Method and apparatus for sub-band full duplex configuration in mobile communications

Abstract

Various solutions are described for the sub-band full duplex (SBFD for short) configuration of a device in mobile communication. In one embodiment, a device may send at least two SBFD configurations to a user equipment, UE for short. The at least two SBFD configurations include a first SBFD configuration and a second SBFD configuration. A device may transceive data with a UE within a first set of time slots through a first SBFD configuration. The device may transceive data with the UE within a second set of slots through the second SBFD configuration.

Description

[0001] Cross-referencing

[0002] This disclosure is part of a non-provisional application that claims priority to 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]

[0003] This disclosure generally relates to mobile communications, and more specifically, to devices for sub-band full duplex (SBFD) configuration in mobile communications. [Background Technology]

[0004] Unless otherwise stated herein, the methods described in this section do not constitute prior art for the claims and are not considered an admission of prior art by virtue of their inclusion in this section.

[0005] In the fifth generation (5 th In 5G and New Radio (NR) mobile communications, Single-Side Frequency Difference (SBFD) technology has been introduced. Typically, a single SBFD configuration is applied between network nodes (e.g., base stations) and user equipment (UEs). However, when using a single SBFD configuration, significant interference from neighboring network nodes / UEs may occur when the transmission direction of the sub-band associated with the SBFD configuration is opposite to the transmission direction of the band associated with the time slot used by a neighboring network node / UE.

[0006] Therefore, reducing interference from neighboring network nodes / UEs has become a crucial issue in newly developed wireless communication networks. Consequently, appropriate solutions are needed to avoid and reduce interference with SBFD communication. [Summary of the Invention]

[0007] The following content is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. That is, the following content is intended to introduce the concepts, key points, benefits, and advantages of the novel and non-obvious techniques described herein. Selected embodiments will be further described in the detailed description. Therefore, the following content is not intended to identify the essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to determine the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0008] The objective of this disclosure is to propose solutions or plans to address the aforementioned problems with sub-band full-duplex (SBFD) configurations related to mobile communication devices.

[0009] In an aspect, a method can involve a device 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 can also involve the device transceiving data with the UE in a first set of time slots in accordance with the first SBFD configuration. The method can further involve the device transceiving data with the UE in a second set of time slots in accordance with the second SBFD configuration.

[0010] In an aspect, a method can involve a device 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 can also involve the device applying the at least two SBFD configurations. The method can further involve the device transceiving data with the network node in a first set of time slots in accordance with the first SBFD configuration. The method can further involve the device transceiving data with the network node in a second set of time slots in accordance with the second SBFD configuration.

[0011] In an aspect, a device can include a transceiver. The transceiver wirelessly communicates with at least one UE of a wireless network during operation. The device can also include a processor. The processor is communicatively connected with the transceiver. The processor can perform operations during operation including transmitting at least two SBFD configurations to the UE through the transceiver. The at least two SBFD configurations include a first SBFD configuration and a second SBFD configuration. The processor can also perform operations including transceiving data with the UE in a first set of time slots in accordance with the first SBFD configuration through the transceiver. The processor can further perform operations including transceiving data with the UE in a second set of time slots in accordance with the second SBFD configuration through the transceiver.

[0012] In an aspect, a device can include a transceiver. The transceiver wirelessly communicates with at least one network node of a wireless network during operation. The device can also include a processor. The processor is communicatively connected with the transceiver. The processor can perform operations during operation including receiving at least two SBFD configurations from the network node through the transceiver. The at least two SBFD configurations include a first SBFD configuration and a second SBFD configuration. The processor can also perform operations including applying the at least two SBFD configurations. The processor can further perform operations including transceiving data with the network node in a first set of time slots in accordance with the first SBFD configuration through the transceiver. The processor can further perform operations including transceiving data with the network node in a second set of time slots in accordance with the second SBFD configuration through the transceiver.

