5G NR SSB and CORESET Resource Allocation

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Solution Overview

Problem

In the 5G NR system, when two SSBs are sent in one slot, and the length of the time domain of the CORESET where the PDCCH of the RMSI is located exceeds one symbol, there is insufficient space to configure the CORESET of the RMSI associated with both SSBs, leading to a conflict in resource allocation.

Innovation Solution

The proposed solution involves an information processing method where a terminal device receives at most two SSBs in one slot and detects PDCCHs of RMSI on CORESETs of the RMSI in a one-to-one association with the SSBs, allowing for efficient configuration of the CORESETs even when their time domain length exceeds one symbol.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If two SSBs are sent in one slot with CORESET time domain length exceeding one symbol, then the coverage and robustness of RMSI transmission is improved, but the remaining space in one slot is not enough to configure the CORESET of the RMSI associated with both SSBs

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveRMSI transmission coverageVSAvoidresource configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the resource configuration into separate parts: one CORESET configuration for the first SSB and another CORESET configuration for the second SSB. Each SSB is associated with its own dedicated CORESET, allowing independent configuration and avoiding resource conflicts. This segmentation enables the system to support multiple SSBs with extended CORESET lengths without overwhelming the slot structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces frequency domain differentiation by configuring different frequency locations for the CORESETs associated with different SSBs. While the time domain length of each CORESET can exceed one symbol, the frequency domain separation ensures that the total resource usage remains within acceptable limits. This dimensional approach allows extended CORESET duration without linearly increasing overall resource consumption.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If the CORESET of the RMSI associated with two SSBs are configured in one slot, then the system supports multiple beams for coverage enhancement, but the remaining space in one slot is not enough to configure the transmission of these two SSBs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemulti-beam support capabilityVSAvoidslot time utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the slot structure by assigning different time-domain positions and frequency locations to CORESETs associated with different SSBs. This segmentation allows multiple SSBs to be transmitted in one slot with their respective CORESETs properly configured, avoiding time resource conflicts while maintaining multi-beam support capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs dynamic resource allocation where the network can flexibly configure the time-domain offset and frequency location of each CORESET based on the specific SSB configuration. This dynamic approach enables the system to adapt to different multi-beam scenarios while efficiently utilizing the available slot time resources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3860016B1Information processing method, device and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.04.30 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is an information processing method, comprising : receiving, in one time slot, at most two synchronization signal blocks (SSBs) sent by a network device, and detecting a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) of RMSI on a minimum system information control resource set (CORESET of RMSI) in one-to-one association with the at most two SSBs. Further disclosed are another information processing method and device and a storage medium.