Group Common PDSCH Beam Segmentation for Reliable NR Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

In wireless communication systems, particularly in 3GPP NR, efficiently transmitting group common PDSCHs to UEs in diverse beam environments is challenging due to changes in UE movement and beam/TRP reception, making dynamic group common PDSCH transmission difficult.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for efficient wireless signal transmission/reception procedures, including beam management and group common SPS transmission, allowing the base station to manage beam changes and optimize unicast scheduling based on UE-specific conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If the base station provides group common PDSCH transmission in a multi-beam environment, then coverage area is improved, but transmission reliability deteriorates due to beam changes and TRP variations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoverage areaVSAvoidtransmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the group common PDSCH transmission into multiple beam-specific instances. Each beam is configured with its own PDSCH transmission parameters, allowing the base station to independently manage transmission for each beam direction. This segmentation enables the system to maintain reliable transmission to UEs in different beam directions simultaneously while managing the complexity of multi-beam environments through structured configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If dynamic group common PDSCH transmission is implemented to adapt to UE movement, then adaptability is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to UE movementVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic characteristics by allowing the base station to configure different PDSCH transmission parameters for different beams and to activate/deactivate specific beam configurations based on UE presence and movement. The system can dynamically adjust transmission parameters such as modulation and coding scheme, resource allocation, and beam direction based on real-time UE conditions, thereby adapting to UE movement while managing complexity through parameterized configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Area of stationary object

If multiple group common PDSCHs are provided for different beams, then coverage is improved, but scheduling efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovecoverageVSAvoidscheduling efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring beam-specific PDSCH transmission parameters and resource allocations before actual transmission occurs. The base station prepares and stores configuration information for multiple beams in advance, including resource block assignments, modulation parameters, and timing information. This preliminary configuration allows the system to quickly activate appropriate beam configurations without complex real-time scheduling decisions, thereby improving scheduling efficiency while maintaining multi-beam coverage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4292374B1Method and apparatus for transmitting/receiving wireless signal in wireless communication system
Publication Date: 2025.10.29 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a next-generation wireless communication system for supporting high data transfer rates beyond the 4th generation (4G) wireless communication system. According to the various embodiments, a method of transmitting and receiving signals in a wireless communication system and apparatus for supporting the same may be provided.