[0013] It is worth noting that while the descriptions provided herein may be within the context of certain wireless access technologies, networks, and network topologies (such as Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced, LTE-Advanced Pro, 5G, New Radio (NR), Internet of Things (IoT) and Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and 6G), the proposed concepts, schemes, and any variations / derivatives thereof may be implemented in other types of wireless access technologies, networks, and network topologies. Therefore, the scope of this disclosure is not limited to the examples described herein. [Attached Image Description]

[0014] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of this disclosure and form part of this disclosure. The drawings illustrate embodiments of this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure. It will be understood that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, as some components may be shown out of proportion to their actual dimensions in order to clearly illustrate the concepts of this disclosure.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary scenario under the scheme according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary scenario under the scheme according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary scenario under the scheme according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary scenario under the scheme according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary scenario under the scheme according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary scenario under the scheme according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a block diagram of an exemplary communication system according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of an exemplary process according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a flowchart of an exemplary process according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0024] This document discloses detailed embodiments and implementations of the claimed subject matter. It should be understood that the disclosed embodiments and implementations are merely illustrative of the claimed subject matter and can be embodied in various forms. However, this disclosure can be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the exemplary embodiments and implementations set forth herein. Rather, these exemplary embodiments and implementations are intended to make the description of this disclosure thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of this disclosure to those skilled in the art. In the following description, details of well-known features and techniques may be omitted to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the presented embodiments and implementations.

[0025] Overview

[0026] The implementations of this disclosure relate to various techniques, methods, schemes, and / or solutions for sub-band full duplex (SBFD) configurations associated with mobile communication devices. According to this disclosure, many possible solutions can be implemented individually or in combination. That is, although these possible solutions may be described separately below, two or more of these possible solutions can be implemented in one or another combination.

[0027] Regarding this disclosure, multiple SBFD configurations can be applied. In particular, at least two SBFD configurations can be applied simultaneously between network nodes (e.g., base stations) and user equipment (UE). Different SBFD configurations can be associated with different time slot groups. Applying different SBFD configurations associated with different time slot groups can enhance the flexibility in preventing interference from different neighboring network nodes and / or UEs.

[0028] Figure 1 An exemplary scenario 100 is illustrated under the scheme according to embodiments of this 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 a current network framework. The UE may connect to the network side. The network side may include one or more network nodes.

[0029] In some embodiments, a network node may send 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 time slots and a second SBFD configuration associated with a second set of time slots. Upon receiving, the UE may apply the at least two SBFD configurations simultaneously. The network node may then: (1) send data to the UE (i.e., downlink transmission) or receive data from the UE (i.e., uplink transmission) according to the first SBFD configuration within the first set of time slots; and (2) send data to the UE (i.e., downlink transmission) or receive data from the UE (i.e., uplink transmission) according to the second SBFD configuration within the second set of time slots.

[0030] In some embodiments, at least two SBFD configurations may be included in 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 include, for example, downlink control information (DCI).

[0031] In some embodiments, at least two SBFD configurations may be included in higher-layer signaling. In other words, at least two SBFD configurations can be transmitted via higher-layer signaling. Higher-layer signaling may include, for example, radio resource control (RRC) signaling or medium access control (MAC) control elements (CEs).

[0032] In some embodiments, the network node can provide the UE with an indication of the location where each SBFD configuration is applied. Specifically, the network node can send instructions to the UE. These instructions can instruct the UE that a first SBFD configuration is applied to a first set of time slots, and a second SBFD configuration is applied to a second set of time slots. In some cases, the second set of time slots may not overlap with the first set of time slots.

[0033] In some embodiments, instructions may be contained in Layer 1 signaling (e.g., physical layer signaling). In other words, instructions can be transmitted via Layer 1 signaling. Layer 1 signaling may include, for example, DCI.

[0034] In some embodiments, instructions may be contained in higher-level signaling. In other words, instructions can be transmitted via higher-level signaling. Higher-level signaling may include, for example, RRC signaling or MAC CE.

[0035] Figure 2An exemplary scenario 200 under the scheme according to embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated. Specifically, a first SBFD configuration of at least two SBFD configurations is associated with a first set of time slots comprising time slot #0 to time slot #M. A second SBFD configuration of at least two SBFD configurations is associated with a second set of time slots comprising time slot #M+1 to time slot #N.

[0036] According to the first SBFD configuration, each time slot in the first group of time slots is allocated as a first sub-band (SB) and a second SB, wherein the first SB is used for downlink (DL) transmission and the second SB is used for uplink (UL) transmission. According to the second SBFD configuration, each time slot in the second group of time slots is allocated as a first SB and a second SB, wherein the first SB is used for UL transmission and the second SB is used for DL ​​transmission.

