5G Frequency Hopping Control via Dynamic Parameter Configuration

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Solution Overview

Problem

The 5G system's flexible transmission requirements pose a challenge for existing frequency hopping technologies, which struggle to adapt effectively in LTE systems, necessitating a method to dynamically control frequency hopping and antenna switching based on current communication scenarios.

Innovation Solution

A wireless communications method where a network device determines and sends specific parameters, such as time interval thresholds, subcarrier spacing, and symbol lengths, to instruct terminals on whether to perform frequency hopping or switch antennas, allowing these operations to be adapted according to current communication conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If frequency hopping is performed in LTE systems, then communication reliability is improved through diversity, but the system cannot adapt to flexible transmission requirements of 5G systems

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to flexible transmissionVSAvoidcommunication reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic frequency hopping control by enabling the network device to configure whether frequency hopping should be performed based on current communication scenarios. The network device determines parameters such as time interval thresholds, basic parameter sets, and slot configurations to dynamically control the terminal's frequency hopping behavior, allowing the system to adapt between fixed and flexible transmission modes as needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes key parameters including time interval thresholds, subcarrier spacing, symbol length, and slot configurations to control frequency hopping behavior. By adjusting these parameters based on communication conditions, the system can transition between different transmission modes (fixed frequency hopping vs. flexible transmission) to balance reliability and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If frequency hopping is dynamically controlled based on communication scenarios, then adaptability to 5G flexible transmission is improved, but system complexity increases due to additional control parameters

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to flexible transmissionVSAvoidcontrol parameter complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the network device perform multiple functions by having it determine various control parameters (time interval thresholds, basic parameter sets, slot configurations) and send corresponding first information to control frequency hopping. This multi-functional approach consolidates control logic in the network device, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the network device sends first information based on determined parameters to instruct the terminal on frequency hopping behavior. This closed-loop control allows the system to adapt to changing conditions while maintaining manageable complexity through structured information flow between network and terminal.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Productivity

If the network device sends first information to instruct frequency hopping, then communication efficiency is improved through adaptive transmission, but information transmission overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication efficiencyVSAvoidinformation overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies partial action by having the network device send first information only when necessary based on determined parameters. The control mechanism selectively enables frequency hopping instructions rather than continuously transmitting information, reducing overhead while maintaining efficiency where needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary action by having the network device determine control parameters and prepare first information in advance based on communication scenarios. This allows efficient adaptive transmission without requiring continuous real-time information exchange, reducing overhead by performing control decisions beforehand.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3687237B1Wireless communication method and device
Publication Date: 2022.11.23 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

Provided in an embodiment of the present application are a wireless communication method and device, which can enable flexible transmission of a frequency hopping adaptive 5G system. The method comprises: a network device determines one of a time interval threshold for the frequency hopping of the terminal during a first signal transmission, a basic parameter set used by the terminal for performing the first signal transmission, and a configuration of a time slot or a mini-slot; and the network device sends first information according to at least one of the time interval threshold, the basic parameter set, and the configuration of the time slot or the mini-slot, wherein the first information indicates that the terminal performs frequency hopping or does not perform frequency hopping when transmitting the first signal.