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FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
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THE PATENTS RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See section 10 and rule 13)
1. TITLE OF THE INVENTION
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SERIAL DATA GENERATION
2. APPLICANT(S)
NAME NATIONALITY ADDRESS
JIO PLATFORMS LIMITED INDIAN Office-101, Saffron, Nr. Centre Point, Panchwati 5 Rasta, Ambawadi, Ahmedabad - 380006, Gujarat, India
3. PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
[0001] A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material, which is subject to intellectual property rights such as, but are not limited to, copyright, design, trademark, Integrated Circuit (IC) layout design, and/or trade dress protection, belonging to Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) or its affiliates (hereinafter referred as owner). The owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent files or records, but otherwise reserves all rights whatsoever. All rights to such intellectual property are fully reserved by the owner.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present disclosure generally relates to the field of wireless communication systems. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system and a method for serial data generation. Further, the present disclosure relates to serial data generator for converting parallel multi-carrier system and multiple antenna system data into serial data to reduce resource usage.
DEFINITION
[0003] As used in the present disclosure, the following terms are generally intended to have the meaning as set forth below, except to the extent that the context in which they are used to indicate otherwise.
[0004] The expression “Multiple antenna system” used hereinafter in the specification refers to a communication system that uses multiple antennas at both the transmitter and receiver ends of a communication link. The multiple antenna system is also known as Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO).
[0005] The expression “Multi-carrier” used hereinafter in the specification refers to a technique for transmitting data using multiple carrier frequencies.
[0006] The expression “Parallel Data” used hereinafter in the specification refers to data transmission where multiple bits of data are sent simultaneously over multiple channels or lines
[0007] The expression “Serial Data” used hereinafter in the specification refers to data transmission where bits of data are sent sequentially, one after the other, over a single channel or line.
[0008] The expression “Activation Trigger” used hereinafter in the specification refers to an event, condition, or signal that causes the initiation or activation of a predefined action, process, or response within a system. It essentially "triggers" an execution of a particular task or sequence of operations.
[0009] The expression “Parallel to Serial Conversion” used hereinafter in the specification refers to a process of converting data that is organized in parallel format (multiple bits transmitted simultaneously) into a serial format (bits transmitted one after another).
[0010] The expression “Carrier ID Sequence” used hereinafter in the specification refers to determine the order in which carriers are multiplexed on the output serial data bus.
[0011] The expression “Carrier Update Trigger” used hereinafter in the specification refers to an event, condition, or signal that prompts the update or reassignment of carrier frequencies or channels within the communication system.
[0012] The expression “Antenna ID” used hereinafter in the specification refers to a unique identifier assigned to each antenna in a communication system, used for tracking, management, and configuration purposes.
[0013] The expression “FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array)” used hereinafter in the specification refers to a semiconductor device that contains an array of programmable logic blocks and interconnects. Users can configure the FPGA to perform specific logic functions and operations by programming its hardware resources
[0014] The expression ‘antenna interleaving factor’ used hereinafter in the specification refers to the ratio of the number of antenna elements in use to the total number of antenna elements in a defined pattern or array. It is used to optimize the performance of multi-antenna systems by mitigating interference and improving signal quality.
[0015] The expression “Resource Utilization” used hereinafter in the specification refers to a process of allocating and managing resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
[0016] The expression “Serial Alignment of Data” used hereinafter in the specification refers to a process of arranging or aligning data in a sequential order, typically for purposes like transmission, processing, or storage.
[0017] These definitions are in addition to those expressed in the art.
BACKGROUND
[0018] The following description of related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section be used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admissions of prior art.
[0019] Introduction and expansion of various wireless services in multiple industries has resulted in a surge in frequency demand and wireless traffic. In particular, as the quality of multimedia content increases, the demand for transmission capacity increases, and the demand for multimedia content also increases, thereby requiring a large number of cellular systems and wireless Local Area Networks (LANs) to be deployed to fulfill the demands.
[0020] One of the technologies in such systems is massive multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) which brings antennas, radios, and spectrum together to enable higher capacity and speed for the incoming 5G. Massive MIMO involves hundreds, and even thousands, of antennas attached to a base station (BS) serving dozens of users simultaneously to improve spectral efficiency and throughput. Each antenna acts as one degree-of-freedom, and all of the antennas together form a spatial multiplexer that serves many users on the same time-frequency resource through spatial signal processing, such as receiving combining in the uplink (UL) and transmitting precoding in the downlink (DL).
[0021] Combining multiple carrier system (such as orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)) with a massive MIMO having multiple antennas is an attractive way of increasing the spectral efficiency (SE) or reducing the transmission energy per bit. To process the data parallelly received from these multiple antennas and multiple carrier systems, a dedicated converter along with a filter with each carrier system is required, resulting in a complex system with a large number of components for proper deployment.
[0022] Hence, there is a need for a parallel-to-serial converter that is configured to receive the data from the multiple antennas and multiple carrier systems and convert it serially in an efficient manner without degrading the performance of the system.
OBJECTIVES
[0023] Some of the objectives of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:
[0024] An objective of the present disclosure is to provide a serial data generator that converts data of parallelly connected multi-carrier systems and multiple antenna systems into a serial data to reduce resource usage.
[0025] Another objective of the present disclosure is to provide a serial data generator that performs parallel to serial conversion based on a carrier ID sequence, a number of antenna, and an antenna interleaving factor.
[0026] Yet another objective of the present disclosure is to provide a serial data generator that generates a triggering signal for another serial data generator (s) connected further.
[0027] Still another objective of the present disclosure is to provide a serial data generator that outputs serial data along with a carrier ID and an antenna ID, thereby making it easy to differentiate the data based on the carrier ID and the antenna ID.
[0028] Further objective of the present disclosure is to provide a serial data generator that is configured to perform carrier selection and serial alignment of data in a multi-carrier and multiple antenna system for 5G New Radio (NR).
