UE Dynamic Channel Code Switching for 5G

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Solution Overview

Problem

Wireless communication systems, particularly in 5G NR, face limitations due to the inability of user equipment (UE) to switch between different channel codes, which restricts their full capability and performance, especially in varying Radio Access Technologies (RATs) and device complexities.

Innovation Solution

The UE is configured to support multiple channel codes and can dynamically switch between them based on received configurations from the base station, using indicators such as common search space, user-specific search space, downlink control information, and radio network temporary identifiers, to optimize error rates, processing time, and battery power usage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a UE is configured to support multiple channel codes but cannot switch between them, then the UE's decoding capability is limited, but the device complexity and processing overhead are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedecoding capabilityVSAvoidprocessing overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic channel code switching by enabling the UE to adaptively select between different channel codes (e.g., TC for LTE, TBCC for NB-IoT, LDPC for 5G NR) based on real-time network conditions and received configurations. This dynamic adaptation allows the UE to optimize its decoding capability for different RATs and service requirements while maintaining a unified hardware architecture that supports multiple codes, thereby resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Device complexity

If a UE uses a single channel code for all RATs, then the device complexity is reduced, but the communication efficiency and performance vary across different RATs

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveUE complexityVSAvoidcommunication efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs a universal channel code support architecture where a single UE can handle multiple channel codes (TC, TBCC, LDPC, polar codes) through a unified processing framework. The UE receives configurations from the base station that indicate which channel code to use for specific RATs and services, enabling multi-functionality without requiring separate hardware for each code type. This universal approach maintains relatively low device complexity while significantly improving communication efficiency across different RATs by selecting the most appropriate channel code for each scenario.

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

3Adaptability or versatility

If a UE supports multiple channel codes with switching capability, then the full capability of the UE is maximized, but the processing time and energy consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefull capabilityVSAvoidbattery power usage
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements parameter-based channel code selection where the UE changes its decoding parameters (channel code type, code rate, block length) based on network configurations and service requirements. By dynamically adjusting these parameters rather than maintaining all decoding capabilities at full power, the UE can maximize its capability when needed while consuming less energy during normal operation. The base station provides configurations that guide the UE in selecting appropriate parameters, enabling efficient energy management while maintaining full capability availability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP3649754B1Support for multiple coding schemes
Publication Date: 2024.04.03 QUALCOMM INC
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AI summary

A method of wireless communication of a user equipment (UE) includes communicating with a base station using a baseline channel code. The baseline code may include a tail-biting convolutional code (TBCC), or turbo code (TC). The method also includes sending information to the base station indicating a capability of the UE to support multiple channel codes. The method further includes receiving, from the base station, a configuration to operate with any one of the channel codes.