Dynamic Feedback Transmission Timing in Wireless Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current communication technologies restrict the flexibility and reliability of feedback information transmission due to a fixed time interval between downlink data transmission and feedback information, limiting the ability to adapt to changing conditions and increasing the likelihood of interference in wireless communication systems.

Innovation Solution

The method involves dividing time-domain resources into multiple continuous units within sets, allowing terminal equipment to determine a second time-domain resource unit based on the location of the first unit within a set, enabling flexible and reliable feedback information transmission by reducing the likelihood of interference, especially when using unlicensed carriers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a fixed time interval is used between downlink data transmission and feedback information transmission, then the system is simple to implement, but the transmission flexibility and reliability of feedback information are restricted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem implementation complexityVSAvoidtransmission flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the feedback transmission time flexible rather than fixed. The terminal equipment determines the feedback transmission time based on the actual receiving condition of downlink data, allowing the system to adapt dynamically to different channel conditions and traffic patterns, thereby improving transmission flexibility and reliability while maintaining reasonable system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of feedback transmission time from a fixed value to a variable determined by receiving conditions. By adjusting the feedback transmission time based on channel quality, data type, and other parameters, the system achieves better adaptability without significantly increasing implementation complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Device complexity

If a fixed time interval is used between downlink data transmission and feedback information transmission, then the scheduling is simple, but the transmission reliability of feedback information is influenced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescheduling complexityVSAvoidtransmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the feedback transmission timing dynamic based on actual channel conditions and receiving status. When channel conditions are good, feedback can be transmitted sooner; when conditions are poor, the system can delay feedback transmission to avoid unreliable channels, thereby improving transmission reliability while keeping scheduling manageable

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses feedback mechanisms where the terminal equipment monitors receiving conditions and adjusts feedback transmission timing accordingly. This closed-loop approach allows the system to improve reliability by adapting to changing channel conditions while maintaining reasonable scheduling complexity through standardized adjustment rules

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Device complexity

If feedback information is transmitted on a specified time-domain resource, then the resource allocation is straightforward, but the transmission flexibility is seriously restricted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation complexityVSAvoidtransmission flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the time-domain resources into multiple可选 time slots for feedback transmission. Instead of allocating a single fixed resource, the system divides the time domain into multiple potential feedback opportunities, allowing flexible selection based on receiving conditions while maintaining clear resource allocation rules

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables dynamic selection of feedback transmission resources from multiple available time slots. The terminal equipment can choose the most appropriate time-domain resource based on channel conditions, data priority, and other factors, achieving high transmission flexibility while the network maintains straightforward resource allocation through predefined slot structures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

4Ease of operation

If a fixed time interval is used for feedback transmission, then the system operation is simple, but the ability to adapt to changing conditions is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem operation simplicityVSAvoidadaptability to changing conditions
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces dynamic adaptation to changing conditions while maintaining simple operation through standardized procedures. The terminal equipment automatically adjusts feedback transmission timing based on receiving conditions using pre-configured rules, eliminating the need for complex manual scheduling while improving adaptability to varying channel conditions and traffic patterns

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables the terminal equipment to self-adjust feedback transmission timing based on its own receiving conditions without requiring complex network intervention. The device autonomously determines optimal feedback transmission moments based on channel quality and data status, simplifying network operation while enhancing system adaptability to changing conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11122603B2Method and apparatus for transmitting feedback information
Publication Date: 2021.09.14 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

A method and apparatus for transmitting feedback information are provided. The method comprises: a terminal device receives first downlink data, the first downlink data being borne in a first time-domain resource unit in a first time-domain resource set, the first time-domain resource set comprising at least one time-domain resource unit; the terminal device determines transmitting feedback information for the first downlink data in a second time-domain resource unit according to a location of the first time-domain resource unit in the first time-domain resource set.