NCD Synchronization Signal Block Configuration for Heterogeneous Cells
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently configuring non-cell-defining synchronization signal and physical broadcast channel blocks (NCD-SSB) for optimal transmission and reception, particularly in heterogeneous networks with varying cell types and interference levels.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of NCD-SSB configurations that include parameters for transmission and reception of NCD-SSB bursts associated with primary and secondary cells, allowing for optimized synchronization and broadcast channel management across different cell types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If non-cell-defining SSB configurations are implemented for heterogeneous networks, then synchronization and broadcast channel efficiency is improved, but device complexity and configuration management difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the SSB configuration into cell-defining and non-cell-defining types, allowing different configuration parameters and transmission behaviors for different cell types. This segmentation enables optimized synchronization for heterogeneous networks while managing complexity through structured configuration categories.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic configuration parameters for NCD-SSB including variable periodicity, bandwidth part associations, and conditional transmission based on network state. This dynamic approach allows the system to adapt synchronization behavior to different operating conditions, improving efficiency while providing clear configuration rules.
2Adaptability or versatility
If NCD-SSB parameters are configured for multiple cell types, then adaptability to heterogeneous networks is improved, but configuration overhead and signaling complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal NCD-SSB configuration framework that can be applied across different cell types (macro, pico, femto cells) and network scenarios. The configuration parameters are designed to be multi-functional, supporting various synchronization requirements while reducing redundant signaling through shared configuration elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter changes to control NCD-SSB behavior, including periodicity adjustments, bandwidth part selections, and transmission power levels. These parameter variations allow adaptive configuration for different cell types without requiring completely separate configuration sets, thereby reducing overall configuration overhead.
3Reliability
If NCD-SSB transmission is optimized for different cell types, then communication quality is improved, but interference management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality principles by configuring NCD-SSB parameters specifically for each cell type and geographic area. Different cells can have customized periodicity, bandwidth, and power settings optimized for their local environment and interference conditions, improving communication quality while maintaining manageable complexity through localized optimization.
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AI summary
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive a non-cell-defining (NCD)-synchronization signal and physical broadcast channel (PBCH) block (SSB) (NCD-SSB) configuration indicating one or more parameters corresponding to transmission, via at least one NCD-SSB burst, of at least one NCD-SSB set associated with at least one cell, the at least one cell comprising at least one of a primary cell or a secondary cell. The UE may receive the at least one NCD-SSB burst based at least in part on the NCD-SSB configuration. Numerous other aspects are described.