Patent for HARQ-ACK Feedback in 5G/6G Networks
Summary
The USPTO has granted patent US12587325B2 to Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. for a method and device for HARQ-ACK feedback transmission in 5G/6G networks. The patent covers techniques for transmitting HARQ-ACK feedback information to multiple transmission points for network cooperative communication.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued patent US12587325B2 to Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. This patent details a method and device for transmitting or receiving Hybrid Automatic Repeat reQuest (HARQ) Acknowledgement (ACK) feedback information by a terminal in a wireless communication system, specifically for 5th generation (5G) or 6th generation (6G) networks. The innovation focuses on network cooperative communication, enabling terminals to transmit HARQ-ACK feedback to multiple transmission points, panels, or beams.
This patent grant is primarily of interest to technology companies involved in the development and manufacturing of telecommunications equipment and infrastructure for 5G and future 6G networks. While it does not impose immediate compliance obligations, it represents a significant intellectual property development in the field of wireless communication, potentially impacting future standards and product development. Companies operating in this space should be aware of this patent as it relates to network cooperative communication and HARQ-ACK feedback mechanisms.
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Method and device for HARQ-ack feedback transmission or reception for network cooperative communication
Grant US12587325B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026
Assignee
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Inventors
Euichang Jung, Youngrok Jang
Abstract
The disclosure relates to a 5th generation (5G) or 6th generation (6G) communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. The disclosure may be applied to intelligence services (for example, smart homes, smart buildings, smart cities, smart cars or connected cars, healthcare, digital education, retail businesses, security and safety related services, etc.) on the basis of a 5G communication technology and an IoT-related technology. A method and a device for transmitting or receiving HARQ-ACK feedback information by a terminal in a wireless communication system are provided. The method and device include transmitting, for network cooperative communication (network coordination), HARQ-ACK feedback information to multiple transmission points, panels, or beams by a terminal.
CPC Classifications
H04B 7/024 H04L 1/08 H04L 1/1607 H04L 1/1671 H04L 1/1812 H04L 1/1858 H04L 1/1861 H04L 1/1864 H04L 1/189 H04L 1/1896 H04L 5/0032 H04L 5/0035 H04L 5/0055 H04L 5/06 H04L 5/22 H04W 72/12 H04W 72/1273 H04W 72/23 H04W 72/232
Filing Date
2023-06-20
Application No.
18338029
Claims
19
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