Intelligent 6G Wireless Network with Multi-Dimensional Information Perception

doi:10.12142/ZTECOM.202302002

ZTE Communications ›› 2023, Vol. 21 ›› Issue (2): 3-10.DOI: 10.12142/ZTECOM.202302002

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Intelligent 6G Wireless Network with Multi-Dimensional Information Perception

YANG Bei(), LIANG Xin, LIU Shengnan, JIANG Zheng, ZHU Jianchi, SHE Xiaoming

China Telecom Research Institute, Beijing 102209, China

Received:2023-03-15 Online:2023-06-13 Published:2023-06-13
About author:YANG Bei (yangbei1@chinatelecom.cn) received her MS degree in electronics and communication engineering from Beijing University of Post and Telecommunications, China in 2014. Her current research interests include artificial intelligence for next-generation radio access networks, network slicing, and industrial IoT technology.|LIANG Xin received his BS degree in information engineering from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT), China in 2019. He is currently pursuing his PhD degree in information and communication engineering at BUPT. He has been working for China Telecom since July, 2022. His current research interests include wireless channel feedback, channel modeling, and deep learning.|LIU Shengnan received her master's degree in communication and information system from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China. She is an intermediate engineer with China Telecom Research Institute where she engages in 5G standard and 6G technology related research. Her research interests include mobility enhancement, SON/MDT enhancement, and AI for NG-RAN.|JIANG Zheng received his PhD degree in communication and information system from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China in 2008. He is currently a professor-level senior engineer with China Telecom Research Institute. His research interests include RAN architecture, MIMO, and conjunction of sensing and communication for 6G.|ZHU Jianchi received his MS degree in communication and information system from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China in 2007. He is currently a senior engineer with China Telecom Research Institute. His research interests include 5G standardization in 3GPP RAN1 and cutting-edge technology for 6G.|SHE Xiaoming received his PhD degree in electronic engineering from Tsinghua University, China in 2004. He is currently a professor-level senior engineer with China Telecom Research Institute. His research interests include 5G standardization in 3GPP RAN and cutting-edge technology for 6G.

Abstract

Abstract:

Intelligence and perception are two operative technologies in 6G scenarios. The intelligent wireless network and information perception require a deep fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and wireless communications in 6G systems. Therefore, fusion is becoming a typical feature and key challenge of 6G wireless communication systems. In this paper, we focus on the critical issues and propose three application scenarios in 6G wireless systems. Specifically, we first discuss the fusion of AI and 6G networks for the enhancement of 5G-advanced technology and future wireless communication systems. Then, we introduce the wireless AI technology architecture with 6G multi-dimensional information perception, which includes the physical layer technology of multi-dimensional feature information perception, full spectrum fusion technology, and intelligent wireless resource management. The discussion of key technologies for intelligent 6G wireless network networks is expected to provide a guideline for future research.

Key words: 6G wireless network, artificial intelligence, multi-dimensional information perception, full spectrum fusion

YANG Bei, LIANG Xin, LIU Shengnan, JIANG Zheng, ZHU Jianchi, SHE Xiaoming. Intelligent 6G Wireless Network with Multi-Dimensional Information Perception[J]. ZTE Communications, 2023, 21(2): 3-10.

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Figure 1 Enhancement of artificial intelligence (AI)-based CSI feedback

Figure 2 AI-based CSI prediction

Figure 3 Intelligent beam management

Figure 4 AI-based precision positioning technology

Figure 5 Multi-task driven intelligent full spectrum fusion

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