Dual-Path Interference Suppression for Wireless Signal Integrity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional interference suppression methods in wireless networks fail to effectively address intra-cell interference, leading to increased processing costs and reduced signal integrity, as they primarily focus on inter-cell interference and leave intra-cell interference for downstream processing.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a dual-path structure within the PRISM module, incorporating both inter-cell and intra-cell interference suppression modules, which allows for simultaneous suppression of inter-cell and intra-cell interference before the equalization stage, reducing downstream processing costs and enhancing signal integrity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If conventional interference suppression methods are used that focus on inter-cell interference, then inter-cell interference is suppressed, but intra-cell interference remains and increases processing costs and reduces signal integrity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinter-cell interference suppressionVSAvoidsignal integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The interference suppression module is segmented into two distinct paths: an inter-cell interference suppression path and an intra-cell interference suppression path. This segmentation allows each path to specialize in suppressing specific types of interference, thereby improving overall signal integrity while managing processing resources efficiently.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The intra-cell interference suppression is performed preliminarily before the downstream equalization stage. By suppressing intra-cell interference in advance, the system reduces the processing burden on downstream equalizers and improves signal integrity before further processing occurs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If intra-cell interference is left for downstream processing, then current processing costs are reduced, but downstream processing costs increase and signal integrity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecurrent processing efficiencyVSAvoiddownstream processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs intra-cell interference suppression as a preliminary action before downstream equalization. This preliminary suppression reduces the complexity and processing costs of downstream equalizers by removing interference early in the processing chain.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The processing system is segmented into distinct stages with dedicated functions: inter-cell interference suppression, intra-cell interference suppression, and downstream equalization. This segmentation allows each stage to operate independently with optimized processing requirements, reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If a dual-path structure with both inter-cell and intra-cell suppression is implemented, then signal integrity is enhanced, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal integrityVSAvoidPRISM module complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The PRISM module is segmented into two functional paths within the interference suppression module: one for inter-cell interference suppression and another for intra-cell interference suppression. This segmentation enables specialized processing for each interference type while maintaining modular architecture that manages complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The interference suppression module serves multiple functions by handling both inter-cell and intra-cell interference suppression within a single integrated component. This multi-functionality enhances signal integrity while consolidating processing functions to manage overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP2645584B1Improving Convergence during Interference Suppression
Publication Date: 2015.10.28 BROADCOM INC
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AI summary

In one embodiment, interference suppression is improved by improving convergence criteria. For some embodiments, convergence is improved by employing non-constant alpha-beta-weighting. For other embodiments, convergence is improved by employing successive interference suppression methods that have guaranteed convergence properties.