Method and system for admitting a user equipment into bandwidth parts in wireless communication system

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method and a system for admitting a UE into one or more BWP in a wireless network The present disclosure encompasses a transceiver unit [304] to receive, a first uplink data comprising an initial TA value, and a second uplink data comprising a current TA value from the UE [102] at LMS module [308] associated with a base station [310]. Further, a processing unit [302] based on the uplink data, to determine a distance attribute of the UE [102] relative to the base station [310], and a load requirement of the UE [102]. Further, the processing unit [302] to identify and admit a BWP from one or more BWPs based on at least one of a capacity of the one or more BWPs to admit the UE [102].

Description

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADMITTING A USER EQUIPMENT INTO BANDWIDTH PARTS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMFIELD OF DISCLOSURE

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to network performance management systems. More particularly, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and systems for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system.BACKGROUND

[0002] The following description of the related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section is used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admissions of the prior art.

[0003] Wireless communication has revolutionized global connectivity, liberating the world from the confines of wired networks, and fostering a world of instantaneous information exchange and seamless communication. This transformation is the culmination of centuries of innovation and human ingenuity, relentlessly pushing the boundaries of technology to eliminate physical constraints.

[0004] In the realm of wireless communication systems, the efficient allocation and sharing of vital system resources like bandwidth and transmit power have become paramount. Various multiple-access technologies have emerged to facilitate concurrent communication with multiple users, including Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE Advanced (LTE-A), code division multiple access (CDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), frequency division multiple access (FDMA), orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA), single-carrier frequency division multiple access (SC-FDMA), and time division synchronous code division multiple access (TD-SCDMA) systems. These technologies have enabled the effective coexistence of numerous users within a wireless network.

[0005] In the context of wireless communication, the Location Management System (LMS) plays a pivotal role in tracking the precise location of mobile devices. To achieve this, the LMS utilizes a concept known as Timing Advance (TA), particularly in the uplink direction. TA commands, issued from the Base Station (BS) to the User Equipment (UE), synchronize the timing of uplink transmissions, including signals like PUSCH, PUCCH, and SRS. These commands instruct UEs to transmit signals ahead in time to compensate for the propagation delay between the UE and the BS. This synchronization ensures that signals from multiple UEs arrive at the Base Station correctly aligned, facilitating effective and efficient communication in the cellular network.

[0006] Timing Advance (TA) is a critical parameter in mobile telecommunications systems, spanning GSM to 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. The role of TA in ensuring efficient and reliable communication between mobile devices and cell towers cannot be overstated. However, TA's reliance on a constant speed of light for signal propagation can introduce inaccuracies due to real- world factors like signal reflection, interference, and environmental conditions, leading to location estimation errors.

[0007] Conventional methods for optimizing Location Management Systems (LMS) with Timing Advance encompass various TA types, including precise tracking (TA Type 1), broader coverage (TA Type 2), and initial location assignment (Initial TA). These methods involve dynamic TA parameter adjustments, increased TA update frequency in high-mobility areas, efficient handover mechanisms, integration of advanced location technologies like Assisted GPS (A-GPS), machine learning, predictive analytics, Geographic Information System (GIS) data utilization, network Quality of Service (QoS) monitoring, network synchronization, interference mitigation, customer education, and Bandwidth Part (BWP) configuration optimization for resource allocation efficiency. Moreover, enhancing Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) aggregation strategies can contribute to overall network efficiency. Nevertheless, these optimization approaches can introduce challenges, such as increased signalling traffic, network congestion, handover-related call drops, device complexity, and the maintenance of accurate predictive models.

[0008] Therefore, in the field of wireless communication's Location Management System, there exists an urgent need for a solution that significantly enhances location accuracy, improves resource utilization, and elevates Quality of Service (QoS).OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0009] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment disclosed herein satisfies are listed herein below.

[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and a method for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system by providing current Timing Advance (TA) values to the Location Management System (LMS) instead of initial TA, thereby enhancing location accuracy, especially in high-mobility scenarios.

[0011] It is another object of the present disclosure to optimize resource utilization by dynamically selecting Bandwidth Parts (BWPs) for User Equipment (UE) based on both initial and current TA values, ensuring efficient allocation of network resources and preventing congestion in BWPs with PDCCH (Physical Downlink Control Channel) aggregation level and load restrictions.

[0012] It is yet another object of the present disclosure to contribute to load balancing within the network by intelligently admitting or restricting UEs to specific BWPs based on their TA values, promoting fair resource distribution and network efficiency.SUMMARY

[0013] This section is provided to introduce certain aspects of the present disclosure in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify the key features or the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0014] An aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a method for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system. The method comprises receiving, by a transceiver unit, at a location management system (LMS) module associated with a base station, from the UE, a first uplink data, where the first uplink data comprises an initial timing advance (TA) value. Further, the method comprises receiving, by the transceiver unit, at the LMS module, from the UE, a second uplink data, where the second uplinkdata comprises a current TA value. Furthermore, the method comprises determining, by the processing unit, a distance attribute of the UE relative to the base station, and a load requirement of the UE, based on the first uplink data, and the second uplink data. Next, the method comprises receiving, by the transceiver unit, at least one of downlink data, and load capacities of a plurality of bandwidth parts (BWPs) associated with the base station. Thereafter, the method comprises identifying, by the processing unit at the LMS module, one or more BWPs configured to admit the UE. Herein, the one or more BWPs are identified based on a capacity of the one or more BWPs to admit the UE based on at least one of the corresponding downlink data, and load capacities of the one or more BWPs, and the distance attribute of the UE, and the load requirement of the UE. At last, the method comprises admitting, by the processing unit, the UE to at least the one BWP of the one or more identified BWPs.

[0015] In an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, the uplink data comprises at least one of physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) data, physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) data, and sounding reference signal (SRS) data.

[0016] In an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, the downlink data comprises physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) data.

[0017] In an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, the method further comprises changing, by the processing unit, the admission of the UE from at least the one BWP to another BWP of the one or more identified BWPs, in response to any change in at least one of the downlink data and the load capacity of at least the one BWP, wherein the change causes at least the one BWP to be unable to admit the UE.

[0018] In an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, a value of the TA is directly proportional to a distance of the UE from the base station.

[0019] In an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, the value of TA comprises at least one of a propagation parameter, and an offset parameter.

[0020] Another aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a system for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system. The system comprises a transceiver unit configured to receive, at a location management system(LMS) module associated with a base station, from the UE, a first uplink data, wherein the first uplink data comprises an initial timing advance (TA) value, and further receive, at the LMS module, from the UE, a second uplink data, wherein the second uplink data comprises a current TA value. Further, the system comprises a processing unit connected at least to the transceiver unit. Herein, the processing unit is configured to determine a distance attribute of the UE relative to the base station, and a load requirement of the UE, based on the uplink data. The transceiver unit is further configured to receive at least one of downlink data, and load capacities of a plurality of bandwidth parts (BWPs) associated with the base station. Furthermore, the processing unit is configured to identify, at the LMS module, one or more BWPs configured to admit the UE therein. Herein, the one or more BWPs are identified based on at least one of a capacity of the one or more BWPs to admit the UE based on the corresponding downlink data, and load capacities of the one or more BWPs, and the distance attribute of the UE, and the load requirement of the UE. Thereafter, the processing unit is configured to admit the UE to at least the one BWP of the one or more identified BWPs.

