NR PDCCH Resource Allocation in LTE-NR DSS

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Solution Overview

Problem

The current dynamic spectrum sharing technology between LTE and NR restricts the allocation of NR PDCCH resources due to the presence of LTE CRS transmission, limiting the operational capacity of the NR control channel during DSS operations.

Innovation Solution

A resource control apparatus and method that allocates specific symbols within an LTE subframe for NR PDCCH by performing puncturing processing on the LTE CRS transmission location, allowing coexistence and enhancing NR PDCCH capacity by increasing or saving resources.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If NR PDCCH is allocated in symbols with LTE CRS transmission during DSS operation, then NR PDCCH capacity is improved, but interference between LTE CRS and NR PDCCH increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveNR PDCCH capacityVSAvoidInterference between LTE CRS and NR PDCCH
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces rate matching as an intermediary mechanism that coordinates between LTE CRS transmission and NR PDCCH allocation. The NR PDCCH resources are rate-matched around the LTE CRS positions, allowing both signals to coexist in the same time-frequency resources without direct interference, thus enabling NR PDCCH capacity improvement while maintaining LTE CRS functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic resource allocation where the NR PDCCH can flexibly utilize symbols that contain LTE CRS based on channel conditions and traffic requirements. The system dynamically adjusts the allocation of NR PDCCH resources in symbols with LTE CRS transmission, enabling adaptive optimization of NR control channel capacity while managing interference through dynamic rate matching parameters

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If NR PDCCH is restricted from symbols with LTE CRS transmission, then interference is avoided, but NR PDCCH operational capacity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveLTE CRS transmission reliabilityVSAvoidNR PDCCH operational capacity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the resource allocation of LTE CRS and NR PDCCH in the same time-frequency grid by implementing rate matching. Instead of separating these resources, the system combines their allocation in a coordinated manner where NR PDCCH resources are explicitly rate-matched around LTE CRS positions, allowing both systems to share the spectrum efficiently during DSS operation while maintaining各自的 reliability requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the resource allocation parameters of NR PDCCH based on the presence of LTE CRS. By adjusting the rate matching parameters and resource allocation patterns dynamically, the system enables NR PDCCH to operate in symbols with LTE CRS transmission under controlled conditions, thereby improving NR PDCCH capacity while maintaining LTE CRS transmission reliability through parameter optimization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20240414556A1Resource control device and operation method of resource control device
Publication Date: 2024.12.12 SK TELECOM CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure proposes a new scheme of resource control technology which allows optimal operation by enhancing the capacity of a control channel of NR. specifically, an NR PDCCH. during a DSS operation in which LTE/NR dynamically shares a frequency is proposed.