Configured Grant Group Mapping to Reduce 5G Signaling Overhead

The patent merges multiple configured grant configurations into groups where a single DCI can activate or deactivate multiple configurations simultaneously. This is achieved by establishing a mapping relationship between DCI indicators and groups of configured grant configurations, allowing one signaling message to control multiple configurations that share common parameters such as time domain resources, frequency domain resources, and modulation and coding schemes.

The patent creates a universal activation mechanism where a single DCI format can serve multiple configured grant configurations through a mapping relationship. The DCI includes an indicator field that can point to different groups of configurations based on pre-established mapping rules, enabling one signaling structure to perform multiple activation functions across different service types and scenarios.

The patent combines multiple configuration activations into a single terminal operation. When the terminal receives a DCI indicating a group of configured grant configurations, it activates all configurations in that group simultaneously through one processing operation rather than handling each configuration separately, thereby reducing the computational burden and power consumption associated with configuration management.

The patent performs preliminary grouping and mapping configuration before actual service activation. The network pre-establishes the mapping relationship between DCI indicators and groups of configured grant configurations, and pre-organizes configurations into groups with common parameters. This preliminary organization reduces the real-time processing requirements at the terminal when activations occur, lowering instantaneous power consumption during service deployment.

The patent segments configured grant configurations into logical groups based on parameter similarities and service requirements. Each group can be independently activated or deactivated as a unit through DCI signaling. This segmentation maintains operational control precision by allowing selective activation of specific configuration groups while reducing signaling overhead compared to individual configuration control.

The patent applies partial action by activating or deactivating groups of configurations rather than requiring individual control of each configuration. This approach provides sufficient control precision for most scenarios where configurations with similar parameters can be managed together, while avoiding the excessive signaling required for complete individual control of every configuration parameter.