WLAN Sensing Frame Negotiation for Candidate Time Period Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
The efficiency of the sensing measurement setup process in wireless local area network (WLAN) sensing is low, leading to resource waste due to inefficiencies in determining compatible time periods for sensing measurements between communication devices.
Innovation Solution
A communication method where an access point (AP) and a station (STA) negotiate candidate time periods for sensing measurement by exchanging frames that indicate available time periods, allowing them to reach a consensus on suitable time periods for sensing measurement setup, thereby improving efficiency and resource utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the sensing measurement setup process uses traditional negotiation methods, then the devices can establish sensing sessions, but the setup efficiency is low and resource utilization is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the access point pre-determine and indicate multiple candidate time periods for sensing measurement in the first communication frame. This allows the station to select from predetermined options rather than negotiating each parameter separately, significantly reducing the setup time and improving efficiency while avoiding resource waste through optimized time period selection.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the AP provides multiple candidate time periods to the STA, then the STA can select suitable time periods for sensing measurement, but the negotiation process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the time period negotiation into discrete candidate time periods indicated by the access point. Instead of negotiating continuous time parameters, the system segments time into specific candidate periods, allowing the station to select from predefined options. This simplifies the negotiation process while maintaining flexibility, as the complexity is managed through structured segmentation rather than open-ended negotiation.
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AI summary
This application provides a communication method and a communication apparatus. This application is applied to a wireless local area network system that supports a next-generation Wi-Fi protocol of IEEE 802.11ax (for example, 802.11bf, 802.11be, Wi-Fi 8, EHT, UHR, or another 802.11 series protocol), and may be further applied to a UWB-based wireless personal area network system and a sensing system. The method includes an access point (AP) determining a first communication frame, where the first communication frame includes first information, and the first information indicates N candidate time periods for sensing measurement. The AP then sends the first communication frame to a station (STA). This can improve efficiency of sensing measurement setup and improve resource utilization.