Multi-Channel Data Duplication Switching for 5G Link Reliability

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing 5G CU/DU separated network architecture experiences high transmission resource consumption due to data duplication transmission, as the CU cannot determine the downlink quality of DUs in time, leading to inefficient use of resources.

Innovation Solution

A data transmission method that involves obtaining channel quality measurements across multiple channels, determining whether to activate or deactivate the data duplication transmission function based on these measurements, and performing data transmission accordingly to optimize resource use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If data duplication transmission is performed on multiple channels, then reliability of data transmission is improved, but transmission resource consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereliability of data transmissionVSAvoidtransmission resource consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic activation and deactivation of data duplication transmission based on real-time channel quality measurements. The network device monitors channel conditions and adaptively switches between duplication and non-duplication modes, making the transmission mode flexible rather than static. This resolves the contradiction by enabling reliability improvement only when channel conditions deteriorate, rather than continuously consuming resources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of transmission mode (from static duplication to dynamic selection between duplication and non-duplication) based on channel quality parameters. By monitoring channel quality metrics and adjusting the transmission strategy accordingly, the system optimizes the balance between reliability and resource consumption, activating duplication only when channel quality falls below thresholds.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If data duplication transmission is continuously activated, then data transmission reliability is maintained, but transmission resources are wasted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission reliabilityVSAvoidtransmission resources
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic channel quality measurements and evaluation to determine whether to activate or deactivate data duplication transmission. Instead of continuous activation, the system periodically assesses channel conditions and switches modes accordingly. This periodic evaluation mechanism ensures reliability is maintained only when necessary, preventing continuous resource waste while keeping the system responsive to channel changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The network device autonomously monitors its own channel conditions and makes decisions about activating or deactivating duplication transmission without external intervention. This self-service mechanism allows the system to automatically adjust resource allocation based on actual transmission needs, preventing waste while maintaining reliability when required.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Speed

If the CU cannot determine downlink quality of DUs in time, then response speed decreases, but system complexity is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresponse speedVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary channel quality measurements and pre-established thresholds for determining when to activate duplication transmission. By having measurement mechanisms and decision criteria prepared in advance, the system can quickly respond to channel changes without complex real-time analysis. The pre-configured thresholds and measurement frameworks enable fast decision-making while keeping the system structure relatively simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4164288B1Data transmission method and device
Publication Date: 2026.01.28 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

Provided is a data transmission method and a data transmission apparatus. The method includes: obtaining measurement results of channel transmission qualities of multiple channels, where a data duplication transmission function is configured on the multiple channels and is used for indicating an establishment of multiple connections with a terminal on the multiple channels, and the multiple connections are used for simultaneous transmissions of duplicated data on the multiple channels; determining, according to the obtained measurement results, whether to activate the data duplication transmission function; and performing a data transmission with the terminal on the multiple channels according to a determination result. A problem, in relevant technology, that the transmission resource consumption is large when the data transmission is performed in the manner of duplication transmission is solved, and the effects of improving link transmission quality and reducing transmission resource consumption are achieved.