[0037] Figure 3 An exemplary scenario 300 under the scheme according to embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated. Specifically, the network can determine at least two SBFD configurations based on time slot information received from neighboring network nodes. Specifically, the time slot information received from neighboring networks can indicate to network nodes that they can utilize: (1) time slots #1_0 to #1_M for DL ​​transmission; and (2) time slots #1_M+1 to #1_N for UL transmission. In other words, after receiving time slot information from neighboring network nodes, the network node can know that the time slots #1_0 to #1_M utilized by the neighboring network nodes are for DL ​​transmission, and the time slots #1_M+1 to #1_N are for UL transmission.

[0038] Then, when a network node needs to utilize a first set of time slots containing time slots #0 to #M, whose first SBs are adjacent to the frequency band from time slots #1_0 to #1_M, to exchange data with the UE under the SBFD scheme (e.g., to send data to the UE), the network node can determine the first SBFD configuration associated with time slots #0 to #M to indicate that each time slot in the first set of time slots of the UE is allocated as a first SB for DL ​​transmission and a second SB for UL transmission.

[0039] Similarly, when a network node needs to utilize a second set of time slots containing time slots #M+1 to #N, whose first SB is adjacent to the frequency band from time slot #1_M+1 to #1_N, 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 time slots #M+1 to #N to instruct each time slot in the second set of UE time slots to be allocated as a first SB for UL transmission and a second SB for DL ​​transmission.

[0040] Therefore, in these cases, the first SB used by the network node from time slot #0 to time slot #M and the adjacent frequency band used by the neighboring node from time slot #1_0 to time slot #1_M are both used for the same type of transmission (i.e., downlink transmission), thereby significantly reducing interference from the neighboring network node / user equipment (UE) during the period from time slot #0 to time slot #M. Furthermore, the first SB used by the network node from time slot #M+1 to time slot #N and the adjacent frequency band used by the neighboring node from time slot #1_M+1 to time slot #1_N are both used for the same type of transmission (i.e., uplink transmission), thus significantly reducing interference from the neighboring network node / UE during the period from time slot #M+1 to time slot #N. Therefore, simultaneously applying the first SBFD configuration to the first group of time slots and the second SBFD configuration to the second group of time slots enhances the flexibility in preventing interference from neighboring network nodes / UEs.

[0041] Figure 4 An exemplary scenario 400 under the scheme according to embodiments of this disclosure is illustrated. Specifically, a first SBFD configuration of at least two SBFD configurations is associated with a first set of time slots comprising time slot #0 to time slot #X. A second SBFD configuration of at least two SBFD configurations is associated with a second set of time slots comprising time slot #X+1 to time slot #Y.

[0042] According to the first SBFD configuration, each time slot in the first group of time slots is allocated as a first SB, a second SB, and a third SB, wherein the first SB and the third SB are used for downlink transmission, and the second SB is used for uplink transmission. According to the second SBFD configuration, each time slot in the second group of time slots is allocated as a first SB, a second SB, and a third SB, wherein the first SB and the third SB are used for uplink transmission, and the second SB is used for downlink transmission.

[0043] Figure 5 An exemplary scenario 500 under the scheme according to embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated. In particular, the network can determine at least two SBFD configurations based on first timeslot information received from a first neighboring network node and second timeslot information received from a second neighboring network node.

[0044] Specifically, the first timeslot information received from the first neighboring network can indicate to the network node that the first neighboring network node may use: (1) timeslot #1_0 to timeslot #1_X for downlink transmission; and (2) timeslot #1_X+1 to timeslot #1_Y for uplink transmission. In other words, after receiving the first timeslot information from the first neighboring network node, the network node can know that the timeslots #1_0 to #1_X used by the first neighboring network node are for downlink transmission, and the timeslots #1_X+1 to #1_Y are for uplink transmission.

[0045] Furthermore, the second timeslot information received from the second neighboring network can indicate to the network node that the second neighboring network node may use: (1) timeslot #2_0 to timeslot #2_X for downlink transmission; and (2) timeslot #2_X+1 to timeslot #2_Y for uplink transmission. In other words, after receiving the second timeslot information from the second neighboring network node, the network node can know that the second neighboring network node uses timeslot #2_0 to timeslot #2_X for downlink transmission and timeslot #2_X+1 to timeslot #2_Y for uplink transmission.

