UE Search Space Beam Configuration for SBFD Interference Control

The patent segments the beam configuration by creating separate TCI state configurations for SBFD and non-SBFD resources. The network device configures different TCI states (first TCI state for non-SBFD, second TCI state for SBFD) that are separately associated with different search space sets, allowing independent optimization of beam parameters for each resource type rather than using a single unified beam configuration.

The patent applies local quality by configuring specific beam parameters (spatial RX parameters, QCL assumptions) that are tailored to the local characteristics of each resource type. Different TCI states contain different reference signal associations and spatial parameters optimized for their respective resource types (SBFD vs non-SBFD), ensuring each resource receives appropriately localized beam quality rather than a generic configuration.

The patent introduces dynamic beam selection by configuring multiple TCI states that can be selectively applied based on resource type. The UE dynamically selects the appropriate TCI state (first or second) depending on whether the current resource is SBFD or non-SBFD, allowing the beam configuration to adapt dynamically to the specific resource characteristics rather than using a static single beam configuration.

The patent introduces TCI states as intermediary elements that mediate between the physical antenna panels and the actual beam formation. The TCI states contain QCL assumptions and spatial parameters that act as intermediate configuration layers, allowing the network to control beam behavior indirectly through configurable parameters rather than directly controlling panel switching, thus resolving beam alignment issues while maintaining panel separation benefits.