Remote Interference Mitigation in Wireless Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication systems face challenges in effectively managing remote interference caused by atmospheric ducting phenomena, leading to signal interference between base stations due to propagation delays and differing frame structures, which can result in over or undercompensation of interference mitigation schemes.

Innovation Solution

The proposed solution involves transmitting reference signals (RIM-RS) to detect and mitigate remote interference by agreeing on maximum downlink and uplink transmission boundaries, using frameworks like Framework-1 and Framework-2, and providing configuration information such as slot format details to accurately determine affected uplink symbols, thereby optimizing interference mitigation without impacting system performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If remote interference mitigation schemes are applied to counteract atmospheric ducting interference, then interference between base stations is reduced, but system performance may be negatively impacted due to over or undercompensation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote interferenceVSAvoidsystem performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the interfered base station detects remote interference, transmits reference signals (RIM-RS) to the interfering base station, and provides interference indication information. The interfering base station uses this feedback to determine the actual interference situation and adjust its mitigation scheme accordingly, preventing over or undercompensation and maintaining system performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of transmission timing by introducing specific time-domain characteristics for reference signals. The RIM-RS is transmitted in specific time slots (e.g., last downlink symbol or first uplink symbol of a slot) rather than continuously, allowing precise control of interference mitigation timing and avoiding performance degradation from unnecessary mitigation actions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If reference signals are transmitted continuously to detect remote interference, then detection accuracy is improved, but transmission overhead and system resource consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinterference detection accuracyVSAvoidtransmission overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic transmission of reference signals for interference detection. Instead of continuous transmission, the RIM-RS is transmitted periodically in specific time slots (e.g., every slot or at specific intervals), maintaining detection capability while significantly reducing transmission overhead and resource consumption compared to continuous transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

3Device complexity

If interference mitigation schemes are applied without accurate interference detection, then system complexity is reduced, but interference management effectiveness deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinterference management complexityVSAvoidinterference mitigation effectiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism using reference signals (RIM-RS) as a mediator between the interfered and interfering base stations. The interfered base station transmits RIM-RS that the interfering base station can detect, providing accurate interference information without requiring complex direct detection algorithms. This intermediary approach simplifies the overall system while maintaining effective interference mitigation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP3858046B1Interference management in wireless systems
Publication Date: 2024.04.17 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

A method of wireless communication includes receiving, at a first communication node, information that includes one or more parameters indicating a time-domain characteristic of one or more interfered symbols due to a remote interference between the first communication node and a second communication node. The method also includes performing, by the first communication node, subsequent communications based on the information.