Power Control Loop Cancellation for Blocked Antennas
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently managing power control loops, particularly in scenarios where antenna modules are blocked or non-viable, leading to communication errors and reduced network performance.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for wireless communication that allow a user equipment (UE) to request cancellation of a power control loop associated with a non-viable antenna module, enabling the UE to transmit signals using active power control loops that do not include the cancelled loop.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If power control loops are maintained for all antenna modules, then power control coverage is comprehensive, but communication errors occur when antenna modules are blocked or non-viable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the power control loop associated with non-viable or blocked antenna modules from the active power control loop set. When the network node detects that an antenna module is blocked or non-viable, it cancels the corresponding power control loop, preventing communication errors while maintaining power control for healthy antenna modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent dynamically changes the status parameter of power control loops based on antenna module viability. Power control loops are activated or cancelled according to the operational status of associated antenna modules, allowing the system to adapt to changing conditions and maintain reliability without comprehensive coverage of failed components.
2Reliability
If power control loops are dynamically cancelled for blocked antenna modules, then communication errors are avoided, but power control management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the network node monitors antenna module status and automatically adjusts power control loop activation accordingly. This feedback-driven approach manages complexity by using automated detection and response rather than manual configuration, maintaining reliability while reducing operational burden.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting blocked or non-viable antenna modules and cancelling associated power control loops without requiring manual intervention. This self-management capability reduces operational complexity while maintaining communication reliability through automated adaptation to changing conditions.
3Productivity
If all power control loops remain active, then power control coverage is complete, but network performance decreases due to non-viable antenna modules
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes power control loops associated with non-viable antenna modules from the active set, preventing energy waste on failed components while maintaining power control for operational antenna modules. This selective removal improves network performance by eliminating energy consumption from non-productive sources.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent discards (cancels) power control loops for blocked antenna modules to stop energy waste, while maintaining and recovering power control functionality for healthy antenna modules. This selective discarding and preservation optimizes energy efficiency and network performance by directing resources only to viable communication paths.
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AI summary
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may transmit a power control loop cancellation request comprising an indication of a first power control loop to be cancelled. The UE may transmit at least one signal using at least one active power control loop, wherein the at least one active power control loop does not include the first power control loop. Numerous other aspects are described.