Predictive Beam Management Using Beam Set Correspondence

The network entity pre-configures correspondence information between first set resources (actual reference signals) and second set resources (virtual reference signals) before beam prediction is needed. This preliminary setup allows the UE to perform predictions without requiring actual transmission of all reference signals, thereby reducing power consumption while maintaining prediction accuracy through the pre-established resource mappings.

The patent uses virtual reference signals (second set resources) that are copies or representations of actual reference signals (first set resources). The UE measures channel metrics on the virtual resources based on correspondence information, creating a simplified model that avoids the need to receive and process all actual reference signals, thus reducing overhead and power consumption while preserving beam prediction capability.

The patent extracts only the essential information needed for beam prediction by establishing correspondence relationships between first set resources and second set resources. Instead of transmitting and processing all reference signals, the system extracts and transmits only the configuration indicating resource correspondences, significantly reducing overhead while enabling the UE to derive beam prediction information through local measurements and calculations.

The correspondence information configuration serves multiple functions simultaneously: it defines resource mappings, enables channel measurement, supports beam prediction, and reduces overhead. This multi-functional approach allows a single configuration mechanism to achieve beam management objectives without requiring separate signaling for each function, thereby minimizing overall system overhead.