RIS Codebook Adaptation for UE Density

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication systems using reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) face inefficiencies in codebook selection due to static geometries, leading to trade-offs between beam overhead and coverage, especially in areas with varying user equipment (UE) densities.

Innovation Solution

Implementing UE density-based codebook adjustment, where codebooks are dynamically configured based on changing UE densities to prioritize communications in regions with higher densities, optimizing parameters such as field of view (FOV) and focal distances to enhance coverage and reduce beam overhead.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a static codebook is used for RIS communication, then the system is simple to implement, but the coverage is insufficient and beam overhead is high in areas with varying UE densities

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecodebook adaptability to UE densityVSAvoidcodebook configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from a static codebook to a dynamic codebook that adapts to changing UE density conditions. The codebook is configured based on detected UE density in different geographical regions, allowing the RIS to adjust beam parameters dynamically. This resolves the contradiction by making the codebook versatile enough to handle varying UE densities while maintaining manageable complexity through automated detection and configuration processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes key parameters of the codebook including field of view (FOV), beam direction, and beam width based on UE density conditions. By modifying these parameters dynamically according to the detected UE density, the system achieves better coverage and reduced beam overhead without requiring an overly complex codebook structure, thus resolving the adaptability versus complexity contradiction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Area of stationary object

If a larger codebook is used to cover more areas, then coverage is improved, but beam overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoverage areaVSAvoidbeam overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by configuring the codebook differently for different geographical regions based on UE density. In regions with higher UE density, the codebook uses narrower beams with smaller FOV to concentrate resources, while in regions with lower UE density, wider beams with larger FOV are used. This localized adaptation achieves comprehensive coverage while minimizing beam overhead by avoiding unnecessary broad beams in high-density areas.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses partial action by selecting codebook configurations that are sufficient for the current UE density conditions rather than using a maximally comprehensive codebook. By detecting actual UE density and configuring the codebook accordingly, the system avoids excessive beam overhead while maintaining adequate coverage for the present conditions, resolving the contradiction between coverage and overhead.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Productivity

If codebook is optimized for high UE density areas, then spectral efficiency improves, but coverage in low density areas may be reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespectral efficiencyVSAvoidcoverage area
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses dynamics to switch between different codebook configurations based on detected UE density conditions. When high UE density is detected, the system adopts a codebook optimized for spectral efficiency with narrower beams. When low UE density is detected, the system transitions to a codebook configuration that provides wider coverage. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to achieve high spectral efficiency in dense areas while maintaining adequate coverage in sparse areas.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes codebook parameters such as beam width and FOV based on UE density conditions to balance spectral efficiency and coverage. By adjusting these parameters dynamically, the system optimizes for spectral efficiency in high-density regions while maintaining sufficient coverage in low-density regions, resolving the contradiction between productivity and coverage area.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Power

If beam width is reduced to increase received power, then received power improves, but coverage area decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereceived powerVSAvoidcoverage area
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by adjusting beam width locally according to UE density in different geographical regions. In high UE density areas, narrower beams are used to concentrate power and increase received power for nearby users. In low UE density areas, wider beams are used to maintain coverage area. This localized adaptation allows the system to achieve high received power where needed while preserving coverage where users are sparse.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses partial action by applying narrow beams only in high-density regions where increased received power is beneficial, rather than using narrow beams throughout the entire coverage area. This selective application of beam narrowing achieves the power improvement goal without excessively reducing overall coverage area, resolving the contradiction between received power and coverage area.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS20250015869A1User equipment density-based codebook adjustment for reconfigurable intelligent surface-assisted communications
Publication Date: 2025.01.09 QUALCOMM INC
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AI summary

Methods, systems, and devices that support user equipment (UE) density-based codebook adjustment for reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-assisted communications are described. A network entity may configure RIS codebooks based on dynamically changing UE densities, such that codebooks may be tailored for geographical regions with higher UE densities. The network entity may determine a geographical region to be served using a RIS associated with a higher UE density as compared to one or more UE densities associated with one or more other geographical regions. The network entity may indicate a codebook to a controller associated with the RIS that is associated with a set of parameters that may be based on the geographical region.