Time-Domain Resource Determination for 5G NR Flexible Slots

The patent applies dynamics by making the resource determination rule configurable and adaptable. The network can dynamically select between the first rule (restrictive, for coverage enhancement) and the second rule (flexible, for scheduling efficiency) based on actual system conditions, user requirements, and traffic patterns. This dynamic selection resolves the contradiction by allowing the system to adapt its behavior rather than being fixed in one approach.

The patent changes the parameter of resource determination by introducing two distinct rules with different characteristics. The first rule changes the parameter to be restrictive (only configured direction matches), while the second rule changes it to be flexible (configured direction or flexible direction matches). This parameter change allows the system to optimize for either coverage or scheduling flexibility depending on the selected rule.

The network can dynamically switch between the first restrictive rule and the second flexible rule based on real-time conditions. When coverage enhancement is prioritized, the first rule applies; when scheduling flexibility is needed, the second rule applies. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction by allowing both approaches to be used appropriately in different scenarios.

The patent enables parameter changes by allowing the network to select between two different determination rules. The first rule uses a restrictive parameter (exact match required), while the second rule uses a flexible parameter (match or flexible direction accepted). This parameter variability allows the system to optimize for coverage or scheduling flexibility as needed.

The patent segments the resource determination process into two distinct rules with clear, separate logic. The first rule handles the restrictive case with simple exact-matching logic, while the second rule handles the flexible case with extended logic that also considers flexible symbols. This segmentation improves resource allocation efficiency by providing clear guidance while managing complexity through modular rule design.

The patent manages complexity through parameter changes by introducing a selection mechanism that chooses between two rules based on configuration. Rather than creating a single complex algorithm, the system changes the parameter of which rule is active, allowing simple logic in each individual rule while providing flexible overall behavior through rule selection.