[0029] Other objectives and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
SUMMARY
[0030] In an exemplary embodiment, a serial data generating system for generating a serial output is disclosed. The serial data generating system includes a triggering unit, a plurality of input generating units, and a serial data generator. The triggering unit is configured to generate a plurality of triggering signals. The plurality of input generating units is configured to generate input data. The plurality of input generating units is connected in a parallel configuration. The plurality of input generating units includes a multi-carrier system and a multiple antenna system. The serial data generator is cooperatively connected to the triggering unit and the plurality of input generating units. The serial data generator is configured to receive an activation triggering signal from the triggering unit. The serial data generator is configured to receive an input data from the plurality of input generating units. The serial data generator is configured to generate a serial output based on a predefined set of parameters.
[0031] In some embodiments, the predefined set of parameters includes a carrier identifier (ID) sequence, a number of antenna, and an antenna interleaving factor.
[0032] In some embodiments, the serial data generator is implemented using field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
[0033] In another exemplary embodiment, a serial data generator is disclosed. The serial data generator is configured to receive an activation triggering signal from a triggering unit. The serial data generator is configured to receive input data from a plurality of input generating units connected in a parallel configuration. The plurality of input generating units includes a multi-carrier system and a multiple antenna system. The serial data generator is configured to generate a serial output based on a predefined set of parameters obtained from a parameter inputting unit.
[0034] In some embodiment, the predefined set of parameters includes a carrier identifier (ID) sequence, a number of antennas, and an antenna interleaving factor.
[0035] In some embodiments, the serial data generator is implemented using field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
[0036] In some embodiments, the serial data generator is further configured to receive a carrier update triggering signal from the triggering unit and add or remove a particular carrier based on the carrier update triggering signal.
[0037] In some embodiments, the serial output includes a carrier identifier (ID) and an identification number of an antenna.
[0038] In some embodiments, the width of the input data is given by a product of a number of antenna lanes, an input sample width and the antenna interleaving factor. The width of the serial output is given by a product of number of antenna lanes, an output sample width and antenna interleaving factor.
[0039] In some embodiments, the number of antenna lanes is calculated as the number of antennas divided by the antenna interleaving factor.
[0040] In yet another exemplary embodiment, a method for generating a serial output is disclosed. The method includes receiving an activation triggering signal from a triggering unit. The method includes receiving input data from a plurality of input generating units connected in a parallel configuration. The plurality of input generating units includes a multi-carrier system and a multiple antenna system. The method includes generating a serial output based on a predefined set of parameters. The serial data generating system includes a triggering unit, a plurality of input generating units, and a serial data generator. The triggering unit is configured to generate a plurality of triggering signals. The plurality of input generating units is configured to generate input data. The plurality of input generating units is connected in a parallel configuration. The plurality of input generating units includes a multi-carrier system and a multiple antenna system. The serial data generator is cooperatively connected to the triggering unit and the plurality of input generating units. The serial data generator is configured to receive an activation triggering signal from the triggering unit. The serial data generator is configured to receive an input data from the plurality of input generating units. The serial data generator is configured to generate a serial output based on a predefined set of parameters.
[0041] In some embodiments, the method further includes a step of receiving a carrier update triggering signal from the triggering unit and adding or removing a particular carrier.
[0042] In some embodiments, a user equipment (UE) is communicatively coupled with a serial data generating system. The serial data generating system is configured to receive a connection request from the UE. The serial data generating system is configured to send an acknowledgment of the connection request to the UE. The UE is configured to transmit a plurality of signals in response to the connection request. The serial data generating system is configured for generating a serial output.
[0043] In an aspect, the present disclosure discloses a computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform a method for generating a serial output, the method comprising receiving, by a serial data generator, an activation triggering signal from a triggering unit. The method further comprises receiving, by the serial data generator, an input data from a plurality of input generating units connected in a parallel configuration. The plurality of input generating units includes a multi-carrier system and a multiple antenna system. The method comprises generating, by the serial data generator the serial output based on a predefined set of parameters obtained from a parameter inputting unit.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
[0044] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein, and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the disclosed methods and systems in which like reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the different drawings. Components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present disclosure. Some drawings may indicate the components using block diagrams and may not represent the internal circuitry of each component. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that disclosure of such drawings includes disclosure of electrical components, electronic components or circuitry commonly used to implement such components.
[0045] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary network architecture for implementing a serial data generating system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0046] FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary block diagram of the serial data generating system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0047] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram for performing parallel to serial data conversion, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0048] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary timing diagram of a serial data generator, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0049] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary simulated timing diagram of the serial data generator, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0050] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary simulated waveform showing an expanded view of data mapping of the serial data generator, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0051] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram of a method for generating a serial output, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0052] FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary computer system in which or with which embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented.
[0053] The foregoing shall be more apparent from the following more detailed description of the disclosure.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
100A – Network Architecture
104 – User Equipment
106 – Network
112 – Base Station
108 - Serial Data Generating System
100B – Block Diagram
110 - A Plurality of Input Generating Units
120 - Triggering Unit
130 - Serial Data Generator
140 - Serial Output
150 – Parameter Inputting Unit
200 – Flow Diagram
300 - Timing Diagram
400 - Timing Diagram
500 - Timing Diagram
600 – Method Flow Diagram
700 – Computer System
710 – External Storage Device
720 – Bus
730 – Main Memory
740 – Read Only Memory
750 – Mass Storage Device
760 – Communication Port
770 – Processor
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0054] In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. Several features described hereafter can each be used independently of one another or with any combination of other features. An individual feature may not address any of the problems discussed above or might address only some of the problems discussed above. Some of the problems discussed above might not be fully addressed by any of the features described herein. Example embodiments of the present disclosure are described below, as illustrated in various drawings in which like reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the different drawings.
[0055] The ensuing description provides exemplary embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth.
