Terminal Frequency Reconfiguration for Multi-Network RF Circuit Use

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional communication systems face limitations in supporting multiple networks due to the need for network device scheduling during configured gaps, which prevents seamless switching between networks, especially in multi-card technologies where interactions between different networks are not accounted for.

Innovation Solution

A terminal device requests the network device to reconfigure operating frequency domain units, allowing it to vacate radio frequency circuits for other networks without requiring a gap, thereby optimizing frequency domain resource utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the terminal device requests a gap from the current network to perform operations in other networks, then the terminal device can perform related operations in other networks, but the scheduling from the current network cannot be completely avoided during the gap

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to perform operations in other networksVSAvoidscheduling completeness from current network
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the radio frequency circuits into multiple independent units, allowing different frequency domain units to operate on different networks simultaneously. This segmentation enables the terminal device to maintain connections with multiple networks without requiring gaps, as each radio frequency circuit can independently handle scheduling from its respective network.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements multi-functionality by enabling the terminal device to support multiple networks and frequency domain units within a single device. The radio frequency circuits are designed to be universally capable of operating on different networks, allowing the terminal device to perform operations on multiple networks simultaneously without requiring network switching gaps.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If the terminal device switches between different networks to meet diversified user requirements, then the user requirements can be satisfied, but the radio frequency circuit utilization rate decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesupport for diversified user requirementsVSAvoidradio frequency circuit utilization rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the radio frequency circuits into multiple independent frequency domain units, the patent allows each unit to continuously operate on different networks simultaneously. This eliminates the need for switching between networks, thereby maintaining high utilization rates of radio frequency circuits while still meeting diversified user requirements for multiple network access.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables continuous operation of radio frequency circuits on multiple networks simultaneously through frequency domain unit segmentation. Each radio frequency circuit maintains continuous useful action on its assigned network without interruption or idle periods, maximizing utilization rates while supporting diverse user requirements for multi-network access.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS12543160B2Method and apparatus for wireless communication
Publication Date: 2026.02.03 QUECTEL WIRELESS SOLUTIONS CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for wireless communication. One example method includes sending a first request by the terminal device. The first request comprises a request for a network device to reconfigure an operating frequency domain unit corresponding to the terminal device. The first request includes first information, and the first information includes at least one of the following configurations: adding at least one operating frequency domain unit; activating at least one operating frequency domain unit; deactivating at least one operating frequency domain unit; and releasing at least one operating frequency domain unit.