WTRU MIMO Precoder Codebook Design via Deep Reinforcement Learning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication systems face challenges in adapting to time-varying channel conditions, leading to suboptimal performance in MIMO precoder selection, which affects the quality of service (BER) in data transmissions.

Innovation Solution

A data-driven approach using a precoder prediction model, specifically deep reinforcement learning, is employed by a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) to construct a codebook based on observed channel conditions, enabling the selection of precoders that adapt in real-time for improved data transmission quality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional feedback mechanisms are used for precoder selection, then system compatibility and ease of operation are maintained, but adaptability to time-varying channel conditions deteriorates leading to suboptimal performance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to time-varying channel conditionsVSAvoidoperation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic precoder selection by training a neural network model that continuously adapts to time-varying channel conditions. The model processes current channel state information and generates precoder recommendations that evolve with changing channels, replacing static traditional feedback mechanisms with a dynamic adaptive system that maintains optimal performance across varying conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent substitutes traditional mechanical feedback mechanisms with an intelligent neural network-based system. Instead of relying on conventional feedback loops and manual precoder selection, the system uses machine learning algorithms that automatically learn optimal precoder mappings from channel data, replacing the mechanical feedback system with an intelligent adaptive system that achieves superior performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If data-driven precoder prediction model is implemented, then quality of service and BER performance are improved, but device complexity and training requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvequality of serviceVSAvoidmodel complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by training the neural network model offline before deployment. The model is pre-trained using historical channel data and simulation results to learn optimal precoder selection strategies. This preliminary training phase allows the system to acquire sophisticated channel adaptation capabilities without adding real-time computational complexity during actual operation, as the heavy learning work is completed in advance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The neural network model is designed to be self-sufficient once trained, automatically processing channel state information and generating precoder recommendations without requiring complex real-time training or extensive computational resources during operation. The model serves itself by making autonomous decisions based on learned patterns, reducing the need for complex control systems and manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Measurement precision

If model convergence is ensured through multiple iterations, then precoder selection accuracy is improved, but loss of time and computational overhead increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprecoder selection accuracyVSAvoidtraining time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies partial action by using a sufficiently large but not excessive training dataset that achieves model convergence without unnecessary iterations. The training process is designed to stop when the model reaches adequate accuracy thresholds, avoiding both under-training and excessive computation. This balanced approach ensures the model learns effective precoder selection patterns while minimizing training time and computational resource consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS20240429984A1Data-driven WTRU-specific MIMO pre-coder codebook design
Publication Date: 2024.12.26 INTERDIGITAL PATENT HOLDINGS INC
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AI summary

Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are disclosed herein for data-driven wireless transmit-receive unit (WTRU)-specific MIMO precoder Codebook, Quality-of-service (e.g., BER) may be improved, for example, using precoders for data transmissions where the precoder is selected from a codebook constructed from observed data. A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may (e.g., with a base station) construct a codebook based on observed data (e.g., time-varying channel conditions) that include precoders to use for data transmission. The WTRU may determine the codebook, for example, using a precoder prediction model (e.g., using machine learning and/or artificial intelligence).