Patent ID: 10834694

Abstract:
Exemplary embodiments include methods for adjusting transmission timing of a wireless communication device (UE) operating in a network including first and second base stations (BS). The methods include determining a first allowable timing adjustment range corresponding to an uplink (UL) connection between the UE and the first BS, and determining a second allowable timing adjustment range corresponding to a supplementary uplink (SUL) connection between the UE and the second BS. The SUL connection is not associated with a DL connection between the UE and the second BS. The methods include determining if a single timing advance (TA) value can be used to adjust the UE's transmission timing to satisfy both the first and second ranges, and performing a corrective action if it is determined that a single TA value cannot be used. Embodiments also include first and second BS, and UEs, configured to perform the exemplary methods.