DMRS Signal Mapping for Wireless Resource Efficiency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently transmitting reference signals, particularly in next-generation systems like 5G NR, where diverse design requirements and increased overhead complicate DMRS deployment, leading to resource inefficiencies and poor channel estimation performance.
Innovation Solution
The method involves deploying DMRSs in a subframe structure with a basic DMRS at the start of the data region and an additional DMRS at specific positions, varying the density based on environmental conditions and user capabilities, and using different numerologies to optimize resource allocation and channel estimation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If DMRS is deployed in every OFDM symbol for channel estimation, then channel estimation performance is improved, but overhead increases and resource efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the DMRS deployment pattern variable rather than fixed. The network can dynamically adjust the DMRS pattern selection based on channel conditions, mobility scenarios, and service requirements. This allows the system to optimize between channel estimation performance and overhead by adapting the DMRS density and placement to current operational needs, rather than always deploying DMRS in every OFDM symbol
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes parameters by introducing multiple DMRS pattern configurations with different densities and placements. Instead of a single fixed DMRS deployment strategy, the system defines multiple patterns (e.g., front-loaded DMRS, additional DMRS positions) with varying parameters such as DMRS symbol positions, density, and coverage. The network can select appropriate patterns by adjusting these parameters based on channel conditions and service requirements, thereby optimizing the trade-off between estimation accuracy and resource overhead
2Measurement precision
If additional DMRS are added to support high mobility scenarios, then channel estimation accuracy is improved, but resource efficiency and spectral efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by enabling the network to adaptively select DMRS patterns based on mobility detection. When high mobility is detected, the system can switch to patterns with additional DMRS positioned to capture channel variations better. When mobility is low, the system uses more compact patterns. This dynamic adaptation ensures high channel estimation accuracy for mobile users while avoiding unnecessary overhead for stationary or low-mobility users, thereby preserving spectral efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by placing additional DMRS resources selectively in time and frequency domains based on local channel conditions and mobility requirements. Rather than uniformly increasing DMRS density across all resources, the system strategically positions additional DMRS at specific OFDM symbols and subcarriers where they provide maximum benefit for high-mobility scenarios. This localized enhancement improves estimation accuracy for mobile users without unnecessarily consuming resources across the entire bandwidth, thus maintaining spectral efficiency
3Device complexity
If DMRS pattern is fixed for all users, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different channel conditions and mobility scenarios deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by implementing adaptive DMRS pattern selection where the network can dynamically choose from multiple predefined patterns based on detected channel conditions and user mobility. The system maintains a set of standardized patterns to avoid excessive complexity, but enables dynamic selection among them through network control. This approach provides adaptability to different scenarios while keeping device complexity manageable through standardized pattern definitions and network-controlled selection
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies universality by designing a multi-functional DMRS framework where a single set of standardized patterns can serve multiple purposes and scenarios. The same pattern library supports both low-mobility and high-mobility scenarios, different service types, and various channel conditions through appropriate pattern selection. This universal approach avoids the need for completely separate DMRS configurations for each scenario, thereby limiting device complexity while achieving broad adaptability across diverse operating conditions
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a method for transmitting a reference signal and a device therefor in a wireless communication system. In particular, the method maps and transmits a DMRS signal to at least one OFDM symbol in a resource region for uplink data, and in the at least one OFDM symbol, a resource element to which the DMRS signal has not been mapped cannot be used for the uplink data.


