Patent Application
20120176948
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of wireless communication. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a method and system for enhancing transmission in a multi-user reusing a single timeslot operation.
Typically, a wireless communication system communicates data through a wireless link between a base station (BS) and an electronic device. Increasing voice traffic has led to a Multi-User Reusing One Single time slot (MUROS) operation. In the MUROS operation, multiple transmitter and receiver units are multiplexed onto one single time slot. When of the multiple transmitter and receiver units are paired in the MUROS operation, there exists adjacent channel interference (ACI) and co channel interference (CCI). The CCI refers to cross interference caused by power emitted from the multiple transmitter and receiver units using a same frequency band. The ACI is an interference caused by power emitted by a signal from a transmitter and receiver unit in an adjacent frequency band.
Usage of the MUROS operation to increase the number of users and to handle the voice traffic increases the CCI and ACI, hence increasing overall interference. Hence, there is a need for a system and a method to address the aforementioned issues.
Embodiments of the present disclosure described herein provide a method and system for enhancing transmission in a multi user reusing one single time slot operation.
An example of a method for enhancing transmission in a multi-user reusing one single time slot (MUROS) operation includes detecting mutual interference in a traffic channel (TCH) by a network in the MUROS operation. The method also includes, transmitting a discontinuous transmission (DTX) start signal by the network to a first electronic device, if the mutual interference is above a predefined value. The method further includes, storing a plurality of audio and video samples by the first electronic device for a time period and entering into a ‘silent period’ wherein the first electronic device does not transmit anything. The time period is provided in the DTX start signal. The time period will be calculated based on the Quality of Service (like Mean Opinion Score (MOS)) arrived at between the network and the first electronic device. Further, the method includes transmitting a DTX stop signal by the network to the first electronic device at end of the time period. Moreover, the method includes transmitting the plurality of audio and video samples by the first electronic device to a receiver using the TCH.
An example of a system for enhancing transmission in a multi-user reusing one single time slot operation includes a plurality of electronic devices configured to transmit and receive a plurality of audio and video samples in a single TCH involving a frequency band and one time slot. The system also includes a network configured to detect mutual interference in a traffic channel (TCH) in the multi-user reusing a single timeslot operation, to transmit a discontinuous transmission (DTX) start signal to a first electronic device, if the mutual interference is above a predefined value, and to transmit a DTX stop signal to the first electronic device at end of a time period. Further, the system includes the TCH configured to transmit the plurality of audio and video samples.
According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance transmission in a multi-user reusing a single timeslot operation.
The accompanying figure, similar reference numerals may refer to identical or functionally similar elements. These reference numerals are used in the detailed description to illustrate various embodiments and to explain various aspects and advantages of the present disclosure.
Persons skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and may have not been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figure may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
It should be observed the method steps and system components have been represented by conventional symbols in the figure, showing only specific details which are relevant for an understanding of the present disclosure. Further, details may be readily apparent to person ordinarily skilled in the art may not have been disclosed. In the present disclosure, relational terms such as first and second, and the like, may be used to distinguish one entity from another entity, without necessarily implying any actual relationship or order between such entities.
Embodiments of the present disclosure described herein provide a method and system for enhancing transmission in a multi-user reusing a single timeslot operation.
A user of the electronic device 115a wishes to contact a user of the electronic device 115c. The user of the electronic device 115a desires to connect to an address of the user of the electronic device 115c.
An address request and communication request sent by the user of the electronic device 115a is directly received by the network 105.
The network 105 detects a traffic control channel (TCH) for the communication between the user of the electronic device 115a and the user of the electronic device 115c.
In some embodiment the network includes a global system for mobile communications (GSM) enhanced data rates for GSM evolution radio access network (GERAN) or a universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS) system.
The network 105 detects a mutual interference in the TCH due to a plurality of users using the TCH. The network sends a discontinuous transmission (DTX) start signal to the electronic device 115a. The electronic device 115a on receiving the DTX start signal, stores a plurality of audio and video samples from the user of the electronic device 115a. The electronic device 115a holds transmission for a time period or enters into a silent period and stores the audio and video samples.
