OTFS Delay-Doppler Scheduling Units for Flexible Resource Allocation

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is no design for a scheduling unit in the delay-Doppler (DD) domain for orthogonal time frequency space (OTFS) modulation systems, which hinders effective communication resource allocation.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for determining a scheduling unit in the DD domain, with parameters such as M, N, t, and f, to adapt OTFS systems, and incorporating cyclic prefixes (CP) to manage symbol interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If no scheduling unit design is implemented in the DD domain for OTFS systems, then the system lacks adaptability to OTFS modulation, but resource allocation efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to OTFS systemVSAvoidresource allocation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the delay-Doppler domain resources into discrete scheduling units defined by parameters M (number of symbols in delay domain) and N (number of subcarriers in Doppler domain). This segmentation enables structured resource allocation while maintaining adaptability to OTFS modulation characteristics.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a two-dimensional scheduling unit structure in the delay-Doppler domain, transitioning from traditional one-dimensional time-frequency scheduling. The scheduling unit spans M symbols in the delay domain and N subcarriers in the Doppler domain, creating a novel resource allocation paradigm adapted to OTFS.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Adaptability or versatility

If scheduling units with large M and N values are used, then resource allocation flexibility improves, but communication stability in high mobility scenarios deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation flexibilityVSAvoidcommunication stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables dynamic adjustment of scheduling unit parameters M and N based on channel conditions and mobility scenarios. The scheduling unit configuration can be adapted to balance between resource allocation flexibility and communication stability, allowing the system to optimize performance under varying mobility conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If cyclic prefix is inserted into the scheduling unit, then symbol interference is managed, but resource allocation efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesymbol interference managementVSAvoidresource allocation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies cyclic prefix insertion selectively and partially within the scheduling unit structure. Rather than inserting CP to every symbol, the system determines optimal CP placement based on channel characteristics and mobility conditions, reducing the overhead impact while maintaining interference management benefits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentEP4730724A1Communication resource determination method and apparatus and device
Publication Date: 2026.04.22 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of communications, and provides a communication resource determination method and apparatus and a device. The method comprises: determining a scheduling unit of a delay-Doppler (DD) domain, wherein the scheduling unit is used for a orthogonal time-frequency space (OTFS) modulation system. According to the method disclosed in the present disclosure, a scheduling unit of a DD domain is determined, so that the design of a scheduling unit for an OTF system in the DD domain is realized, a signal and/or data can be mapped to the designed scheduling unit, and thus communication tasks such as signal an/or data transmission are carried out by utilizing the scheduling unit.