Beam Prediction Data Collection for Low-Overhead CSI Reporting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication systems lack adequate data collection and model training procedures for AI/ML-based spatial domain beam prediction, leading to increased energy consumption, overhead, and delay in CSI measurements, which can result in beam failure and radio link failure.

Innovation Solution

A method for data collection and model training at the wireless device and/or network node to predict Set A of DL Tx beams based on measurements from Set B of DL Tx beams, using AI/ML models, with configurations for DL RS resources and assistance information to enable efficient beam prediction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If AI/ML-based spatial domain beam prediction is implemented without adequate data collection and model training procedures, then beam prediction capability is improved, but energy consumption increases and measurement delay increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebeam prediction capabilityVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by collecting measurement data and training AI/ML models in advance during idle periods or when channel conditions are stable. The network node accumulates CSI measurements from multiple wireless devices and trains prediction models before they are needed for actual beam prediction, so that when prediction is required, the model is already ready and no additional real-time processing energy is consumed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements self-service by having the network node automatically collect measurement data, train models, and update prediction algorithms without requiring manual intervention. The AI/ML model continuously learns from incoming measurement data and adapts to changing channel conditions autonomously, reducing the need for external configuration and maintenance energy overhead.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If comprehensive CSI measurements are performed for all DL RS resources, then measurement precision is improved, but transmission overhead increases and measurement delay increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveCSI measurement precisionVSAvoidtransmission overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts only the essential measurement data needed for effective beam prediction. Instead of collecting and transmitting all possible CSI measurements for every DL RS resource, the system identifies and collects only the most relevant measurements that contribute to prediction accuracy, filtering out redundant information to reduce overhead while maintaining precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs partial measurements by selecting a subset of DL RS resources for measurement based on prediction requirements. The AI/ML model is trained to make accurate predictions using measurements from fewer resources than would be needed for exhaustive measurement, achieving sufficient precision with reduced measurement and reporting overhead.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Measurement precision

If comprehensive CSI measurements are performed for all DL RS resources, then measurement precision is improved, but measurement delay increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveCSI measurement precisionVSAvoidmeasurement delay
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary measurements and model training in advance during periods when full measurements can be taken without time pressure. The network node accumulates measurement data from multiple sources and trains prediction models during idle periods or when channel conditions are stable, so that when actual beam prediction is needed, the model is already trained and can provide rapid predictions without requiring time-consuming comprehensive measurements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The measurement strategy is made dynamic by adapting the measurement scope and frequency based on current channel conditions, mobility patterns, and prediction requirements. When channel conditions are stable, the system uses previously trained models with minimal measurements. When conditions change rapidly, the system increases measurement activity to update the model, optimizing the balance between precision and delay in real-time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20260058880A1Method for data collection for spatial domain beam predictions
Publication Date: 2026.02.26 TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)
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AI summary

A method, system and apparatus are disclosed. A wireless device is provided. Wireless device is configured to perform measurements on at least one first reference signal resource and at least one second reference signal of a plurality of reference signal resources indicated by a reference signal configuration, the measurements being performed based on a measurement report configuration associated with the plurality of reference signal resources. The wireless device is configured to store the measurements for at least one of training and monitoring a machine learning, ML, model configured to predict at least one of at least one best beam and at least one K-best beam associated with at least one downlink, DL, reference signal transmitted by the network node.