AI Channel Estimation for Diverse DMRS Configurations

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Solution Overview

Problem

In new radio (NR) systems, channel estimation using a single AI model for various DMRS configurations results in reduced accuracy due to the inability of the AI model to fully extract features of each configuration.

Innovation Solution

A method for channel estimation that involves a terminal receiving configuration information of a data transmission channel and performing estimation using an AI model tailored to the specific configuration, such as PRB bundling size, PDSCH mapping type, DMRS count, and CDM groups, to improve accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single AI model is used for channel estimation across various DMRS configurations, then the device complexity is reduced, but the measurement precision of channel estimation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveAI model complexityVSAvoidchannel estimation accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the channel estimation task by creating multiple AI models, each specialized for specific DMRS configurations (e.g., different PRB bundling sizes, PDSCH mapping types, DMRS counts). This segmentation allows each model to focus on extracting features from particular configuration types, thereby improving estimation accuracy without requiring a single overly complex universal model.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by tailoring AI models to specific local conditions (DMRS configurations). Each AI model is optimized for particular configuration parameters, ensuring that the model structure and parameters are locally adapted to the characteristics of each configuration type, which improves feature extraction capability for that specific configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Measurement precision

If multiple AI models are used for different DMRS configurations, then the measurement precision of channel estimation is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvechannel estimation accuracyVSAvoidAI model complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a dynamic model selection mechanism that adapts the AI model based on the detected DMRS configuration. The terminal device dynamically selects the appropriate AI model according to the specific configuration parameters (PRB bundling size, PDSCH mapping type, DMRS count, CDM groups), ensuring that the system complexity is only as high as necessary for the current configuration rather than maintaining maximum complexity for all possible configurations simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of model selection based on configuration parameters. By adjusting which AI model is active based on DMRS configuration parameters, the system optimizes the balance between accuracy and complexity. The terminal device receives configuration information and selects the corresponding AI model, thereby adapting the system complexity to match the required precision for each specific configuration scenario.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20260046173A1Method for channel estimation and related device
Publication Date: 2026.02.12 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

A channel estimation method includes receiving configuration information of a data transmission channel configured by a network side device for the terminal; and performing channel estimation based on an AI model corresponding to the configuration information of the data transmission channel.