Dynamic Pilot Pattern Selection for Channel Estimation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless network technologies face challenges in optimally estimating channel characteristics due to varying channel conditions, particularly in high delay and Doppler spread scenarios, where a limited set of predefined pilot patterns may not adequately represent channel variations, leading to suboptimal channel estimation and increased pilot density requirements.

Innovation Solution

The method involves using a deep learning-based approach to determine the minimum number of pilot positions and their optimal placement within the wireless network, utilizing auto-encoders and regression networks to select pilot patterns based on channel parameters like delay, Doppler, DMRS, SRS, and SNR, ensuring improved channel estimation with a given error threshold.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a limited set of predefined pilot patterns is used, then device complexity is reduced, but channel estimation accuracy deteriorates under varying channel conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepilot pattern configuration complexityVSAvoidchannel estimation accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from static predefined pilot patterns to dynamic pilot pattern selection. The system adapts the pilot pattern based on real-time channel conditions (SNR, delay spread, Doppler spread) using deep learning models, allowing the pilot configuration to change dynamically according to the actual wireless channel state, thereby resolving the contradiction between simplicity and accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameters of pilot pattern selection by using deep learning models (Autoencoders and Regression networks) to determine optimal pilot positions and densities based on channel parameters such as SNR, delay spread, and Doppler spread. This parameter change enables the system to achieve high estimation accuracy without requiring a fixed complex set of predefined patterns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If pilot density is increased to represent channel variations better, then channel estimation accuracy is improved, but overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvechannel estimation accuracyVSAvoidpilot density
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by determining optimal pilot densities and positions specific to local channel conditions. Instead of uniformly increasing pilot density across the entire spectrum, the system uses deep learning models to identify local regions and frequency bands where pilots are most needed, based on channel characteristics like delay spread and Doppler spread, thereby improving accuracy without proportionally increasing overall overhead.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the pilot density parameter dynamically based on channel conditions. Using Regression networks and Autoencoders, the system calculates the optimal number and distribution of pilots required for accurate channel estimation under specific SNR, delay spread, and Doppler spread conditions, avoiding unnecessary pilots in low-complexity scenarios while ensuring sufficient coverage in high-complexity scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of operation

If uniform pilot spacing is used, then ease of operation is improved, but channel representation accuracy deteriorates in low SNR conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepilot configuration simplicityVSAvoidchannel representation accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from static uniform pilot spacing to dynamic non-uniform spacing. The system uses deep learning models to calculate optimal pilot positions based on real-time channel conditions, allowing the pilot distribution to adapt dynamically to the actual channel state, thereby achieving accurate channel representation in low SNR conditions while maintaining operational simplicity through automated selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical/simple approach of uniform pilot spacing with an intelligent system using deep learning models (Autoencoders and Regression networks). This substitution allows the system to automatically determine optimal pilot configurations based on channel characteristics, achieving superior channel representation accuracy without requiring complex manual configuration, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS12021665B2Methods and wireless network for selecting pilot pattern for optimal channel estimation
Publication Date: 2024.06.25 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments herein disclose a method for selecting a pilot pattern for an optimal channel estimation in a wireless network by a UE. The method includes: receiving a specified pilot pattern from a base station (BS); determining at least one channel parameter from the received specified pilot pattern, wherein the at least one channel parameter comprises a delay, a Doppler, a Demodulation Reference Signal (DMRS), a sounding reference signal (SRS), and a signal to noise ratio (SNR); estimating a minimum number of pilots required using the at least one determined channel parameter; and determining an optimal pilot pattern using a channel coefficient and the estimated minimum number of pilots, wherein the optimal pilot pattern is used for the optimal channel estimation.