5G UE Preempted Data Reception via CBG Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

In 5G communication systems, when a URLLC service preempts an eMBB service, there is a challenge in efficiently transmitting the preempted eMBB data, as existing methods do not effectively handle the preempted transmission resource location and HARQ feedback for accurate retransmission.

Innovation Solution

The method involves receiving scheduling information in the scheduling control data to identify the transmission resource location of preempted service data, allowing for the accurate transmission and HARQ feedback of the preempted data, enabling efficient retransmission by the UE.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If URLLC service preempts eMBB service transmission resources, then URLLC service latency is reduced, but eMBB data transmission reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveURLLC service transmission speedVSAvoideMBB data transmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the transmission block into multiple codeblock groups (CBGs) and provides individual HARQ feedback for each CBG. This allows selective retransmission of only the preempted CBGs rather than retransmitting the entire TB, thereby maintaining eMBB transmission reliability while accommodating URLLC preemption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements HARQ feedback mechanism where the UE sends acknowledgment (ACK) or negative acknowledgment (NACK) for each CBG to the base station. This feedback enables the base station to identify which CBGs were successfully received and which need retransmission, ensuring reliable eMBB data delivery even when resources are preempted by URLLC services.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Measurement precision

If HARQ feedback is performed in units of Transmission Blocks, then retransmission accuracy is improved, but retransmission efficiency deteriorates when only partial data is lost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveretransmission accuracyVSAvoidretransmission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the transmission block into multiple codeblock groups (CBGs) and implements HARQ feedback at the CBG level rather than at the TB level. This segmentation allows the system to identify and retransmit only the specific CBGs that contain errors, improving retransmission efficiency while maintaining accuracy through precise error identification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different treatment to different CBGs based on their individual reception status. Successfully received CBGs are acknowledged with ACK and do not require retransmission, while failed CBGs receive NACK and are scheduled for retransmission. This local quality approach optimizes retransmission efficiency by avoiding unnecessary retransmission of intact data segments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Device complexity

If scheduling information for preempted data is not provided, then system complexity is reduced, but the ability to transmit preempted eMBB data deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescheduling system complexityVSAvoidpreempted data transmission capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates scheduling information for preempted eMBB data in advance within the downlink control information (DCI). This preliminary action provides the UE with the necessary scheduling details before the actual data transmission, enabling the UE to properly receive and process preempted data without increasing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses downlink control information (DCI) as an intermediary to convey scheduling information for preempted eMBB data. This intermediary mechanism efficiently communicates the necessary scheduling details to the UE without requiring complex direct negotiation or additional signaling protocols, thus maintaining system simplicity while enabling preempted data transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP3644669B1Method and apparatus for data transmission, user equipment, and base station
Publication Date: 2024.07.03 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a method and an apparatus of data transmission, user equipment, a base station and a computer-readable storage medium. The method of data transmission includes: a transmission of service data sent by a base station is received, where scheduling control data on the transmission of the service data carries scheduling information of service data for which a transmission resource is preempted; and the service data for which the transmission resource is preempted is received according to the scheduling information. According to examples of the present disclosure, the service data for which the transmission resource is preempted is received according to the scheduling information carried in the scheduling control data on the received transmission of the service data, thereby implementing transmission of the service data for which the transmission resource is preempted.