Broadcast Transmission Format Adaptation for Mobile Resource Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current Broadcast/Multicast Service (BCMCS) schemes in mobile communication systems do not adapt to changing surrounding environments, leading to inefficient use of radio resources due to fixed transmission formats during retransmissions, which waste resources and reduce reception capability.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a method that uses a fixed transmission format for initial data transmission and a variable transmission format for retransmissions, adjusting parameters such as Cyclic Prefix (CP) length and pilot-to-data tone power ratio (PDR) based on the number of retransmissions and environmental conditions, to optimize data throughput and resource utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a fixed transmission format is used during retransmissions, then the transmission process is simple and easy to implement, but radio resources are wasted and reception capability is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of implementationVSAvoidradio resource efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the transmission format adjustable based on the retransmission counter value. The system transitions from a static fixed format to a dynamic format that changes according to the retransmission stage, optimizing radio resource usage at different transmission phases while maintaining implementation feasibility through predefined format configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements parameter changes by modifying transmission format parameters (such as cyclic prefix length, pilot tone configuration, and data tone allocation) based on the retransmission counter. This allows the system to adapt radio resource allocation to the actual reception conditions, improving resource efficiency without requiring complete redesign of the transmission protocol.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Device complexity

If a fixed transmission format is used during retransmissions, then the system complexity is reduced, but reception success rate deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem complexityVSAvoidreception success rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses dynamics to adjust the transmission format based on the retransmission counter, enabling the system to optimize reception conditions at different transmission stages. This dynamic adaptation improves reception success rate by matching the transmission format to the actual channel conditions without significantly increasing system complexity, as the changes are confined to predefined format parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying specific transmission format parameters (cyclic prefix length, pilot-to-data tone power ratio, etc.) according to the retransmission counter value. This targeted parameter adjustment improves reception reliability by adapting to channel conditions while maintaining overall system simplicity through the use of standardized parameter sets.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Loss of energy

If a variable transmission format is used for retransmissions, then radio resource efficiency is improved, but transmission and reception complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveradio resource efficiencyVSAvoidtransmission and reception complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements parameter changes by adjusting specific transmission format parameters based on the retransmission counter, achieving radio resource efficiency improvements without requiring fundamental changes to the system architecture. The complexity increase is managed by using predefined parameter sets and standardized modification procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies dynamics by making the transmission format adaptable based on retransmission stage, optimizing resource usage. The system manages the resulting complexity through structured format configurations and standardized adjustment mechanisms, balancing performance improvement with implementation feasibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

4Reliability

If transmission format is adapted based on retransmission counter, then reception capability is improved, but processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereception capabilityVSAvoidprocessing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying transmission format parameters according to the retransmission counter value, improving reception capability through adaptive formatting. The processing complexity is managed by using predefined parameter sets and standardized modification procedures that build upon existing system frameworks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses dynamics to adapt the transmission format based on the retransmission stage, enhancing reception capability. The system manages the associated processing complexity through structured format configurations and efficient counter-based decision logic that integrates with existing transmission protocols.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS8078931B2Apparatus and method for transmitting/receiving broadcast data in a mobile communication system
Publication Date: 2011.12.13 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A method and apparatus for transmitting a broadcast physical layer packet in a mobile communication system supporting multi-slot transmission and hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (H-ARQ) are provided. The method comprises initially transmitting the broadcast physical layer packet according to a fixed transmission format for at least one first slot interval and retransmitting the broadcast physical layer packet for at least one second slot interval using a variable transmission format different from the transmission format used in the first slot interval.