CSI Codebook Feedback for High-Speed FD-MIMO Precoding

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Solution Overview

Problem

In high-speed scenarios, the channel state information (CSI) reported by terminals in LTE Rel-8 becomes outdated, leading to performance degradation due to mismatched transmission parameters, and the traversal of a large number of pre-coding matrixes in FD-MIMO systems, which limits system implementation and performance.

Innovation Solution

The method involves determining a codebook at the base station or terminal to calculate CSI without traversing the entire space, using pre-coding matrixes alternately over resources, and feeding back relevant information to optimize data transmission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the terminal feeds back CSI in LTE Rel-8 closed-loop pre-coding, then the transmission parameter can be selected according to feedback, but in high-speed scenarios the CSI becomes outdated and transmission parameters mismatch real channel conditions, degrading system performance

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveCSI accuracyVSAvoidCSI outdated time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from static closed-loop pre-coding to dynamic open-loop MIMO transmission, where pre-coding matrixes are selected alternately from a predefined set without requiring real-time CSI feedback. This dynamic approach adapts to high-speed scenarios where channel conditions change rapidly, preventing CSI from becoming outdated while maintaining transmission performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent eliminates the dependency on CSI feedback by implementing open-loop transmission. Instead of relying on terminal feedback that becomes outdated in high-speed scenarios, the system uses a predefined set of pre-coding matrixes that are applied alternately, removing the feedback loop that causes timing mismatches in fast-changing channels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If the terminal traverses a large number of pre-coding matrixes in FD-MIMO systems to determine the optimal pre-coding matrix, then beamforming flexibility is improved, but system implementation is significantly limited and performance is degraded

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebeamforming flexibilityVSAvoidsystem implementation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of traversing all possible pre-coding matrixes in the codebook, the patent applies a partial action approach by selecting and applying pre-coding matrixes alternately from a predefined set. This reduces the traversal burden from examining all N matrixes to using a manageable subset, significantly lowering implementation complexity while maintaining adequate beamforming flexibility for FD-MIMO systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the large codebook of pre-coding matrixes into a smaller predefined set that can be managed and traversed efficiently. By dividing the comprehensive codebook into a selective subset used in open-loop transmission, the system reduces the traversal complexity from O(N) to a manageable level, enabling practical implementation in FD-MIMO systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP3404846B1Method and apparatus for feeding back channel state information, and method and apparatus for transmitting data
Publication Date: 2026.04.08 DATANG MOBILE COMM EQUIP CO LTD
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AI summary

The disclosure discloses a method and apparatus for feeding back channel state information, and a method and apparatus for transmitting data. The method for feeding back channel state information includes: calculating channel state information according to a first codebook, where the first codebook is a set of elements and each of the elements is a set of pre-coding matrixes; and feeding back the channel state information.