UE CSI Configuration Switching for Lower Reporting Complexity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing cellular network technologies face inefficiencies in channel state information (CSI) reporting, particularly with the extensive overhead and computational complexity of CSI Type II configurations, which can lead to suboptimal resource allocation and performance in varying network conditions.

Innovation Solution

A hybrid CSI reporting system that dynamically selects between CSI Type I and Type II configurations based on factors such as throughput capacity, Doppler metric, reference signal measurement, and UE resource limitations, using AI-ML models to optimize CSI reporting for improved efficiency and reduced latency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If CSI Type II configuration is used for channel state information reporting, then measurement precision and channel quality assessment are improved, but device complexity and computational overhead increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvechannel quality measurement precisionVSAvoidCSI reporting complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically switches between CSI Type I and Type II configurations based on real-time channel conditions and network requirements. The gNodeB configures the UE to select the appropriate CSI type based on factors like channel quality, mobility conditions, and resource availability, making the system adaptive rather than static.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the operational parameters by selecting different CSI configuration types (Type I vs. Type II) based on varying network conditions. This allows the system to adjust the level of measurement precision according to current requirements, using simpler Type I when sufficient and more complex Type II when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If CSI Type II configuration is used to improve channel state information accuracy, then communication performance is enhanced, but loss of time and processing delay increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication performanceVSAvoidCSI processing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies partial action by using CSI Type I (simpler, faster) when sufficient for current conditions and reserving CSI Type II (more comprehensive, slower) for situations requiring enhanced accuracy. This partial application of complex processing only when necessary reduces overall time loss while maintaining communication performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The dynamic selection mechanism allows the system to respond to changing conditions by switching between fast Type I and accurate Type II CSI reporting, optimizing the trade-off between processing time and communication reliability in real-time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If hybrid CSI reporting system is implemented with dynamic selection, then adaptability to varying network conditions is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork condition adaptabilityVSAvoidCSI configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The UE is configured to support multiple CSI reporting types (Type I and Type II) and automatically selects the appropriate one based on network conditions. This multi-functionality allows a single UE to handle various network scenarios without requiring separate dedicated systems, improving adaptability while managing complexity through unified handling.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses feedback mechanisms where the gNodeB provides configuration information and selection criteria to the UE, and the UE reports back on suitable CSI types based on its measurements. This feedback loop enables adaptive selection without requiring the UE to independently determine complex configuration parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20260039345A1User equipment (UE)-based selection of a channel state information (CSI) configuration
Publication Date: 2026.02.05 APPLE INC
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AI summary

The present application relates to channel state information (CSI) signaling and computing. In an example, a network configures a user equipment (UE) with multiple CSI configurations including a CSI Type I configuration and a CSI Type II configuration. Based on a set of factors, the network and/or the UE can dynamically determine the CSI configuration from among the multiple CSI configurations that is most suitable to use. When generating a CSI report, this CSI configuration is used. Further, in the case of the CSI Type II configuration being used for the CSI report, the UE can use information derived from using the CSI Type I configuration to reduce the complexity of the CSI Type II computations.