission. According to the second SBFD configuration, each slot in the second set of slots is allocated as the first SB, the second SB, and the third SB, while the first SB and the third SB are for UL transmission and the second SB is for DL ​​transmission.

[051] According to the third SBFD configuration, each slot in the third slot set is allocated as a fourth SB and a fifth SB, while the fourth SB is for DL ​​transmission and the fifth SB is for UL transmission. According to the fourth SBFD configuration, each slot in the third slot set is allocated as the fourth SB and the fifth SB, while the fourth SB is for UL transmission and the fifth SB is for DL ​​transmission.

[052] The simultaneous application of the first SBFD configuration to the first set of slots, the second SBFD configuration to the second set of slots, the third SBFD configuration to the third set of slots, and the fourth SBFD configuration to the fourth set of slots can increase the flexibility of preventing interference from neighboring network nodes / UEs. Illustrative Implementations

[053] FIG. 7 illustrates an example communication system 700, with an example communication device 710 and an example network device 720, according to an implementation Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 28 / 51 14 / 24 of this disclosure. Each of the 710 communication and 720 network devices can perform various functions to implement schemes, techniques, processes, and methods described in this document, relating to SFBD configurations in relation to user equipment and network devices in mobile communications, including scenarios / schemes described above, as well as processes 800 and 900 described below.

[054] The 710 communication device can be part of an electronic device, which can be a UE, such as a portable or mobile device, a wearable device, a wireless communication device, or a computing device. For example, the 710 communication device can be implemented in a smartphone, a smartwatch, a personal digital assistant, a digital camera, or a computing device such as a tablet, a laptop, or a notebook. The 710 communication device can also be part of a machine-type device, which can be an IoT, NB-IoT, or IIoT device, such as a stationary or fixed device, a household appliance, a wired communication device, or a computing device. For example, the 710 communication device can be implemented in a smart thermostat, a smart refrigerator, a smart lock, a wireless speaker, or a home control hub.Alternatively, the 710 communication device may be implemented in the form of one or more integrated circuit (IC) chips, such as, for example and without limitation, one or more single-core processors, one or more multi-core processors, one or more Reduced-Instruction Set Computing (RISC) processors, or one or more Complex-Instruction-Set-Computing (CISC) processors. The 710 communication device may include at least some of the components shown in Figure 7, such as a 712 processor, for example. The 710 communication device may also include one or more other components not relevant to the scheme proposed in this disclosure (for example, a power supply). Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 29 / 51 15 / 24 internal power supply, display device and / or user interface device) and, therefore, such components of the 710 communication apparatus are not shown in FIG. 7 nor described below, for reasons of simplicity and brevity.

[055] The 720 network appliance may be part of a network appliance, which may be a network node, such as a satellite, a base station, a small cell, a router, or a gateway. For example, the 720 network appliance may be implemented in an eNodeB in an LTE network, in a gNB in ​​a 5G / NR, IoT, NBioT, or IIoT network, or in a satellite or base station in a 6G network. Alternatively, the 720 network appliance may be implemented in the form of one or more integrated circuit chips, such as, for example and without limitation, one or more single-core processors, one or more multi-core processors, or one or more RISC or CISC processors. The 720 network appliance may include at least some of the components shown in FIG. 7, such as a 722 processor, for example.The 720 network device may also include one or more other components not relevant to the proposed scheme of this disclosure (for example, internal power supply, display device and / or user interface device) and, therefore, such components of the 720 network device are not shown in FIG. 7 nor described below for reasons of simplicity and brevity.

[056] In one aspect, each of the 712 and 722 processors can be implemented in the form of one or more single-core processors, one or more multi-core processors, or one or more CISC processors. That is, although the singular term “a processor” is used in this document to refer to the 712 and 722 processors, each of the 712 and 722 processors may include multiple processors in some implementations and a single processor in other implementations, according to the present disclosure. In another aspect, each of the 712 and 722 processors can be implemented in the form of Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 30 / 51 16 / 24 hardware (and optionally firmware) with electronic components including, for example and without limitation, one or more transistors, one or more diodes, one or more capacitors, one or more resistors, one or more inductors, one or more memristors and / or one or more varactors that are configured and arranged to achieve specific purposes, according to this disclosure. In other words, in at least some implementations, each of the 712 and 722 processors is a special-purpose machine, specifically designed, organized and configured to perform specific tasks, including autonomous reliability enhancements in a device (for example, as represented by the 710 communication apparatus) and a network (for example, as represented by the 720 network apparatus), according to various implementations of this disclosure.