[0021] Yet another aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a user equipment (UE) for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system. The UE comprises at least one memory. Further, the UE comprises at least a processor communicably coupled to the memory. Furthermore, the processor is configured to transmit to a location management system (LMS) module associated with a base station, a first uplink data, where the first uplink data comprises an initial timing advance (TA) value, and transmit, to the LMS module, from the UE, a second uplink data, wherein the second uplink data comprises a current TA value. Further, a system communicably coupled with the UE is configured for admitting the UE into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system by determining, by a processing unit of the system, a distance attribute of the UE relative to the base station, and a load requirement of the UE, based on the first uplink data, and the second uplink data. Thereafter, receiving, by a transceiver unit of the system, at least one of downlink data, and load capacities of a plurality of bandwidth parts (BWPs) associated with the base station. Thereafter, identifying, by the processing unit, at the LMS module, one or more BWPs configured to admit the UE, where the one or more BWPs are identified based on a capacity of the one or more BWPs to admit the UE based on at least one of the corresponding downlink data, and load capacities of the one or more BWPs, and the distance attribute of the UE, and the load requirement of the UE. Thereafter, admitting, by the processing unit, the UE to at least the one BWP of the one or more identified BWPs.

[0022] Yet another aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a non-transitory computer- readable storage medium, storing instructions for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system, the storage medium comprising executable code which, when executed by one or more units of a system, causes: a transceiver unit configured to: receive, at a location management system (LMS) module associated with a base station, from the UE, a first uplink data, wherein the first uplink data comprises an initial timing advance (TA) value; and receive, at the LMS module, from the UE, a second uplink data, wherein the second uplink data comprises a current TA value; a processing unit connected at least to the transceiver unit, the processing unit configured to determine a distance attribute of the UE relative to the base station, and a load requirement of the UE, based on the uplink data; the transceiver unit configured to receive at least one of downlink data, and load capacities of a plurality of bandwidth parts (BWPs) associated with the base station; and the processing unit configured to: identify, at the LMS module, one or more BWPs configured to admit the UE therein, wherein the one or more BWPs are identified based on at least one of a capacity of the one or more BWPs to admit the UE based on the corresponding downlink data, and load capacities of the one or more BWPs, and the distance attribute of the UE, and the load requirement of the UE; and admit the UE to at least the one BWP of the one or more identified BWPs.DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein, and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the disclosed methods and systems in which like reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the different drawings. Components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present disclosure. Also, the embodiments shown in the figures are not to be construed as limiting the disclosure, but the possible variants of the method and system according to the disclosure are illustrated herein to highlight the advantages of the disclosure. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that disclosure of such drawings includes disclosure of electrical components or circuitry commonly used to implement such components.

[0024] FIG.l illustrates an exemplary block diagram representation of 5thgeneration core (5GC) network architecture.

[0025] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of a computing device upon which the features of the present disclosure may be implemented, in accordance with exemplary implementations of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of a system for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system, in accordance with exemplary implementations of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 4 illustrates a method flow diagram for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system, in accordance with exemplary implementations of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram depicting a timing relation between downlink frames and uplink frames transmitted between the base station (gNodeB) and the UE, in accordance with exemplary implementations of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram depicting an interaction between one or more units in the wireless communication network, for updating a timing advance (TA) parameter, in accordance with exemplary implementations of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram for admitting a UE into one or more BWP in a wireless communication system, in accordance with exemplary implementations of the present disclosure.

[0031] The foregoing shall be more apparent from the following more detailed description of the disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. Several features described hereafter may each be used independently of one another or with any combination of other features. An individual feature maynot address any of the problems discussed above or might address only some of the problems discussed above.

[0033] The ensuing description provides exemplary embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth.

[0034] Specific details are given in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. For example, circuits, systems, processes, and other components may be shown as components in block diagram form in order not to obscure the embodiments in unnecessary detail.

[0035] Also, it is noted that individual embodiments may be described as a process which is depicted as a flowchart, a flow diagram, a data flow diagram, a structure diagram, or a block diagram. Although a flowchart may describe the operations as a sequential process, many of the operations may be performed in parallel or concurrently. In addition, the order of the operations may be re-arranged. A process is terminated when its operations are completed but could have additional steps not included in a figure.

[0036] The word “exemplary” and / or “demonstrative” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance of doubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not limited by such examples. In addition, any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” and / or “demonstrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs, nor is it meant to preclude equivalent exemplary structures and techniques known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “includes,” “has,” “contains,” and other similar words are used in either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive — in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as an open transition word — without precluding any additional or other elements.

[0037] As used herein, a “processing unit” or “processor” or “operating processor” includes one or more processors, wherein processor refers to any logic circuitry for processing instructions. A processor may be a general-purpose processor, a special purpose processor, a conventional processor, a digital signal processor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in association with a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) core, a controller, a microcontroller, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Field Programmable Gate Array circuits, any other type of integrated circuits, etc. The processor may perform signal coding data processing, input / output processing, and / or any other functionality that enables the working of the system according to the present disclosure. More specifically, the processor or processing unit is a hardware processor.

[0038] As used herein, “a user equipment”, “a user device”, “a smart-user-device”, “a smartdevice”, “an electronic device”, “a mobile device”, “a handheld device”, “a wireless communication device”, “a mobile communication device”, “a communication device” may be any electrical, electronic and / or computing device or equipment, capable of implementing the features of the present disclosure. The user equipment / device may include, but is not limited to, a mobile phone, smart phone, laptop, a general-purpose computer, desktop, personal digital assistant, tablet computer, wearable device or any other computing device which is capable of implementing the features of the present disclosure. Also, the user device may contain at least one input means configured to receive an input from unit(s) which are required to implement the features of the present disclosure.

[0039] As used herein, “storage unit” or “memory unit” refers to a machine or computer- readable medium including any mechanism for storing information in a form readable by a computer or similar machine. For example, a computer-readable medium includes read-only memory (“ROM”), random access memory (“RAM”), magnetic disk storage media, optical storage media, flash memory devices or other types of machine-accessible storage media. The storage unit stores at least the data that may be required by one or more units of the system to perform their respective functions.

[0040] As used herein “interface” or “user interface” refers to a shared boundary across which two or more separate components of a system exchange information or data. The interface may also refer to a set of rules or protocols that define communication or interaction of one or more modules or one or more units with each other, which also includes the methods, functions, or procedures that may be called.

[0041] All modules, units, components used herein, unless explicitly excluded herein, may be software modules or hardware processors, the processors being a general-purpose processor, a special purpose processor, a conventional processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in association with a DSP core, a controller, a microcontroller, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC), Field Programmable Gate Array circuits (FPGA), any other type of integrated circuits, etc.

[0042] As used herein the transceiver unit includes at least one receiver and at least one transmitter configured respectively for receiving and transmitting data, signals, information or a combination thereof between units / components within the system and / or connected with the system.

[0043] As used herein “Timing Advance (TA)" is a parameter used in cellular communication systems, particularly in the context of mobile networks like GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) and LTE (Long-Term Evolution). Particularly, timing Advance is a crucial parameter in cellular networks as it helps in maintaining the quality and reliability of voice and data transmissions, especially in situations where the mobile device is moving or changing its distance from the base station. It is managed by the network infrastructure, and the network periodically adjusts this parameter based on the location and movement of the mobile device.

[0044] As used herein, “Bandwidth Part (BWP)” refers to a specific portion of the available frequency spectrum that is allocated for data transmission within a 5G cell. The purpose of Bandwidth Parts is to allow more efficient and flexible use of the available spectrum while catering to different types of services and devices.

[0045] As used herein, “Containers” represent the individual units within a clustered network function architecture. The containers host network function components and are used for software upgrades without requiring container respawning.

[0046] As discussed in the background section, the current known solutions have several shortcomings. The present disclosure aims to overcome the above-mentioned and other existing problems in this field of technology by providing a method and a system for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system.The present solution updates the Location Management System (LMS) with current TA values instead of initial TA values. In addition, the present disclosure discloses a method for using both initial and current TA values to select the most suitable Bandwidth Part (BWP) for each UE based on factors such as PDCCH aggregation level and load conditions. This approach enhances resource utilization, Quality of Service (QoS), and overall user experience.

