AI-Based CSI CPU Reporting for Flexible Terminal Processing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing CSI processing technologies lack flexibility due to a fixed configuration where all CPUs process one piece of CSI together, leading to inefficient processing, especially when using AI-based CSI processing.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for reporting and receiving the quantity of CPUs occupied by AI-based CSI processing, allowing terminals to autonomously determine CPU usage, enhancing flexibility and efficiency in CSI processing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If all CPUs process one piece of CSI together in a fixed configuration, then processing simplicity is maintained, but processing flexibility deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing simplicityVSAvoidprocessing flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the fixed CPU processing configuration into multiple selectable CPU quantity options (1 CPU, 2 CPUs, 4 CPUs). This allows the system to divide the monolithic processing approach into discrete, configurable units, enabling flexible selection based on specific CSI processing requirements while maintaining clear definition for each configuration option.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces dynamic configurability by allowing the terminal to report its supported CPU quantities to the network device. The network device can then dynamically allocate appropriate CPU resources based on current network conditions and terminal capabilities, transforming the static fixed configuration into an adaptive system that responds to changing requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Device complexity

If fixed CPU configuration is used for CSI processing, then resource allocation simplicity is maintained, but processing efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation simplicityVSAvoidprocessing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the parameter of CPU quantity from a fixed value to a configurable parameter with multiple possible values (1, 2, or 4 CPUs). This parameter change enables the system to optimize processing efficiency by selecting appropriate CPU quantities for different CSI processing scenarios, while the network device maintains control through configured selection of these parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the terminal reports its supported CPU quantities to the network device. This feedback loop enables the network device to make informed decisions about resource allocation, matching CPU configuration to actual terminal capabilities and processing needs, thereby improving overall system efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If terminal autonomously determines CPU quantity for AI-based CSI, then processing flexibility improves, but control complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing flexibilityVSAvoidcontrol complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables the terminal to self-report its supported CPU quantities for AI-based CSI processing to the network device. This self-service approach allows the terminal to autonomously determine and communicate its processing capabilities, providing flexibility in resource utilization while transferring the complexity of capability assessment to the terminal itself rather than requiring complex centralized control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP4704454A1Method and apparatus for reporting number of cpus, method and apparatus for receiving number of cpus, terminal and network side device
Publication Date: 2026.03.04 VIVO MOBILE COMM CO LTD
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AI summary

The present application relates to the technical field of communications, and discloses a method and apparatus for reporting the number of CPUs, a method and apparatus for receiving the number of CPUs, a terminal and a network side device. The method for reporting the number of CPUs in embodiments of the present application comprises: a terminal reports the number of CPUs occupied by a first CSI, wherein the first CSI is CSI processed on the basis of an AI unit.