Radio Network Interference Control via Dynamic Signal Quality Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Radio communication networks face interference issues due to increasing signal transmission, which deteriorate transmission efficiency and capacity, especially with multiple base stations and terminals, where existing methods fail to effectively manage interference across all allocated radio resources.

Innovation Solution

A network apparatus and method that selectively or simultaneously apply interference control schemes, such as interference alignment, neutralization, or cancellation, and transmission power control schemes, based on signal quality information, to manage interference and optimize radio resource allocation, using techniques like dynamic spectrum management to enhance signal reception efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the amount of signals transmitted in the radio communication network is increased to meet growing demand, then the network capacity and service coverage are improved, but interference signals between base stations and terminals deteriorate transmission efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork capacityVSAvoidinterference signals
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic selection between interference control schemes (interference alignment, neutralization, cancellation) and transmission power control schemes based on real-time signal quality information. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize network capacity while managing interference signals effectively in varying network conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes transmission parameters (interference control method selection, transmission power levels) based on signal quality information to resolve the contradiction between increasing network capacity and managing interference signals. By adjusting these parameters dynamically, the system achieves both goals simultaneously

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If interference control schemes are applied to manage interference signals, then transmission efficiency is improved, but device complexity and computational requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiencyVSAvoidcontrol scheme complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies interference control schemes selectively rather than universally - choosing to apply interference alignment, neutralization, or cancellation only when signal quality information indicates it is beneficial. This partial application reduces computational complexity while maintaining transmission efficiency where needed

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The system segments the network into different operational modes by selecting appropriate interference control schemes for specific base station-terminal pairs based on their individual signal quality conditions. This segmentation allows complex interference control to be applied only where necessary, reducing overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Productivity

If transmission power control scheme is applied to reduce interference impact, then signal reception efficiency is improved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal reception efficiencyVSAvoidtransmission power
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically changes transmission power levels based on signal quality information and selected interference control schemes. By adjusting power parameters only when and where necessary, the system improves signal reception efficiency while minimizing overall energy consumption in the network

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP3703433A1Signal transmission method and system for transmitting signal by using interference control method and/or transmission power control method
Publication Date: 2020.09.02 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided are a signal transmission method and a network apparatus to control interference in a radio communication network. A terminal may transmit to the network apparatus, signal quality information associated with a radio channel formed between the terminal and a corresponding base station. The corresponding base station may output a signal received by the plurality of terminals, based on the signal quality information.