Preamble Sequence Resource Mapping for Signal Detection Complexity

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Solution Overview

Problem

In passive Internet of Things communication, the complexity of signal detection at the base station is high due to the need to detect multiple preamble sequences from multiple terminal devices, leading to increased signal collision and reduced transmission efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A frame structure signal is transmitted with a preamble sequence associated with a specific transmission resource, allowing the base station to detect only the corresponding preamble sequence, reducing detection complexity and collision probability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If multiple preamble sequences are transmitted from multiple terminal devices, then communication capacity is improved, but signal collision increases and detection complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication capacityVSAvoiddetection complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the detection process by dividing preamble sequences into different groups based on transmission resources. Each group corresponds to specific time-frequency resources, allowing the base station to segment the detection task into smaller, manageable subsets rather than detecting all preamble sequences simultaneously across all resources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by making different preamble sequences have different detection priorities and strategies based on their associated transmission resources. Preamble sequences detected on occupied transmission resources receive focused attention, while those on unoccupied resources are handled differently, optimizing detection effort allocation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Productivity

If multiple preamble sequences are transmitted from multiple terminal devices, then communication capacity is improved, but signal collision probability increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication capacityVSAvoidsignal collision probability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a new dimension for collision avoidance by associating preamble sequences with specific transmission resources in the time-frequency domain. Instead of treating all preamble sequences equally, the system dimensions the detection space by linking each preamble to its resource allocation, enabling more sophisticated collision detection and resolution strategies.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the base station detects preamble sequences on specific transmission resources and provides feedback information back to terminal devices. This feedback loop enables dynamic adjustment of transmission parameters to avoid future collisions, improving overall system reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Loss of information

If all preamble sequences are detected at the base station, then complete information is obtained, but detection time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation completenessVSAvoiddetection time
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-organizing preamble sequences into groups based on their transmission resource associations before detection begins. This preliminary classification allows the base station to quickly identify which preamble groups need detection based on current transmission resource usage, avoiding unnecessary detection of all preamble sequences.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements partial action by detecting only the necessary subset of preamble sequences based on transmission resource occupancy. Instead of exhaustively detecting all possible preamble sequences, the system performs detection only on those associated with actively used transmission resources, reducing detection time while maintaining information completeness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentEP4642090A1Signal transmission method, and communication apparatus and computer-readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.10.29 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

Provided are a signal transmission method and apparatus, and a computer-readable storage medium. The signal transmission method comprises: determining a preamble sequence and a transmission resource; sending a frame structure signal by means of the transmission resource, wherein the frame structure signal comprises the preamble sequence and a data block, and the preamble sequence is located before the data block; detecting the preamble sequence; and when the preamble sequence in the frame structure signal is detected, acquiring a data frame structure signal of the data block in the frame structure signal on the basis of the transmission resource.