NR System Information Request Signaling for Omnidirectional Coverage

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is no feasible technical solution for transmitting other system information in new radio (NR) wireless communication systems, which is necessary for ensuring omnidirectional coverage and reducing always-on information transmission.

Innovation Solution

The network side transmits request configuration information for other system information to the terminal, including transmission configuration details, allowing the terminal to request and receive the information on a downlink transmission port indicated by the request.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the network side transmits other system information periodically to ensure omnidirectional coverage, then the coverage performance is improved, but the transmission overhead and resource consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoverage performanceVSAvoidtransmission overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic transmission of other system information through RMSI (Remaining Minimum System Information) blocks that are transmitted at regular intervals. The network side can configure transmission periodicity and the terminal can request updates periodically, ensuring coverage while controlling overhead by not transmitting continuously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The terminal autonomously determines when to request other system information based on its needs and the configured periodicity. Instead of the network continuously transmitting all information, the terminal self-manages the information acquisition process by sending requests only when necessary, reducing overall transmission overhead.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If the network side transmits other system information on demand to reduce overhead, then the transmission efficiency is improved, but the response time and access delay increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiencyVSAvoidaccess delay
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The network side pre-configures transmission parameters, periodicity, and resource allocations for other system information before the terminal needs them. This preliminary configuration allows the terminal to quickly request and receive information without extensive negotiation delays when actual access is needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where the terminal can request other system information by sending a request signal, and the network side responds by transmitting the requested information. This feedback loop ensures timely delivery while maintaining efficiency through on-demand transmission triggered by actual terminal needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3641403B1Information transmission method and device, storage medium and processor
Publication Date: 2025.12.17 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

The present application provides an information transmission method and device, storage medium and processor. The method includes: a network side transmits request configuration information of other system information to a terminal, the request configuration information of the other system information including a transmission configuration for request information of the other system information, the request information of the other system information being information transmitted to the network side when the terminal requests to acquire the other system information; and the network side transmits the other system information on the downlink transmission port indicated by the request information of the other system information.