Uplink Control Multiplexing Across Non-Overlapping Transmissions

The patent changes the parameter of transmission timing by identifying non-overlapping uplink transmissions and multiplexing UCI from one transmission to another. This allows the UE to consolidate transmissions, enter lower power states more frequently, and improve power efficiency while maintaining reliable UCI delivery through controlled parameter adjustments in the multiplexing process

The patent introduces a multiplexing mechanism as an intermediary process that transfers UCI from a first potential uplink control channel transmission to a second non-overlapping uplink transmission. This intermediary multiplexing operation enables power savings by eliminating the need for separate transmissions while ensuring UCI reliability through structured conditions and network signaling

The patent implements dynamic adaptability by allowing UCI multiplexing on non-overlapping transmissions based on identified conditions such as time gaps, priorities, and message sizes. The system dynamically adjusts multiplexing decisions based on current transmission conditions, enabling flexible adaptation to different scenarios while managing complexity through condition-based rules

The patent segments the UCI multiplexing decision process into distinct evaluable conditions including time gap thresholds, transmission priorities, and message size constraints. By dividing the complex multiplexing decision into separate condition checks, the system achieves adaptability while organizing operational complexity into manageable segments