[057] In some implementations, the communication device 710 may also include a transceiver 716 coupled to the processor 712 and capable of transmitting and receiving data wirelessly. In some implementations, the communication device 710 may also include a memory 714 coupled to the processor 712 and capable of being accessed by the processor 712 and storing data therein. In some implementations, the network device 720 may also include a transceiver 726 coupled to the processor 722 and capable of transmitting and receiving data wirelessly. In some implementations, the network device 720 may also include a memory 724 coupled to the processor 722 and capable of being accessed by the processor 722 and storing data therein. Consequently, the communication device 710 and the network device 720 may communicate wirelessly with each other by means of the transceiver 716 and the transceiver 726, respectively.To aid in better understanding, the following description of the operations, functionalities, and capabilities of each of the 710 and 720 communication devices is provided in the context of a mobile communication environment. Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 31 / 51 17 / 24 which communication device 710 is implemented in or as a communication device or a UE and the network device 720 is implemented in or as a network node of a communication network.

[058] In some implementations, the 722 processor can transmit, via the 726 transceiver, at least two SBFD configurations to a UE. The at least two SBFD configurations include a first SBFD configuration and a second SBFD configuration. The 722 processor can transmit and receive, via the 726 transceiver, data to the UE within a first set of slots, according to the first SBFD configuration. The 722 processor can transmit and receive, via the 726 transceiver, data to the UE within a second set of slots, according to the second SBFD configuration.

[059] In some implementations, at least two SBFD configurations are included in a top-layer signaling.

[060] In some implementations, at least two SBFD configurations are included in a layer 1 signaling.

[061] In some implementations, the 722 processor can transmit, through the 726 transceiver, an indicator to the UE. The indicator tells the UE that the first SBFD configuration is applied to the first set of slots and the second SBFD configuration is applied to the second set of slots.

[062] In some implementations, the second set of slots does not overlap the first set of slots.

[063] In some implementations, the indicator is included in a higher-layer signaling.

[064] In some implementations, the indicator is included in layer 1 signaling.

[065] In some implementations, the 722 processor can determine at least two SBFD configurations based on slot information received from a network node. Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 32 / 51 18 / 24

[066] In some implementations, a downlink bandwidth associated with the first SBFD configuration is adjacent to a downlink bandwidth associated with slot information.

[067] In some implementations, an uplink bandwidth associated with the second SBFD configuration is adjacent to an uplink bandwidth associated with slot information.

[068] In some implementations, processor 712 can receive, via transceiver 716, at least two SBFD configurations from a network node. The at least two SBFD configurations include a first SBFD configuration and a second SBFD configuration. Processor 712 can apply at least two SBFD configurations. Processor 712 can transmit and receive, via transceiver 716, data with the network node within a first set of slots, according to the first SBFD configuration. Processor 712 can transmit and receive, via transceiver 716, data with the network node within a second set of slots, according to the second SBFD configuration.

[069] In some implementations, at least two SBFD configurations are included in a top-layer signaling.

[070] In some implementations, at least two SBFD configurations are included in a layer 1 signaling.

[071] In some implementations, processor 712 may receive, via transceiver 716, a network node indicator. The signal informs the device that the first SBFD configuration is applied to the first set of slots and the second SBFD configuration is applied to the second set of slots.

[072] In some implementations, the second set of slots does not overlap the first set of slots.

[073] In some implementations, the indicator is included in a higher-layer signaling.

[074] In some implementations, the indicator is included Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, p. 33 / 51 19 / 24 in a layer 1 signaling system.

[075] In some implementations, a downlink bandwidth associated with the first SBFD configuration is adjacent to a downlink bandwidth associated with slot information from another network node.

[076] In some implementations, an uplink bandwidth associated with the second SBFD configuration is adjacent to an uplink bandwidth associated with slot information from another network node. Illustrative Processes

[077] FIG. 8 illustrates an example 800 process, according to an implementation of the present disclosure. The 800 process may be an exemplary implementation of the above scenarios / schemes, partially or completely, with respect to the SBFD configurations of the present disclosure. The 800 process may represent an aspect of the implementation of 720 network appliance features. The 800 process may include one or more operations, actions, or functions, as illustrated by one or more of blocks 810 to 830. Although illustrated as discrete blocks, several blocks of the 800 process may be divided into additional blocks, combined into fewer blocks, or eliminated, depending on the desired implementation. Furthermore, the blocks of the 800 process may be executed in the order shown in FIG. 8 or, alternatively, in a different order. The 800 process may be implemented by the 720 network appliance or by any suitable network device or machine-type devices.For illustrative purposes only and without limitation, process 800 is described below in the context of network device 720. Process 800 can start in block 810.