[0046] Then, when a network node needs to use a first set of time slots containing time slots #0 to #X, where the first SB of this set of time slots is adjacent to the frequency band from time slot #1_0 to time slot #1_X and the third SB is adjacent to the frequency band from time slot #2_0 to time slot #2_X, to exchange data with the UE under the SBFD scheme (e.g., to transmit data to the UE), the network node can determine the first SBFD configuration associated with time slots #0 to #X to indicate that each time slot of the first set of time slots of the UE is allocated as a first SB for downlink transmission, a second SB for uplink transmission, and a third SB for downlink transmission.

[0047] Similarly, when a network node needs to use a second set of time slots from time slot #X+1 to time slot #Y, where the first SB of this set of time slots is adjacent to the frequency band from time slot #1_X+1 to time slot #1_Y and the third SB is adjacent to the frequency band from time slot #2_X+1 to time slot #2_Y, to exchange data with the UE under the SBFD scheme (e.g., to receive data from the UE), the network node can determine the second SBFD configuration associated with time slots from time slot #X+1 to time slot #Y to indicate that each time slot of the second set of time slots of the UE is allocated as a first SB for uplink transmission, a second SB for downlink transmission, and a third SB for uplink transmission.

[0048] Therefore, in these cases, the first set of first SBs used by the network node from time slot #0 to time slot #X and the adjacent frequency bands used by the first neighboring node from time slot #1_0 to time slot #1_X are both used for the same type of transmission (i.e., downlink transmission), thereby significantly reducing interference from the first neighboring network node / UE during the period from time slot #0 to time slot #X. Furthermore, the first set of first SBs used by the network node from time slot #X+1 to time slot #Y and the adjacent frequency bands used by the first neighboring node from time slot #1_X+1 to time slot #1_Y are both used for the same type of transmission (i.e., uplink transmission), thus significantly reducing interference from the first neighboring network node / UE during the period from time slot #X+1 to time slot #Y.

[0049] Furthermore, the first set of third SB bands used by the network node from time slot #0 to time slot #X and the adjacent frequency bands used by the second neighboring node from time slot #2_0 to time slot #2_X are both used for the same type of transmission (i.e., downlink transmission). Therefore, interference from the second neighboring network node / UE during the period from time slot #0 to time slot #X may be significantly reduced. Additionally, the first set of third SB bands used by the network node from time slot #X+1 to time slot #Y and the adjacent frequency bands used by the second neighboring node from time slot #2_X+1 to time slot #2_Y are both used for the same type of transmission (i.e., uplink transmission). Therefore, interference from the second neighboring network node / UE during the period from time slot #X+1 to time slot #Y may also be significantly reduced.

[0050] By applying the first SBFD configuration to the first set of time slots and the second SBFD configuration to the second set of time slots simultaneously, the flexibility in preventing interference from neighboring network nodes / UEs can be enhanced.

[0051] Figure 6 An exemplary scenario 600 under the scheme according to embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated. In some embodiments, more than two SBFD configurations can be applied simultaneously between the network node and the UE. Specifically, a first SBFD configuration in the SBFD configurations is associated with a first set of time slots including time slot #0 and time slot #1. A second SBFD configuration in at least two SBFD configurations is associated with a second set of time slots including time slot #2 and time slot #3. A third SBFD configuration in at least two SBFD configurations is associated with a third set of time slots including time slot #W and time slot #W+1. A fourth SBFD configuration in at least two SBFD configurations is associated with a fourth set of time slots including time slot #W+2 and time slot #W+3.

[0052] According to the first SBFD configuration, each time slot in the first group of time slots is allocated as a first SB, a second SB, and a third SB, wherein the first SB and the third SB are used for DL ​​transmission, and the second SB is used for UL transmission. According to the second SBFD configuration, each time slot in the second group of time slots is allocated as a first SB, a second SB, and a third SB, wherein the first SB and the third SB are used for UL transmission, and the second SB is used for DL ​​transmission.

