Two-Step Feedback for XR Data Frame Transmission Reliability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Extended reality (XR) technologies face reliability issues due to fluctuations in wireless communication channels, leading to frame freezing and erratic displays, particularly in wireless communication scenarios where high transmission rate and low latency are required.

Innovation Solution

A communication method involving a two-step feedback mechanism where a terminal device sends indication information to adjust reference frames and data units for subsequent data frame encoding, avoiding the use of successfully transmitted data frames, thereby improving data transmission reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If wireless communication is used for XR services, then connection flexibility and mobility are improved, but transmission reliability deteriorates due to channel fluctuations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection flexibilityVSAvoidtransmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a two-step feedback mechanism where the terminal device first sends indication information about unsuccessfully received communication data blocks, and subsequently sends detailed indication information about specific data units within those blocks. This feedback enables the network device to identify and adjust reference frames and data units, preventing error propagation and improving transmission reliability while maintaining wireless connection flexibility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary identification and adjustment of reference frames and data units before they are used for subsequent encoding. By detecting transmission failures early through the two-step feedback mechanism and adjusting reference data beforehand, the system prevents error propagation to future frames, thereby improving reliability without sacrificing wireless adaptability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If reference frames are adjusted in real-time, then data transmission reliability is improved, but communication delay increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission reliabilityVSAvoidcommunication delay
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies partial action by implementing a two-step feedback mechanism that provides progressively detailed information rather than complete immediate feedback. The first step identifies failed data blocks, and the second step identifies specific data units within those blocks. This gradual approach enables timely reference frame adjustment with reduced processing overhead compared to waiting for complete error identification, thus improving reliability while minimizing delay

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS12149711B2Data frame transmission method and communication apparatus
Publication Date: 2024.11.19 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

This application provides a wireless communication method and a communication apparatus. The method includes a terminal device receives a data frame from a second device by using a first device, and notifies the first device when the terminal device determines that a communication data block from the first device is not successfully received. After determining a protocol data packet corresponding to the communication data block, the first device notifies the second device that the first protocol data packet is not successfully transmitted. After determining a data unit that is in the data frame and that corresponds to the communication data block, the terminal device notifies the second device through second-step feedback.