UE CG-SDT Resource Selection by Transmission Phase

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Solution Overview

Problem

In wireless communication technology, specifically for the CG-SDT process, there is a challenge in determining which Configured Grant resources to use for data transmission and how to dynamically schedule them to improve data transmission rates during different phases of the Small Data Transmission process.

Innovation Solution

A data transmission method where a user equipment (UE) determines the current data transmission phase and uses appropriate Configured Grant—Small Data Transmission (CG-SDT) resources accordingly, and a network device configures and sends these resources to the UE, allowing for efficient data transmission by selecting the right resources for each phase and dynamically scheduling them.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If multiple periodic CG resources are configured for different HARQ processes, then the data transmission capacity is improved, but the complexity of resource selection and management increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission capacityVSAvoidresource selection complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic resource selection where the UE adapts its CG resource usage based on the current data transmission phase. During the initial phase, the UE uses a first CG resource, and upon receiving feedback, transitions to a second CG resource for subsequent transmissions. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to utilize multiple resources effectively while maintaining manageable complexity through phase-based control logic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the data transmission process into distinct phases (initial phase and subsequent phase) with different resource allocation strategies. By dividing the transmission process and assigning specific CG resources to each phase, the system manages complexity through structured segmentation while maximizing data transmission capacity across multiple HARQ processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Productivity

If CG resources are dynamically scheduled according to data transmission phase, then the data transmission rate is improved, but the control signaling overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission rateVSAvoidcontrol signaling overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The network device pre-configures multiple CG resources and their associated phase transition conditions before data transmission begins. The UE is provided with RRC configuration information that includes parameters for determining when to switch between resources based on feedback reception. This preliminary configuration reduces the need for continuous control signaling during transmission, as the UE can autonomously make phase transitions based on pre-agreed criteria.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter-based resource selection where different CG resources are associated with different transmission phases. The UE determines which resource to use by evaluating parameters such as feedback reception status and phase state. This parameter-driven approach enables dynamic resource scheduling that adapts to transmission conditions while minimizing control overhead through efficient parameter encoding and interpretation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If the UE uses appropriate CG-SDT resources based on current phase, then the data transmission efficiency is improved, but the difficulty of phase determination and resource mapping increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission efficiencyVSAvoidphase determination difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the network device sends acknowledgment or negative acknowledgment information to the UE after receiving data. The UE uses this feedback to determine whether to remain in the initial phase or transition to the subsequent phase. This feedback-driven phase determination simplifies the decision process compared to complex measurement-based approaches, as the UE only needs to evaluate the received feedback state against pre-configured criteria.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The UE autonomously determines its current transmission phase and selects the appropriate CG resource based on pre-configured rules and received feedback, without requiring continuous network intervention. The UE self-manages the phase transitions and resource selection by evaluating its own transmission state and the network's feedback responses. This self-service approach improves efficiency while managing complexity through autonomous decision-making based on simple evaluation criteria.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20240244611A1Data transmission method and apparatus, and communication device
Publication Date: 2024.07.18 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of wireless communications. Provided are a data transmission method and apparatus, and a communication device. The method comprises: a user equipment (UE) determines a current data sending stage, and uses a CG SDT resource in a CG SDT process according to the current data sending stage. Accordingly, a UE can use, according to a current data sending stage, a suitable CG SDT resource to perform data transmission, such that the data transmission rate of the UE can be improved, and thus the UE can send more data in an SDT process.