[0047] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram representation of 5thgeneration core (5GC) network architecture, in accordance with exemplary implementation of the present disclosure. As shown in figure 1, the 5GC network architecture

[0100] includes a user equipment (UE)

[0102] , a radio access network (RAN)

[0104] , an access and mobility management function (AMF)

[0106] , a Session Management Function (SMF)

[0108] , a Service Communication Proxy (SCP)

[0110] , an Authentication Server Function (AUSF)

[0112] , a Network Slice Specific Authentication and Authorization Function (NSSAAF)

[0114] , a Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF)

[0116] , a Network Exposure Function (NEF)

[0118] , a Network Repository Function (NRF)

[0120] , a Policy Control Function (PCF)

[0122] , a Unified Data Management (UDM)

[0124] , an application function (AF)

[0126] , a User Plane Function (UPF)

[0128] , a data network (DN)

[0130] , Location Management Function (LMF)

[0132] , Gateway Mobile Location Centre (GMLC)

[0134] and Location Services (LCS) client

[0136] wherein all the components are assumed to be connected to each other in a manner as obvious to the person skilled in the art for implementing features of the present disclosure.

[0048] The RAN

[0104] is the part of a mobile telecommunications system that connects user equipment (UE)

[0102] to the core network (CN) and provides access to different types of networks (e.g., 5G network). It consists of radio base stations and the radio access technologies that enable wireless communication.

[0049] The AMF

[0106] is a 5G core network function responsible for managing access and mobility aspects, such as UE registration, connection, and reachability. It also handles mobility management procedures like handovers and paging.

[0050] The SMF

[0108] is a 5G core network function responsible for managing session-related aspects, such as establishing, modifying, and releasing sessions. It coordinates with the User Plane Function (UPF) for data forwarding and handles IP address allocation and QoS enforcement.

[0051] The SCP

[0110] is a network function in the 5G core network that facilitates communication between other network functions by providing a secure and efficient messaging service. It acts as a mediator for service-based interfaces.

[0052] The AUSF

[0112] is a network function in the 5G core responsible for authenticating UEs during registration and providing security services. It generates and verifies authentication vectors and tokens.

[0053] The NSSAAF

[0114] is a network function that provides authentication and authorization services specific to network slices. It ensures that UEs can access only the slices for which they are authorized.

[0054] The NSSF

[0116] is a network function responsible for selecting the appropriate network slice for a UE based on factors such as subscription, requested services, and network policies.

[0055] The NEF

[0118] is a network function that exposes capabilities and services of the 5G network to external applications, enabling integration with third-party services and applications.

[0056] The NRF

[0120] is a network function that acts as a central repository for information about available network functions and services. It facilitates the discovery and dynamic registration of network functions.

[0057] The PCF

[0122] is a network function responsible for policy control decisions, such as QoS, charging, and access control, based on subscriber information and network policies.

[0058] The UDM

[0124] is a network function that centralizes the management of subscriber data, including authentication, authorization, and subscription information.

[0059] The AF

[0126] is a network function that represents external applications interfacing with the 5G core network to access network capabilities and services.

[0060] The UPF

[0128] is a network function responsible for handling user data traffic, including packet routing, forwarding, and QoS enforcement.

[0061] The DN

[0130] refers to a network that provides data services to user equipment (UE) in a telecommunications system. The data services may include but are not limited to Internet services, private data network related services.

[0062] The LMF

[0132] is a network function in the 5G core responsible for managing the location information of user equipment (UE). It coordinates with other network functions to determine and provide the geographic location of a UE.

[0063] The GMLC

[0134] is a network entity that serves as an interface between the 5G core network and external location-based services. The GMLC retrieves location information from the LMF

[0132] and other relevant network functions and provides it to authorized external applications, such as emergency services or location-based advertising platforms.

[0064] Further, a Location service (LCS) is a service concept in system (e.g. GSM or UMTS) standardization. LCS specifies all the necessary network elements and entities, their functionalities, interfaces, as well as communication messages, due to implement the positioning functionality in a cellular network.

[0065] Further, the LCS Client

[0136] is a software and / or hardware entity that interacts with a LCS Server for the purpose of obtaining location information for one or more Mobile Stations. LCS Clients subscribe to LCS in order to obtain location information. LCS Clients may or may not interact with human users. The LCS Client is responsible for formatting and presenting data and managing the user interface (dialogue). The LCS Client may reside in the Mobile Station (UE).

[0066] The 5GC network architecture also comprises a plurality of interfaces for connecting the network functions with a network entity for performing the network functions. The NSSF

[0116] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Nnssf) interface in the figure. The NEF

[0118] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Nnef) interface in the figure. The NRF

[0120] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Nmf) interface in the figure. The PCF

[0122] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Npcf) interface in the figure. The UDM

[0124] is connected with the network entity viathe interface denoted as (Nudm) interface in the figure. The AF

[0126] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Naf) interface in the figure. The NSSAAF

[0114] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Nnssaaf) interface in the figure. The AUSF

[0112] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Nausf) interface in the figure. The AMF

[0106] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Namf) interface in the figure. The SMF

[0108] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Nsmf) interface in the figure. The SMF

[0108] is connected with the UPF

[0128] via the interface denoted as (N4) interface in the figure. The UPF

[0128] is connected with the RAN

[0104] via the interface denoted as (N3) interface in the figure. The UPF

[0128] is connected with the DN

[0130] via the interface denoted as (N6) interface in the figure. The RAN

[0104] is connected with the AMF

[0106] via the interface denoted as (N2). The AMF

[0106] is connected with the RAN

[0104] via the interface denoted as (Nl). The UPF

[0128] is connected with other UPF

[0128] via the interface denoted as (N9). The interfaces such as Nnssf, Nnef, N f, Npcf, Nudm, Naf, Nnssaaf, Nausf, Namf, Nsmf, N9, N6, N4, N3, N2, and Nl can be referred to as a communication channel between one or more functions or modules for enabling exchange of data or information between such functions or modules, and network entities.

[0067] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of a computing device

[0200] (herein, also referred to as a computer system

[0200] ) upon which one or more features of the present disclosure may be implemented in accordance with an exemplary implementation of the present disclosure. In an implementation, the computing device

[0200] may also implement a method for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system, utilising a system, or one or more sub-systems, provided in the network. In another implementation, the computing device

[0200] itself implements the method for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system, using one or more units configured within the computing device

[0200] , wherein said one or more units are capable of implementing the features as disclosed in the present disclosure.

[0068] The computing device

[0200] may include a bus

[0202] or other communication mechanism(s) for communicating information, and a hardware processor

[0204] coupled with bus

[0202] for processing said information. The hardware processor

[0204] may be, for example, a general-purpose microprocessor. The computing device

[0200] may also include a main memory

[0206] , such as a random-access memory (RAM), or other dynamic storage device, coupled to the bus

[0202] , for storing information and instructions to be executed by the processor

[0204] , The main memory

[0206] also may be used for storing temporary variables or other intermediate informationduring execution of the instructions to be executed by the processor

[0204] , Such instructions, when stored in a non-transitory storage media accessible to the processor

[0204] , render the computing device

[0200] into a special purpose device that is customized to perform operations according to the instructions. The computing device

[0200] further includes a read only memory (ROM)

[0208] or other static storage device coupled to the bus

[0202] for storing static information and instructions for the processor

[0204] ,

[0069] A storage device

[0210] , such as a magnetic disk, optical disk, or solid-state drive is provided and coupled to the bus

[0202] for storing information and instructions. The computing device

[0200] may be coupled via the bus

[0202] to a display

[0212] , such as a cathode ray tube (CRT), Liquid crystal Display (LCD), Light Emitting Diode (LED) display, Organic LED (OLED) display, etc., for displaying information to a user of the computing device

[0200] , An input device

[0214] , including alphanumeric and other keys, touch screen input means, etc. may be coupled to the bus

[0202] for communicating information and command selections to the processor

[0204] , Another type of user input device may be a cursor controller

[0216] , such as a mouse, a trackball, or cursor direction keys, for communicating direction information and command selections to the processor

[0204] , and for controlling cursor movement on the display

[0212] , The cursor controller

[0216] typically has two degrees of freedom in two axes, a first axis (e.g., x) and a second axis (e.g., y), that allows the cursor controller

[0216] to specify positions in a plane.

