NR Carrier-Set Scheduling for Fragmented Band Data Transmission

The patent segments the fragmented frequency bands into multiple carrier sets, where each carrier set can be independently scheduled and transmitted. This allows the system to utilize fragmented spectra without requiring the UE to simultaneously process all carriers, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining data transmission capability.

The patent introduces dynamic carrier set indication through scheduling signaling, allowing the network to flexibly select and activate specific carrier sets based on channel conditions and traffic requirements. This dynamic approach enables efficient utilization of fragmented bands without permanently configuring complex multi-carrier capabilities in the device.

The patent divides carriers into multiple carrier sets that can be scheduled independently. At any given time, the UE only needs to simultaneously receive/transmit carriers within the indicated carrier set, rather than supporting all possible carrier combinations. This segmentation reduces the RF front-end capability requirements while maintaining carrier aggregation efficiency.

The patent creates a universal carrier set structure where the same RF resources can be dynamically allocated to different carrier combinations through scheduling signaling. This allows the RF front-end to handle multiple carrier scenarios without requiring dedicated hardware for each specific carrier aggregation configuration, reducing overall capability requirements.