Communication of partial or whole datasets based on criterion satisfaction
Various example embodiments relate to partial data transmission. A transmitter may receive at least one dataset for transmission. The dataset may be one of a plurality of datasets known to the transmitter and a receiver or to be signaled to the receiver. The transmitter may determine a first portion of the dataset. The size of the first portion may be determined based on a battery level indicator, a latency level associated with the dataset, a radio condition, or a network load. The receiver may recognize the dataset based on the first portion and/or at least one second portion transmitted by the transmitter. Apparatuses, methods, and computer programs are disclosed.
1. An apparatus, comprising:
at least one processor; and
at least one memory including computer program code, wherein the at least one memory and computer program code are configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus to:
receive, at the apparatus, at least one dataset for transmission to a receiver, wherein the at least one dataset comprises at least one of a plurality of datasets known to the apparatus and the receiver or to be signaled to the receiver;
determine a first portion of the at least one dataset, wherein a size of the first portion is determined based on at least one of:
a battery level indicator,
a latency level associated with the at least one dataset,
a security level associated with the at least one dataset,
a radio link condition, or
a network load,
determine a location of the first portion, such that the first portion is unique within the plurality of datasets at the determined location;
transmit the first portion to the receiver; and
transmit the at least one dataset, in response to determination that an estimate of a required capacity for transmission of the first portion and at least one second portion exceeds an estimate of a required capacity for transmitting the at least one dataset; or
transmit the at least one second portion in addition to the first portion, in response to determination that the first portion is not unique within the plurality of datasets and that a combination of the first portion and the at least one second portion is unique within the plurality of datasets.
2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one memory and computer program code are further configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus to:
receive feedback from the receiver; and
perform at least one operation based on a feedback or absence of the feedback, wherein the at least one operation comprises transmission of the at least one second portion of the at least one dataset or termination of transmission of the at least one dataset.
3. The apparatus according to claim 1 ,
wherein the size of the first portion is determined based on the battery level indicator, and
wherein the battery level indicator comprises at least one of:
a charge level of the battery;
estimated battery usage before a charging opportunity;
estimated battery usage for the transmission of the at least one dataset;
estimated battery usage for transmission of the first portion at current radio conditions or at current network load level; or
estimated battery usage under current operating conditions of the apparatus.
4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one memory and computer program code are further configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus to:
determine the size of the first portion based on a plurality of battery level thresholds mapped to a corresponding plurality of data portion sizes.
5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one memory and computer program code are further configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus to:
transmit the plurality of datasets to the receiver.
6. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first portion comprises a new portion not initially associated with the at least one dataset and wherein the apparatus is further caused to transmit an indication of the first portion being the new portion not initially associated with the at least one dataset.