Cross QAM Symbol Mapping by Bit Reliability Class

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Problem

The GERAN Evolution mobile communication system requires an efficient symbol mapping method for cross M-QAM modulation schemes to improve performance and reliability, particularly in allocating priority data based on bit error rates during transmission.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for determining bit patterns in a wireless communication system using cross M-QAM, which classifies symbol positions by reliability and prioritizes higher-priority symbols for placement in higher-reliability positions, utilizing an average bit error rate and bit error rates specific to transmission positions to maximize turbo coding gain.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If cross M-QAM modulation is used to increase data transmission rate and spectral efficiency, then productivity is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to higher bit error rates in certain symbol positions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission rateVSAvoidbit error rate
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by differentiating the reliability characteristics of different symbol positions within the cross M-QAM constellation. Specifically, it identifies that certain bit positions (e.g., first and fourth bits in 32-QAM) have lower error rates while others have higher error rates. The invention maps different data priorities to different symbol positions based on their local reliability characteristics, thereby optimizing overall transmission reliability while maintaining high data rates.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-classifying symbol positions into reliability classes before actual data transmission. The system预先 determines which symbol positions have better error rate performance and establishes a mapping strategy in advance. This allows the transmitter to proactively allocate higher-priority data to more reliable positions, preventing error propagation and improving overall link reliability before transmission occurs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If high-order QAM modulation (16-QAM, 32-QAM) is adopted to improve spectral efficiency, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases due to more complex symbol mapping requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespectral efficiencyVSAvoidsymbol mapping complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the symbol mapping process into distinct stages: first classifying symbol positions into reliability classes, then mapping data bits to symbols based on their priority and the reliability characteristics of target positions. This segmented approach breaks down the complex mapping task into manageable steps, reducing implementation complexity while maintaining the benefits of high-order QAM modulation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes by dynamically adjusting the mapping strategy based on channel conditions and data priority requirements. The system can change mapping parameters such as which symbol positions receive which data priorities, allowing flexible adaptation to different transmission scenarios. This parameter-based control simplifies the overall system design by providing a configurable framework rather than requiring complex fixed mapping logic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20080219387A1Cross QAM modulation-based symbol mapping method and apparatus in a mobile communication system
Publication Date: 2008.09.11 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A method for determining a bit pattern of a symbol in a wireless communication system using a cross modulation scheme. The method includes generating symbols with the cross modulation scheme, classifying positions of coding symbols by reliabilities of at least 3 classes according to an average bit error rate BER(ave) of symbols generated with the cross modulation scheme and a bit error rate BER based on transmission positions of the coding symbols in a modulation symbol during transmission of a packet with the cross modulation scheme, and determining a bit pattern such that higher-priority symbols are inserted into higher-reliability positions.