TCI State Indication for Multi-TRP Channel Configuration

The patent segments the TCI state configuration into multiple independent sets (first set, second set, etc.), where each set can be independently configured and activated for different TRPs. This allows the system to support M-TRP scenarios by assigning different TCI state sets to different transmission reception points, while still maintaining efficient signaling through unified indication mechanisms.

The patent introduces a new dimension to TCI state management by organizing states into multiple sets that can be selectively activated. Instead of a single flat TCI state structure, the system now has a hierarchical structure with multiple sets, allowing efficient indication through activation commands that select which set to use, thereby supporting M-TRP without proportionally increasing signaling overhead.

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring multiple sets of TCI states through higher-layer signaling (RRC or MAC CE) before actual transmission occurs. The terminal receives and stores these pre-configured sets, then only needs to receive activation indications for specific sets during transmission. This separates the complex configuration phase from the simple activation phase, reducing real-time processing complexity.

The patent introduces dynamic activation mechanisms where the terminal can switch between different TCI state sets based on activation indications. The system transitions from static single-set configuration to dynamic multi-set selection, allowing the terminal to adapt to different M-TRP scenarios by activating appropriate state sets while maintaining manageable complexity through standardized activation procedures.