Semi-Persistent TTI Scheduling With Multiple SPS Identifiers

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Solution Overview

Problem

In wireless communication networks, scheduling conflicts occur due to the use of semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) with varying transmission time intervals (TTIs), leading to inefficiencies and potential interference.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a system that allows for the determination and assignment of multiple SPS radio network identifiers (RNI) for different TTIs, enabling flexible resource allocation and reducing scheduling conflicts by associating resource assignments with specific TTI lengths based on location and using opportunistic muting or rule-based SPS occasions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple semi-persistent scheduling assignments with different TTI lengths are supported, then service flexibility and adaptability are improved, but device complexity and scheduling overhead increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice flexibilityVSAvoidscheduling complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the scheduling mechanism by introducing separate RRC parameters for each TTI length (shortTTI-SPS-AperiodicCSI, shortTTI-SPS-DedicatedRA, shortTTI-SPS-DownlinkAssignmentIndex, etc.), allowing independent configuration for different TTI lengths without interfering with each other. This segmentation enables the system to support multiple TTI lengths while maintaining manageable complexity through modular parameter management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds a new dimension to the scheduling system by introducing a TTI length dimension alongside the existing resource allocation dimensions. By defining separate parameter sets for each TTI length category (normal, short, ultra-short), the system can selectively activate appropriate parameter groups based on service requirements, effectively managing complexity through dimensional separation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Manufacturing precision

If separate RRC parameters are configured for each TTI length, then configuration precision is improved, but information overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration precisionVSAvoidparameter overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic parameter configuration where the set of active RRC parameters changes based on the selected TTI length. The system dynamically activates only the parameter sets relevant to the current TTI length (normal, short, or ultra-short), rather than maintaining all parameters simultaneously. This dynamic approach provides precise configuration for each TTI type while reducing the effective parameter overhead at any given time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Different RRC parameter sets are assigned to different TTI length categories, with each parameter set containing only the parameters specific to that TTI type. For example, shortTTI-specific parameters (shortTTI-SPS-AperiodicCSI, shortTTI-SPS-DedicatedRA) are separated from normal TTI parameters. This local quality approach ensures precise configuration for each TTI length while avoiding the overhead of transmitting unnecessary parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP4412369B1Scheduling of transmission time intervals
Publication Date: 2026.04.29 MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC
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AI summary

Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for scheduling of transmission time intervals. One apparatus (300) includes a processor (302) that determines (1002) a first semi-persistent scheduling resource assignment indicating a set of resources including multiple time domain resources. Each time domain resource of the multiple time domain resources has a first transmission time interval length. The processor (302) also determines (1004) a second semi-persistent scheduling resource assignment indicating a set of resources including multiple time domain resources. Each time domain resource of the multiple time domain resources has a second transmission time interval length, and the first transmission time interval length is different from the second transmission time interval length. The apparatus (300) includes a transmitter (310) that transmits (1006) the first semi-persistent scheduling resource assignment using a first semi-persistent scheduling identifier, and transmits (1008) the second semi-persistent scheduling resource assignment using a second semi-persistent scheduling identifier.