PBCH and SSB Signaling for High-Band NR Initial Access

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Solution Overview

Problem

The challenge in the New Radio (NR) system is determining the meaning of information transmitted in the PBCH and SSB transmission in high-frequency bands, particularly in unlicensed spectra, where multiple candidate positions and new subcarrier spacings are required, complicating the initial access procedure.

Innovation Solution

The network device sends information such as SSB or SIB1 to the terminal device based on the high-frequency band, enabling the terminal device to determine subcarrier spacing, subcarrier offset, and QCL hypothesis indication, facilitating access to the network for data transmission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If a camera and various sensors are mounted on a mobile body to acquire image data and sensor data, then the capability to collect comprehensive information is improved, but the weight and complexity of the mobile body increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation collection capabilityVSAvoidweight of mobile body
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a server as an intermediary device that stores and manages reference data (image data, sensor data, point cloud data) externally. The mobile body only needs to transmit identification information to the server, which then retrieves and provides the relevant data. This mediator approach allows comprehensive information collection without burdening the mobile body with heavy onboard storage and processing equipment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates digital copies of reference data (image data, sensor data, point cloud data) and stores them on the server. Instead of requiring the mobile body to carry original heavy equipment for each type of data collection, the system uses copied data from the server. This allows the mobile body to access comprehensive information while maintaining lightweight hardware.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Loss of information

If multiple types of data (image data, sensor data, point cloud data) are stored and managed locally on the mobile body, then data availability is improved, but the device complexity and processing burden increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata availabilityVSAvoiddata management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the complex data storage and management functions from the mobile body and places them on an external server. The mobile body only retains lightweight functions for transmitting identification information and receiving processed results. This extraction principle separates the complex data management burden from the mobile platform while maintaining full data availability through server access.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The server provides universal data management services that can handle multiple types of data (image data, sensor data, point cloud data) through a single unified system. Instead of requiring the mobile body to implement separate specialized systems for each data type, the universal server handles all data types, reducing the complexity on the mobile body while maintaining comprehensive data availability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Weight of moving object

If reference data is stored on a server and transmitted to the mobile body as needed, then the weight of the mobile body is reduced, but the response time and data transmission requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveweight of mobile bodyVSAvoiddata retrieval time
Core Design Contradiction:
Weight of moving objectVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-storing all necessary reference data (image data, sensor data, point cloud data) on the server in advance. When the mobile body needs data, it only needs to transmit identification information, and the server can quickly retrieve the pre-prepared data without requiring complex real-time processing or transformation. This preliminary preparation reduces the actual data retrieval time despite the external storage location.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4271077B1Information determination method and apparatus, information transmission method and apparatus, device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.05.13 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

The present application relates to the technical field of communications. Provided are an information determination method and apparatus, an information transmission method and apparatus, a device, and a storage medium. The information determination method comprises: on the basis of a first frequency range, determining information used by a terminal device in an initial access process. In the technical solution provided in the embodiments of the present application, information transmission in a PBCH on a high frequency band is designed, in an initial access process, a network device sends information, such as an SSB and SIB1, to a terminal device on the basis of a high frequency band, thus the terminal device determines, on the basis of the high frequency band and the received SSB and PBCH, information used in the initial access process, so that the terminal device subsequently uses the information to access the cell where the network device is located, achieving information exchange and data transmission performed between the terminal device and the network device by means of a high frequency band.