SRS Frequency Hopping Timing for Overlapping Uplink Scheduling

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring frequency hopping parameters and patterns for positioning reference signals before actual positioning operations. The network pre-establishes the frequency hopping sequence, offset values, and duration parameters, allowing the UE to quickly execute positioning measurements without real-time calculation delays, thus improving positioning accuracy while minimizing processing time overhead.

The patent segments the frequency hopping process into distinct configurable parameters including hopping duration, frequency offset, and reference signal resource assignments. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each parameter to balance positioning precision requirements against processing time constraints, enabling flexible adaptation to different network conditions and service requirements.

The patent implements universality by designing frequency hopping configuration parameters that serve multiple functions simultaneously. The same frequency hopping parameters are used for both positioning reference signals and beam management operations, allowing a single configuration set to enhance overall network performance across multiple services rather than requiring separate dedicated configurations for each function.

The patent employs parameter changes by introducing configurable frequency hopping parameters such as hopping duration, frequency offset values, and resource allocation patterns that can be dynamically adjusted based on network conditions. These parameter variations enable optimization of network performance for positioning services without requiring fundamental changes to the system architecture, thereby managing device complexity through flexible parameter tuning rather than structural complexity.