Extended Reality Data Transmission Using Delay-Error XQI Metrics

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication networks struggle to objectively measure the impact of extended reality (XR) data transmission, hindering network optimization for improved user experience.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that utilize extended reality quality indicators (XQI) based on delay and transmission error information to evaluate XR data quality, enabling systematic network optimization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If XR data is transmitted in real-time at high speed, then user experience is improved, but objective measurement of transmission impact becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission speedVSAvoidmeasurement precision
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary measurement mechanism that uses packet delay budget (PDB) information and transmission error information as mediators to objectively assess XR data transmission quality. These intermediaries bridge the gap between high-speed transmission and measurable impact by providing quantifiable metrics that reflect user experience without requiring direct subjective measurement during real-time transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If transmission quality is evaluated subjectively through user experience, then user perspective is captured, but systematic network optimization cannot be achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser experience qualityVSAvoidsystematic measurement system
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where transmission quality indicators (XQI) are calculated based on PDB information and transmission error information, then fed back to guide network optimization. This feedback loop transforms subjective user experience into objective, actionable metrics that systematically inform network adjustments and improvements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameters used for quality evaluation from subjective user experience reports to objective transmission parameters including PDB information, transmission error information, and XQI metrics. This parameter transformation enables systematic measurement and optimization while maintaining correlation with user experience quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If multiple delay information types are used (PDB, delay variation, average delay, delay variance), then delay impact evaluation becomes comprehensive, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedelay evaluation precisionVSAvoidinformation processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments delay evaluation into multiple independent information types (PDB information, delay variation information, average delay information, delay variance information), each measuring a specific aspect of delay impact. This segmentation allows comprehensive evaluation while managing complexity by treating each delay metric as a separate, manageable component that contributes to the overall XQI calculation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12355842B2Extended reality data transmission method and apparatus
Publication Date: 2025.07.08 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

This application provides an extended reality data transmission method and an apparatus. The method includes: determining that a data type is extended reality data; determining, based on the data type, to obtain, based on delay information and transmission error information, extended reality quality indicator XQI information corresponding to a target rate, where the XQI information indicates transmission quality of the extended reality data; and performing communication based on the XQI information.