Beam-Aware Uplink Power Control for 5G NR WTRUs

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing uplink power control methods in wireless communication systems, particularly in 5G New Radio (NR), face challenges in efficiently managing transmit power to optimize signal quality and coverage while minimizing interference.

Innovation Solution

A method for uplink power control in wireless transmit/receive units (WTRUs) that dynamically adjusts transmit power based on channel conditions, interference levels, and system requirements, utilizing advanced algorithms and beamforming techniques to enhance signal quality and reduce interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If distinct maximum power level parameters are used for different transmission beams based on angular separation, then transmission power compliance with EIRP and TRP limits is improved, but device complexity increases due to multiple power control mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower complianceVSAvoidpower control complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by assigning different maximum power level parameters to different transmission beams based on their angular separation. When beams are separated by less than a threshold angle, a first maximum power level parameter is applied; when separated by more than the threshold, a second maximum power level parameter is applied. This localized differentiation ensures EIRP and TRP compliance while maintaining manageable complexity through clear angular-based decision logic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Reliability

If power scaling is performed based on priority order considering numerology and beam properties, then transmission reliability is improved, but calculation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission reliabilityVSAvoidpower scaling complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by using numerology parameters (such as subcarrier spacing) and beam properties (such as angular separation and beam direction) as criteria for determining power scaling priority. Different numerologies and beam configurations trigger different power scaling treatments, allowing the system to maintain transmission reliability through parameter-driven decision making rather than complex algorithms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If multiple maximum power level parameters are configured for different beams, then regulatory compliance is improved, but ease of operation decreases due to more complex power management

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveregulatory complianceVSAvoidpower management ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies self-service by enabling the WTRU to autonomously determine which maximum power level parameter to apply based on angular separation measurements and configured thresholds. The device automatically performs power control decisions without requiring manual intervention or complex user configuration, maintaining regulatory compliance while preserving ease of operation through automated decision logic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP3917223B1Uplink power control
Publication Date: 2026.05.20 INTERDIGITAL PATENT HOLDINGS INC
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AI summary

Techniques for uplink power control (e.g., for New Radio (NR)) are disclosed. A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may determine that the WTRU is to perform a first and a second transmissions using a first and a second transmission beams. The WTRU may determine an uplink transmission power for one or more of the first or second transmissions. For example, if the angular separation of the first and the second transmission beams is greater than a first separation threshold, the WTRU may determine the uplink transmission power having a first maximum power level parameter and a second maximum power level parameter. If the angular separation of the first and the second transmission beams is less than a second separation threshold, the WTRU determine the uplink transmission power having a shared maximum power level parameter. The WTRU may transmit the first and second transmissions using the first and second transmission beams, respectively.