5G Terminal Numerology Selection by Service Attributes

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Solution Overview

Problem

In 5G communication systems, existing methods lack flexibility in data transmission due to fixed numerology configurations, which hinders adaptability to diverse service requirements and service attributes.

Innovation Solution

A method is introduced where the numerology for data transmission is determined based on service attributes such as logical channels, bearers, data streams, data volumes, or quality of service levels, allowing for flexible selection and configuration through pre-defined correspondences and identification information exchanged between terminal devices and network devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If fixed numerology configurations are used, then device complexity is reduced, but system transmission flexibility deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem transmission flexibilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic numerology selection where the terminal device can switch between multiple configured numerologies based on service attributes. The numerology determination unit dynamically selects the appropriate numerology for different services (e.g., eMBB, URLLC, mMTC) rather than using a fixed configuration, thereby improving system transmission flexibility while managing device complexity through automated selection mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the numerology parameter according to service attributes such as data volume, quality of service level, and service type. By varying key parameters like subcarrier spacing and TTI duration based on service requirements, the system achieves flexible transmission adaptation without requiring complex manual configuration, resolving the contradiction between flexibility and device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple numerologies are configured for a terminal device, then system transmission flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem transmission flexibilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal device performs self-service by automatically determining the appropriate numerology based on service attributes without requiring network-side configuration for each numerology. The numerology determination unit internally processes service information and selects the optimal numerology, reducing the burden on network devices and simplifying the overall system architecture while maintaining high flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal numerology determination mechanism that handles multiple service types (eMBB, URLLC, mMTC) through a single integrated unit. This multi-functional approach allows the terminal device to manage diverse numerology requirements uniformly, improving flexibility while avoiding the complexity of separate handling mechanisms for each service type.

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

3Adaptability or versatility

If numerology is determined based on service attributes, then adaptability to diverse service requirements is improved, but information exchange complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to diverse service requirementsVSAvoidinformation exchange complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts key service attributes (data volume, quality of service level, service type) from the complex service information and uses only these essential features for numerology determination. By taking out only the necessary information elements, the system achieves high adaptability to diverse services while minimizing the amount of information that needs to be exchanged between terminal and network devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies partial action by selecting only the most critical service attributes needed for numerology selection rather than processing all available service information. This approach provides sufficient adaptability for different service requirements while reducing information exchange complexity by focusing on essential parameters rather than comprehensive data processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS11343835B2Method for transmitting data, terminal device and network device
Publication Date: 2022.05.24 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a method for transmitting data, a network device and a terminal device. The method comprises: determining uplink data to be transmitted; according to a service attribute of the uplink data, obtaining a basic parameter set used for sending the uplink data; according to the basic parameter set, sending the uplink data to a network device. The method, network device and terminal device increase system transmission flexibility.