[0056] Specific details are given in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. For example, circuits, systems, networks, processes, and other components may be shown as components in block diagram form in order not to obscure the embodiments in unnecessary detail. In other instances, well-known circuits, processes, algorithms, structures, and techniques may be shown without unnecessary detail in order to avoid obscuring the embodiments.
[0057] Also, it is noted that individual embodiments may be described as a process that is depicted as a flowchart, a flow diagram, a data flow diagram, a structure diagram, or a block diagram. Although a flowchart may describe the operations as a sequential process, many of the operations can be performed in parallel or concurrently. In addition, the order of the operations may be re-arranged. A process is terminated when its operations are completed but could have additional steps not included in a figure. A process may correspond to a method, a function, a procedure, a subroutine, a subprogram, etc. When a process corresponds to a function, its termination can correspond to a return of the function to the calling function or the main function.
[0058] The word “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance of doubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not limited by such examples. In addition, any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs, nor is it meant to preclude equivalent exemplary structures and techniques known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “includes,” “has,” “contains,” and other similar words are used in either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive like the term “comprising” as an open transition word without precluding any additional or other elements.
[0059] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” or “an instance” or “one instance” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[0060] The terminology used herein is to describe particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. It should be noted that the terms “mobile device”, “user equipment”, “user device”, “communication device”, “device” and similar terms are used interchangeably for the purpose of describing the invention. These terms are not intended to limit the scope of the invention or imply any specific functionality or limitations on the described embodiments. The use of these terms is solely for convenience and clarity of description. The invention is not limited to any particular type of device or equipment, and it should be understood that other equivalent terms or variations thereof may be used interchangeably without departing from the scope of the invention as defined herein.
[0061] As used herein, an “electronic device”, or “portable electronic device”, or “user device” or “communication device” or “user equipment” or “device” refers to any electrical, electronic, electromechanical and computing device. The user device is capable of receiving and/or transmitting one or parameters, performing function/s, communicating with other user devices and transmitting data to the other user devices. The user equipment may have a processor, a display, a memory, a battery and an input-means such as a hard keypad and/or a soft keypad. The user equipment may be capable of operating on any radio access technology including but not limited to IP-enabled communication, Zig Bee, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Near Field Communication, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi direct, etc. For instance, the user equipment may include, but not limited to, a mobile phone, smartphone, virtual reality (VR) devices, augmented reality (AR) devices, laptop, a general-purpose computer, desktop, personal digital assistant, tablet computer, mainframe computer, or any other device as may be obvious to a person skilled in the art for implementation of the features of the present disclosure.
[0062] Further, the user device may also comprise a “processor” or “processing unit” includes processing unit, wherein processor refers to any logic circuitry for processing instructions. The processor may be a general-purpose processor, a special purpose processor, a conventional processor, a digital signal processor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in association with a DSP core, a controller, a microcontroller, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Field Programmable Gate Array circuits, any other type of integrated circuits, etc. The processor may perform signal coding data processing, input/output processing, and/or any other functionality that enables the working of the system according to the present disclosure. More specifically, the processor is a hardware processor.
[0063] As portable electronic devices and wireless technologies continue to improve and grow in popularity, the advancing wireless technologies for data transfer are also expected to evolve and replace the older generations of technologies. In the field of wireless data communications, the dynamic advancement of various generations of cellular technology are also seen. The development, in this respect, has been incremental in the order of second generation (2G), third generation (3G), fourth generation (4G), fifth generation (5G), and now sixth generation (6G), and more such generations are expected to continue in the forthcoming time.
[0064] Radio Access Technology (RAT) refers to the technology used by mobile devices/ user equipment (UE) to connect to a cellular network. It refers to the specific protocol and standards that govern the way devices communicate with base stations, which are responsible for providing the wireless connection. Further, each RAT has its own set of protocols and standards for communication, which define the frequency bands, modulation techniques, and other parameters used for transmitting and receiving data. Examples of RATs include GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System), LTE (Long-Term Evolution), and 5G. The choice of RAT depends on a variety of factors, including the network infrastructure, the available spectrum, and the mobile device's/device's capabilities. Mobile devices often support multiple RATs, allowing them to connect to different types of networks and provide optimal performance based on the available network resources.
[0065] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.
[0066] Modern wireless communication systems require higher data rates and throughput. Therefore, modern technologies have adopted multi-carrier and multiple antenna-based techniques. However, these techniques consume significant FPGA resources due to their need for parallel data processing for each antenna. To overcome the shortcomings of the existing communication systems, the present disclosure discloses the conversion of parallel multi-carrier data into serial data based on a number of carriers, a number of antennas, and an antenna interleaving factor.
[0067] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings FIGs. 1A to 7.
[0068] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary network architecture (100A) for implementing a serial data generating system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0069] Referring to FIG. 1A, the network architecture (100A) may include one or more computing devices or user equipments (104-1, 104-2…104-N) associated with one or more users in an environment. A person of ordinary skill in the art will understand that one or more user equipments (104-1, 104-2…104-N) may be individually referred to as the user equipment (104) and collectively referred to as the user equipment (104). A person of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the terms “computing device(s)” and “user equipment” may be used interchangeably throughout the disclosure. Although three user equipments (104) are depicted in FIG. 1A, however any number of the user equipments (104) may be included without departing from the scope of the ongoing description.
[0070] In an embodiment, the user equipment (104) may include smart devices operating in a smart environment, for example, an Internet of Things (IoT) system. In such an embodiment, the user equipment (104) may include, but is not limited to, smart phones, smart watches, smart sensors (e.g., mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, etc.), networked appliances, networked peripheral devices, networked lighting system, communication devices, networked vehicle accessories, networked vehicular devices, smart accessories, tablets, smart television (TV), computers, smart security system, smart home system, other devices for monitoring or interacting with or for the users and/or entities, or any combination thereof. A person of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the user equipment (104) may include, but is not limited to, intelligent, multi-sensing, network-connected devices, that can integrate seamlessly with each other and/or with a central server or a cloud-computing system or any other device that is network-connected.