[0053] According to the third SBFD configuration, each time slot in the third time slot group is allocated as the fourth SB and the fifth SB, where the fourth SB is used for DL ​​transmission and the fifth SB is used for UL transmission. According to the fourth SBFD configuration, each time slot in the third time slot group is allocated as the fourth SB and the fifth SB, where the fourth SB is used for UL transmission and the fifth SB is used for DL ​​transmission.

[0054] Applying the first SBFD configuration to the first group of time slots, the second SBFD configuration to the second group of time slots, the third SBFD configuration to the third group of time slots, and the fourth SBFD configuration to the fourth group of time slots can enhance the flexibility in preventing interference from neighboring network nodes / user equipment (UE).

[0055] Exemplary embodiments

[0056] Figure 7 An exemplary communication system 700 is illustrated according to embodiments of this disclosure, including an exemplary communication device 710 and an exemplary network device 720. The communication device 710 and network device 720 can perform various functions to implement the SFBD configuration schemes, techniques, processes, and methods related to user equipment and network devices in mobile communications described herein, including the aforementioned scenarios / schemes and processes 800 and 900 described below.

[0057] The communication device 710 may be part of an electronic device, which may be a portable or mobile device, a wearable device, a wireless communication device, or a computing device. For example, the communication device 710 may be implemented in a smartphone, smartwatch, personal digital assistant, digital camera, or computing device (such as a tablet, laptop, or notebook computer). The communication device 710 may also be part of a machine-type device, which may be an Internet of Things (IoT), Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT), or Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) device (such as a fixed or stationary device, a home appliance, a wired communication device, or a computing device). For example, the communication device 710 may be implemented in a smart thermostat, a smart refrigerator, a smart door lock, a wireless speaker, or a home control center. Alternatively, the communication device 710 may be implemented as one or more integrated-circuit (IC) chips, such as, but not limited to, 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. Communication device 710 may include Figure 7 At least some components are shown, such as processor 712. Communication device 710 may also include one or more other components unrelated to the scheme of this disclosure (e.g., internal power supply, display device, and / or user interface device), therefore, these components of communication device 710 are not... Figure 7 This is shown in the text and not described below, in order to keep it concise.

[0058] Network device 720 may be part of a network device, which may be a network node (such as a satellite, base station, small cell, router, or gateway). For example, network device 720 may be implemented in an eNodeB in an LTE network, a gNB in ​​a 5G / NR, IoT, NB-IoT, or IIoT network, or a satellite or base station in a 6G network. Alternatively, network device 720 may be implemented as one or more IC chips, such as, but not limited to, one or more single-core processors, one or more multi-core processors, or one or more RISC or CISC processors. Network device 720 may include Figure 7 At least some of the components shown are included, such as processor 722. Network device 720 may also include one or more other components unrelated to the scheme of this disclosure (e.g., internal power supply, display device, and / or user interface device), therefore, these components of network device 720 are not... Figure 8 This is shown in the text and not described below, in order to keep it concise.

[0059] On one hand, processors 712 and 722 may be implemented as one or more single-core processors, one or more multi-core processors, or one or more CISC processors. That is, although the singular term "processor" is used herein to refer to processors 712 and 722, in some embodiments each of processors 712 and 722 may include multiple processors, while in other embodiments according to this disclosure it is a single processor. On the other hand, processors 712 and 722 may be implemented in hardware (and optionally firmware) and include, for example, but not limited to, 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 varactor diodes, these components being configured and arranged to achieve the specific purposes of this disclosure. In other words, in at least some embodiments, processors 712 and 722 are dedicated machines specifically designed, arranged, and configured to perform specific tasks, including implementing autonomous reliability enhancements in devices (e.g., represented by communication device 710) and networks (e.g., represented by network device 720) to conform to various implementations of this disclosure.

[0060] In some embodiments, the communication device 710 may further include a transceiver 716. The transceiver 716 is coupled to the processor 712 and is capable of wirelessly transmitting and receiving data. In some embodiments, the communication device 710 may further include a memory 714. The memory 714 is coupled to the processor 712 and can be accessed by the processor 712 to store data. In some embodiments, the network device 720 may further include a transceiver 726. The transceiver 726 is coupled to the processor 722 and is capable of wirelessly transmitting and receiving data. In some embodiments, the network device 720 may further include a memory 724. The memory 724 is coupled to the processor 722 and can be accessed by the processor 722 to store data. Therefore, the communication device 710 and the network device 720 can wirelessly communicate via transceivers 716 and 726 respectively. To aid in better understanding, the following description of the operation, functions, and capabilities of communication device 710 and network device 720 is provided in the context of a mobile communication environment, wherein communication device 710 is implemented as a communication device or user equipment, and network device 720 is implemented as a network node of a communication network.