[078] In 810, process 800 may involve processor 722 of network appliance 720 transmitting at least two SBFD configurations to a UE. The at least two SBFD configurations include a first SBFD configuration and a second SBFD configuration. Process 800 may proceed from 810 to 820. Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 34 / 51 20 / 24

[079] In 820, process 800 may involve processor 722 transmitting and receiving data with the UE within a first set of slots according to the first SBFD configuration. Process 800 may proceed from 820 to 830.

[080] In 830, process 800 may involve processor 722 transmitting and receiving data with the UE within a second set of slots according to the second SBFD configuration.

[081] In some implementations, process 800 may involve processor 722 transmitting an indicator to the UE. The indicator may show that the first SBFD configuration is applied to the first set of slots and the second SBFD configuration is applied to the second set of slots.

[082] In some implementations, process 800 may involve processor 722 determining at least two SBFD configurations based on slot information received from a network node.

[083] FIG. 9 illustrates an example process 900, according to an implementation of the present disclosure. Process 900 may be an exemplary implementation of the above scenarios / schemes, partially or completely, with respect to the SBFD configurations of the present disclosure. Process 900 may represent an aspect of the implementation of features of the communication device 710. Process 900 may include one or more operations, actions, or functions, as illustrated by one or more of blocks 910 to 940. Although illustrated as discrete blocks, several blocks of process 900 may be divided into additional blocks, combined into fewer blocks, or eliminated, depending on the desired implementation. Furthermore, the blocks of process 900 may be executed in the order shown in FIG. 9 or, alternatively, in a different order. Process 900 may be implemented by the communication device 710 or by any suitable UE or machine-type device.For illustrative purposes only and without limitation, process 900 is described below. Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 35 / 51 21 / 24 in the context of communication device 710. Process 900 can start in block 910.

[084] In 910, process 900 may involve processor 712 of communication device 710 receiving at least two SBFD configurations from a network node. The at least two SBFD configurations include a first SBFD configuration and a second SBFD configuration. Process 900 may proceed from 910 to 920.

[085] In 920, process 900 may involve processor 712 applying at least two SBFD configurations. Process 900 may proceed from 920 to 930.

[086] In 930, process 900 may involve processor 712 of communication device 710 transmitting and receiving data with the network node within a first set of slots according to the first SBFD configuration. Process 900 may proceed from 930 to 940.

[087] In 940, process 900 may involve processor 712 of communication device 710 transmitting and receiving data with the network node within a second set of slots, according to the second SBFD configuration.

[088] In some implementations, process 900 may involve processor 712 receiving an indicator from the network node. The indicator may show that the first SBFD configuration is applied to the first set of slots and the second SBFD configuration is applied to the second set of slots. Additional Notes

[089] The subject matter described in this document sometimes illustrates different components contained within or connected to different other components. It should be understood that such represented architectures are merely examples and that, in fact, many other architectures can be implemented to achieve the same functionality. In a conceptual sense, any arrangement of components to achieve the same functionality is effectively Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 36 / 51 22 / 24 associated in such a way that the desired functionality is achieved. Therefore, any two components combined in this document to achieve a specific functionality can be seen as associated with each other, so that the desired functionality is achieved, regardless of architectures or intermediate components. Similarly, any two components thus associated can also be seen as operationally connected or operationally coupled to each other to achieve the desired functionality, and any two components capable of being thus associated can also be seen as operationally coupleable to each other to achieve the desired functionality. Specific examples of operationally coupleable components include, among others, physically coupleable and / or physically interactive components and / or wireless interactive components and / or logically interactive components.

[090] Furthermore, with regard to the use of substantially any plural and / or singular terms in this document, those skilled in the art may translate from plural to singular and / or from singular to plural, as appropriate to the context and / or application. The various singular / plural permutations may be expressly set forth in this document for the sake of clarity.

[091] Furthermore, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that, in general, the terms used in this document, and especially in the appended claims, for example, the bodies of the appended claims, are generally conceived as “open” terms, for example, the term “including” should be interpreted as “including, but not limited to”, the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least”, the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes, but is not limited to”, etc. It will also be understood by those skilled in the art Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, p. 37 / 51 23 / 24 that, if a specific number of an introduced claim citation is intended, such intention will be explicitly stated in the claim and, in the absence of such citation, such intention will not be present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain the use of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim citations.However, the use of such phrases should not be interpreted as implying that the introduction of a claim citation by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits any specific claim containing such introduced claim citation to implementations containing only one of these citations, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases "a or more" or "at least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an," for example, "a" and / or "an" should be interpreted as meaning "at least one" or "a or more"; the same applies to the use of definite articles used to introduce claim citations.Furthermore, even if a specific number from an introduced claim citation is explicitly cited, persons skilled in the art will recognize that such a citation should be interpreted as meaning at least the cited number, for example, the mere citation of two citations, without other modifiers, means at least two citations, or two or more citations. Additionally, in cases where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general, such a construction is intended in the sense that someone skilled in the art would understand the convention, for example, “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include, but not be limited to, systems having A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and / or A, B, and C together, etc. In cases where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general, such a construction is understood in the sense that someone skilled in the art would understand the convention, for example, Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, p. 38 / 51 24 / 24 “a system having at least one of A, B, or C would include, but not be limited to, systems having A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and / or A, B, and C together, etc. It will further be understood by those skilled in the art that virtually any disjunctive word and / or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood as contemplating the possibilities of including one of the terms, any of the terms, or both terms.

