Dynamic OFDM-MIMO and LFDM-SIMO Switching Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Wireless communication systems face inefficiencies in switching between OFDM-MIMO and LFDM-SIMO techniques, particularly for users with low SNR, where OFDM's high peak-to-average ratio limits data rate and coverage, while LFDM offers advantages in power efficiency but is less effective for high SNR users.

Innovation Solution

A method for dynamically switching between OFDM-MIMO and LFDM-SIMO transmission techniques based on power headroom, signal-to-noise ratio, and data rate, using a scheduler to adjust transmission modes to optimize system throughput and peak data rate by determining thresholds for switching between different techniques.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If OFDM-MIMO transmission technique is used, then system throughput is improved for high SNR users, but data rate is limited for power-limited users due to high peak-to-average ratio

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem throughputVSAvoiddata rate for power-limited users
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically switches between OFDM-MIMO and LFDM-SIMO transmission techniques based on real-time power headroom conditions. When power headroom is sufficient, OFDM-MIMO is used to maximize throughput; when power headroom is limited, the system transitions to LFDM-SIMO to maintain data rate performance, thus adapting the transmission mode to current power availability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the transmission technique parameter based on power headroom threshold comparisons. By monitoring power headroom and comparing it against predetermined thresholds, the system selects between different transmission techniques (OFDM-MIMO vs. LFDM-SIMO), effectively using parameter change to resolve the contradiction between throughput and power efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Use of energy by moving object

If LFDM-SIMO transmission technique is used, then power efficiency is improved, but system throughput is reduced for high SNR users

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower efficiencyVSAvoidsystem throughput
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts transmission technique selection based on power headroom conditions. When power headroom exceeds a predetermined threshold, the system switches to OFDM-MIMO to maximize throughput; when power headroom is below the threshold, it uses LFDM-SIMO for better power efficiency, thus dynamically optimizing the trade-off between power efficiency and throughput

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The invention uses parameter change by switching transmission techniques based on power headroom threshold comparisons. This allows the system to adapt between power-efficient operation (LFDM-SIMO) and throughput-optimized operation (OFDM-MIMO) depending on current power availability conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Device complexity

If a single transmission technique is used for all users, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different user conditions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission technique selection mechanismVSAvoidadaptability to user conditions
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies local quality by making transmission technique selection user-specific and condition-specific. Each user's power headroom is evaluated independently, and the transmission technique is selected based on that user's specific conditions. This allows different parts of the system (different users) to use different transmission techniques appropriate to their local conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The invention introduces dynamics by making transmission technique selection adaptive rather than static. The system continuously monitors power headroom conditions and adjusts transmission technique selection in real-time, enabling the system to adapt to changing user conditions while maintaining manageable complexity through automated threshold-based decision making

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP2033351B1Method and apparatus for selection mechanism between OFDM-MIMO and LFDM-simo
Publication Date: 2017.11.08 QUALCOMM INC
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AI summary

Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate switching between various combinations of MIMO, SIMO, SISO and OFDM, LFDM and IFDM. According to various aspects, a method for a wireless communication network is provided that includes: receiving a first set of data information, wherein the first set of information comprising a first value, determining if the first value is above a threshold and transmitting an indication to switch to using a first transmission technique if determined that the first value is above the threshold.