[0070] The computing device

[0200] may implement the techniques described herein using customized hard-wired logic, one or more ASICs or FPGAs, firmware and / or program logic which, in combination with the computing device

[0200] , causes or programs the computing device

[0200] to be a special-purpose device. According to one implementation, the techniques herein are performed by the computing device

[0200] in response to the processor

[0204] executing one or more sequences of one or more instructions contained in the main memory

[0206] , The one or more instructions may be read into the main memory

[0206] from another storage medium, such as the storage device

[0210] , Execution of the one or more sequences of the one or more instructions contained in the main memory

[0206] causes the processor

[0204] to perform the process steps described herein. In alternative implementations of the present disclosure, hard-wired circuitry may be used in place of, or in combination with, software instructions.

[0071] The computing device

[0200] also may include a communication interface

[0218] coupled to the bus

[0202] , The communication interface

[0218] provides two-way datacommunication coupling to a network link

[0220] that is connected to a local network

[0222] , For example, the communication interface

[0218] may be an integrated services digital network (ISDN) card, cable modem, satellite modem, or a modem to provide a data communication connection to a corresponding type of telecommunication line. In another example, the communication interface

[0218] may be a local area network (LAN) card to provide a data communication connection to a compatible LAN. Wireless links may also be implemented. In any such implementation, the communication interface

[0218] sends and receives electrical, electromagnetic or optical signals that carry digital data streams representing different types of information.

[0072] The computing device

[0200] can send and receive data, including program code, messages, etc. through the network(s), the network link

[0220] and the communication interface

[0218] , In an example, a server

[0230] might transmit a requested code for an application program through the Internet

[0228] , the ISP

[0226] , the local network

[0222] , the host

[0224] and the communication interface

[0218] , The received code may be executed by the processor

[0204] as it is received, and / or stored in the storage device

[0210] , or other non-volatile storage for later execution.

[0073] Referring to FIG. 3, an exemplary block diagram of a system [300a] for admitting a user equipment (UE)

[0102] into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system

[0300] (can also be referred as wireless communication network

[0300] ), is shown, in accordance with the exemplary implementations of the present disclosure. The wireless communication system

[0300] comprises at least one system [300a], at least one location management system (LMS) module

[0308] associated with a base station

[0310] , and at least one user equipment (UE)

[0102] , The system [300a] further comprises at least one transceiver unit

[0304] , and at least one processing unit

[0302] , Also, all of the components / units of the system [300a] are assumed to be connected to each other unless otherwise indicated below. As shown in FIG. 3, all units shown within the system [300a] should also be assumed to be connected to each other. Also, in FIG. 3 only a few units are shown, however, the wireless communication system

[0300] and the system [300a] may comprise multiple such units or the system [300a] may comprise any such numbers of said units, as required to implement the features of the present disclosure. Further, in an implementation, the system [300a] may be present in a user device / user equipment

[0102] to implement the features of the present disclosure. The system [300a] may be a part of the user device

[0102] / or may be independent of but in communication with the user device

[0102] (may also referred herein as a UE). In another implementation, the system [300a] may reside in a server or a network entity. In yet another implementation, the system [300a] may reside partly in the server / network entity and partly in the user device.

[0074] The system [300a] is configured for admitting the UE

[0102] into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in the wireless communication system

[0300] , with the help of the interconnection between the components / units of the system [300a],

[0075] Further, in accordance with the present disclosure, it is to be acknowledged that the functionality described for the various components / units can be implemented interchangeably. While specific embodiments may disclose a particular functionality of these units for clarity, it is recognized that various configurations and combinations thereof are within the scope of the disclosure. The functionality of specific units as disclosed in the disclosure should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present disclosure. Consequently, alternative arrangements and substitutions of units, provided they achieve the intended functionality described herein, are considered to be encompassed within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0076] The system [300a] comprises a transceiver unit

[0304] , The transceiver unit

[0304] is associated with the LMS module

[0308] , The LMS module

[0308] , in turn may be associated with the base station

[0310] ,

[0077] Herein, the LMS module

[0308] may assist in precise management of a location and timing of the UE

[0102] connected with the base station

[0310] , The LMS module

[0308] may handle and process location relation data (such as timing advance (TA) values) of the UE

[0102] associated with said base station

[0310] , The LMS is further interconnected with multiple network functions that are present in the wireless communication network

[0300] such as location management function (LMF)

[0132] , location services (LCS), and gateway mobile location center (GMLC)

[0134] , for handling and processing the location relation data of the UE

[0102] ,

[0078] Further, in an implementation of the present disclosure, the transceiver unit

[0304] is configured to receive a first uplink data from the UE

[0102] , Herein, the first uplink data comprises an initial timing advance (TA) value. Further, a value of the TA is directly proportional to a distance of the UE

[0102] from the base station

[0310] implying that the TA value reflects a roundtrip time between the UE

[0102] and the base station

[0310] which is directly proportional to the distance between the UE

[0102] and the base station

[0310] ,

[0079] Furthermore, the value of TA comprises at least a propagation parameter, and an offset parameter. Herein, the propagation parameter may include one or more parameters that may relate with the time taken for the radio signal to propagate from the UE

[0102] to the base station

[0310] , In one example, the propagation parameter may include a total distance between the UE

[0102] and the base station

[0310] , In another example, the propagation parameter may include a location type (such as an urban location, a rural location and alike) present around the base station

[0310] (and also around the UE). In yet another example, the propagation parameter may include atmospheric conditions (such as rain, fog and similar) that may affect the speed of radio signal.

[0080] However, the offset parameters may refer to parameters that are more associated with the base station

[0310] or the UE

[0102] that may affect during generation or propagation of the radio signal. In one example, the offset parameter may include a late processing of the uplink signal at the UE

[0102] before their transmission to the base station

[0310] , In another example, the offset parameter may include a late processing of the uplink signal at the base station

[0310] , In yet another example, the offset parameter may include a signal interference due to any other simultaneous radio signal transmissions. Further, each of the mentioned propagation parameters and the offset parameters may affect the TA value.

[0081] Further, in order to calculate the initial TA value, the LMS module

[0308] may utilize a formula which may be represented as:-TTA = (NTA + NTA, offset) 'TC

[0082] Herein, the TTA represents the TA value. Further, the NTA represents the propagation parameter which may define the propagation delay between the UE

[0102] and the base station

[0310] , Furthermore, the NTA, offset may represent the offset parameter that defines any delay within the processing of the radio signal. Next, the Tcmay represent a basic time unit (or can be called as chip time) used in 5G networks. In an implementation, the chip time in 5G networks is basically around 32.552 nanoseconds.

[0083] The initial TA is calculated for adjusting the uplink transmission time of the UE

[0102] , ensuring that signals from different UEs may arrive at the base station

[0310] in a synchronized manner, despite varying distances between said UEs.

