Enhanced BSR Scheduling for High-Volume XR Buffer Reporting

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing buffer status report (BSR) in 5G wireless communication systems is insufficient to handle the high data traffic volume of extended Reality (XR) services, leading to inefficient data reporting and large padding requirements.

Innovation Solution

A scheduling method that enhances BSR by extending the buffer index and range of BSR types, allowing for more precise data reporting through configuration information sent via dedicated signaling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If the existing BSR is used for reporting, then the structure is simple and compatible with current systems, but the data reporting capacity is insufficient for high traffic volume XR services

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata reporting capacityVSAvoidBSR structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the BSR into two types: traditional BSR for general data reporting and enhanced BSR specifically for XR services. The enhanced BSR further segments the buffer status information into multiple fields including buffer index, data volume, and quality of service parameters, allowing specialized high-capacity reporting without redesigning the entire BSR structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds new dimensions to the BSR structure by incorporating quality of service parameters, buffer index extensions, and data volume fields that were not present in traditional BSR. This dimensional expansion enables the BSR to handle XR service requirements while maintaining backward compatibility with existing 5G networks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Measurement precision

If the existing BSR is used, then the implementation is simple, but large padding is required due to insufficient data reporting precision

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata reporting precisionVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes key parameters of the BSR structure by extending the buffer index from 5 bits to 8 bits, adding data volume fields with precise granularity, and incorporating quality of service parameters. These parameter changes enable precise data reporting for XR services without requiring excessive padding, thereby reducing energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If enhanced BSR is implemented, then data reporting efficiency is improved and padding is reduced, but configuration complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata reporting efficiencyVSAvoidconfiguration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs the enhanced BSR to serve multiple functions: reporting buffer status for XR services, indicating data volume with precise granularity, providing quality of service information, and maintaining compatibility with existing 5G networks. This multi-functionality achieves high data reporting efficiency while managing configuration complexity through a unified structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20260067745A1BSR enhanced scheduling method and apparatus, communication device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.03.05 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

A scheduling method for buffer status report (BSR) enhancement is executed by a network device. The method includes: sending configuration information, wherein the configuration information is used for instructing a UE to use a first type of BSR for reporting, and the first type of BSR is determined by extension of a second type of BSR.