Uplink Transmission Service Selection Based on Physical Resource Characteristics

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Solution Overview

Problem

In 5G wireless communication systems, there is a lack of defined methods for terminals with multiple simultaneously active services to select which service to transmit data on uplink resources allocated by the base station, given the varying requirements of different services.

Innovation Solution

A method for a terminal to select a service or logical channel for uplink transmission based on physical layer properties of the allocated uplink resources, using logical channel prioritization (LCP) and additional indicators in the uplink grant, such as conservative MCS and transmission power boost, to determine the intended service for data transmission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a terminal transmits data for multiple simultaneously active services on uplink resources allocated by the base station, then the data transmission capacity is improved, but it becomes difficult to meet the different quality of service requirements of each service

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission capacityVSAvoidquality of service requirement fulfillment
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the uplink data transmission by introducing service-specific logical channels (LCGs) and associating each active service with a dedicated logical channel group. This segmentation allows the terminal to separately manage and transmit data for different services through distinct logical channels, ensuring that each service's quality of service requirements can be independently satisfied while maintaining overall transmission efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If the terminal selects services for transmission based on predefined priority rules, then the selection process is simplified, but it cannot adapt to the varying physical layer properties of allocated uplink resources

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice selection processVSAvoidadaptation to physical layer properties
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a dynamic service selection mechanism where the terminal determines which services to transmit based on the actual physical layer properties of the allocated uplink resources. The selection criteria adapt according to resource characteristics such as resource block allocation, modulation and coding scheme, and timing information, allowing the system to flexibly respond to varying channel conditions and resource availability while maintaining operational simplicity through automated decision-making

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3622764B1Method and apparatus for an uplink transmission based on a characteristic of physical resources
Publication Date: 2022.05.11 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The disclosure relates to a pre-fifth-generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates beyond fourth-generation (4G) communication system such as long term evolution (LTE). A method of a terminal of a wireless communication system is provided. The method includes receiving information on mapping between at least one logical channel and profile information of at least one uplink grant from a base station, receiving the at least one uplink (UL) grant from the base station, and transmitting data based on the profile information of the at least one uplink grant and the mapping information.