Wireless Device Neural Network Signal Processing Configuration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Wireless communications systems lack methods to effectively configure devices with signal processing operations for neural network models, leading to inefficient execution of signal processing procedures.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for wireless communication that involve obtaining a configuration message indicating neural network models and a sequence of operations for signal processing procedures, allowing devices to perform pre-processing or post-processing operations based on the provided sequence.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If neural network models are deployed in wireless communication devices, then processing capability and intelligence are improved, but device complexity and configuration difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal processing efficiencyVSAvoidconfiguration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the neural network configuration into separate components: model configuration information and operation sequence information. This allows the device to receive and process configuration data in modular units, reducing the complexity of handling complete neural network configurations at once while maintaining full functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary action by providing the device with pre-configured neural network models and their associated operation sequences before actual signal processing begins. The configuration messages containing model parameters, layer structures, and operation sequences are prepared in advance by the network side, enabling the device to immediately execute signal processing without complex runtime configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Manufacturing precision

If comprehensive signal processing operations are implemented for neural network models, then processing accuracy is improved, but execution time and operational complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal processing accuracyVSAvoidexecution time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The operation sequence for signal processing is predetermined and configured in advance through configuration messages. The device receives the complete sequence of operations that need to be performed on input signals before actual processing begins, eliminating runtime decision-making delays and ensuring accurate execution of all necessary processing steps in the optimal order.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20240147264A1Techniques for indicating signal processing procedures for network deployed neural network models
Publication Date: 2024.05.02 QUALCOMM INC
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AI summary

Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. In some examples, a device (e.g., a user equipment (UE)) may obtain a configuration message indicating one or more neural network models from abase station. The UE may then obtain an indication of a sequence of operations for a signal processing procedure for a neural network model of the one or more neural network models. In some examples, the signal processing procedure includes an input pre-processing procedure or an output pre-processing procedure. Upon obtaining a signal from a base station, the UE may perform the signal processing procedure on the received signal for the neural network model according to the sequence of operations.