Configurable Gap for Wireless Communication Scheduling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems in non-terrestrial networks face challenges with fixed gaps that are not flexible enough to handle varying overlap situations between uplink and downlink communications, leading to collisions and scheduling complexities.
Innovation Solution
Implementing configurable gaps that can be dynamically adjusted in terms of location, duration, and quantity to prevent collisions by allowing UEs to transition between transmission and reception, thereby enhancing scheduling flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed gaps are used for transitioning between uplink and downlink communications, then device complexity is reduced, but scheduling flexibility deteriorates and collisions increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements configurable gaps that can be dynamically adjusted in terms of location, duration, and quantity based on actual communication needs. The gap configuration is no longer fixed but can be adapted to different scenarios, allowing the system to transition from static to dynamic gap management to resolve the contradiction between flexibility and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameters of the gap configuration (location, duration, quantity) from fixed values to configurable variables. By allowing these parameters to be adjusted based on traffic conditions and collision risks, the system achieves higher scheduling flexibility while managing complexity through structured configuration mechanisms.
2Productivity
If configurable gaps with dynamic adjustment are implemented, then scheduling flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the system monitors communication patterns, collision occurrences, and traffic conditions to dynamically adjust gap configurations. This feedback loop enables the system to optimize communication efficiency by adapting gap parameters based on actual performance data, while the structured feedback processing keeps complexity manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-configuration of gaps based on detected communication patterns and collision risks. The network entities automatically adjust gap parameters without requiring extensive manual intervention, enabling the system to improve productivity through autonomous adaptation while limiting complexity growth through self-managing mechanisms.
3Reliability
If fixed gap structures are used, then ease of operation is maintained, but communication efficiency deteriorates due to collisions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary configuration of gap parameters based on predicted communication patterns and potential collision scenarios. By pre-configuring appropriate gap structures before collisions occur, the system enhances reliability through proactive collision prevention while maintaining ease of operation through automated prediction and configuration algorithms.
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AI summary
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may determine that a downlink communication is to be transmitted to the UE with a configurable gap. The UE may determine the configurable gap. The UE may receive the downlink communication based at least in part on the configurable gap. Numerous other aspects are provided.