Channel state information configuration method and device for network energy saving in wireless communication system

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication systems face challenges in reducing power consumption at base stations, particularly in advanced communication systems like 5G and 6G, which require efficient energy management to support increasing device connectivity and diverse services.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for network energy saving that involves configuring and reporting channel state information (CSI) using a subset of CSI-RS ports, allowing terminals and base stations to optimize CSI reporting to reduce unnecessary power consumption.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If full CSI-RS ports are used for CSI reporting, then measurement precision is improved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveCSI measurement precisionVSAvoidbase station energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies partial action by configuring the terminal to perform CSI measurement and reporting only on a subset of CSI-RS ports rather than all available ports. The base station transmits CSI-RS on multiple ports but the terminal is configured to measure and report CSI for only a portion of these ports, thereby reducing the energy consumption at the base station while maintaining sufficient measurement precision for network operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of CSI reporting by introducing a configuration that specifies a subset of CSI-RS ports for measurement. The base station can dynamically adjust which ports are included in the subset through RRC configuration, allowing flexibility in balancing measurement precision requirements against energy consumption constraints based on network conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Use of energy by moving object

If subset of CSI-RS ports is used for CSI reporting, then energy consumption is reduced, but measurement precision deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebase station energy consumptionVSAvoidCSI measurement precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements partial action by selecting a carefully chosen subset of CSI-RS ports that provides sufficient measurement precision for network operation. The base station configures the terminal to measure only the necessary subset of ports rather than all ports, achieving energy savings while maintaining adequate CSI accuracy through intelligent port selection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes by allowing the base station to dynamically configure which specific CSI-RS ports are included in the measurement subset through RRC signaling. This enables the system to adapt the measurement configuration based on traffic conditions, channel characteristics, and energy requirements, maintaining measurement precision where needed while reducing it only where acceptable

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP4676127A1Channel state information configuration method and device for network energy saving in wireless communication system
Publication Date: 2026.01.07 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting higher data transmission rates. The present disclosure relates to operations of a terminal and a base station in a wireless communication system. Specifically, the present disclosure describes a channel state information report method and device for network energy saving in a wireless communication system.