Parallel Channel Detection for Low-Interruption Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing channel detection methods in LAA systems introduce service degradation due to prolonged and frequent power measurements, leading to increased transmission interruptions and system overload, especially when switching operational channels based on DCS operations.

Innovation Solution

A fast scheme for channel detection before transmission is implemented, where all supported channels are assessed simultaneously or in parallel, using existing communication protocols to minimize interruptions and reduce latency, with results delivered efficiently via existing message types.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional sequential channel detection method is used, then measurement accuracy is improved, but transmission interruptions increase and service degradation occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvechannel assessment accuracyVSAvoidtransmission interruption time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs channel detection for all supported channels before transmission is actually needed. The base station assesses multiple channels in advance and stores the detection results, so when transmission is required, the channel is already validated and ready for immediate use, eliminating transmission interruptions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent divides the channel detection process into separate parallel operations for each supported channel. Instead of sequentially detecting one channel at a time, the base station segments the detection task and executes multiple channel assessments simultaneously, reducing total detection time while maintaining accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Productivity

If frequent power measurements are performed for DCS operations, then channel selection performance is improved, but system overhead increases and service degradation occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvechannel selection performanceVSAvoidsystem overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent maintains continuous channel detection capability by periodically assessing all supported channels and updating the channel status information. This continuous monitoring provides up-to-date channel conditions for DCS operations without requiring frequent interruptive measurements, reducing system overhead while maintaining performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Reliability

If channel detection is performed for all supported channels, then transmission reliability is improved, but detection time and processing load increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission reliabilityVSAvoidchannel detection time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs comprehensive channel detection for all supported channels in advance, before transmission is actually needed. By detecting all channels beforehand and storing the results, the system ensures transmission reliability through thorough assessment while avoiding time loss during actual transmission operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements periodic channel detection where all supported channels are assessed at regular intervals. This periodic approach balances thorough detection for reliability with time management, as channels are detected comprehensively but not continuously, reducing overall processing load while maintaining transmission reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentEP3963979B1Channel detection before transmission
Publication Date: 2026.02.25 NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY
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AI summary

Example embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a device, method, apparatus and computer readable storage medium of channel detection before transmission. In example embodiments, it is determined that a signal is to be transmitted on a first channel of a plurality of supported channels. In response to the determination, channel detection is performed for the plurality of supported channels to transmit the signal.