[0071] In an embodiment, the user equipment (104) may include, but is not limited to, a handheld wireless communication device (e.g., a mobile phone, a smart phone, a phablet device, and so on), a wearable computer device(e.g., a head-mounted display computer device, a head-mounted camera device, a wristwatch computer device, and so on), a Global Positioning System (GPS) device, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, or another type of portable computer, a media playing device, a portable gaming system, and/or any other type of computer device with wireless communication capabilities, and the like. In an embodiment, the user equipment (104) may include, but is not limited to, any electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical, or an equipment, or a combination of one or more of the above devices such as virtual reality (VR) devices, augmented reality (AR) devices, laptop, a general-purpose computer, desktop, personal digital assistant, tablet computer, mainframe computer, or any other computing device, wherein the user equipment (104) may include one or more in-built or externally coupled accessories including, but not limited to, a visual aid device such as a camera, an audio aid, a microphone, a keyboard, and input devices for receiving input from the user or the entity such as touch pad, touch enabled screen, electronic pen, and the like. A person of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the user equipment (104) may not be restricted to the mentioned devices and various other devices may be used.
[0072] Referring to FIG. 1A, the user equipment (104) may communicate with the serial data generating system (108) via a network (106). In an embodiment, the network (106) may include at least one of a Fifth Generation (5G) network, 6G network, or the like. The network (106) may enable the user equipment (104) to communicate with other devices in the network architecture (100A) and/or with the serial data generating system (108). The network (106) may include a wireless card or some other transceiver connection to facilitate this communication. In another embodiment, the network (106) may be implemented as, or include any of a variety of different communication technologies such as a wide area network (WAN), a local area network (LAN), a wireless network, a mobile network, a Virtual Private Network (VPN), the Internet, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), or the like. In an embodiment, the network (106) may include one or more base stations (112) for facilitating communication between the one or more UEs (104). The network (106) may be formed by a set of base stations (112-1, 112-2….112-N) communicatively coupled to enable telecommunication exchanges between one or more UEs (104).
[0073] The base station (112) may be a network infrastructure that provides wireless access to one or more terminals associated therewith. The base station may have coverage defined to be a predetermined geographic area based on the distance over which a signal may be transmitted. The base station (112) may be, but not be limited to, wireless access point, evolved NodeB (eNodeB), 5G node or next generation NodeB (gNB), wireless point, transmission/reception point (TRP), and the like. In an embodiment, the base station (112) may include one or more operational units that enable telecommunication between two or more UEs (104). In an embodiment, the one or more operational units may include, but not be limited to, transceivers, baseband unit (BBU), (remote radio unit - RRU), antennae, mobile switching centres, radio network control units, one or more processors associated thereto, and a plurality of network entities such as Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), Session Management Function (SMF), Network Exposure Function (NEF), or any custom built functions executing one or more processor-executable instructions, but not limited thereto.
[0074] In an embodiment, the user equipment (UE) (104) is communicatively coupled with the serial data generating system (108). The serial data generating system (108) is configured to receive a connection request from the UE (104). The serial data generating system (108) is configured to send an acknowledgment of the connection request to the UE (104). The UE (104) is configured to transmit a plurality of signals in response to the connection request. The serial data generating system (108) is configured for generating a serial output.
[0075] Referring to FIG. 1B, a block diagram (100B) of the serial data generating system (108) is illustrated, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0076] As shown in FIG. 1B, the serial data generating system (108) includes a plurality of input generating units (110), a triggering unit (120), a serial data generator (130), and a parameter inputting unit (150).
[0077] Although single serial data generator (130) is shown in FIG. 1B, there may be more than single serial data generator (130) deployed in the network architecture (100A). In an aspect, the serial data generating system (108) may also include other components such as decoder, encoder, multiplexer, booster and like so.
[0078] Each input generating unit of the plurality of input generating units (110) is configured to generate input data (information) to be transmitted over the network. In an example, each input generating unit (110) acts as a carrier. In an aspect, the plurality of input generating units (110) is connected in a parallel configuration. In an example, the plurality of input generating units (110) includes a multi-carrier system and a multiple antenna system.
[0079] In an example, the multi-carrier system refers to a system that uses multiple carriers or frequency bands to transmit data simultaneously in a wireless network (for example, 5G network). The multi-carrier system allows increased bandwidth and capacity, enabling faster data transfer rates and improved network performance. Additionally, multiple carriers can help reduce interference and improve network resilience.
[0080] The multiple antenna system is a network of multiple antennas that are configured to operate together to transmit signals. The multiple antenna system is commonly used to increase the overall capacity and reliability of the network. By using multiple antennas, the system can transmit multiple signals simultaneously, improving the overall performance and efficiency of the network. In an example, the multiple antenna system is generally referred to as Multiple Input Multiple Output system (MIMO). In another example, the multiple antenna system may be a phased antenna array system, a switched beam system, or an adaptive antenna array system (AAA).
[0081] The triggering unit (120) is configured to generate a plurality of triggering signals. In an example, the plurality of triggering signals includes an activation triggering signal and a carrier update triggering signal. The activation triggering signal is configured to activate the serial data generator (130). In an aspect, the triggering unit (120) is configured to generate a signal to remove or add the carrier. The carrier update triggering signal adds or removes a particular carrier from the communication system. In another aspect, the triggering unit (120) is configured to update a predefined set of parameters. In an example, the predefined set of parameters includes a carrier ID sequence, a number of antennas, and an antenna interleaving factor. For example, the carrier ID sequence determines the order in which the carriers need to be processed. In an example, the number of antennas may represent the total number of antennas which is available to communicate the data over the network using the the serial data generating system (108).
