Reference Signal Power Offset Control in Energy-Saving Wireless Nodes

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Solution Overview

Problem

In network energy-saving scenarios, determining the power value of reference signals (RS) resources is a challenge that affects network efficiency and reliability.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for configuring and indicating power offset values for RS resources using RRC and MAC/physical layer signaling, allowing dynamic adaptation to changing environments and improving reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If network energy saving is implemented by reducing transmission power, then energy consumption is reduced, but measurement reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork energy consumptionVSAvoidmeasurement reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the reference signal power adjustable and adaptive rather than fixed. The network can dynamically select different power values for reference signals based on current network conditions, allowing the system to optimize between energy saving and measurement reliability requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the power parameter of reference signals by introducing multiple power values that can be selected based on different scenarios. This parameter change enables the system to reduce power consumption when measurement reliability is not critical, while maintaining sufficient power when measurement accuracy is required

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Loss of energy

If reference signal power is reduced for energy saving, then energy consumption decreases, but transmission reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission energy consumptionVSAvoidtransmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes reference signal power dynamic by allowing the network to select from multiple power values based on actual transmission conditions. This enables the system to reduce power consumption during normal conditions while maintaining reliability during critical transmission periods

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces multiple power parameter options for reference signals, allowing the system to change the power level based on the specific transmission scenario. This parameter flexibility resolves the contradiction between energy saving and transmission reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple power values are configured for reference signals, then adaptability to different scenarios improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescenario adaptabilityVSAvoidpower configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the power configuration into different categories or levels, where each segment corresponds to a specific power value suitable for particular scenarios. This segmentation makes the complex multi-power system more manageable and easier to implement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring multiple power values and their corresponding scenarios before actual transmission occurs. The network can then directly select the appropriate pre-configured power value based on the current scenario, avoiding complex real-time calculations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4661572A1Method and apparatus used in node for wireless communication
Publication Date: 2025.12.10 APOGEE 5G GLOBAL LLC
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AI summary

The present application discloses a method and apparatus used in a node for wireless communication. A first node receives first signaling and second signaling, the first signaling being RRC signaling, and being used for configuring at least one power offset value for a first RS resource, and the second signaling being MAC layer signaling or physical layer signaling, and being used for indicating a first power offset value for the first RS resource; a first RS is received in the first RS resource. The first power offset value simultaneously depends on the at least one power offset value and the second signaling. The ratio of the EPRE of the first RS to the EPRE of a broadcast signal is equal to the first power offset value. The broadcast signal comprises a synchronization signal. The present application improves the determination of the reference signal power in a network energy-saving scene, thereby saving the energy, and improving the measurement precision and the transmission reliability.