Terminal and communication method
By utilizing the 4-step RACH parameters set in the pre-defined other uplink bandwidth part when the parameters are not set in the 2-step RACH process, the problem of unset parameters in the 2-step RACH configuration is solved, and appropriate terminal action and signaling overhead are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN201980101969.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2019-11-07
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2039-11-07
AI Technical Summary
In the 2-step RACH process, when some parameters are not set as 2-step RACH-specific parameters, the terminal cannot operate properly, especially how to perform 2-step RACH configuration in the bandwidth part where the 4-step RACH parameters are not set.
The terminal configures and operates by using the 4-step RACH parameters set in other uplink bandwidth parts that are pre-defined or notified as parameters for 2-step RACH without explicitly setting the 2-step RACH parameters, including the parameters of the initial, default or other uplink bandwidth parts.
This enables the terminal to perform appropriate two-step RACH operations without setting parameters in the terminal, thereby reducing signaling overhead and improving system efficiency.