Terminal Control Information Transmission for Network Coordination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently transmitting control information to multiple transmission points/panels/beams for network coordination, which affects reliability.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for a terminal to transmit control information to multiple transmission points/panels/beams, enhancing network coordination by optimizing the transmission process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If control information is transmitted to multiple transmission points/panels/beams for network coordination, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control information transmission is segmented into multiple independent transmission paths corresponding to different transmission points/panels/beams. Each transmission point receives and processes control information separately, allowing parallel transmission while maintaining manageable complexity at each node through independent processing units.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal device is designed with multi-functional capability to transmit control information to multiple transmission points simultaneously. A single control information generation unit serves multiple transmission functions, reducing overall device complexity while achieving improved reliability through diverse transmission paths.
2Adaptability or versatility
If control information is transmitted to multiple transmission points/panels/beams, then network coordination is enhanced, but transmission overhead increases
Solution Approach 1:
Control information is merged and jointly transmitted to multiple transmission points through a coordinated mechanism. Instead of generating separate control information for each transmission point, the system combines control data and distributes it efficiently across multiple beams, reducing redundant transmission overhead while maintaining network coordination.
Solution Approach 2:
The control information is copied and transmitted to multiple transmission points/panels/beams simultaneously. Each transmission point receives an identical or adapted copy of the control information, enabling network coordination without requiring complex multi-point generation processes, thus reducing transmission overhead.
3Productivity
If control information transmission is optimized for multiple transmission points, then productivity is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The transmission parameters such as power levels, modulation schemes, and resource allocation are dynamically adjusted for each transmission point based on channel conditions. This parameter adaptation enables efficient control information transmission across multiple beams with relaxed precision requirements by compensating for varying channel qualities through parameter optimization.
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AI summary
The disclosure relates to a communication technique and a system for fusing a 5G communication system with IoT technology to support a higher data rate after a 4G system. The disclosure can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart buildings, smart cities, smart cars or connected cars, healthcare, digital education, retail business, security and safety-related services, etc.), based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.