[0084] Furthermore, the uplink data comprises at least one of physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) data, physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) data, and sounding reference signal (SRS) data. In one example, the PUSCH data may refer to the data transmitted by the UE

[0102] to the base station

[0310] in the uplink direction, that may carry user-specific information. Further, the PUSCH is used for transmitting data packets and scheduling requests. In another example, the PUCCH data may refer to the data that may carry control information, such as scheduling requests, HARQ hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) feedback, and channel state information. Further, the PUCCH data may help in adjusting network parameters like TA and power levels. In yet another example, the SRS data is the data transmitted by the UE

[0102] to allow the base station

[0310] to measure uplink channel conditions and perform better scheduling decisions. Further, the SRS data helps in frequency-selective scheduling and supports precise determination of the location and timing information of the UE

[0102] ,

[0085] Thereafter, in an implementation of the present disclosure, post calculation of the initial TA value, the transceiver unit

[0304] is further configured to receive a second uplink data from the UE

[0102] at the LMS module

[0308] , Herein, the second uplink data comprises a current TA value.

[0086] In an implementation, after the first TA value is applied, the LMS may continuously monitor the uplink data for the UE

[0102] , Further, the current TA value is derived based on updated uplink data measurements such as the PUSCH data, the PUCCH, and the SRS data, for providing real-time information on any changes in the distance or signal quality of the UE

[0102] , The LMS may constantly modify the current TA value to maintain optimal timing synchronization that is required for ensuring smooth communication between the UE

[0102] and the base station

[0310] ,

[0087] In cases where the UE

[0102] moves closer or farther from the base station

[0310] , the TA value is recalculated by taking into account both the propagation parameter and the offset parameter, as described above. The processing of the current TA value ensures that any drift in timing is corrected promptly for minimizing latency or signal collisions.

[0088] The system [300a] further comprises the processing unit

[0302] connected at least to the transceiver unit

[0304] , Herein, the processing unit

[0302] is configured to determine a distance attribute of the UE

[0102] relative to the base station

[0310] , and a load requirement of the UE

[0102] , based on the uplink data. The distance attribute mentioned herein can be derived based on the TAvalues that are transmitted with the uplink data. It is to be noted that the TA value is directly proportional to the distance between the UE

[0102] and the base station

[0310] , For example, a higher TA value indicates that the UE

[0102] is located farther from the base station

[0310] , while a lower TA value shows that the UE

[0102] is closer to the base station

[0310] , Further, the distance attribute is utilized in mobility management of the UE

[0102] and in selection of BWP for the UE

[0102] ,

[0089] Further, the load requirement of the UE

[0102] is further defined based on one or more parameters. In one example, the PUSCH data within the uplink data may facilitate information about the amount of data the UE

[0102] is attempting to send to the network

[0300] , For instance, a higher data transmission rate indicates a higher load requirement.

[0090] In another example, the PUCCH data within the uplink data may facilitate information about the network capacity requirements of the UE

[0102] , For instance, a UE

[0102] requesting frequent scheduling resources would indicate that the UE

[0102] requires a higher load requirement.

[0091] In yet another example, the SRS data may assist the base station

[0310] in measuring uplink channel quality. For instance, if the uplink channel is clear, the UE

[0102] may increase their data transmission rate, indicating a higher load requirement. Conversely, poor channel conditions may represent a lower data rate and a reduced load requirement.

[0092] It is to be noted that the load requirements of the UE

[0102] can be further determined by other one or more parameters which are not described above (such as QoS parameters) that are known to a person skilled in the art.

[0093] The transceiver unit

[0304] is further configured to receive downlink data, and load capacities of a plurality of bandwidth parts (BWPs) associated with the base station

[0310] , Herein, the load capacities of the plurality of BWPs may refer to the available resource blocks (RBs) provided with each BWP, and the capacity of each BWP to handle data transmission at any given time. Further, each BWP may have varying load capacities and are determined based on one or more factors.

[0094] Resource blocks (RBs) may refer to a set of resource elements in a telecommunication network that are configured to transmit, or carry reference signals, data and / or control signals. In an example, an RB may be defined as a number (such as 12 numbers) of consecutive subcarriersin a frequency domain, irrespective of the numerology. In an implementation, in 4G networks, an RB may be defined in both time and frequency domain i.e., an RB may occupy 12 subcarriers in frequency domain and one slot in time domain. In another implementation, in 5G networks, an RB may be defined only in the frequency domain.

[0095] In one example, the load capacity of the BWP may be determined based on the number of active UEs connected to a specific BWP. For instance, if multiple UEs are connected with a BWP, then the available load capacity of each UE

[0102] is reduced within the BWP.

[0096] In another example, the load capacity of the BWP may be determined based on a type of service used by the UEs. For instance, if the BWP handles a high-load service such as video streaming, then the BWP may have a higher load capacity. Conversely, if the BWP handles a low- load service such as messaging, the BWP may have a lower load capacity.

[0097] In yet another example, the load capacity of the BWP may be determined based on channel conditions such as interference, signal strength, and noise levels. For instance, a BWP with better channel conditions may handle more data with fewer resources.

[0098] In yet another example, the load capacity of the BWP may be determined based on the configuration of said BWP. For instance, a BWP with a wider bandwidth configuration always had a higher load capacity if compared to a narrower bandwidth BWP.

[0099] Further, the downlink data comprise physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) data. The PDCCH data is responsible for carrying control information between the base station

[0310] and the UE

[0102] , In one example, the PDCCH data may provide information regarding the specific RBs assigned to the UE

[0102] for receiving the downlink data. In another example, the PDCCH data may further provide information regarding the specific RBs to be used by the UE

[0102] for uplink data transmission. In yet another example, the PDCCH data may further provide details on the one or more schemes to be used by the UE

[0102] , which may further determine a data limit to be sent in each RB. In yet another implementation, the PDCCH data may further assist in switching of the BWP to optimize network

[0300] performance or to reduce congestion. In yet another example, the PDCCH data is transmitted within a specific set of resource elements called a control resource set (CORESET) that may define the transmission of the control information associated with the UE

[0102] , It is to be noted that the PDCCH data may further be utilized forother one or more purposes that are not mentioned herein, but is known to a person skilled in the art.

[0100] The processing unit

[0302] is further configured to identify one or more BWPs configured to admit the UE

[0102] therein, implying that the one or more BWPs are selected and assigned to the UE

[0102] based on the identification of one or more parameters. In one example, the one or more BWPs are identified based on the capacity of the one or more BWPs to admit the UE

[0102] based on the corresponding downlink data. The capacity of a BWP from the one or more BWPs may refer to a total number of resources (such as RBs, frequency bands, and time slots), said BWP can allot to the UE

[0102] , For instance, the BWP with higher capacity is able to admit multiple UEs or admit UEs with higher resource requirements.

[0101] In another example, the one or more BWPs are identified based on load capacities of the one or more BWPs. The load capacity of a BWP refers to the current utilization of resources of said BWP. For instance, a BWP with lower utilization may be more likely to admit a new UE

[0102] or accommodate higher data throughput.

[0102] In yet another example, the one or more BWPs are identified based on the distance attribute of the UE

[0102] , The distance attribute may affect the power that is required for communication between the UE

[0102] and the base station

[0310] , For instance, the UE

[0102] close to the base station

[0310] might be admitted to one or more BWPs with higher frequencies, while the UEs faraway with the base station

[0310] might be assigned to one or more BWPs with lower frequency.

[0103] In yet another example, the one or more BWPs are identified based on and the load requirement of the UE

[0102] , The load requirement of the UE

[0102] is determined based on the type of service used by the UE

[0102] as mentioned above.

