OAM Mode Indication for Reliable High-Capacity Signal Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

In mobile communication systems, there is a need for reliable transmission of target signals and control signaling with ultra-high speed, ultra-low delay, and ultra-large bandwidth, particularly in scenarios like AR/VR and Internet of Things, where existing technologies struggle to ensure high reliability in OAM communication channels.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for OAM modes indication that involves a first device receiving indication information from a second device to select an OAM mode with the best transmission quality for transmitting target signals or control signaling, and optionally adjusting antenna port mappings to ensure reliable communication.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If OAM communication is used to achieve ultra-high speed and ultra-large bandwidth, then communication capacity is improved, but transmission reliability of target signals deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication capacityVSAvoidtransmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the OAM mode parameter dynamically by selecting different OAM modes (e.g., OAM0, OAM1, OAM2) based on channel conditions. The network device receives indication information about channel quality and selects the most appropriate OAM mode to transmit target signals, thereby adapting the transmission parameters to maintain reliability while utilizing OAM's high capacity capabilities

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary action by having the network device pre-select the optimal OAM mode before transmitting target signals. The network device receives indication information about channel conditions in advance, determines the best OAM mode beforehand, and then uses this pre-determined mode for transmission, ensuring reliability is maintained from the start of transmission

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If multiple OAM modes are used to increase bandwidth, then communication efficiency is improved, but difficulty of detecting and measuring transmission quality increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication efficiencyVSAvoidtransmission quality measurement
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism by using indication information as a mediator between channel conditions and OAM mode selection. The network device receives structured indication information that simplifies the measurement process, converting complex multi-mode quality assessment into a manageable format that guides OAM mode selection without requiring direct measurement of all parameters

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the transmission process by separating target signal transmission from other signals, allowing dedicated measurement and indication for target signals. This segmentation enables focused quality measurement on specific signals while using multiple OAM modes for overall bandwidth expansion, reducing the complexity of measuring all transmissions simultaneously

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20250219878A1Method and apparatus of orbital angular momentum (OAM) mode indication
Publication Date: 2025.07.03 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus of an orbital angular momentum (OAM) modes indication, and relates to the technical field of mobile communications. According to the method of OAM modes indication provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, a second device reports first indication information to a first device, and instructs the first device to select an OAM mode as a target OAM mode for transmitting a target signal or control signaling according to the first indication information; the first device receives the first indication information reported by the second device; and selects an OAM mode as a target OAM mode for transmitting a target signal or control signaling according to the first indication information.