Uplink Power Control via Subframe Set Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional uplink power control methods in LTE systems do not effectively manage transmission power when a user equipment (UE) is linked to a base station that dynamically changes the usage of resources, leading to deteriorated UL transmission performance due to changed interference environments.

Innovation Solution

The method involves designating multiple subframe sets with different power control schemes, where the UE receives specific power control information for each subframe set, allowing for independent power control adjustments based on the interference characteristics of each set, thereby optimizing uplink transmission power control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single power control scheme is used for all uplink subframes, then the power control implementation is simple, but the uplink transmission performance deteriorates when interference characteristics change dynamically

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower control scheme complexityVSAvoiduplink transmission performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides uplink subframes into multiple subframe sets (first subframe set and second subframe set) with different power control parameters. Each subframe set has its own pathloss reference signal and power control adjustment state, allowing independent power control optimization for each set while maintaining manageable complexity through structured segmentation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables dynamic switching between different power control schemes based on the subframe set. The UE determines which subframe set applies to each uplink subframe and applies the corresponding power control parameters dynamically, allowing the system to adapt to changing interference characteristics while maintaining clear implementation rules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If power control parameters are changed frequently to adapt to dynamic interference, then uplink transmission performance improves, but the system complexity and signaling overhead increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuplink transmission performanceVSAvoidpower control management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the power control management into distinct subframe sets, each with predetermined power control parameters. This segmentation allows the system to adapt to dynamic interference by selecting appropriate subframe sets without requiring continuous parameter reconfiguration, thus managing complexity through structured division rather than frequent changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent configures multiple subframe sets with different power control parameters in advance through higher layer signaling. The UE stores these pre-configured sets and selects the appropriate one based on the current subframe, avoiding the need for frequent real-time parameter changes and reducing signaling overhead while maintaining adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If separate power control schemes are implemented for different subframe sets, then uplink transmission performance improves under dynamic interference, but the power control implementation becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuplink transmission performanceVSAvoidpower control implementation ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides uplink subframes into multiple subframe sets (first subframe set and second subframe set), each with dedicated power control parameters including pathloss reference signals and power control adjustment states. This segmentation enables the UE to apply appropriate power control schemes to different subframe sets, improving uplink transmission performance under dynamic interference conditions while maintaining manageable complexity through structured organization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different power control parameters specifically to different subframe sets based on their respective interference characteristics. Each subframe set has its own pathloss reference signal (e.g., first pathloss reference signal for first subframe set, second pathloss reference signal for second subframe set) and power control adjustment state, allowing localized optimization without requiring complete reconfiguration of the entire power control system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS9788280B2Method for controlling uplink transmission power in wireless communication system and device therefor
Publication Date: 2017.10.10 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A method is provided for controlling uplink transmission power by a user equipment in a wireless communication system. An uplink signal is transmitted according to a predetermined uplink-downlink configuration to a serving cell. First transmission power control information is received on a first uplink subframe set and second transmission power control information is received on a second uplink subframe set from the serving cell. An uplink data channel is transmitted in a specific subframe contained in the second uplink subframe set according to the second transmission power control information. The uplink data channel is a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH). The second uplink subframe set comprises at least one or more uplink subframes designated by higher layer signaling among a plurality of uplink subframes according to the predetermined uplink-downlink configuration.