[0082] The serial data generator (130) is commutatively coupled with the plurality of input generating units (110) and the triggering unit (120). The serial data generator (130) is configured to receive the generated input data from the plurality of input generating units (110). In an example, the received input data is a parallel clubbed data of all the plurality of input generating units (110). The serial data generator (130) is configured to receive the activation triggering signal from the triggering unit (120). On receiving the activation triggering signal, the serial data generator (130) is configured to generate a serial output (140) based on the predefined set of parameters (acting as initialized parameters). In an example, the predefined set of parameters, including but not limited to baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bits, flow control, data format, synchronization method, character encoding, and line endings. The parameters are established to ensure proper data transmission and reception, maintaining the integrity and consistency of the serial data stream per the specified communication standards. In an aspect, the predefined set of parameters is obtained from the parameter inputting unit (150). For example, the initialized parameters include a particular sequence of forming the serial output (140) such that an antenna 3 will come before an antenna 2. In an aspect, the serial output (140) includes a carrier ID and an identification number of the antenna. The identification number of the antenna is a specific identifier assigned to an antenna used in communication systems. The identification number helps track and manage antennas in a network, ensuring that each one can be uniquely identified for maintenance, performance monitoring, or regulatory compliance.
[0083] In an example, the serial data generator (130) includes a memory (not shown in FIGS.), and a processing unit (not shown in FIGS.). The memory is configured to store program instructions. The memory is configured to store the data received from the plurality of input generating units (110). The program instructions include a program that implements a method to generate the serial output (140), in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure and may implement other embodiments described in this specification. The memory is configured to store preprocessed data and the predefined set of parameters. The memory is configured to store the serial output (140) and the like. The memory may include any computer-readable medium known in the art including, for example, volatile memory, such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) and Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) and/or nonvolatile memory, such as Read Only Memory (ROM), erasable programmable ROM, flash memories, hard disks, optical disks, and magnetic tapes.
[0084] The processing unit is configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in the memory. The processing unit is configured to execute a sequence of instructions of the method to generate the serial output (140), which may be embodied in a program or software. The instructions can be directed to the processing unit, which may subsequently program or otherwise be configured to implement the methods of the present disclosure. In some examples, the processing unit is configured to control and/or communicate with large databases, perform high-volume transaction processing, and generate reports from large databases. The processing unit may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, state machines, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate signals based on operational instructions.
[0085] In an aspect, the serial data generator (130) is further configured to receive the carrier update triggering signal from the triggering unit (120). Based on the received carrier update triggering signal, the serial data generator (130) is configured to add or remove a particular carrier. In an aspect, upon receipt of the carrier update triggering signal, the serial data generator (130) is configured to initiate a carrier update process, adjusting its operational parameters to align with the new carrier requirements. This includes reconfiguring settings such as baud rate, modulation scheme, or frequency parameters to ensure that the serial output (140) is accurately transmitted in accordance with the updated carrier specifications, thereby maintaining optimal communication performance and signal integrity. Further, the serial data generator (130) is further configured to receive instructions from the triggering unit (120) for updating the predefined set of parameters accordingly. The serial data generator (130) is further configured to generate the serial output (140) according to the updated set of parameters. In an example, the serial data generator (130) is configured to add or remove the carrier while generating the serial output (140) without hindering the operation of the serial data generator (130), thereby providing enhanced flexibility of control to a network operator.
[0086] The serial data generator (130) is configured to operate with any existing communication system that uses multi-carrier techniques (like orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM), carrier aggregation) and multiple antennas to achieve faster data rates and throughput. This requires processing data in parallel for each antenna chain, which can increase resource usage.
[0087] For serial processing in communication systems with multi-carrier techniques and multiple antennas, it is required to properly align the transmitting data with its corresponding carrier based on the number of antennas and the antenna interleaving factor. By implementing the serial data generator (130), resource utilization can be drastically reduced. The serial data generator (130) may be utilized with any module that supports multi-carrier and multiple antenna signal serial processing. In an embodiment, the serial data generator (130) is implemented using the field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). The serial data generator (130) is configured to effectively serialize the input parallel data of different carriers with their respective carriers based on the number of antennas and the antenna interleaving factor, ultimately resulting in minimal resource utilization on real-time field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
[0088] In another embodiment, the serial data generator (130) is configured to transfer the received triggering signal to a plurality of modules connected with the serial data generator (130). For example, the plurality of modules may include data processing units, communication interfaces, memory modules, control systems, display units, signal conditioning modules, peripheral devices, data acquisition systems, network adapters, and power management units.
[0089] In summary aspect, the serial data generator (130) is configured to provide a carrier selection and serial alignment of data in a multi-carrier and multiple antenna system and overcome the limitations of the existing systems by:
- eliminating high resource consumption due to parallel processing by aligning data serially, and
- employing the plurality of triggering signals to pass triggering signals to modules connected further, thereby may be able to handle data as per requirements or load.
[0090] The serial data generator (130) may be employed before any module that supports multi-carrier and multiple antenna signal processing, making the serial data generator (130) a valuable solution for modern wireless communication systems.
[0091] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram (200) for performing parallel to serial data conversion, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0092] Step (202) includes initialization of the serial data generator (130). In an example, the serial data generator (130) is coupled to a communication system that is configured for transmitting the data. In an aspect, the serial data generator (130) may be installed on a transmitting end in a physical layer. In an example, the serial data generator (130) may be coupled to a series of serial data generators (130). In an embodiment, the serial data generator (130) is coupled with a number of components, such as a filter, a router, or a gateway.
[0093] Step (204) includes waiting for receiving a triggering signal, by the serial data generator (130) from the triggering unit (120). In an aspect, the serial data generator (130) may reside in a power saving mode during the step (204), thereby providing an energy-efficient communication system.