[0061] In some embodiments, processor 722 can send at least two SBFD configurations to the UE via transceiver 726. The at least two SBFD configurations include a first SBFD configuration and a second SBFD configuration. Processor 722 can send and receive data with the UE in a first set of time slots according to the first SBFD configuration via transceiver 726. Processor 722 can also send and receive data with the UE in a second set of time slots according to the second SBFD configuration via transceiver 726.

[0062] In some embodiments, at least two SBFD configurations are included in higher-layer signaling.

[0063] In some embodiments, at least two SBFD configurations are included in the first-level signaling.

[0064] In some embodiments, the processor 722 can send instructions to the UE via the transceiver 726. The instructions instruct the UE that a first SBFD configuration is applied to a first group of time slots and a second SBFD configuration is applied to a second group of time slots.

[0065] In some embodiments, the second set of time slots does not overlap with the first set of time slots.

[0066] In some embodiments, the instructions are contained in higher-level signaling.

[0067] In some embodiments, the instructions are contained in the first-level signaling.

[0068] In some embodiments, the processor 722 may determine at least two SBFD configurations based on time slot information received from the network node.

[0069] In some embodiments, the downlink band associated with the first SBFD configuration is adjacent to the downlink band associated with the time slot information.

[0070] In some embodiments, the uplink band associated with the second SBFD configuration is adjacent to the uplink band associated with the time slot information.

[0071] In some embodiments, processor 712 can receive at least two SBFD configurations from a network node via transceiver 716. The at least two SBFD configurations include a first SBFD configuration and a second SBFD configuration. Processor 712 can apply the at least two SBFD configurations. Processor 712 can send and receive data with the network node in a first set of time slots according to the first SBFD configuration via transceiver 716. Processor 712 can send and receive data with the network node in a second set of time slots according to the second SBFD configuration via transceiver 716.

[0072] In some embodiments, at least two SBFD configurations are included in higher-layer signaling.

[0073] In some embodiments, at least two SBFD configurations are included in the first-level signaling.

[0074] In some embodiments, processor 712 can receive instructions from a network node via transceiver 716. The instructions instruct the device that a first SBFD configuration is applied to a first set of time slots, and a second SBFD configuration is applied to a second set of time slots.

[0075] In some embodiments, the second set of time slots does not overlap with the first set of time slots.

[0076] In some embodiments, the instructions are contained in higher-level signaling.

[0077] In some embodiments, the instructions are contained in the first-level signaling.

[0078] In some embodiments, the downlink band associated with the first SBFD configuration is adjacent to the downlink band associated with the time slot information of another network node.

[0079] In some embodiments, the uplink band associated with the second SBFD configuration is adjacent to the uplink band associated with the time slot information of another network node.

[0080] Exemplary process

[0081] Figure 8An exemplary process 800 according to embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated. Process 800 may be an exemplary embodiment of the scenarios / solutions described above, whether in part or in whole, relating to the SBFD configuration of the present disclosure. Process 800 may represent one aspect of a characteristic embodiment of network device 720. Process 800 may include one or more operations, actions, or functions shown by one or more of blocks 810 to 830. Although shown as discrete blocks, the individual blocks of process 800 may be divided into more blocks, merged into fewer blocks, or eliminated, depending on the desired embodiment. Furthermore, the blocks of process 800 may be arranged according to... Figure 9 The process 800 may be executed in the order shown, or in a different order. Process 800 may be implemented by network device 720 or any suitable network device or machine type device. For illustrative purposes only and without limitation, process 800 is described below in the context of network device 720. Process 800 may begin at block 810.

[0082] In block 810, process 800 may involve the processor 722 of network device 720 sending at least two SBFD configurations to the UE. The at least two SBFD configurations include a first SBFD configuration and a second SBFD configuration. Process 800 can proceed from block 810 to block 820.

[0083] In block 820, process 800 may involve processor 722 transmitting and receiving data with the UE in the first time slot according to the first SBFD configuration. Process 800 can proceed from block 820 to block 830.

