Transmission Device AI/ML Signal Processing Selection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current radio communication systems struggle to perform both AI/ML-based signal processing and traditional signal processing simultaneously, limiting their ability to efficiently handle various communication scenarios.

Innovation Solution

A transmission device and reception device are designed to process bit sequences or symbol sequences using both AI/ML-based signal processing and traditional signal processing methods, allowing for selection between the two based on specific requirements.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the system uses AI/ML-based signal processing, then processing efficiency and adaptability are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing efficiencyVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic signal processing by enabling the system to switch between AI/ML-based processing and traditional processing methods based on operational conditions. The base station and terminal device can dynamically select which processing approach to use, allowing the system to adapt its complexity level to match the required performance level for different communication scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If the system supports both AI/ML-based and traditional signal processing, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal signal processing framework where the base station and terminal device are equipped with both AI/ML-based processing capabilities and traditional processing capabilities. This multi-functional design allows the same device to handle diverse communication scenarios by selecting the appropriate processing method, thereby improving adaptability while managing complexity through unified device architecture.

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

3Device complexity

If only traditional signal processing is used, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different communication scenarios deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidadaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the signal processing functionality into distinct modules: AI/ML-based processing module and traditional processing module. This segmentation allows the system to include both processing types without creating a monolithic complex system, as each module can be independently managed and selected based on the specific communication scenario requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20250119359A1Transmission device, reception device, transmission method, and reception method
Publication Date: 2025.04.10 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

A transmission device, a reception device, a transmission method, and a reception method are capable of performing signal processing for both an AI/ML model and non AI/ML model. A transmission device includes circuitry configured to process a first bit sequence or symbol sequence with a first signal processing that uses an AI/ML model, generate a second bit sequence or symbol sequence from a result the first signal processing, process the first bit sequence or symbol sequence with a second signal processing that does not use an AI/ML model, generate a third bit sequence or symbol sequence from a result of the second signal processing, and select or determine whether to process the first bit sequence or symbol sequence with the first signal processing or the second signal processing. A first transmitter transmits the second bit sequence or symbol sequence or the third bit sequence or symbol sequence accordingly.