Resource-Specific Uplink Transmit Power Control Configuration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication technologies, such as LTE and NR, face challenges in optimizing uplink transmit power control for various communication scenarios, leading to inefficiencies and interference issues.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for resource-specific transmit power control configuration, where a wireless node selects appropriate power control parameters based on the configuration of uplink communication, including parameters like P0 and alpha, and considers resource types and operation modes to optimize power control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single set of power control parameters is used for all uplink communications, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different communication scenarios deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower control configurationVSAvoiduplink transmit power control
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides power control parameters into multiple sets, each associated with different uplink channel types (PUCCH, PUSCH, SRS, PRACH). This segmentation allows the system to select appropriate parameter sets based on the specific channel being used, improving adaptability without significantly increasing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces dynamic selection mechanisms where the wireless node can switch between different parameter sets based on communication configuration. This includes selecting parameter sets based on uplink channel type, resource allocation mode (grant-based vs. grant-free), and operational scenarios, making the power control system adaptable to varying conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If resource-specific power control parameters are implemented, then the efficiency of uplink transmit power control is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuplink transmit power control efficiencyVSAvoidparameter selection mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent pre-configures multiple sets of power control parameters in advance, each optimized for specific uplink channel types and operational scenarios. This preliminary configuration eliminates the need for real-time parameter calculation, reducing the computational burden and selection complexity while maintaining high efficiency in power control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless node autonomously selects the appropriate parameter set based on the type of uplink communication being performed. The node self-determines which parameter set to use based on predefined criteria (channel type, resource allocation mode), eliminating the need for complex external coordination or real-time negotiation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If multiple parameter sets are configured for different uplink channels, then the communication quality is improved, but the loss of information increases due to configuration complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication qualityVSAvoidconfiguration management
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies different power control parameter sets to different local contexts (specific uplink channels and scenarios). Each parameter set is locally optimized for its intended purpose, ensuring high communication quality for each channel type while maintaining clear, context-specific configuration rules that reduce management complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP4108009B1Techniques for resource-specific transmit power control configuration
Publication Date: 2025.09.10 QUALCOMM INC
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AI summary

Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a wireless node may receive a plurality of sets of parameters for uplink transmit power control configuration; select a set of parameters, from the plurality of sets of parameters, based at least in part on a configuration of an uplink communication; select one or more parameters from the set of parameters based at least in part on the configuration of the uplink communication; and transmit the uplink communication in accordance with the one or more parameters. Numerous other aspects are provided.