Samsung patents zero padding signaling for fronthaul interfaces
Summary
The European Patent Office published Samsung Electronics' patent application EP4008092A1 for an apparatus and method of signaling zero padding bins in fronthaul interfaces. The invention relates to telecommunications network infrastructure, specifically addressing how base stations and remote radio heads efficiently signal and manage zero padding bins to optimize fronthaul interface bandwidth. This patent application covers designated states across the European Economic Area including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and other EU member states.
What changed
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. filed European patent application EP4008092A1 covering apparatus and methods for signaling zero padding bins in fronthaul interfaces used in telecommunications networks. The patent addresses H04L 27/26 and H04W 72/04 technologies related to multi-carrier signal processing and wireless resource allocation. The technical solution enables more efficient fronthaul communication between centralized baseband units and remote radio heads by improving how null/zero symbols are signaled and managed.\n\nTechnology companies and telecommunications equipment manufacturers should note this patent publication for competitive intelligence and freedom-to-operate analysis. Patent applications do not create immediate compliance obligations but may affect product development roadmaps in fronthaul interface technology. The designated states cover all major European markets. Inventors include Rama Chandran Sanil.
What to do next
- Review patent claims for potential infringement concerns in fronthaul interface product development
- Conduct freedom-to-operate analysis if developing similar zero padding signaling technology for European markets
- Monitor patent prosecution progress for grant date and potential licensing opportunities
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SIGNALING OF ZERO PADDING BINS IN FRONTHAUL INTERFACE
Publication EP4008092A1 Kind: A1 Mar 25, 2026
Applicants
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Inventors
RAMA CHANDRAN, Sanil
IPC Classifications
H04L 27/26 20060101AFI20221004BHEP H04L 1/00 20060101ALI20221004BHEP H04W 72/04 20090101ALI20221004BHEP H04W 48/10 20090101ALI20221004BHEP H04W 92/00 20090101ALI20221004BHEP H04W 92/12 20090101ALI20221004BHEP H04W 88/08 20090101ALI20221004BHEP
Designated States
AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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