[0104] Post identification of the one or more BWPs, the processing unit

[0302] is configured to admit the UE

[0102] to at least the one BWP of the one or more identified BWPs. Herein, admitting the UE

[0102] to at least one BWP implies that one or more resources (such as RBs, frequency bands, and time slots) of the at least one BWP is now used in / for communication with the UE

[0102] ,

[0105] Further, the processing unit

[0302] is configured to change the admission of the UE

[0102] from at least the one BWP to another BWP of the one or more identified BWPs, in response to any change in at least one of the downlink data and the load capacity of at least the one BWP.

[0106] The processing unit

[0302] may continuously monitor the condition (primarily the downlink data and the load capacity) of the at least one BWP that is assigned to the UEs. Further, the change causes at least the one BWP to be unable to admit the UE

[0102] , In an event, the downlink signal quality of the BWP may degrade due to interference or distance attribute, then in such case the processing unit

[0302] may reallocate the UE

[0102] to another BWP. In another event, the load in the current BWP increases (e.g., more UEs are admitted, or a UE

[0102] with high bandwidth requirements is assigned), then in such case, the processing unit

[0302] may determine that the current BWP is no longer suitable for the UE

[0102] and may shift the UE

[0102] to a less congested BWP.

[0107] It is to be noted that the admission of the UE

[0102] from one BWP to another BWP may cause at least one of the aforementioned conditions or a combination of said aforementioned conditions is likely to happen.

[0108] In an implementation of the present disclosure, the switching of one BWP to another BWP may activate an inactive BWP while deactivating an active BWP.

[0109] In one example, the switching of one BWP to another BWP is performed based on the PDCCH data that may provide either a downlink assignment or an uplink grant. Herein, the downlink assignment may refer to information to receive data on the downlink channel. Similarly, the uplink grant may refer to the permission granted by the base station

[0310] to the UE

[0102] to send data on the uplink channel. Further, based on a change in the PDCCH data due to current network conditions or traffic demands, the switching of the BWP is initiated.

[0110] In another example, parameters such as ‘bwpInactivityTimer’, and radio resource control (RRC) signals may also trigger the switching of one BWP to another BWP. Herein, the bwpInactivityTimer may indicate an inactive time period of the BWP. In an event, the inactive time period of the BWP reaches a threshold, the switching of BWP may take place to ensure that one or more resources are not wasted on BWPs that are not in use. Further, the RRC signalling may refer to a protocol that may handle management of assigning or reconfiguring one or moreBWPs. Furthermore, one or more identifiers such as TirstActiveDownlinkBWP-Id’ and TirstActiveUplinkBWP-Id’ may determine the one or more BWP that are active during the RRC configuration process for a SpCell (base station

[0310] ) or an SCell (secondary cell).[OHl] It is to be noted that the active BWP from the one or more BWPs is determined either by RRC signalling or by PDCCH data. Further, in an event, if no PDCCH data is received at the base station

[0310] , then the BWP indicated by the one or more identifiers mentioned above are automatically activated.

[0112] In yet another example, parameters such as medium access control (MAC) layer may also trigger the switching of the BWP during specific events like a random-access procedure or detection of listen-before-talk (LBT) failure. Herein, the random-access procedure may refer to a procedure enabled when the UE

[0102] is required to establish initial access to the network

[0300] , Further, the LBT failure may refer to a procedure designed to avoid any interference in a communication between the network

[0300] and the UE

[0102] ,

[0113] In yet another example, in an event of unpaired spectrum that refers to frequency bands where the same frequency band is used for both uplink and downlink by the BWP, but at different times. In such events, the switching of one BWP to another BWP is applied commonly to the uplink BWP and the downlink BWP in order to maintain coherence in resource allocation. For instance, if a downlink BWP (DL BWP) is switched, then the corresponding uplink BWP (UL BWP) is also switched.

[0114] In an exemplary implementation, RRC configures the following parameters for the maintenance of uplink (UL) time alignment: - timeAlignmentTimer (per TAG), which controls how long the system considers the UE as belonging to the associated TAG to be uplink time aligned.

[0115] When a Timing Advance Command MAC CE is received, and if an NTA has been maintained with the indicated TAG, the system is configured to:■ apply the Timing Advance Command for the indicated TAG; and■ start or restart the timeAlignmentTimer associated with the indicated TAG.

[0116] When a Timing Advance Command is received in a Random-Access Response message for a Serving Cell belonging to a TAG or in a MSGB for an SpCell, and if the Random- Access Preamble was not selected by the system among the contention-based Random-Access Preamble, the system is configured to:■ apply the Timing Advance Command for this TAG; and■ start or restart the timeAlignmentTimer associated with this TAG.

[0117] When a Timing Advance Command is received in a Random-Access Response message for a Serving Cell belonging to a TAG or in a MSGB for an SpCell, and if the timeAlignmentTimer associated with this TAG is not running, the system is configured to:■ apply the Timing Advance Command for this TAG; and■ start the timeAlignmentTimer associated with this TAG.

[0118] Further, when the Contention Resolution is considered not successful; or when the Contention Resolution is considered successful for SI request, after transmitting HARQ feedback for MAC PDU including UE Contention Resolution Identity MAC CE, the system is configured to stop timeAlignmentTimer associated with this TAG; or ignore the received Timing Advance Command.

[0119] When an Absolute Timing Advance Command is received in response to a MSGA transmission including CRNTI MAC CE, the system is configured to:■ apply the Timing Advance Command for PTAG; and■ start or restart the timeAlignmentTimer associated with PTAG.

[0120] When a timeAlignmentTimer expires, and if the timeAlignmentTimer is associated with the PTAG, the system is configured to:■ flush all HARQ buffers for all Serving Cells;■ notify RRC to release PUCCH for all Serving Cells, if configured;■ notify RRC to release SRS for all Serving Cells, if configured;■ clear any configured downlink assignments and configured uplink grants;■ clear any PUSCH resource for semi-persistent CSI reporting;■ consider all running timeAlignmentTimers as expired; and■ maintain NTA of all TAGs.

[0121] When a timeAlignmentTimer expires, and if the timeAlignmentTimer is associated with a STAG, then for all Serving Cells belonging to this TAG, the system is configured to:■ flush all HARQ buffers;■ notify RRC to release PUCCH, if configured;■ notify RRC to release SRS, if configured;■ clear any configured downlink assignments and configured uplink grants;■ clear any PUSCH resource for semi-persistent CSI reporting; and■ maintain NTA of this TAG.

[0122] Referring to FIG. 4, an exemplary method flow diagram

[0400] for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system

[0300] , in accordance with exemplary implementations of the present disclosure is shown. In an implementation the method

[0400] is performed by the system [300a], Further, in an implementation, the system [300a] may be present in a server device to implement the features of the present disclosure.

[0123] Also, as shown in Figure 4, the method

[0400] initially starts at step

[0402] ,

[0124] At step

[0404] , the method

[0400] comprises receiving the first uplink data from the UE

[0102] to a transceiver unit

[0304] associated with the location management system (LMS) module

[0308] that is further associated with the base station

[0310] , Further, the first uplink data comprises the initial timing advance (TA) value.

[0125] Further, the value of the TA is directly proportional to the distance of the UE

[0102] from the base station

[0310] , In addition, the value of TA comprises at least one of a propagation parameter, and an offset parameter.

[0126] Furthermore, the uplink data comprises at least one of physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) data, physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) data, and sounding reference signal (SRS) data.

[0127] At step

[0406] , the method

[0400] comprises receiving the second uplink data from the UE

[0102] , at the transceiver unit

[0304] , Herein, the second uplink data comprises the current TA value.

[0128] At step

[0408] , the method

[0400] comprises determining, by the processing unit

[0302] , the distance attribute of the UE

[0102] relative to the base station

[0310] , and the load requirement of the UE

[0102] , based on the first uplink data, and the second uplink data.

