Wireless Resource Allocation Using Asymmetric Subcarrier Sets

The patent segments the frequency resources into multiple subcarrier sets with different offset values. Instead of allocating consecutive offset values to terminals, the system divides subcarriers into distinct sets (e.g., first subcarrier set with offset value 0, second subcarrier set with offset value 1) and allocates these segmented sets to different terminals. This segmentation enables frequency diversity by ensuring terminals receive subcarriers from different offset sets, thereby avoiding concentrated interference while maintaining allocation efficiency.

The patent introduces asymmetric offset values for different subcarrier sets (e.g., offset values of 0, 1, 2, 3 for different sets). By using asymmetric offset assignments rather than symmetric consecutive allocations, the system creates differentiated resource patterns across base stations. This asymmetry ensures that even though terminals receive consecutive resource indices, the actual subcarrier distributions remain diversified, reducing inter-base station interference while preserving allocation efficiency.

The patent applies local quality by assigning different offset values to different subcarrier sets, creating localized frequency shifts. Instead of uniformly distributing all subcarriers at regular intervals across the entire band, the system creates local frequency clusters at different offsets (e.g., first subcarrier set at offset 0, second at offset 1). This localized approach maintains frequency diversity within each set while the overall regular interval structure controls PAPR, achieving a balance between diversity gain and power ratio management.