The network 105 waits for end of the time period for the silent period for the electronic device 115a. The network 105 sends a DTX stop signal to the electronic device 115a. The electronic device 115a starts transmitting the stored audio and video samples to the network 105. The network 105 transmits the audio and video samples received by the electronic device 115a to the electronic device 115c.
In some embodiments, the DTX signal can be transmitted in an uplink mode or a downlink mode. The uplink mode is a mode of transmission from the electronic device 115a to the network 105. The downlink mode is a mode of transmission from the network 105 to the electronic device 115a.
The electronic device 405 and the electronic device 410 both use a time slot TS3 alternatively for transmission of audio and video samples.
In a first instance, the electronic device 405 is in a DTX mode for a specified time period. The electronic device 410 is assigned a traffic channel (TCH) and transmits audio and video samples using the assigned TCH. The electronic device 405 which is in the DTX mode stores a plurality of audio and video samples in a buffer for a specified time period.
In a second instance, the electronic device 410 is in the DTX mode for a specified time period. The electronic device 405 is then assigned the TCH and the electronic device 405 can transmit the audio and video samples. The electronic device 410, which is in the DTX mode, stores a plurality of audio and video samples in a buffer for the specified time period.
At step 505, a companding algorithm is applied to an audio signal. The companding algorithm reduces a dynamic range of the audio and video samples. An A law and U law companding algorithms used in the present embodiment requires 8 bits per sample but provides a resolution of up to 13 bits. In analog systems, the companding algorithm increases signal to noise ratio (SNR) and in digital systems the companding algorithm reduces a quantization error. At step 510, a speech signal is encoded. Speech encoding includes data compression algorithms and uses audio signal processing techniques, for example pulse code modulation (PCM) for compressing audio signals. At step 515, a network detects mutual interference present in a traffic channel (TCH). A mutual interference estimation unit detects mutual interference existing between paired electronic devices sharing one wireless link and transmitting audio and video samples at one single time slot. Based on the mutual interference, the network orders one electronic device of the paired electronic devices into a discontinuous transmission (DTX) mode. At step 520, a comfort noise is generated within an electronic device at the transmitter end. The comfort noise indicates a calling entity that a wireless connection exists between the calling entity and a called entity. At step 525, the network transmits control signals to order one electronic device of the paired electronic devices into the DTX mode. The control signals are transmitted using an associated control channel (ACCH) or the TCH.
In some embodiment the network includes a global system for mobile communications (GSM) enhanced data rates for GSM evolution radio access network (GERAN) or a universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS) system.
The DTX triggering process includes an A law or U law compander unit 605, a speech encoder 610, a comfort noise generation unit 615, a DTX control and operation unit 620, a control function unit 625 and a buffer 630.
The A law or U law compander unit 605, is a companding algorithm used to reduce the dynamic range of the audio and video frames. The A law and U law companding algorithms used in the present embodiment requires 8 bits per sample but provides a resolution of up to 13 bits. In analog systems, the companding algorithm increases signal to noise ratio (SNR) and in digital systems the companding algorithm reduces quantization error. The speech encoder 610 includes data compression algorithms and uses specific audio signal processing techniques, for example pulse code modulation (PCM) for compressing audio signals. The comfort noise generation unit 615 generates a comfort noise. The comfort noise is generated within an electronic device. The comfort noise indicates a calling entity that a wireless connection exists between the calling entity and a called entity. The DTX control and operation unit 620 evaluates a function to control the DTX. The control function unit 625 indicates the time period until which the electronic device is in the DTX mode. The buffer 630 can be used for storing the plurality of audio and video samples. In the DTX mode, the electronic device stores the audio and video samples in the buffer 630.
In the preceding specification, the present disclosure and its advantages have been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, it will be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications and changes can be made, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, as set forth in the claims below. Accordingly, the specification and figures are to be regarded as illustrative examples of the present disclosure, rather than in restrictive sense. All such possible modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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| 2067/CHE/2009 | Aug 2009 | IN | national |
| Filing Document | Filing Date | Country | Kind | 371c Date |
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| PCT/KR10/05835 | 8/30/2010 | WO | 00 | 2/28/2012 |
