Interferer Parameter Detection for LTE Downlink Throughput
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current radio communication systems face challenges in accurately detecting interference signals from neighboring cells, which affects downlink throughput performance, as existing methods struggle to efficiently identify and suppress interfering radio cell transmissions in LTE networks.
Innovation Solution
The proposed method involves generating hypotheses based on interferer parameters, using DMRS-IC (Demodulation Reference Signal-Interference Cancellation) techniques for semi-blind parameter detection, which includes channel estimation and signal reconstruction to isolate and cancel interfering signals, thereby improving detection reliability and throughput.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If enhanced IS/IC receivers are introduced to suppress and cancel interference signals, then downlink throughput performance is improved, but device complexity increases due to the need for channel estimation and detection of multiple interferer parameters
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by performing blind detection of interferer parameters (such as cell ID, scrambling identity, antenna port) before the actual interference cancellation process. The UE autonomously detects these parameters in advance using reference signals, preparing the necessary information for subsequent channel estimation and interference suppression. This preliminary detection phase enables the enhanced IS/IC receiver to function effectively without requiring complex real-time parameter acquisition during data reception.
2Reliability
If blind detection of interferer parameters is performed to improve interference suppression, then detection reliability is improved, but measurement precision deteriorates due to the absence of explicit signaling
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses reference signals (such as DMRS - Demodulation Reference Signals) as an intermediary to enable blind detection of interferer parameters. These reference signals are transmitted by interfering cells and can be detected by the UE to infer parameters like cell identity, scrambling identity, and antenna port configuration. The reference signals act as a mediator that carries information about the interferer without requiring direct communication or explicit signaling, thus enabling reliable parameter detection while maintaining measurement precision through structured signal analysis.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple interferer parameters are detected autonomously at the UE side, then adaptability to different interference scenarios is improved, but loss of time increases due to the computational burden of parameter detection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the interferer parameter detection process into distinct stages and focusing on detecting only the most critical parameters autonomously at the UE side. The detection is segmented into identifying key parameters (cell ID, scrambling identity, antenna port) that are sufficient for effective interference suppression, rather than attempting to detect all possible parameters. This segmented approach reduces the computational burden and detection time while maintaining adaptability to various interference scenarios through the detected parameters.
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AI summary
A method for detecting a transmission from an interfering radio cell includes: receiving a signal comprising transmissions from a serving radio cell and from a plurality of interfering radio cells, wherein a reference symbol of a transmission from at least one interfering radio cell of the plurality of interfering radio cells is colliding with a reference symbol of a transmission from the serving radio cell; generating a set of transmission signal hypotheses, each of which is dependent on at least one interferer parameter of the at least one interfering radio cell; obtaining at least one interferer radio cell identifier; and detecting a transmission from at least one interfering radio cell of the plurality of interfering radio cells in the received signal based on the at least one interferer radio cell identifier and the set of transmission signal hypotheses.