[0129] At step

[0410] , the method

[0400] comprises receiving, by the transceiver unit

[0304] , the downlink data, and load capacities of the plurality of bandwidth parts (BWPs) associated with the base station

[0310] , Herein, the downlink data comprises physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) data.

[0130] At step

[0412] , the method

[0400] comprises identifying, by the processing unit

[0302] at the LMS module

[0308] , one or more BWPs configured to admit the UE

[0102] , Herein, the one or more BWPs are identified based on the capacity of the one or more BWPs to admit the UE

[0102] based on at least one of the corresponding downlink data, and load capacities of the one or more BWPs, and the distance attribute of the UE

[0102] , and the load requirement of the UE

[0102] ,

[0131] At step

[0414] , the method

[0400] comprises admitting, by the processing unit

[0302] , the UE

[0102] to at least the one BWP of the one or more identified BWPs.

[0132] The method

[0400] further comprises changing, by the processing unit

[0302] , the admission of the UE

[0102] from at least the one BWP to another BWP of the one or more identified BWPs, in response to any change in at least one of the downlink data and the load capacity of at least the one BWP. Herein, the change causes at least the one BWP to be unable to admit the UE

[0102] ,

[0133] The method

[0400] herein terminates at step

[0416] ,

[0134] Referring to FIG. 5, an exemplary flow diagram

[0500] depicting a timing relation between downlink frames and uplink frames transmitted between the base station

[0310] (gNodeB) and the UE

[0102] , in accordance with exemplary implementations of the present disclosure is shown.

[0135] At step 502, a downlink frame at the gNodeB is transmitted by the gNodeB to the UE

[0102] , Herein, the propagation time of radio signals for the downlink frame I to reach the UE

[0102] is denoted by TTA / 2, where the TTA may refer as the total round-trip time.

[0136] At step 504, a downlink frame I at UE

[0102] which represents the reception of the downlink frame by the UE

[0102] after a delay caused by the distance between the UE

[0102] and gNodeB. The delay is denoted by TTA / 2.

[0137] At step 506, post receiving the downlink frame, the UE

[0102] transmits an uplink frame I back to the gNodeB. Further, the timing of the uplink frame I is calculated considering the roundtrip propagation time (TTA). Further, based on the calculation of TTA / 2, the UE

[0102] may adjust the timing of the uplink frame I to ensure that the uplink frame reaches the gNodeB at the correct time.

[0138] At step 508, the gNodeB receives the uplink frame from the UE

[0102] at the correct time.

[0139] Referring to steps 502 to 508, as a result, any lag (or time difference) between the uplink radio frame, and the corresponding downlink radio frame is considered while transmitting the TA, and is compensated in the TA to ensure that the lag is minimal.

[0140] Referring to FIG. 6, an exemplary flow diagram

[0600] depicting an interaction between one or more units in the wireless communication network

[0300] , for updating a timing advance (TA) parameter, in accordance with exemplary implementations of the present disclosure is shown.

[0141] In an implementation the flow

[0400] is performed by the system [300a],

[0142] At step 602, location management function (LMF)

[0132] may send a location request to the distribution unit (DU)

[0610] to obtain location information of a UE

[0102] based on the current radio conditions and the TA value.

[0143] At step 604, the DU estimates the current TA value based on the physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) signal received from the UE

[0102] , The TA is calculated by measuring the propagation delay between the UE

[0102] and the gNodeB (via the DU

[0610] ). The current TA value may further assist the system [300a] to synchronize the uplink transmissions from the UE

[0102] with the network

[0300] ,

[0144] At step 606, as the DU

[0610] estimates the current TA value based on the received PUSCH signal, the updated TA value is then sent back to the LMF

[0132] , Further, the updated TA value may assist in determining the location of the UE

[0102] and ensuring accurate time alignment between the UE

[0102] and the network

[0300] for further uplink data transmissions.

[0145] Referring to FIG. 7, an exemplary flow diagram

[0700] for admitting a UE

[0102] into one or more BWP in a wireless communication system

[0300] , in accordance with exemplary implementations of the present disclosure is shown. FIG. 7 comprises a user equipment 1

[0702] , user equipment 2

[0704] , a base station

[0706] (gNodeB), a bandwidth part 1

[0708] associated with the gNodeB

[0706] , and a bandwidth part 2

[0710] associated with the gNodeB

[0706] , Herein, the gNodeB

[0706] is similar to the base station

[0310] ,

[0146] In an event the UE

[0102] has a high initial TA, indicating a large propagation delay between the UE

[0102] and the gNodeB

[0706] , and the current TA for UE 1

[0702] , as estimated from the PUSCH signal, is also high, then in such events, the UE 1

[0702] is admitted only to the BWP 1

[0708] , likely due to the high TA that may limit the communication bandwidth options.

[0147] In another event the UE 2

[0704] starts with a normal initial TA, indicating a shorter propagation delay compared to UE 1

[0702] , and the current TA for UE 2

[0704] is also within acceptable limits, as estimated from the PUSCH signal, then in such events, the UE 2

[0704] is eligible for admission to either BWP 1

[0708] or BWP 2

[0710] , depending on other one or more conditions such as load requirement of UE

[0102] , load capacity of the BWP 1

[0708] and the BWP 2

[0710] and other conditions known to a person skilled in the art.

[0148] The present disclosure further discloses a user equipment (UE) for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system

[0300] , The UE

[0102] comprises at least a memory. Further, the UE

[0102] comprises at least a processor communicably coupled to the memory. Furthermore, the processor is configured totransmit to a location management system (LMS) module

[0308] associated with a base station

[0310] , a first uplink data, where the first uplink data comprises an initial timing advance (TA) value, and transmit, to the LMS module

[0308] , from the UE

[0102] , a second uplink data, wherein the second uplink data comprises a current TA value. Further, a system [300a] communicably coupled with the UE

[0102] is configured for admitting the UE

[0102] into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system

[0300] by determining, by a processing unit

[0302] of the system [300a], a distance attribute of the UE

[0102] relative to the base station

[0310] , and a load requirement of the UE

[0102] , based on the first uplink data, and the second uplink data. Thereafter, receiving, by a transceiver unit

[0304] of the system [300a], downlink data, and load capacities of a plurality of bandwidth parts (BWPs) associated with the base station

[0310] , Thereafter, identifying, by the processing unit

[0302] , at the LMS module

[0308] , one or more BWPs configured to admit the UE

[0102] , where the one or more BWPs are identified based on a capacity of the one or more BWPs to admit the UE

[0102] based on at least one of the corresponding downlink data, and load capacities of the one or more BWPs, and the distance attribute of the UE

[0102] , and the load requirement of the UE

[0102] , Thereafter, admitting, by the processing unit

[0302] , the UE

[0102] to at least the one BWP of the one or more identified BWPs.

[0149] The present disclosure further provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, storing instructions for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system, the storage medium comprising executable code which, when executed by one or more units of a system, causes: a transceiver unit

[0304] configured to: receive, at a location management system (LMS) module

[0308] associated with a base station

[0310] , from the UE

[0102] , a first uplink data, wherein the first uplink data comprises an initial timing advance (TA) value; and receive, at the LMS module

[0308] , from the UE

[0102] , a second uplink data, wherein the second uplink data comprises a current TA value; a processing unit

[0302] connected at least to the transceiver unit

[0304] , the processing unit

[0302] configured to determine a distance attribute of the UE

[0102] relative to the base station

[0310] , and a load requirement of the UE

[0102] , based on the uplink data; the transceiver unit

[0304] configured to receive downlink data, and load capacities of a plurality of bandwidth parts (BWPs) associated with the base station

[0310] ; and the processing unit

[0302] configured to: identify, at the LMS module

[0308] , one or more BWPs configured to admit the UE

[0102] therein, wherein the one or more BWPs are identified based on at least one of a capacity of the one or more BWPs to admit the UE

[0102] based on the corresponding downlink data, and load capacities of the one or more BWPs, and the distance attribute of the UE

[0102] , and the load requirement of the UE; and admit the UE

[0102] to at least the one BWP of the one or more identified BWPs.

