Constellation Superposition Signaling for Shared Radio Resources

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication systems face limitations in flexibility and efficiency, particularly in improving communication capacity, speed, and flexibility, as they often rely on communication structures that do not adequately support advanced modulation schemes and resource sharing among multiple users.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of constellation superposition methods, where evolved Node B (eNB) determines and communicates admissible data constellations and modulation schemes to user equipment (UE), enabling superposition coded modulation and multi-user superposition transmission (MUST) through radio resource control signaling, allowing for efficient sharing of time-frequency resources and improved interference management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional communication structures are used, then system simplicity is maintained, but communication capacity and flexibility are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication capacityVSAvoidcommunication structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the communication system into multiple user groups (first set of UEs and second set of UEs) that can be served simultaneously through different modulation schemes. This segmentation allows the system to handle multiple communication tasks in parallel, increasing overall communication capacity without requiring a complete redesign of the communication structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a new dimension of modulation order differentiation, where different users are assigned different modulation schemes (e.g., first modulation scheme for first set of UEs, second modulation scheme for second set of UEs). This dimensional change in the communication structure enables the system to serve multiple users with different service requirements simultaneously, thereby increasing communication capacity and flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Productivity

If resource sharing among multiple users is implemented, then communication efficiency is improved, but interference management becomes more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication efficiencyVSAvoidinterference management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by assigning different modulation schemes to different user groups based on their specific requirements. The first set of UEs receives signals with a first modulation scheme while the second set of UEs receives signals with a second modulation scheme. This localized differentiation allows efficient resource sharing while simplifying interference management, as each user group is optimized for its specific service requirements rather than using a uniform approach.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the potential harm of interference into a benefit by using different modulation schemes for different user groups. The interference that would normally degrade performance is actually utilized to enable simultaneous service to multiple users with different modulation requirements. The system transforms the interference challenge into an opportunity for multi-user superposition transmission, where the superposition of differently modulated signals carries information for multiple users simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

3Speed

If advanced modulation schemes are supported, then communication speed is improved, but system flexibility is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication speedVSAvoidmodulation scheme flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamics by making the modulation scheme assignment flexible and adaptive rather than fixed. The system can dynamically assign different modulation schemes to different user groups based on current channel conditions, service requirements, and traffic demands. This dynamic approach allows the system to optimize communication speed for users requiring high data rates while simultaneously accommodating users with lower speed requirements, thereby maintaining both high communication speed and system flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent achieves universality by designing a communication system that can handle multiple modulation schemes within a single framework. The base station is configured to support both first modulation scheme and second modulation scheme, allowing it to serve diverse user requirements through a unified system. This multi-functional capability enables the system to provide high-speed communication for users needing advanced modulation while simultaneously supporting users with simpler requirements, thus improving communication speed without sacrificing flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11122645B2Systems and methods for constellation superposition
Publication Date: 2021.09.14 SHARP KK
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AI summary

A method for performing constellation superposition by an evolved Node B (eNB) includes determining an admissible data constellation for a second user equipment (UE) based on a data constellation of a first UE. The first UE and the second UE share the same time-frequency resources. The method also includes sending an indication that superposition coded modulation is being employed by the first UE and the second UE. The method further includes sending modulation and coding schemes (MCSs) and/or transmission power percentages used by each of the first UE and the second UE to the other UE.