PUCCH Resource Allocation for UCI Payload Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current communication systems face inefficiencies in uplink transmission, particularly in configuring the number of PRBs for PUCCH resources based on CRC bit sizes, which affects the transmission and reception of UCI payloads between terminal apparatuses and base station apparatuses.

Innovation Solution

The solution involves configuring the number of PRBs for PUCCH resources based on specific sizes of CRC bits, allowing for efficient transmission and reception of UCI payloads by determining the appropriate resource allocation for CRC bits and UCI information, ensuring optimal communication efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the number of PRBs for PUCCH resources is configured based on the first size of CRC bits, then the transmission of UCI payload is reliable, but the resource allocation is inefficient when using a second size of CRC bits

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission reliabilityVSAvoidresource allocation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the CRC bit size configurable rather than fixed. The system can dynamically select between first size and second size of CRC bits based on the UCI payload size, allowing the PUCCH resource configuration to adapt to different transmission scenarios and optimize both reliability and efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of CRC bit size from a fixed value to a variable that can be selected based on conditions. By configuring different CRC bit sizes (first size for smaller payloads, second size for larger payloads), the system optimizes the balance between transmission reliability and resource allocation efficiency for different UCI payload scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If a fixed number of PRBs is allocated for PUCCH, then the resource allocation is simple, but it cannot adapt to different UCI payload sizes and CRC bit configurations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation simplicityVSAvoidadaptability to different payload sizes
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static PRB allocation into a dynamic configuration system. The number of PRBs for PUCCH resources is determined based on both the UCI payload size and the selected CRC bit size, enabling the system to adapt resource allocation to different transmission requirements while maintaining clear configuration rules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces parameter-based resource allocation where the number of PRBs varies according to the configured CRC bit size and UCI payload size. This allows the system to maintain operational simplicity through standardized configuration procedures while achieving adaptability to different payload and CRC bit size combinations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Quantity of substance

If more PRBs are allocated for PUCCH resources, then the uplink transmission capacity increases, but the resource utilization efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuplink transmission capacityVSAvoidresource utilization efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes resource utilization by configuring the number of PRBs based on the actual transmission needs determined by UCI payload size and CRC bit size. This parameter-based allocation ensures that sufficient resources are allocated to maintain transmission capacity while avoiding excessive resource allocation that would reduce utilization efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies partial action by allocating PRBs proportionally to the actual transmission requirements. Rather than always allocating maximum resources, the system allocates the appropriate number of PRBs based on the configured CRC bit size and payload size, achieving efficient resource utilization while maintaining adequate transmission capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS11363579B2Terminal apparatus, base station apparatus, and communication method
Publication Date: 2022.06.14 SHARP KK
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AI summary

A terminal apparatus includes a transmitter configured to transmit a UCI payload with CRC bits by using a PUCCH, wherein a size of the CRC bits added to the UCI payload is a first size, and a number of PRBs of a resource of the PUCCH is given based on a second size of the CRC bits.