PUCCH Resource Determination via Feedback Index

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Solution Overview

Problem

In 5G New Radio systems, base stations face challenges in accurately determining the Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH) resource set used by terminals for feedback transmission, leading to comprehension differences between the base station and the terminal.

Innovation Solution

The method involves determining a target channel resource set based on the bit lengths of feedback information, where the first part of information has an invariable bit length and the second part has a variable bit length, allowing the terminal to select the appropriate PUCCH resource set for transmitting feedback information, and enabling the base station to align with the terminal's selection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the base station configures multiple PUCCH resource sets through high-layer signaling, then the terminal can select appropriate resources for different feedback information sizes, but the base station cannot accurately learn which PUCCH resource set the terminal uses for feedback transmission

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovePUCCH resource set selection adaptabilityVSAvoidBase station knowledge of terminal's PUCCH resource set
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies feedback by having the terminal report the index of the determined PUCCH resource set to the base station. This feedback mechanism allows the base station to learn which resource set the terminal is using, resolving the information asymmetry while maintaining the adaptability of multiple resource sets.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary parameter (PUCCH resource set index) that bridges the terminal's resource selection and the base station's knowledge. By reporting this index, the terminal enables the base station to identify the selected resource set without directly exposing the selection logic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Quantity of substance

If the terminal determines PUCCH resource set based on feedback information bit length, then appropriate resources can be allocated for different feedback sizes, but different comprehension occurs between base station and terminal

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveFeedback information bit lengthVSAvoidBase station- terminal comprehension alignment
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal provides feedback by reporting the PUCCH resource set index to the base station. This feedback ensures that the base station can accurately determine which resource set the terminal is using, aligning their comprehension despite different determination approaches.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter from direct resource set determination to index reporting. By using an index parameter that the terminal reports to the base station, the system maintains flexibility in determination methods while ensuring consistent understanding of the selected resource set.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP3720218B1Method for determining channel resources, device, and computer storage medium
Publication Date: 2022.06.01 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for determining channel resources, a device, and a computer storage medium. The method may comprise: determining to transmit information to be fed back by means of a target channel, wherein the information to be fed back comprises first partial information and second partial information, the bit length of the first partial information is fixed, and the bit length of the second partial information is variable; determining a target channel source group from at least one alternative channel resource group according to a first bit length and/or a second bit length, wherein the first bit length is the bit length of the first partial information, and the second bit length is a bit length value within a bit length value range of the second partial information; and transmitting third partial information by means of a target channel in the target channel resource group, wherein the third partial information is a subset or a complete set of the information to be fed back.