[0094] Step (206) includes generating, by the serial data generator (130), the serial output based on the predefined set of parameters (acting as initialized parameters). In an example, the predefined set of parameters includes the carrier ID sequence, the number of transmitting antennas, and the antenna interleaving factor. During step (206), the serial data generator (130) is configured to receive data from the plurality of input generating units (110) connected in the parallel configuration. In an example, the plurality of input generating units (110) includes the multi-carrier system or/and the multiple antenna system.
[0095] Step (208) includes waiting, by the serial data generator (130), for receiving the carrier update triggering signal (carrier update trigger or carrier update signal) from the triggering unit (120). In an aspect, during step (208), the serial data generator (130) is configured to wait for the carrier ID sequence update from the triggering unit (120). Based on the carrier ID sequence update, the serial data generator (130) updates the sequence of the carriers to be processed.
[0096] If the serial data generator (130) received the carrier update triggering signal from the triggering unit, step (210) includes updating the predefined set of parameters based on the received carrier update triggering signal. For example, based on the received carrier update triggering signal, a particular carrier may be added or removed. Step (210) further includes generating the serial output (140) based on the updated set of parameters. In an example, after receiving the carrier update triggering signal from the triggering unit (120), the serial data generator (130) is configured to update the carrier ID sequence. In an aspect, after receiving the carrier update triggering signal from the triggering unit, the serial data generator (130) is configured to add or remove the carrier.
[0097] If the serial data generator (130) did not receive the carrier update triggering signal from the triggering unit, step (212) includes polling for the carrier update triggering signal and performing the addition or removal of the carrier simultaneously. In an aspect, the polling for the carrier update triggering signal involves a device, such as the serial data generator, routinely checking for the carrier update triggering signal from the triggering unit at specified intervals. This systematic querying allows the serial data generator to detect any necessary updates without maintaining constant active monitoring, thereby optimizing resource usage.
[0098] In an operative aspect, the widths of the input parallel data stream and output serial data stream are determined by an input sample width or an output sample width, the number of antennas, and the antenna interleaving factor that are chosen when the serial data generator (130) is initialized.
[0099] In an example, the width of the input data is given by a product of a number of antenna lanes, an input sample width and the antenna interleaving factor. In another example, the width of the serial output (140) is given a product of the number of antenna lanes, an output sample width and the antenna interleaving factor. The antenna interleaving factor is a numerical value that represents how antennas are grouped or interleaved to optimize signal processing or data throughput. The number of antenna lanes is calculated as the number of antennas divided by the antenna interleaving factor. For instance, if there are 8 antenna lanes, an input sample width of 16 bits, and an antenna interleaving factor of 2, the width of the input data would be 256 bits (8 × 16 × 2). Similarly, in another example, the width of the serial output (140) is calculated by multiplying the number of antenna lanes by the output sample width and the antenna interleaving factor. For example, if the serial output (140) has an output sample width of 32 bits and the same number of antenna lanes and interleaving factor, the width of the serial output (140) would be 512 bits.
[00100] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary timing diagram (300) of the serial data generator (130), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00101] As shown in FIG. 3, the serial data generator (130) is configured to carry multiplexed data for the multiple carrier system and the multiple antenna system. In an example, the width of the output serial data may be defined by the product of antenna lanes, the input sample width, the antenna interleaving factor for the width of the output serial data (for example two), or antenna lanes, the output sample width and the antenna interleaving factor (for example two). In an example, the antenna lanes are calculated as the number of antennas divided by the antenna interleaving factor. For example, with eight antennas and the antenna interleaving factor of two, the number of antenna lanes is equal to four.
[00102] In an example, the total sample rate of all carriers at the input and output is given by the serial data generator (130)’s clock frequency divided by the antenna interleaving factor. This sample rate can be allocated to a single carrier or divided between multiple component carriers, as described in further sections.
[00103] The data of each carrier at serial output (140) is identified by carrier ID sequence and an antenna interleaving signal. The antenna interleaving signal is a control or data signal that enables the distribution of transmitted or received data across multiple antennas. The antenna interleaving signal enhances signal reliability and performance by mitigating issues such as fading and interference. In Multi-carrier systems, one carrier ID for active carrier appears in the carrier ID sequence must equal carrier sample rate × carrier ID sequence length / total carrier sample rate.
[00104] In a simple single-carrier configuration where one carrier uses the entire total sample rate, no TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) is required. For example, consider a receiver block configuration with a 245.76 MSPS total carrier sample rate and a single component carrier with a 61.44 MSPS (millions of samples per second) sample rate, assigned to carrier ID 0. If the Carrier ID sequence length has been set to 8, then a valid carrier ID sequence would be {0, 15, 15, 15, 0, 15, 15, 15}. Here, dummy number 15 is chosen to represent all the unused slots in the sequence. Other sequences are possible, provided that the number 0 (the ID of the active carrier) appears in exactly 25% of the slots. If two carriers are multiplexed, each carrier having half of the total carrier sample rate, the TDM sequence alternates between the carriers and has a minimum length of two. For example, if a second 61.44 MSPS carrier with carrier ID 1 is added to the previous example (for example, this can be added during run-time using the carrier update triggering signal and the carrier ID sequence is updated), then a valid carrier ID sequence would be {0, 1, 15, 15, 0, 1, 15, 15}. Another carrier ID sequence would be {0, 15, 1, 15, 0, 15, 1, 15}.
[00105] From FIG. 3, it may be observed that after the activation triggering signal, the serial data generation from parallel data starts, and also the serial data is mapped to its respective carrier ID (carrier configuration ID) and the antenna interleaving number [3-0]. After some time, when the carrier configuration update signal comes, the serial data generator (130) adds one carrier to the chain. In a similar manner, a signal to remove the carrier may also generated. In an example, the network operator may design a unique carrier ID sequence based on calculations discussed earlier and as per requirements.
[00106] The following examples are provided to illustrate further and to facilitate the understanding of the present disclosure.
