Semi-Persistent Transmission Activation Control in NR Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

In the New Radio (NR) Access Technology system, there is a lack of detailed design rules for activation and deactivation of semi-persistent transmissions, which affects the efficiency and stability of these transmissions.

Innovation Solution

A data processing method is provided that includes sending and receiving control information for activating or deactivating semi-persistent transmissions, which includes specific information for managing HARQ-ACK resources and timing, ensuring proper priority handling and resource allocation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If semi-persistent transmission is activated without detailed design rules, then the transmission can be established quickly, but the efficiency and stability of the transmission deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiencyVSAvoidtransmission stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically adjusting HARQ-ACK timing parameters and resource allocation parameters based on the activation DCI content. The system changes the timing offset parameter K1 to determine when HARQ-ACK feedback should be transmitted, and adjusts resource allocation parameters to match the semi-persistent transmission configuration, thereby optimizing both efficiency and stability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamics by making the HARQ-ACK resource allocation and timing flexible rather than fixed. The activation DCI dynamically indicates the HARQ-ACK timing offset and resource allocation, allowing the system to adapt to varying transmission conditions and requirements, thus improving transmission reliability while maintaining efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Measurement precision

If control information is sent for each semi-persistent transmission activation, then the control accuracy is improved, but the signaling overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol accuracyVSAvoidsignaling overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing the activation DCI to serve multiple functions simultaneously. The same DCI message activates the semi-persistent transmission, configures HARQ-ACK timing, allocates uplink resources, and indicates priority levels. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate signaling messages needed while maintaining precise control over all transmission parameters

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges multiple control functions into a single activation DCI message. The DCI combines transmission activation commands, HARQ-ACK timing indications, resource allocation information, and priority settings into one unified signaling structure, reducing overall signaling overhead while preserving control accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Productivity

If HARQ-ACK resources are dynamically allocated for semi-persistent transmission, then the resource allocation efficiency is improved, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring the terminal with a set of possible HARQ-ACK timing offset values and uplink resource locations before semi-persistent transmission activation. The activation DCI then simply points to the appropriate pre-configured options rather than allocating resources from scratch, reducing real-time processing complexity while maintaining dynamic allocation efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250048419A1Data processing method, communication node, and computer-readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.02.06 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

Provided are a data processing method, a communication node and a computer-readable storage medium. The data processing method includes the following. A first communication node sends first control information to a second communication node, where the first control information is used for activating or deactivating at least one semi-persistent transmission, the first control information is associated with the first semi-persistent transmission, and the at least one semi-persistent transmission includes the first semi-persistent transmission.