[0150] As is evident from the above, the present disclosure provides a technically advanced solution for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system. The present solution can be utilized to enhance location accuracy and optimize resource allocation in wireless communication systems by using real-time TA updates and accordingly switching to the appropriate BWP. The present solution not only enhances network performance but also improves the user experience while promoting efficient resource utilization and load balancing. Further the present solution achieves more accurate location estimation of the UE

[0102] , especially in scenarios involving UE mobility, and the present solution may also determine whether to admit or restrict UEs to specific BWPs based on the combination of initial and current TA values, that optimizes overall resource allocation and QoS parameters.

[0151] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the disclosed implementations, it will be appreciated that many implementations can be made and that many changes can be made to the implementations without departing from the principles of the present disclosure. These and other changes in the implementations of the present disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, whereby it is to be understood that the foregoing descriptive matter to be implemented is illustrative and non-limiting.

Claims

We Claim:

1. A method [400] for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system [300], the method [400] comprising:- receiving, by a transceiver unit [304], at a location management system (LMS) module [308] associated with a base station [310], from the UE [102], a first uplink data, wherein the first uplink data comprises an initial timing advance (TA) value;- receiving, by the transceiver unit [304], at the LMS module [308], from the UE [102], a second uplink data, wherein the second uplink data comprises a current TA value;- determining, by a processing unit [302], a distance attribute of the UE [102] relative to the base station [310], and a load requirement of the UE [102], based on the first uplink data, and the second uplink data;- receiving, by the transceiver unit [304], at least one of downlink data, and load capacities of a plurality of bandwidth parts (BWPs) associated with the base station [310];- identifying, by the processing unit [302] at the LMS module [308], one or more BWPs configured to admit the UE [102], wherein the one or more BWPs are identified based on a capacity of the one or more BWPs to admit the UE [102] based on at least one of the corresponding downlink data, and load capacities of the one or more BWPs, and the distance attribute of the UE [102], and the load requirement of the UE; and- admitting, by the processing unit [302], the UE [102] to at least the one BWP of the one or more identified BWPs.

2. The method [400] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the uplink data comprises at least one of physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) data, physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) data, and sounding reference signal (SRS) data.

3. The method [400] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the downlink data comprises physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) data.

4. The method [400] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the method [400] comprises changing, by the processing unit [302], the admission of the UE [102] from at least the one BWP to another BWP of the one or more identified BWPs, in response to any change in at least one of thedownlink data and the load capacity of at least the one BWP, wherein the change causes at least the one BWP to be unable to admit the UE [102],5. The method [400] as claimed in claim 1, wherein a value of the TA is directly proportional to a distance of the UE [102] from the base station [310],6. The method [400] as claimed in claim 5, wherein the value of TA comprises at least one of a propagation parameter, and an offset parameter.

7. A system [300a] for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system [300], the system [300a] comprising:- a transceiver unit [304] configured to:- receive, at a location management system (LMS) module [308] associated with a base station [310], from the UE [102], a first uplink data, wherein the first uplink data comprises an initial timing advance (TA) value; and- receive, at the LMS module [308], from the UE [102], a second uplink data, wherein the second uplink data comprises a current TA value;- a processing unit [302] connected at least to the transceiver unit [304], the processing unit [302] configured to determine a distance attribute of the UE [102] relative to the base station [310], and a load requirement of the UE [102], based on the uplink data;- the transceiver unit [304] configured to receive downlink data, and load capacities of a plurality of bandwidth parts (BWPs) associated with the base station [310]; and- the processing unit [302] configured to:- identify, at the LMS module [308], one or more BWPs configured to admit the UE [102] therein, wherein the one or more BWPs are identified based on at least one of a capacity of the one or more BWPs to admit the UE [102] based on the corresponding downlink data, and load capacities of the one or more BWPs, and the distance attribute of the UE [102], and the load requirement of the UE; and- admit the UE [102] to at least the one BWP of the one or more identified BWPs.

8. The system [300a] as claimed in claim 7, wherein the uplink data comprises at least one of physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) data, physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) data, and sounding reference signal (SRS) data.

9. The system [300a] as claimed in claim 7, wherein the downlink data comprises physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) data.

10. The system [300a] as claimed in claim 7, wherein the processing unit [302] is configured to change the admission of the UE [102] from at least the one BWP to another BWP of the one or more identified BWPs, in response to any change in at least one of the downlink data and the load capacity of at least the one BWP, wherein the change causes at least the one BWP to be unable to admit the UE [102],11. The system [300a] as claimed in claim 7, wherein a value of the TA is directly proportional to a distance of the UE [102] from the base station [310],12. The system [300a] as claimed in claim 11, wherein the value of TA comprises at least a propagation parameter, and an offset parameter.

13. A user equipment (UE) comprising:- a memory; and- a processor communicably coupled to the memory, the processor configured to:- transmit, to a location management system (LMS) module [308] associated with a base station [310], a first uplink data, wherein the first uplink data comprises an initial timing advance (TA) value; and- transmit, to the LMS module [308], from the UE [102], a second uplink data, wherein the second uplink data comprises a current TA value, wherein a system [300a] communicably coupled with the UE [102] is configured for admitting the UE [102] into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system [300] by:- determining, by a processing unit [302] of the system [300a], a distance attribute of the UE [102] relative to the base station [310], and a load requirement of the UE [102], based on the first uplink data, and the second uplink data;- receiving, by a transceiver unit [304] of the system [300a], downlink data, and load capacities of a plurality of bandwidth parts (BWPs) associated with the base station [310];- identifying, by the processing unit [302], at the LMS module [308], one or more BWPs configured to admit the UE [102], wherein the one or more BWPs are identified based on a capacity of the one or more BWPs to admit the UE [102] based on at least one of the corresponding downlink data, and load capacities of the one or more BWPs, and the distance attribute of the UE [102], and the load requirement of the UE; and- admitting, by the processing unit [302], the UE [102] to at least the one BWP of the one or more identified BWPs.

14. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, storing instructions for admitting a user equipment (UE) into one or more bandwidth parts (BWP) in a wireless communication system, the storage medium comprising executable code which, when executed by one or more units of a system, causes:- a transceiver unit [306] configured to:- receive, at a location management system (LMS) module [302] associated with a base station [304], from the UE [102], a first uplink data, wherein the first uplink data comprises an initial timing advance (TA) value; and- receive, at the LMS module [302], from the UE [102], a second uplink data, wherein the second uplink data comprises a current TA value;- a processing unit [308] connected at least to the transceiver unit [306], the processing unit [308] configured to determine a distance attribute of the UE [102] relative to the base station [304], and a load requirement of the UE [102], based on the uplink data;- the transceiver unit [306] configured to receive downlink data, and load capacities of a plurality of bandwidth parts (BWPs) associated with the base station [304]; and- the processing unit [308] configured to:- identify, at the LMS module [302], one or more BWPs configured to admit the UE [102] therein, wherein the one or more BWPs are identified based on at least one of a capacity of the one or more BWPs to admit the UE [102] based on the corresponding downlink data, and load capacities of the one or more BWPs, and the distance attribute of the UE [102], and the load requirement of the UE; and- admit the UE [102] to at least the one BWP of the one or more identified BWPs.

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