Preamble Sequence Prefix Suffix Multipath Interference Cancellation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing preamble sequences in DOCSIS systems lack anti-multipath interference performance, leading to complex carrier frequency error estimation and large frequency offset estimation errors.

Innovation Solution

A prefix and suffix are added to the frequency offset estimation sequence at the transmit end to enhance anti-multipath interference performance, allowing for the use of either a cycle or rotation sequence, which can cancel multipath channel interference and adjust the estimation range for improved accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a traditional cycle sequence is used for frequency offset estimation, then the estimation process can be completed, but the estimation accuracy is poor and the operation is complex due to multipath interference

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefrequency offset estimation accuracyVSAvoidestimation operation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by adding a prefix sequence before the main frequency offset estimation sequence. This prefix sequence is specifically designed to cancel multipath interference in advance, so that when the main sequence is processed for frequency offset estimation, the multipath interference has already been mitigated. This resolves the contradiction by preparing the signal structure beforehand to improve estimation accuracy without complicating the actual estimation operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the frequency offset estimation sequence into multiple identical subsequences arranged in parallel. By dividing the estimation process into multiple segments that can be processed independently and then combined, the patent simplifies the overall operation while improving robustness against multipath interference. Each subsequence can be processed separately, and their combined result provides more accurate frequency offset estimation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Measurement precision

If no anti-multipath measures are implemented, then the preamble sequence structure remains simple, but the frequency offset estimation value has large errors

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefrequency offset estimation accuracyVSAvoidpreamble sequence design simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The prefix sequence is designed in advance to counteract multipath interference effects. By performing this preliminary anti-multipath action, the patent achieves accurate frequency offset estimation without requiring complex processing during the main estimation phase. The prefix sequence structure is predetermined and can be generated using simple algorithms, maintaining ease of implementation while dramatically improving estimation accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the harmful multipath interference into a beneficial structure by designing the prefix sequence to exploit the known characteristics of multipath channels. Instead of trying to eliminate multipath effects through complex filtering, the patent uses the prefix to create a structured signal that, when processed, automatically cancels multipath interference. This transforms the harmful interference into a feature that aids accurate estimation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the estimation range is limited, then the calculation is simpler, but the frequency offset estimation cannot adapt to different channel conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveestimation range adaptabilityVSAvoidestimation process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the frequency offset estimation sequence into multiple identical subsequences, the patent enables the system to handle larger frequency offset ranges. Each subsequence can be processed independently with the same simple algorithm, and the results are combined to achieve accurate estimation across a wide range. This segmentation approach maintains algorithmic simplicity while expanding adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal estimation structure where the same processing algorithm can be applied to each subsequence regardless of the channel conditions or frequency offset magnitude. This multi-functional approach allows the system to adapt to different channel conditions and estimation ranges without requiring multiple different algorithms, thus maintaining simplicity while achieving versatility.

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

Data Source

PatentEP3197115B1Method, apparatus and system for sending and receiving preamble sequence
Publication Date: 2019.12.04 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention provides a preamble sequence sending and receiving method and apparatus, and a system. The preamble sequence sending method includes: generating, by a transmit end, a frequency offset estimation sequence, where the frequency offset estimation sequence includes N subsequences each with a length of M, N is a positive integer greater than or equal to 2, and M is a positive integer; generating, by the transmit end, a prefix and a suffix based on the frequency offset estimation sequence; adding, by the transmit end, the prefix and the suffix before and after the frequency offset estimation sequence respectively to form a preamble sequence, where the prefix and the suffix are used for canceling multipath interference; and adding, by the transmit end, the preamble sequence to a data packet and sending the data packet to a receive end. In this method, the prefix and the suffix are added to the frequency offset estimation sequence at the transmit end, so as to provide a frequency offset estimation sequence with higher anti-multipath interference performance.