[0084] In block 830, process 800 may involve processor 722 transmitting and receiving data with UE in the second set of time slots according to the second SBFD configuration.

[0085] In some embodiments, process 800 may involve processor 722 sending instructions to the UE. The instructions may instruct a first SBFD configuration to be applied to a first group of time slots, and a second SBFD configuration to be applied to a second group of time slots.

[0086] In some embodiments, process 800 may involve processor 722 determining at least two SBFD configurations based on timeslot information received from network nodes.

[0087] Figure 9An exemplary process 900 according to an embodiment of this disclosure is illustrated. Process 900 may be an exemplary embodiment of the scenario / situation described above, whether in part or in whole, relating to the SBFD configuration of this disclosure. Process 900 may represent one aspect of a characteristic embodiment of communication device 710. Process 900 may include one or more operations, actions, or functions shown by one or more of blocks 910 to 940. Although shown as discrete blocks, the individual blocks of process 900 may be divided into more blocks, merged into fewer blocks, or eliminated, depending on the desired embodiment. Furthermore, the blocks of process 900 may be arranged according to... ​ The process 900 may be executed in the order shown, or in a different order. Process 900 may be implemented by communication device 710 or any suitable UE or machine type device. For illustrative purposes only and without limitation, process 900 is described in the context of communication device 710 below. Process 900 may begin at block 910.

[0088] In block 910, process 900 may involve the 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 can proceed from block 910 to block 920.

[0089] In block 920, process 900 may involve processor 712 applying at least two SBFD configurations. Process 900 can proceed from block 920 to block 930.

[0090] In block 930, process 900 may involve the processor 712 of communication device 710 sending and receiving data with network nodes in the first time slot according to the first SBFD configuration. Process 900 can proceed from block 930 to block 940.

[0091] In block 940, process 900 may involve the processor 712 of communication device 710 sending and receiving data with network nodes in the second set of time slots according to the second SBFD configuration.

[0092] In some embodiments, process 900 may involve processor 712 receiving instructions from a network node. The instructions may instruct a first SBFD configuration to be applied to a first set of time slots, and a second SBFD configuration to be applied to a second set of time slots.

[0093] Additional notes

[0094] The topics described herein sometimes demonstrate different components contained within or connected to different other components. It should be understood that the architectures depicted are merely examples, and many other architectures can actually be implemented to achieve the same functionality. Conceptually, any arrangement of components to achieve the same functionality is effectively “associated” to achieve the desired function. Therefore, any two components combined in this document to achieve a specific function can be considered “associated” together to achieve the desired function, regardless of the architecture or intermediate components. Similarly, any two such associated components can also be considered “operably connected” or “operably coupled” together to achieve the desired function, and any two components that can be suchly associated can also be considered “operably coupled” together to achieve the desired function. Specific examples of operational coupling include, but are not limited to, physically matable and / or physically interactive components and / or wirelessly interactive components and / or logically interactive and / or logically interactive components.

[0095] Furthermore, regarding the use of virtually any plural and / or singular terms in this document, a person with technical skills may appropriately translate from plural to singular and / or from singular to plural depending on the context and / or application. For clarity, various singular / plural permutations may be explicitly listed in this document.

[0096] Furthermore, those skilled in the art should understand that, generally, the terms used herein, especially in claims, such as the body of a claim, are generally considered "open" terms. For example, the term "comprising" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to," the term "having" should be interpreted as "having at least," and the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to," etc. Those skilled in the art should also understand that if a particular number of claim statements is intentional, this intention will be explicitly stated in the claim, and without such a statement, this intention does not exist. For example, to aid understanding, a claim may include the use of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim statements. However, the use of these phrases should not be construed as implying that introducing claim statements with the indefinite articles "a" or "one" limits any particular claim containing such introductory claim statements to containing only one such statement, even if the same claim includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "one." For example, "a" and / or "one of" should be interpreted as "at least one" or "one or more"; the same applies to definite articles introducing claim statements. Furthermore, even if a specific number of claim statements is explicitly stated, those skilled in the art should recognize that such a statement should be interpreted as at least the stated number; for example, the simple statement "two statements" without other modifiers means at least two statements, or two or more statements. Moreover, in cases where conventions such as "at least one A, B, and C, etc." are used, this structure is generally interpreted in a way that those skilled in the art understand the convention; for example, "a system having at least one A, B, and C" will include, but is not 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 conventions such as "at least one A, B, or C" are used, this structure is typically interpreted in a way that is understood by one skilled in the art. For example, "a system having at least one A, B, or C" will include, but is not 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. Those skilled in the art should also understand that virtually any extractive term and / or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to include the possibility of including one term, either term, or both terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibility of including "A" or "B" or "A and B".