[00107] The following experiments demonstrate a performance evaluation of the serial data generator (130). The Radio Frequency System-on-Chip Field-Programmable Gate Array (RFSoC) FPGA is a programmable radio frequency foundation object (FSoC) platform designed to accelerate the development of wireless communication systems. The RFSoC FPGA integrates FPGA, analog, and digital circuits onto a single chip, enabling system designers to optimize performance, power consumption, and cost. The DFE Channel Filter IP supports serial processing of multi-carrier and multi-antenna data streams.
[00108] FIG. 4 illustrates a simulated timing diagram (400) of the serial data generator (130), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00109] During experimentations, the serial data generator (130) was configured for 4 antennas, 4 antenna interleaving factors, and 2 carriers with carrier ID sequence {0,1}. In an example, both carriers have equal sample rates. In an aspect, the data stream here follows an AXI-Stream protocol. The AXI-Stream protocol is for real-time data streaming and communication between devices. It is widely used in embedded systems, IoT, and other applications where low latency and high throughput are critical. The plurality of triggering signals were processed and passed through a TUSER bus. The TUSER bus is a part of the TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) architecture used in digital signal processing, particularly in systems like telecommunication networks and audio processing. The TUSER bus is configured to transfer digital information between systems, applications, or devices. The TUSER bus can be achieved through various protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), FTP (File Transfer Protocol), Bluetooth, and more. The TUSER bus may contain header information such as the start of a data packet. When the TUSER bus = 1, the TUSER bus acts as an activation triggering signal, and when the TUSER bus = 2, then the TUSER bus acts as the carrier update signal. In an example, after receiving the carrier update signal in the present experiment, the carrier sequence will update from 0 to {0,1}.
[00110] FIG. 5 illustrates a simulated waveform (500) showing an expanded view of data mapping of the serial data generator (130), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Once the carrier sequence is set, parallel data flow at input starts, and the serial data generator (130) converts the parallel data into the output serial data. The carrier ID and antenna interleaving are clubbed at the output in tid bus (Transaction ID bus), [3: 0] bits represent antenna interleaving, and [7: 4] represent carrier ID. In an example, the tid bus is a data stream identifier that indicates different streams of data.
[00111] All measured and analyzed FPGA resource utilization of the serial data generator (130) are summarized in Table 1. Table 1 shows very low resource utilization of the serial data generator (130). Hence, at the cost of adding such a block in a parallel processing design, one can save FPGA resources substantially as the serial data generator (130) converts the whole processing chain into a serial arrangement by using the TDM technique for each antenna and carrier.
[00112] Table 1: FPGA Resource utilization of the serial data generator (130)
Name CLB LUTs CLB Registers CLB LUT as Logic
Serial data generator (130) 38 63 14 38

[00113] As illustarted in Table 2, the serial data generator (130) includes configurable logic block (CLB) look-up table (LUTs) = 38, CLB Registers = 63, CLB = 14 and LUT as logic = 38.
[00114] In an aspect, the configurable logic block (CLB) is a fundamental component in the FPGA that can be programmed to perform various digital logic functions. The CLB includes Look-Up Tables (LUTs), multiplexers, and flip-flops.
[00115] In an aspect, the look-up table (LUT) is a digital logic component used in FPGAs to implement Boolean functions. The LUT operates by storing the output values for all possible input combinations and returning the appropriate output based on the current inputs.
[00116] In an aspect, the CLB Registers are storage elements within the CLB in the FPGA. The CLB registers, often implemented as flip-flops, are used to store data or state information within the digital circuit.
[00117] In an aspect, in the LUT as logic, the LUT can be configured to perform any logical function (e.g., AND, OR, NOT, etc.).
[00118] In an aspect, the serial data generator (130) can be used for any 3G,4G and 5G radio’s digital front-end module that requires multi-carrier and multiple–antenna data processing. The serial data generator (130) may be used prior to any module that supports serial data processing based on carrier ID and antenna interleaving. The serial data generator (130) may be further configured to provide the benefit of less FPGA resource utilization due to serial data processing.
[00119] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram of a method (600) for generating the serial output, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00120] At step 602, the method (600) includes receiving, by the serial data generator, an activation triggering signal from the triggering unit. The activation triggering signal is used to activate the serial data generator.
[00121] At step 604, the method (600) includes receiving, by the serial data generator, input data from a plurality of input generating units connected in a parallel configuration. The width of the input data is given by a product of number of antenna lanes, an input sample width and an antenna interleaving factor. The width of the serial output (140) is given by a product of the number of antenna lanes, the output sample width and the antenna interleaving factor. The number of antenna lanes is calculated as the number of antennas divided by the antenna interleaving factor.
[00122] At step 606, the method (600) includes generating, by the serial data generator, the serial output based on a predefined set of parameters obtained from the parameter inputting unit. The serial output (140) comprises a carrier ID and an identification number of the antenna.
[00123] In an aspect, the serial data generator (130) receives a carrier update triggering signal from the triggering unit (120). The serial data generator (130) adds or removes a particular carrier based on the carrier update triggering signal.
[00124] FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary computer system (700) in which or with which embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented.
[00125] As shown in FIG. 7, the computer system may include an external storage device (710), a bus (720), a main memory (730), a read-only memory (740), a mass storage device (750), a communication port(s) (760), and a processor (770). A person skilled in the art will appreciate that the computer system may include more than one processor and communication ports. The processor (770) may include various modules associated with embodiments of the present disclosure. The communication port(s) (760) may be any of an RS-232 port for use with a modem-based dialup connection, a 10/100 Ethernet port, a Gigabit or 10 Gigabit port using copper or fiber, a serial port, a parallel port, or other existing or future ports. The communication port(s) (760) may be chosen depending on a network, such a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), or any network to which the computer system connects.
