Uplink Beam Reporting for Multi-Panel Transmission Coordination

The patent segments the beam measurement reporting process by separating simultaneous and non-simultaneous transmission modes into distinct reporting mechanisms. For simultaneous transmission, the UE reports beam information for multiple panels concurrently, while for non-simultaneous transmission, the UE reports beam information sequentially or in a different temporal manner. This segmentation allows the system to manage complexity by handling different transmission scenarios through specialized reporting procedures.

The patent introduces dynamic beam reporting mechanisms where the UE can adapt its reporting behavior based on the transmission mode configured by the network. The reporting configuration includes indicators that dynamically specify whether simultaneous or non-simultaneous transmission is expected, allowing the UE to adjust its measurement and reporting strategy in real-time based on system conditions and network requirements.

The patent creates a universal beam management framework that can handle both simultaneous and non-simultaneous transmission modes through a single configuration mechanism. The CSI measurement and reporting configuration includes a common structure that accommodates different transmission scenarios, with the network device configuring appropriate parameters to enable the UE to efficiently manage beam information for multiple antenna panels regardless of the specific transmission mode.

The patent utilizes parameter changes in the CSI measurement and reporting configuration to adapt the beam management process to different transmission scenarios. By modifying configuration parameters such as transmission mode indicators, panel identification parameters, and reporting timing parameters, the system can efficiently support both simultaneous and non-simultaneous transmission without requiring fundamentally different processing architectures.

The patent implements preliminary beam measurement and evaluation actions where the UE pre-measures channel state information for multiple beams before actual transmission occurs. The UE evaluates beam quality metrics in advance and prepares beam reporting information ahead of time, allowing for faster beam selection during actual transmission. This preliminary action reduces the measurement and processing time during critical transmission moments while maintaining high beam selection accuracy.

The patent ensures continuity of useful action by maintaining ongoing beam measurement and evaluation processes that operate concurrently with other UE functions. The CSI measurement process is designed to continue without interruption to normal UE operations, using available computational resources and time slots efficiently. This continuous measurement approach provides up-to-date beam information without requiring dedicated large blocks of time, thereby reducing overall measurement and processing time while maintaining accuracy.