Dynamic indication of soft resource availability via SFI procedure in IAB
US12034531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L5/1469
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for use in a wireless network for dynamic indication of soft resource availability. Some embodiments are directed to an apparatus in an Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) node. The apparatus includes processor circuitry and radio front circuitry. The radio front end circuitry can be configured to receive, from a second IAB node, a slot format indicator (SFI). The SFI can include a slot format entry including a soft symbol indicating availability of a soft resource. The processor circuitry can be configured to use the slot format entry to communicate with a third IAB node, different from the second IAB node, using the soft resource as indicated by the soft symbol.
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