Terminal Frequency Resource Configuration for 5G Control Signal Reception

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Solution Overview

Problem

In 5G communication systems, particularly for Reduced Capability NR Devices, there is a challenge in enhancing the use efficiency of time resources due to frequent frequency switching during signal transmission and reception, leading to non-transmission intervals and reduced resource utilization.

Innovation Solution

A method where a terminal configures a reception frequency resource for a second control signal to be different from the first frequency resource, allowing for reduced frequency switching and improved resource utilization by receiving the second control signal in a distinct frequency resource after receiving a data signal, thereby minimizing non-transmission intervals.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of time

If the terminal receives control signals in the same frequency resource, then the frequency switching is minimized, but the time resource use efficiency is reduced due to non-transmission intervals

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetime resource use efficiencyVSAvoidsignal reception continuity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies frequency dimension by configuring the terminal to receive the second control signal in a second frequency resource different from the first frequency resource. This dimensional change in frequency space allows the terminal to avoid frequency switching between control signals, thereby eliminating non-transmission intervals and improving time resource use efficiency without compromising signal reception continuity

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

2Productivity

If the terminal performs frequency switching between control signals, then the resource utilization is improved, but the non-transmission intervals increase reducing overall efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource utilizationVSAvoidnon-transmission intervals
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent ensures continuity of useful action by configuring the terminal to receive control signals in different frequency resources, which eliminates the need for frequency switching between control signals. This continuous reception capability removes non-transmission intervals while maintaining improved resource utilization through frequency diversity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS20240188061A1Terminal, base station, and communication method
Publication Date: 2024.06.06 PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORP OF AMERICA
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AI summary

A terminal is provided with a control circuit for setting a reception frequency resource of a second control signal received after receiving a first control signal in a first frequency resource to a second frequency resource including a frequency resource different from the first frequency resource, and a receiving circuit for receiving a second control signal in the second frequency resource.