Cell Discontinuous Transmission Configuration for Base Station Energy Saving
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for effective configuration information to implement cell discontinuous transmission mechanisms for energy saving in base stations, as existing discontinuous reception mechanisms primarily focus on terminal energy savings without addressing base station efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for determining configuration information, including cell and terminal discontinuous transmission patterns and active times, to enable energy-saving operations in both terminals and base stations through coordinated discontinuous transmission and reception patterns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If discontinuous reception mechanism is introduced for terminals, then terminal energy saving is achieved, but base station energy saving is not addressed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends the discontinuous reception mechanism to create a universal discontinuous transmission mechanism that applies to both terminals and base stations. The configuration information and operational patterns are designed to work across multiple entities (terminals and base stations), enabling energy saving functionality to be universally applied throughout the communication system rather than being limited to terminal devices only.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements periodic action by establishing regular cycles of transmission and reception activity. Through configuration information that defines active periods and inactive periods, both terminals and base stations operate in periodic patterns, transitioning between active and inactive states to achieve energy saving while maintaining communication capabilities during active windows.
2Use of energy by stationary object
If cell discontinuous transmission is implemented, then base station energy saving is achieved, but configuration information determination becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces configuration information as an intermediary element that mediates between the base station's energy saving needs and the terminal's operational requirements. This configuration information serves as a bridge, containing the necessary parameters (such as active time, periodicity, and timing) that enable both entities to coordinate their transmission and reception patterns without direct complex interaction.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring all necessary transmission and reception parameters before the actual discontinuous transmission begins. The configuration information is prepared in advance, including timing details, active periods, and synchronization parameters, so that when discontinuous transmission starts, both terminals and base stations can operate according to pre-established patterns without real-time complex decision-making.
3Use of energy by stationary object
If discontinuous transmission pattern is configured, then energy saving is achieved, but transmission reliability may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms that allow terminals to monitor their reception status and provide information back to the base station. This feedback loop enables the base station to adjust transmission parameters, extend active periods, or modify scheduling decisions based on actual reception conditions, ensuring that transmission reliability is maintained even during discontinuous transmission intervals.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by making the transmission and reception patterns adaptable rather than fixed. The active time and periodicity parameters can be dynamically adjusted based on traffic conditions, channel quality, and reception feedback. This dynamic adjustment allows the system to optimize between energy saving and transmission reliability by extending active periods when reliability is compromised and reducing them when conditions permit.
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AI summary
The present application discloses a transmission processing method, apparatus, terminal, and network-side device. The transmission processing method of an embodiment of the present application includes: determining, by a terminal based on target configuration information, configuration information to be used by a target cell, and determining, based on the configuration information to be used by the target cell, at least one of a first discontinuous transmission pattern and a first discontinuous transmission active time of the target cell; where the target configuration information includes any one of the following: first configuration information; second configuration information; the first configuration information and third configuration information; the second configuration information and the third configuration information; fourth configuration information; and the fourth configuration information and the third configuration information. The fourth configuration information is determined based on the first configuration information and the second configuration information.