Dynamic DCI Resource Reconfiguration for TDD to Full Duplex Switching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication technologies face challenges with transmission interruptions and inefficient resource utilization in Time Division Duplex (TDD) mode when switching to full duplex mode, leading to unavailable repetition resources and suboptimal transmission efficiency.

Innovation Solution

The method involves transmitting first and second Downlink Control Information (DCI) to user equipment, where the second DCI includes indication information or a specific format to determine resources for remaining repetitions of a target Transport Block, allowing for dynamic resource configuration and efficient HARQ process scheduling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If time/frequency domain transmission resources for repetitions are configured at once through DCI, then the transmission resources are predetermined, but the repetitions may be interrupted or abundant uplink/downlink transmission resources cannot be utilized

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiencyVSAvoidtransmission continuity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by enabling dynamic reconfiguration of repetition resources through a second DCI message. The network device can update time-frequency resources for remaining repetitions after initial configuration, allowing the system to adapt to changing network conditions and mode switches (TDD to full duplex), thereby preventing transmission interruptions while maintaining high transmission efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Device complexity

If resources are configured statically before mode switching, then the configuration is simple, but resources become unavailable after switching from TDD to full duplex mode

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource configuration complexityVSAvoidresource availability across modes
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by configuring initial repetition resources through first DCI before mode switching occurs. This preliminary configuration ensures that user equipment has valid resources ready, and if mode switching makes these resources unavailable, a second DCI can provide updated resource allocations, thus maintaining both simplicity and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies parameter changes by allowing the network device to modify resource allocation parameters through the second DCI after mode switching. This enables the system to adjust time-frequency resources to match the new full duplex mode requirements, ensuring resource availability while maintaining a relatively simple initial configuration process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of operation

If repetition resources are fixed through initial DCI, then the scheduling is simple, but transmission interruptions occur when resources become unavailable

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescheduling simplicityVSAvoidtransmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies feedback by implementing a two-stage DCI mechanism where the network device first provides initial resource configuration, then monitors resource availability and transmits a second DCI to reconfigure resources if needed. This feedback loop ensures transmission reliability while maintaining scheduling simplicity through automated resource management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20250119926A1Information processing method and apparatus, and readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.04.10 DATANG MOBILE COMM EQUIP CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides an information processing method, an information processing apparatus and a readable storage medium, which relates to the field of communication technology. The method includes: transmitting, by a network device, first Downlink Control Information DCI to a user equipment to schedule repetitions of a target Transport Block TB; transmitting, by the network device, second DCI to the user equipment, the second DCI is DCI for scheduling an HARQ process where the target TB is located, and indication information in the second DCI or a format of the second DCI is used to indicate the user equipment to determine resources for remaining repetitions of the target TB in accordance with the second DCI; and receiving or transmitting, by the network device, the target TB through the resources for the remaining repetitions determined in accordance with the second DCI.