DRB Packet Duplication in IAB Uplink Communication

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Solution Overview

Problem

The challenge of applying data radio bearer duplication in an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) system has not been effectively addressed in the industry.

Innovation Solution

The method involves receiving configuration information and transmitting configuration information associated with duplication for data radio bearer between a terminate node and a donor node; and in response to the duplication for data radio bearer being activated, transmitting a set of original packets and a set of duplicate packets in up link.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a device attempts to detect and respond to all types of communication signals (voice, text, video, notifications) simultaneously, then the device's functionality and adaptability improve, but the device's complexity and computational resource requirements increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication signal handling capabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments communication handling into separate specialized processes: a first process dedicated to voice communications and a second process dedicated to text/video notifications. Each process independently monitors its designated communication type without interfering with the other, dividing the complex task of handling all communications into manageable, specialized components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The processor acts as an intermediary that receives communication indications from different sources (first communication for voice, second communication for text/video) and routes them to appropriate handling processes. This intermediary routing mechanism allows the system to manage multiple communication types through a centralized coordination point, reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If voice communication is prioritized over text/video notifications, then call connection reliability improves, but text/video notification responsiveness may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevoice communication reliabilityVSAvoidtext/video notification response time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system separates voice communication handling from text/video notification handling into distinct processes. The first process exclusively manages voice communications with high priority, while the second process manages text and video notifications independently. This segmentation ensures that voice communications receive dedicated resources and cannot be delayed by notification processing, while notifications are handled without interfering with voice calls.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the priority parameter dynamically based on communication type. When voice communication is detected, the first process is assigned high priority to ensure immediate connection. When text or video notifications are detected, the second process handles them with appropriate priority levels that do not interfere with ongoing voice communications. This parameter adjustment resolves the contradiction by adapting priority levels to communication requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP3949198B1Methods for duplication communication
Publication Date: 2026.04.29 LENOVO (BEIJING) LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatuses for duplication communication. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method includes: receiving configuration information associated with duplication for data radio bearer (DRB) between a terminate node and a donor node; and in response to the duplication for data radio bearer being activated, transmitting a set of original packets and a set of duplicate packets in up link. Embodiments of the present disclosure solve issues about applying a DRB duplication mechanism in an integrated access and backhaul (lAB) system, which can improve and facilitate the implementation of the lAB system.