BWP Frequency Resource Segmentation for Sub-Band Full-Duplex

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing resource partitioning methods are not applicable to a full-duplex working mode, which limits the ability to efficiently utilize frequency domain resources for simultaneous uplink and downlink transmissions.

Innovation Solution

A resource determination method that allows a terminal to divide a bandwidth part (BWP) into non-overlapping frequency domain resources, with different transmission directions for each resource, enabling a sub-band full-duplex working mode.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional resource partitioning methods are used, then resource allocation is simple and clear, but full-duplex working mode cannot be supported

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefull-duplex working mode supportVSAvoidresource partitioning complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the frequency domain resources within a BWP into multiple non-overlapping frequency domain resource sets, where each set can be independently configured for different transmission directions. This allows simultaneous uplink and downlink transmissions in different frequency portions, enabling full-duplex operation while maintaining clear resource boundaries through systematic segmentation of the frequency spectrum.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by allowing different frequency domain resource sets within the same BWP to have different transmission direction configurations. Specifically, some frequency resources are designated for uplink while others are designated for downlink, creating local directional properties across the frequency spectrum that enable simultaneous bidirectional communication.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Productivity

If frequency domain resources are divided for simultaneous uplink and downlink, then transmission efficiency improves, but resource configuration complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiencyVSAvoidresource configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal resource configuration framework where a single BWP can serve multiple functions by containing multiple frequency domain resource sets with different transmission directions. The same BWP structure accommodates both uplink and downlink resources simultaneously, allowing the system to adapt to different full-duplex operation modes without requiring separate dedicated resources for each direction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Object-affected harmful factors

If non-overlapping frequency domain resources are allocated for different directions, then interference is reduced, but resource utilization flexibility decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveinterferenceVSAvoidresource allocation flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic resource allocation by allowing the network to flexibly configure multiple frequency domain resource sets within a BWP according to actual transmission needs. The configuration can be dynamically adjusted to allocate different proportions of frequency resources to uplink or downlink directions based on traffic demands, while maintaining the non-overlapping property that prevents interference between simultaneous transmissions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250294539A1Resource determination method, device, terminal and network side device
Publication Date: 2025.09.18 DATANG MOBILE COMM EQUIP CO LTD
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AI summary

A resource determination method, a device, a terminal, and a network side device are provided. The method includes: a terminal determining a range of first frequency domain resources and a range of second frequency domain resources within a BWP according to configuration information, where the first frequency domain resources and the second frequency domain resources within the BWP do not overlap, and a transmission direction corresponding to the first frequency domain resources is different from a transmission direction corresponding to the second frequency domain resources.