Dynamic TRP Selection for Uplink Coordinated Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current multi-TRP-based uplink transmission systems lack flexibility and reliability due to semi-static TRP configuration, which limits dynamic handover and mobility, especially in scenarios requiring adaptive transmission directions.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for dynamically configuring uplink coordinated TRP transmission directions using SRS resource sets, allowing network devices and terminals to select and adjust TRP transmission directions based on SRS resource configurations, enabling dynamic selection and adaptation of TRP configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If semi-static TRP configuration is used, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability and transmission reliability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveTRP configuration complexityVSAvoidTRP transmission direction adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic TRP selection by enabling terminals to measure reference signals from multiple TRPs and report measurements to the network device. The network device then dynamically selects the appropriate TRP transmission direction based on real-time channel conditions, terminal mobility, and environmental factors. This transforms the static TRP configuration into a dynamic system that adapts to changing conditions, resolving the contradiction between configuration simplicity and transmission adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of TRP configuration from fixed/semi-static to dynamically adjustable. By introducing mechanisms for terminal measurement reporting and network device-based dynamic selection, the TRP transmission direction parameters can be adjusted in real-time based on channel quality, mobility state, and interference conditions. This parameter change enables the system to maintain low complexity while achieving high adaptability through controlled dynamic adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Loss of information

If semi-static TRP configuration is used, then signaling overhead is reduced, but transmission reliability and mobility support deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignaling overheadVSAvoiduplink transmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a dynamic TRP selection mechanism where terminals continuously measure reference signals from multiple TRPs and report measurements to the network device. The network device dynamically selects the optimal TRP transmission direction based on real-time conditions. This dynamic approach maintains low signaling overhead by using efficient measurement reporting mechanisms while significantly improving transmission reliability and mobility support through adaptive TRP selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a feedback loop where terminals measure reference signals from multiple TRPs and report measurements to the network device. The network device uses this feedback information to dynamically select the appropriate TRP transmission direction. This feedback mechanism enables the system to maintain low signaling overhead while achieving high transmission reliability by making informed TRP selection decisions based on actual channel conditions and terminal mobility state.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Device complexity

If fixed TRP configuration is used, then system complexity is reduced, but service quality and adaptability to changing conditions deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem complexityVSAvoidservice quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the fixed TRP configuration into a dynamic system where the network device selects TRP transmission directions based on real-time measurement reports from terminals. This dynamic selection process maintains relatively simple system architecture while significantly improving service quality through adaptive TRP choice that responds to terminal mobility, channel conditions, and environmental factors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables terminals to autonomously measure reference signals from multiple TRPs and generate measurement reports. The network device then uses these reports to automatically select the optimal TRP transmission direction without manual intervention. This self-service mechanism improves service quality and adaptability while keeping system complexity manageable through automated decision-making processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20240348397A1Uplink coordinated TRP determination method and apparatus, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2024.10.17 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to an uplink coordinated TRP determination method and apparatus, and a non-transitory storage medium. The uplink coordinated TRP determination method is performed by a network device. The method includes: on the basis of one or more SRS resource sets, configuring and determining the transmission direction of one or more TRPs, wherein the transmission direction of the one or more TRPs is used for determining coordinated TRPs, and the coordinated TRPs are TRPs which are used by a terminal to coordinately transmit a PUSCH in a plurality of TRP transmission directions.