Signaling Channel Selection for Wireless Overhead Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication systems face inefficiencies in sending signaling information, as they often require significant system resources to convey a given amount of signaling data, and there is a need to optimize the allocation and transmission of signaling channels to minimize overhead.
Innovation Solution
The system selects and utilizes multiple signaling channels based on first signaling information to convey both first and second signaling information, allowing for efficient transmission of data streams by associating different signaling parameters or interpretations with various channels, thereby reducing the need for additional signaling resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional signaling methods are used to send signaling information, then signaling information can be transmitted, but system resources are consumed inefficiently with high overhead
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple signaling information elements into a single signaling message that is transmitted through one selected signaling channel. Instead of using separate channels for each signaling parameter, the invention merges resource allocation, modulation scheme, and other signaling information into one consolidated message, thereby reducing the number of channels needed and minimizing system resource consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The signaling channels are designed to be multi-functional, where a single signaling channel can convey multiple types of signaling information (resource allocation, modulation scheme, coding scheme, etc.). This universal approach allows the same channel infrastructure to serve multiple purposes, improving productivity while reducing the total quantity of signaling resources required.
2Loss of information
If multiple signaling channels are used to send all signaling information, then complete signaling data can be transmitted, but the complexity of channel management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and separates the selection logic from the transmission logic. The receiving device extracts signaling information from a single selected channel based on channel selection indicators, rather than monitoring and processing multiple channels simultaneously. This extraction approach maintains complete signaling information while significantly reducing the complexity of channel management by focusing resources on one channel at a time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary channel selection based on channel selection indicators before actual signaling information transmission. This preliminary action determines which signaling channel will be used, allowing the receiving device to prepare and monitor only that specific channel, thereby reducing complexity while ensuring complete signaling information is received.
3Reliability
If signaling information is sent using dedicated signaling channels, then signaling can be transmitted reliably, but the overhead increases reducing available resources for data transmission
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges signaling information with data transmission resources by allowing the same physical resources to carry both data and signaling information. Instead of dedicating separate channels exclusively for signaling, the invention combines them so that signaling overhead is minimized while maintaining reliable transmission through the selected signaling channel mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of channel usage by dynamically selecting which signaling channel to use based on channel selection indicators. This parameter change approach allows flexible allocation of signaling resources, ensuring reliable signaling transmission while optimizing the amount of resources remaining available for data transmission by using the most efficient channel configuration.
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AI summary
Techniques for sending signaling information are described. Multiple signaling channels may be available to send signaling information. Different signaling information, different signaling parameter values, or different interpretations of signaling parameter values may be associated with different signaling channels and conveyed by the selection of these signaling channels, which may be used for actual transmission of remaining signaling information. A transmitter selects at least one signaling channel from among the multiple signaling channels based on first signaling information and sends second signaling information on the selected signaling channel(s) to convey the first and second signaling information. The transmitter sends at least one data stream on at least one data channel in accordance with the first and second signaling information. A receiver obtains the first signaling information based on the selected signaling channel(s) and decodes the selected signaling channel(s) to obtain the second signaling information. The receiver processes the data channel(s) in accordance with the first and second signaling information to recover the data stream(s).