NR Traffic CSI Feedback and cDRX for Non-Integer Periodicity
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Solution Overview
Problem
New Radio (NR) networks face inefficiencies in managing traffic with non-integer periodicity, leading to power drain in user equipment (UE) due to over-provisioning of resources, which is inefficient and ineffective in supporting augmented and virtual reality applications and other types of traffic that do not align with NR's default timing.
Innovation Solution
Implementing channel state information (CSI) feedback enhancements and connected discontinuous reception (cDRX) configurations that allow for non-integer periodicity, using a combination of long and short DRX cycles and physical downlink control channel wake-up signals to match traffic periodicity, enabling efficient power management and CSI reporting for UE.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If over-provisioning of resources is used to support non-integer periodicity traffic, then traffic support capability is improved, but network resource efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic resource allocation where the network configures different DRX cycle lengths (short and long cycles) and CSI reporting periodicities based on actual traffic patterns. This allows the system to adapt resource provisioning dynamically rather than statically over-provisioning, resolving the contradiction between supporting variable periodicity traffic and maintaining resource efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes key parameters including DRX cycle length, CSI reporting periodicity, and wake-up signal timing to match the actual traffic periodicity. By configuring these parameters dynamically based on traffic characteristics, the system can support non-integer periodicity traffic without permanent over-provisioning, thus improving both adaptability and resource efficiency.
2Adaptability or versatility
If over-provisioning of resources is used to support non-integer periodicity traffic, then traffic support capability is improved, but power consumption in UE deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic DRX cycles with configured wake-up times aligned to actual traffic periodicity. The UE enters sleep mode during inactive periods and wakes up only when traffic is expected, rather than continuously monitoring. This periodic operation significantly reduces power consumption while maintaining the ability to support various traffic periodicities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the DRX cycle length and wake-up timing based on actual traffic patterns. When traffic is inactive, the UE uses longer DRX cycles to extend sleep periods and reduce power consumption. When traffic arrives, the system configures appropriate wake-up signals and shorter cycles, thus adapting power usage to actual needs rather than maintaining constant high-power operation.
3Use of energy by moving object
If CSI feedback and cDRX are aligned with specific traffic periodicity, then power efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal configuration mechanism where a single set of parameters (DRX cycle length, CSI reporting periodicity, wake-up signal timing) serves multiple functions: it controls power consumption, aligns CSI feedback with traffic periodicity, and coordinates resource allocation. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate complex control mechanisms for each function, thereby improving power efficiency without proportionally increasing system complexity.
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AI summary
A user equipment (UE) is configured to report channel state information (CSI). The UE receives CSI configuration information corresponding to downlink new radio (NR) traffic with non-integer periodicity, wherein the CSI configuration information includes one of CSI measurement configuration information, CSI reporting configuration information or CSI measurement configuration information and CSI reporting configuration information, receives CSI measurement resources and reports CSI feedback to a network.