[00126] The main memory (730) may be random-access memory (RAM), or any other dynamic storage device commonly known in the art. The read-only memory (740) may be any static storage device(s) e.g., but not limited to, a Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) chips for storing static information e.g., start-up or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) instructions for the processor (770). The mass storage device (750) may be any current or future mass storage solution, which can be used to store information and/or instructions. Exemplary mass storage device (750) includes, but is not limited to, Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment (PATA) or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives or solid-state drives (internal or external, e.g., having Universal Serial Bus (USB) and/or Firewire interfaces), one or more optical discs, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) storage, e.g., an array of disks.
[00127] The bus (720) communicatively couples the processor (770) with the other memory, storage, and communication blocks. The bus (720) may be, e.g., a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)/PCI Extended (PCI-X) bus, Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), Universal Serial Bus (USB), or the like, for connecting expansion cards, drives, and other subsystems as well as other buses, such a front side bus (FSB), which connects the processor (770) to the computer system.
[00128] Optionally, operator and administrative interfaces, e.g., a display, keyboard, joystick, and a cursor control device, may also be coupled to the bus (720) to support direct operator interaction with the computer system. Other operator and administrative interfaces can be provided through network connections connected through the communication port(s) (760). Components described above are meant only to exemplify various possibilities. In no way should the aforementioned exemplary computer system limit the scope of the present disclosure.
[00129] The exemplary computer system (700) is configured to execute a computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform a method for generating a serial output, the method comprising receiving, by a serial data generator, an activation triggering signal from a triggering unit. The method further comprises receiving, by the serial data generator, an input data from a plurality of input generating units connected in a parallel configuration. The plurality of input generating units includes a multi-carrier system and a multiple antenna system. The method comprises generating, by the serial data generator the serial output based on a predefined set of parameters obtained from a parameter inputting unit.
[00130] The present disclosure provides technical advancement related to serial data generation. This advancement addresses the limitations of existing solutions by serializing input parallel data of different carriers with their respective carriers based on the number of antennas and the antenna interleaving factor. The disclosure supports multi-carrier and multiple antenna signal processing and offers low resource utilization on real-time field programmable gate arrays.
[00131] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[00132] The present disclosure described herein above has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of a serial data generator that:
• serializes input parallel data of different carriers with its respective carrier based on the number of antennas and antenna interleaving factor, which leads to low resource utilization on real-time field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs);
• can be implemented on real-time FPGAs before any communication system; and
• supports multi-carrier and multiple antenna signal processing.
,CLAIMS:CLAIMS
We Claim:
1. A serial data generating system (108) for generating a serial output, the serial data generating system (108) comprises:
a triggering unit (120) configured to generate a plurality of triggering signals;
a plurality of input generating units (110) configured to generate input data, wherein the plurality of input generating units (110) is connected in a parallel configuration, further the plurality of input generating units (110) includes a multi-carrier system and a multiple antenna system; and
a serial data generator (130) cooperatively connected to the triggering unit (120) and the plurality of input generating units (110), wherein the serial data generator (130) is configured to:
receive an activation triggering signal from the triggering unit (120);
receive the input data from the plurality of input generating units (110); and
generate the serial output (140) based on a predefined set of parameters obtained from a parameter inputting unit (150).
2. The serial data generating system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the predefined set of parameters includes a carrier identifier (ID) sequence, a number of antennas, and an antenna interleaving factor.
3. The serial data generating system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the serial data generator (130) is implemented using field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
4. A serial data generator (130), the serial data generator (130) is configured to:
receive an activation triggering signal from a triggering unit (120);
receive input data from a plurality of input generating units (110) connected in a parallel configuration, wherein the plurality of input generating units (110) includes a multi-carrier system and a multiple antenna system; and
generate a serial output (140) based on a predefined set of parameters obtained from a parameter inputting unit (150).
5. The serial data generator (130) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the predefined set of parameters includes a carrier identifier (ID) sequence, a number of antennas, and an antenna interleaving factor.
6. The serial data generator (130) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the serial data generator (130) is implemented using field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
7. The serial data generator (130) as claimed in claim 4, is further configured to receive a carrier update triggering signal from the triggering unit (120) and add or remove a particular carrier based on the carrier update triggering signal.
8. The serial data generator (130) as claimed in claim 4, the serial output (140) comprises a carrier ID and an identification number of an antenna.
9. The serial data generator (130) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the width of the input data is given by a product of a number of antenna lanes, an input sample width and the antenna interleaving factor, and wherein the width of the serial output (140) is given by a product of the number of antenna lanes, an output sample width and the antenna interleaving factor.
10. The serial data generator (130) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the number of antenna lanes is calculated as the number of antennas divided by the antenna interleaving factor.
11. A method (600) for generating a serial output, the method comprising:
receiving (602), by a serial data generator (130), an activation triggering signal from a triggering unit (120);
receiving (604), by the serial data generator (130), input data from a plurality of input generating units (110) connected in a parallel configuration, wherein the plurality of input generating units (110) includes a multi-carrier system and a multiple antenna system; and
generating (606), by the serial data generator (130), the serial output (140) based on a predefined set of parameters obtained from a parameter inputting unit (150).
12. The method (600) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the predefined set of parameters includes a carrier identifier (ID) sequence, a number of antennas, and an antenna interleaving factor.
13. The method (600) as claimed in claim 11, further includes a step of receiving a carrier update triggering signal from the triggering unit (120) and adding or removing a particular carrier based on the carrier update triggering signal.
14. The method (600) as claimed in claim 11, the serial output (140) comprises a carrier ID and an identification number of antenna.
15. A user equipment (104) communicatively coupled with a serial data generating system (108) in a network (106), the coupling comprises steps of:
receiving, by the serial data generating system (108), a connection request;
sending, by the serial data generating system (108), an acknowledgment of the connection request to the user equipment (104); and
transmitting a plurality of signals in response to the connection request, wherein the serial data generating system (108) is configured for generating a serial output, as claimed in claim 1.