Terminal Beam Pairing for Efficient Downlink Reception

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies face challenges in efficiently performing downlink reception and transmission in cellular mobile communications, particularly in scenarios requiring enhanced Mobile BroadBand (eMBB), massive Machine Type Communication (mMTC), and Ultra Reliable and Low Latency Communication (URLLC).

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a terminal device and communication method that utilizes specific radio parameters, including subcarrier spacing, OFDM symbols, and beam management to optimize downlink reception and transmission processes, such as through the use of reference and actual subcarrier spacing, synchronization signals, and beam pairing for efficient communication.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple communication scenarios (eMBB, mMTC, URLLC) are supported in a single technology framework, then versatility is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesupport for multiple communication scenariosVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal downlink reception framework that handles multiple communication scenarios (eMBB, mMTC, URLLC) through a single technology framework. The base station and terminal use unified procedures for receiving downlink control information and data across different scenarios, eliminating the need for separate processing paths for each scenario type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs parameter changes by configuring different downlink control information parameters (such as search space configurations, resource allocation parameters, and timing parameters) to accommodate different communication scenarios. This allows the system to adapt to various scenario requirements by modifying parameters rather than changing the fundamental system architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If downlink reception efficiency is improved through optimized radio parameters, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedownlink reception efficiencyVSAvoidterminal device complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by having the base station configure downlink control information parameters in advance through higher-layer signaling. The terminal device receives and stores these configurations before actual downlink reception occurs, allowing efficient processing during data transmission without real-time calculation overhead.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces configuration messages as an intermediary layer between the base station and terminal device. These configuration messages carry pre-defined parameters that mediate the complex interaction between different communication scenarios and terminal capabilities, simplifying the terminal's processing burden while maintaining high reception efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP3591858B1Terminal device, base station device, and communication method
Publication Date: 2026.02.11 SHARP KK
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AI summary

This terminal apparatus is provided with: a receiver configured to receive at least a first physical signal and/or a second physical signal, wherein the first physical signal is generated during a first period, the first physical signal corresponds to a first beam during the first period, the second physical signal corresponds to the first beam in a case that the second physical signal is generated during the first period, and the second physical signal corresponds to a second beam in a case that the second physical signal is generated during a second period.