Uplink Data Compression Buffer Reset for Wireless Coverage

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Solution Overview

Problem

In wireless communication systems, uplink data compression faces challenges due to limited high-frequency band and wide bandwidth usage by terminals, leading to bottlenecks in transmission resources and reduced coverage compared to downlink transmission, necessitating efficient resource utilization.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of an uplink data compression (UDC) method that involves data compression at the terminal and decompression at the base station, using techniques like DEFLATE-based algorithms and specific header formats to enhance data transmission efficiency and prevent decompression failures.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If uplink data compression is implemented to improve transmission resource utilization, then data transmission efficiency is improved, but data loss may occur due to decompression failures

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission efficiencyVSAvoiddata loss prevention
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by resetting the compression buffer before data compression and setting a reset indicator in the compressed data packet. This preliminary marking allows the base station to proactively identify and handle potential decompression failures before they propagate, thereby maintaining both compression efficiency and data reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms through acknowledgments between terminal and base station regarding compression buffer reset status. The base station feeds back whether decompression was successful, allowing the terminal to adjust its compression strategy accordingly, thus resolving the contradiction between compression efficiency and data integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If compression buffer is continuously updated to maintain compression efficiency, then productivity is improved, but data loss occurs when intermediate data is discarded

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompression efficiencyVSAvoidintermediate data loss
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by resetting the compression buffer before data compression and setting a reset indicator in the compressed data packet. This preliminary marking allows the base station to proactively identify and handle potential decompression failures before they propagate, thereby maintaining both compression efficiency and data reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a mechanism where intermediate compression buffer data is deliberately discarded when reset conditions are met, and the system recovers by resetting the buffer and notifying the base station. This controlled discarding prevents data loss propagation while maintaining overall compression efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Speed

If uplink transmission uses high frequency bands to increase data rates, then transmission speed is improved, but coverage is reduced due to propagation loss

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata rateVSAvoidcoverage area
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by implementing data compression at the terminal before transmission. This reduces the amount of data that needs to be transmitted over the high-frequency channel, effectively compensating for the reduced coverage area by making more efficient use of the available high-speed transmission resources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP3903525B1User data compression method and apparatus for preventing data loss in wireless communication system
Publication Date: 2024.05.08 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT) is provided. The disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. The disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for preventing data loss.