Random Access Numerology Selection for Wireless Adaptability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication systems face challenges in implementing a flexible random access procedure, which is essential for establishing communication connections in complex wireless environments.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for random access that allow for the flexible selection of a basic parameter set for messages transmitted during the random access procedure, based on various factors such as pre-configured sets, random functions, link quality, and service information.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed basic parameter set is used for random access messages, then the system is simple to implement, but the system lacks flexibility to adapt to complex wireless environments

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility of random access procedureVSAvoidcomplexity of parameter selection mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the basic parameter set selectable and changeable rather than fixed. The terminal device can dynamically choose from multiple pre-configured basic parameter sets (first, second, third, fourth sets) based on different conditions such as random access causes, link quality, and service requirements, enabling the system to adapt to varying wireless environments while maintaining manageable complexity through pre-defined options.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements parameter changes by varying the basic parameter sets used in different random access scenarios. Each basic parameter set contains different configuration parameters (such as message sizes, timing values, resource allocations), and the system selects appropriate parameter sets based on the specific random access cause, link quality measurements, and service type, thereby optimizing performance without requiring complete redesign of the random access protocol.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple basic parameter sets are pre-configured for different scenarios, then the system becomes more flexible, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different random access scenariosVSAvoidnumber of pre-configured parameter sets
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the random access parameter space into multiple distinct basic parameter sets (first, second, third, fourth sets), each optimized for specific scenarios. This segmentation allows the system to handle different random access causes (initial access, handover, scheduling request, etc.) and different service types (eMBB, URLLC, mMTC) with dedicated parameter configurations, making the complexity manageable through clear separation of scenarios rather than a single monolithic configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent achieves universality by designing a framework where a finite number of pre-configured basic parameter sets can serve multiple purposes. The same set of four basic parameter sets is used across different random access causes, link quality conditions, and service types, with the selection logic adapting the appropriate set based on current conditions. This multi-functional approach allows the system to handle diverse scenarios without requiring a separate parameter set for every possible situation.

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

3Reliability

If random parameter selection based on multiple factors is implemented, then the random access success rate improves, but the decision-making complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesuccess rate of random accessVSAvoidcomplexity of parameter selection logic
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by selecting different basic parameter sets based on specific local conditions such as the random access cause, link quality measurements, and service type requirements. Rather than using a uniform parameter set globally, the system tailors the parameter selection to the specific situation - for example, using different parameters for initial access versus handover, or for eMBB versus URLLC services - thereby optimizing success rate for each local scenario while keeping the overall decision logic structured and manageable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback by using link quality measurements and random access cause information as inputs to the parameter selection process. The terminal device measures link quality, identifies the random access cause, and uses this feedback information to select the appropriate basic parameter set. This feedback mechanism ensures that the parameter selection is adaptive to current conditions, improving success rate while maintaining a clear cause-and-effect decision structure that avoids excessive complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12324019B2Method and device for random access
Publication Date: 2025.06.03 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

A method for random access includes: determining, by a terminal device, a first numerology to be used for transmitting a first message during a random access procedure; and receiving, by the terminal device using the first numerology, the first message transmitted by an access network device, wherein the determining, by the terminal device, the first numerology to be used for transmitting the first message during the random access procedure includes: determining a frequency band of a frequency domain resource to be used for transmitting the first message; determining a correspondence between a plurality of frequency bands and a plurality of numerologies; and determining the first numerology according to the frequency band and the correspondence.