[092] From the foregoing, it will be recognized that various implementations of this disclosure have been described in this document for illustrative purposes, and that various modifications may be made without departing from the scope and essence of this disclosure. Consequently, the various implementations disclosed in this document are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and essence being indicated by the following claims. Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, pp. 39 / 51

Claims

1 / 4 CLAIMS 1. A method, characterized by comprising: transmitting, by a processor of an apparatus, at least two full duplex sub-band (SBFD) configurations to a user equipment (UE), wherein the at least two SBFD configurations comprise a first SBFD configuration and a second SBFD configuration; transmitting and receiving, by the processor, data with the UE within a first set of slots according to the first SBFD configuration; and transmitting and receiving, by the processor, data with the UE within a second set of slots according to the second SBFD configuration.

2. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that at least two SBFD configurations are included in a top-layer signaling.

3. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that at least two SBFD configurations are included in a layer 1 signaling.

4. Method, according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises: transmitting, by the processor, an indicator to the UE, wherein the indicator shows that the first SBFD configuration is applied to the first set of slots and the second SBFD configuration is applied to the second set of slots.

5. Method according to claim 4, characterized in that the second set of slots does not overlap the first set of slots.

6. Method according to claim 4, characterized in that the indicator is included in an upper-layer signaling.

7. Method, according to claim 4, characterized in that the indicator is included in a signaling of Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 40 / 51 2 / 4 layer 1.

8. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises: determining, by the processor, at least two SBFD configurations based on slot information received from a network node.

9. Method according to claim 8, characterized in that a downlink bandwidth associated with the first SBFD configuration is adjacent to a downlink bandwidth associated with slot information.

10. Method according to claim 8, characterized in that an uplink bandwidth associated with the second SBFD configuration is adjacent to an uplink bandwidth associated with the slot information.

11. A method characterized by comprising: receiving, by a processor of a device, at least two full duplex sub-band (SBFD) configurations from a network node; applying, by the processor, the at least two SBFD configurations, wherein the at least two SBFD configurations comprise a first SBFD configuration and a second SBFD configuration; transmitting and receiving, by the processor, data with the network node within a first set of slots according to the first SBFD configuration; and transmitting and receiving, by the processor, data with the network node within a second set of slots according to the second SBFD configuration.

12. Method according to claim 11, characterized in that at least two SBFD configurations are included in a top-layer signaling.

13. Method according to claim 11, characterized in that at least two SBFD configurations are included in a layer 1 signaling.

14. Method, according to claim 11, characterized in Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, page 41 / 51 3 / 4 by further comprising: receiving, by the processor, a network node indicator, wherein the indicator shows that the first SBFD configuration is applied to the first set of slots and the second SBFD configuration is applied to the second set of slots.

15. Method according to claim 14, characterized in that the second set of slots does not overlap the first set of slots.

16. Method according to claim 14, characterized in that the indicator is included in an upper layer signaling.

17. Method, according to claim 14, characterized in that the indicator is included in a layer 1 signaling system.

18. Method, according to claim 11, characterized in that a downlink bandwidth associated with the first SBFD configuration is adjacent to a downlink bandwidth associated with a slot information of another network node.

19. Method according to claim 11, characterized in that an uplink bandwidth associated with the second SBFD configuration is adjacent to an uplink bandwidth associated with a slot information of another network node.

20. Apparatus, characterized by comprising: a transceiver that, during operation, communicates wirelessly with a network node; and a processor communicatively coupled to the transceiver such that, during operation, the processor performs operations comprising: receiving, through the transceiver, at least two full-duplex sub-band (SBFD) configurations from the network node; applying the at least two SBFD configurations, wherein the at least two SBFD configurations comprise a first SBFD configuration and a second SBFD configuration; transmitting and receiving, through the transceiver, data with the network node within a first set of slots according to the first SBFD configuration; and transmitting and receiving, through the transceiver, data with the network node within a second set of slots according to the second SBFD configuration. Petition 870250090716, dated 06 / 10 / 2025, pp. 43 / 51

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