Terminal Higher Layer Parameter Control via DCI Signaling

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Solution Overview

Problem

Future radio communication systems, such as 5G and New Radio (NR), face challenges in controlling the configuration and application of new Downlink Control Information (DCI) formats and higher layer parameters, which are essential for supporting diverse communication requirements like enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), massive Machine-Type Communications (mMTC), and Ultra-Reliable and Low-Latency Communications (URLLC).

Innovation Solution

A terminal is designed with a receiving section to receive higher layer parameters for a grant-based uplink shared channel and a control section to determine the application of these parameters based on higher layer signaling, allowing flexible control of communication settings, including the use of new DCI formats and higher layer parameters.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a new DCI format and higher layer parameter are supported for diverse communication requirements, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic control of higher layer parameters through DCI signaling, allowing the terminal to flexibly activate or deactivate specific parameter configurations based on current communication requirements. This enables the system to adapt to different traffic types (eMBB, mMTC, URLLC) without permanently configuring all possible parameters, thus improving adaptability while managing device complexity through on-demand activation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes by introducing a mechanism where higher layer parameters can be dynamically modified through DCI signaling. The terminal receives configuration information containing multiple parameter sets and selectively applies different parameter configurations based on service requirements, enabling versatile communication support without requiring the device to permanently maintain all parameter configurations simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple higher layer parameters are configured for different traffic types, then adaptability is improved, but control difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidcontrol difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the higher layer parameter configuration into multiple independent parameter sets, each optimized for specific traffic types (e.g., one set for eMBB, another for URLLC). The DCI signaling mechanism allows selective activation of specific parameter segments based on current service requirements, making control easier by avoiding the need to manage all parameters simultaneously and enabling targeted configuration adjustments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP4057732B1Terminal and wireless communication method
Publication Date: 2024.10.09 NTT DOCOMO INC
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AI summary

A terminal according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a receiving section configured to receive first information including one or more higher layer parameters for a first-type configured grant-based uplink shared channel, and a control section configured to determine a higher layer parameter to be applied from the first information on the basis of a notification by higher layer signaling.