Dynamic Slot Aggregation for Flexible Data Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing slot aggregation technologies suffer from low data transmission flexibility and efficiency due to fixed aggregated slots, leading to resource waste and performance degradation.

Innovation Solution

Implement dynamic regulation of aggregated slots based on regulation instructions, including feedback information and DCI signaling, to adapt to changing channel conditions and interference levels, allowing flexible adjustment of slot aggregation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If fixed aggregated slots are used in slot aggregation transmission, then control signaling overhead is reduced, but data transmission flexibility and efficiency deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol signaling overheadVSAvoiddata transmission flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces dynamic slot aggregation where the aggregation factor can be adjusted based on channel conditions, traffic requirements, and quality of service parameters. The system transitions from fixed to dynamic aggregation, allowing real-time adaptation of slot aggregation levels to optimize both signaling overhead reduction and transmission flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the aggregation factor parameter dynamically based on multiple inputs including channel quality indicators, traffic load, QoS requirements, and historical performance data. This parameter adjustment mechanism enables the system to adapt aggregation levels to match current network conditions, resolving the contradiction between overhead reduction and flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Device complexity

If fixed aggregated slots are used in slot aggregation transmission, then resource scheduling is simplified, but transmission efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource scheduling complexityVSAvoidtransmission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic resource scheduling that adjusts slot aggregation configurations in real-time based on network conditions. The system monitors channel quality, traffic patterns, and performance metrics to dynamically optimize aggregation factors, thereby improving transmission efficiency while maintaining manageable scheduling complexity through automated adaptation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor transmission performance, channel conditions, and QoS metrics. This feedback is used to continuously adjust aggregation factors and resource allocation, enabling the system to optimize transmission efficiency automatically while keeping scheduling complexity manageable through closed-loop control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Ease of manufacture

If fixed number of aggregated slots is used, then implementation is simplified, but transmission performance deteriorates under varying channel conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimplementation simplicityVSAvoidtransmission performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from static to dynamic slot aggregation, where the aggregation factor is adjusted in real-time based on channel conditions, traffic requirements, and QoS parameters. This dynamic approach maintains implementation feasibility through standardized procedures while significantly improving transmission reliability under varying network conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables the system to self-adjust aggregation factors based on monitored performance metrics and channel conditions. The automated adjustment mechanism eliminates the need for complex manual configuration while improving transmission reliability, as the system adapts autonomously to changing conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12452893B2Data transmission method and device, feedback information transmission method and device, storage medium, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2025.10.21 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

A data transmission method and device, a feedback information transmission method and device, a storage medium, and an electronic device are provided. The data transmission method includes that: a regulation instruction for regulating at least one predetermined aggregated slot is determined; the at least one predetermined aggregated slot is regulated according to the regulation instruction; and data is transmitted using the regulated aggregated slot.