Beam-Specific CORESET and SS Set Configuration for Periodic Resources
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems, particularly 5G NR, lack efficient mechanisms for configuring and managing beam-specific parameters for periodic resources, leading to suboptimal performance and resource utilization.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that receive and transmit configurations for beam-specific periodic resources, including CORESET/SS sets and SPS/CG resources, and activate beams to apply corresponding behaviors, optimizing resource usage and communication efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If beam-specific parameters are configured for periodic resources, then communication efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the configuration by introducing beam-specific parameters that divide the periodic resource configuration into beam-specific subsets. Each beam can have its own periodicity, offset, and resource allocation parameters, allowing independent optimization without affecting other beams. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by enabling efficient beam-specific resource management while maintaining modular configuration structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic beam management by allowing the network to activate or deactivate specific beams and their associated periodic resources based on channel conditions and traffic requirements. The beam-specific parameters enable dynamic adaptation of resource allocation without requiring complete reconfiguration, thus improving communication efficiency while controlling complexity through selective activation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple beam configurations are supported, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal configuration framework where a single set of beam-specific parameter structures can handle multiple beam types and periodic resource scenarios. The configuration mechanism is designed to work across different beam configurations (CORESET, search spaces, SPS, configured grants) using unified parameter naming and structure, improving ease of operation while maintaining high adaptability through the multi-functional parameter set.
3Loss of energy
If beam activation is implemented, then resource utilization is improved, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring beam-specific parameters for periodic resources before beam activation is needed. The network can prepare the parameter sets in advance and store them for quick retrieval and activation. When beam activation is required, the pre-configured parameters are immediately applied, reducing activation delay while enabling efficient resource utilization through selective beam activation.
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AI summary
This disclosure provides systems, devices, apparatus and methods, including computer programs encoded on storage media, for beam-specific parameters. In a first aspect, a UE may receive a configuration for behavior associated with one or more periodic resources, where the configuration may be associated with at least one beam. The UE may further receive an activation of a beam and apply the behavior associated with the one or more periodic resources, which may be associated in response to receiving the activation of the beam. In a second aspect, a base station may transmit, to the UE, the configuration for the behavior associated with the one or more periodic resources. The base station may further transmit, to the UE, the activation of the beam and transmit or receive communication with the UE based on the behavior configured for the one or more periodic resources.