UE Communication Mode Parameter Sets for 5G Network Efficiency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently transitioning between different communication modes, such as full duplex (FD) and half duplex (HD), which affects network resource allocation and power consumption, particularly in 5G and New Radio (NR) networks.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of an apparatus and method that configures different parameter sets for various communication modes at user equipment (UE) and network nodes, allowing for seamless transitions between FD and HD modes based on mode transition conditions, including a maximum number of transition points within a specified time period.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the UE frequently transitions between full duplex and half duplex modes to optimize network resource allocation, then network efficiency improves, but power consumption increases and system reliability deteriorates due to excessive mode switching
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic communication mode selection by configuring the UE with multiple parameter sets corresponding to different communication modes (full duplex and half duplex). The network node dynamically indicates which parameter set to use based on current network conditions, allowing the system to adapt between modes while preventing excessive switching through controlled transition conditions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the system allows multiple mode transitions within a short time period to improve communication flexibility, then adaptability improves, but system stability deteriorates due to excessive transition points
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a periodic constraint on mode transitions by defining a time window parameter that limits the number of mode transitions within a specified period. This prevents excessive switching while maintaining the ability to adapt to changing network conditions, balancing flexibility with system stability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the network configures multiple parameter sets for different communication modes, then communication versatility improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal parameter set structure where the UE is configured with multiple parameter sets that can represent different communication modes. Each parameter set follows the same structure and format, allowing the UE to handle multiple modes through a unified configuration mechanism rather than requiring separate specialized configurations for each mode.
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AI summary
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may transmit, to a network node, capability information associated with two or more communication modes of a plurality of communication modes, the two or more communication modes comprising at least one full duplex (FD) mode. The UE may receive, from the network node, configuration information associated with the two or more communication modes, the configuration information indicating at least two sets of parameter values, wherein each set of parameter values is associated with a respective communication mode of the two or more communication modes. The UE may communicate with the network node based at least in part on the at least two sets of parameter values. Numerous other aspects are described.