Qualcomm. has filed a patent for a user equipment (UE) system that uses resource configurations to determine transmission or reception on specific sub-bands. The system involves obtaining bit maps or resource configurations from a network entity to facilitate full-duplex or half-duplex transmissions. GlobalData’s report on Qualcomm gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Wireless communication apparatus for bandwidth switching based on bit map

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Qualcomm Inc

The patent application (Publication Number: US20240039679A1) describes a first apparatus for wireless communication that includes a processing system capable of obtaining a first bit map from a second apparatus. This first bit map indicates symbol-level or slot-level bandwidth switching to be used by the first apparatus on a first frequency band. The apparatus can also obtain signaling based on the first bit map for transmission to the second apparatus. Additionally, the first bit map can indicate a switch between different bandwidths for half-duplex and full-duplex resource assignments.

Furthermore, the first apparatus can handle various configurations and signaling based on the received bit map. It can switch between different bandwidth resource assignments, specify resource configurations for different time periods, and activate or deactivate specific bit maps. The apparatus is designed to facilitate efficient wireless communication by enabling dynamic bandwidth switching and resource allocation based on the information received from the second apparatus. The system includes a transceiver for receiving and transmitting the necessary signals, making it suitable for use as user equipment in a wireless network.

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