UE Operation Parameter Configuration for Duplex Mode Switching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently configuring operation parameters for half duplex and full duplex modes, leading to high signaling overhead and resource consumption when switching between modes.

Innovation Solution

The method involves a user equipment (UE) receiving multiple sets of operation parameters from a network entity, including parameters for full duplex and half duplex modes, allowing the UE to seamlessly transition between modes without the need for additional signaling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the UE receives separate configurations for full duplex and half duplex modes, then the system supports both duplex modes, but the signaling overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesupport for both full duplex and half duplex modesVSAvoidsignaling overhead

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by creating a single configuration structure that serves both full duplex and half duplex modes. The operation parameter set includes fields that are universally applicable to both modes (common operation parameters) while allowing mode-specific parameters to be conditionally applied, thereby supporting multiple duplex modes without requiring separate configurations for each mode.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the operation parameters into three distinct categories: common operation parameters applicable to both modes, full duplex-specific operation parameters, and half duplex-specific operation parameters. This segmentation allows the system to efficiently manage parameters for different duplex modes while reducing overall signaling overhead by only transmitting the relevant parameter subsets for each mode transition.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If the UE is reconfigured when switching between full duplex and half duplex modes, then the operation parameters are optimized for the current mode, but the computing resources and power consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperation parameter optimizationVSAvoidcomputing resources and power consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring the UE with operation parameter sets for both full duplex and half duplex modes before mode switching occurs. The network entity provides the UE with predetermined parameter configurations that can be quickly activated upon mode transition, avoiding the need for time-consuming reconfiguration processes and reducing the computational burden during actual mode switches.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamics by enabling the UE to dynamically select and switch between pre-configured operation parameter sets based on the current duplex mode. The system maintains multiple parameter configurations in memory and allows rapid switching between them without requiring full reconfiguration, thereby optimizing parameter usage while minimizing the energy and computing resources needed for mode transitions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Manufacturing precision

If additional signaling is used to configure the UE for each duplex mode, then the parameter configuration is accurate, but the communication resources are consumed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveparameter configuration accuracyVSAvoidcommunication resources

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a configuration framework where a single set of common operation parameters serves both full duplex and half duplex modes. This universal parameter set eliminates the need for redundant signaling of identical parameters for each mode, thereby maintaining configuration accuracy while reducing communication resource consumption.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the parameter configuration into common parameters transmitted once for both modes, and mode-specific parameters transmitted only when needed for each particular mode. This segmented approach ensures that all necessary parameters are accurately configured for the active mode while minimizing the total quantity of signaling communication resources required.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12309106B2Configuration of sets of operation parameters for half duplex and full duplex modes

Publication Date: 2025.05.20 QUALCOMM INC

AI summary

Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive, from a network entity, a configuration of multiple sets of operation parameters associated with the network entity, wherein the multiple sets of operation parameters include one or more sets of operation parameters associated with a full duplex mode of the network entity and one or more sets of operation parameters associated with a half duplex mode of the network entity. The UE may transmit, to the network entity, a communication using a selected one of the multiple sets of operation parameters. Numerous other aspects are described.