[0097] As can be seen from the foregoing, the various implementations of this disclosure described herein are for illustrative purposes, and various modifications may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. Therefore, the various implementations disclosed herein are not intended to be limiting, and the true scope and spirit are indicated by the claims.

Claims

1. A method comprising: At least two sub-band full-duplex configurations are sent to a user equipment via a processor of a device, wherein the at least two sub-band full-duplex configurations include a first sub-band full-duplex configuration and a second sub-band full-duplex configuration; The processor transmits and receives data with the user equipment in a first time slot according to the full-duplex configuration of the first sub-frequency band. as well as The processor transmits and receives data with the user equipment within a second time slot according to the full-duplex configuration of the second sub-band.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least two sub-band full-duplex configuration is included in a higher-layer signaling.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least two sub-band full-duplex configuration is included in a first-layer signaling.

4. The method of claim 1, further comprising: The processor sends an instruction to the user equipment, wherein the instruction instructs the first sub-band full-duplex configuration to be applied to the first set of time slots, and the second sub-band full-duplex configuration to be applied to the second set of time slots.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein the second set of time slots does not overlap with the first set of time slots.

6. The method of claim 4, wherein the instruction is contained in a higher-layer signaling.

7. The method of claim 4, wherein the instruction is contained in a first-layer signaling.

8. The method of claim 1, further comprising: The processor determines the full-duplex configuration of at least two sub-bands based on a time slot information received from a network node.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein the next downband associated with the first subband full-duplex configuration is adjacent to the next downband associated with the time slot information.

10. The method of claim 8, wherein an uplink frequency band associated with the second sub-band full-duplex configuration is adjacent to an uplink frequency band associated with the time slot information.

11. A method comprising: Receive at least two sub-band full-duplex configurations from a network node via a processor of a device; The processor applies the at least two sub-band full-duplex configurations, wherein the at least two SBFD configurations include a first sub-band full-duplex configuration and a second sub-band full-duplex configuration; The processor transmits and receives data with the network node in a first time slot according to the full-duplex configuration of the first sub-frequency band. as well as The processor transmits and receives data with the network node within a second time slot according to the full-duplex configuration of the second sub-band.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the at least two sub-band full-duplex configuration is contained in a higher-layer signaling.

13. The method of claim 11, wherein the at least two sub-band full-duplex configuration is included in a first-layer signaling.

14. The method of claim 11, further comprising: The processor receives an instruction from the network node, wherein the instruction instructs the first sub-band full-duplex configuration to be applied to the first set of time slots, and the second sub-band full-duplex configuration to be applied to the second set of time slots.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein the second set of time slots does not overlap with the first set of time slots.

16. The method of claim 14, wherein the instruction is contained in a higher-layer signaling.

17. The method of claim 14, wherein the instruction is contained in a first-layer signaling.

18. The method of claim 11, wherein a downstream frequency band associated with the full-duplex configuration of the first sub-band is adjacent to a downstream frequency band associated with a time slot information of another network node.

19. The method of claim 11, wherein an uplink band associated with the full-duplex configuration of the second subband is adjacent to an uplink band associated with a time slot information of another network node.

20. An apparatus comprising: A transceiver that communicates wirelessly with a network node during operation; as well as A processor, communicatively connected to the transceiver, performs the following operations during operation: Receive at least two sub-band full-duplex configurations from the network node via the transceiver; The at least two sub-band full-duplex configuration is applied, wherein the at least two sub-band full-duplex configuration includes a first sub-band full-duplex configuration and a second sub-band full-duplex configuration; The transceiver transmits and receives data with the network node within a first time slot according to the full-duplex configuration of the first sub-frequency band; and The transceiver transmits and receives data with the network node within a second time slot according to the full-duplex configuration of the second sub-band.

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